Outdoor - Growing Up in Santa Cruz

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July 17 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Gateway School’s July Jamboree

Join Gateway School for our July Jamboree! Field games, gladiator battles, water play, arts, crafts, games, and more! Izzy's icees and tacos. Free community…

July 29

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Family Days

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Family Days Santa Cruz Shakespeare is hosting Family Days with performances of Much Ado About Nothing on July 29 and Aug.…

Thu, Jul. 2

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Every Thursday throughout the summer, enjoy a family-friendly party on the beach at no charge! There will be local bands and DJs performing on the outdoor stage, providing music for dancing and socializing. There will be BBQ food and drinks for purchase all in a beachside setting providing stunning views of the ocean and Walton Lighthouse. Parking is limited in…

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Fri, Jul. 3

Free Music Concert

There will be food trucks, beer, and wine for purchase. Live music includes The Lost Boys Featuring James Durbin. Locals Love: The front row view from the cliffs for viewing talented surfers. First Timers Miss: The lighthouse itself is a free museum for the history of surfing. Insights: There are public e-bike stations in front of the lighthouse and throughout Santa…

Steamer Lane at Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz, CA

Thu, Jul. 9

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Sun, Jul. 12

Antiques Faire

The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 9am-5pm, weather permitting. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar.

Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Faire, Santa Cruz, CA

Tue, Jul. 14

Live Concert Series

Welcome back to Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common’s stage! Every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, head to the Wharf for live music and additional shows from 6 to 8pm. Check out Wharf Business pop ups, or make a dinner reservation before the shows. Be sure to bring a chair or wear your dancing shoes! May 26,…

Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA

Thu, Jul. 16

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA

Thu, Jul. 23

Free Beach BBQ Parties and Concerts

Santa Cruz Harbor Beach, Santa Cruz, CA