Butano State Park – Junior Rangers
Butano State Park Visitor Center, 1500 Cloverdale Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060, USADiscover the wonders of the natural world through activities, crafts, experiments, and nature walks! Each week will feature a nature journaling workshop as well as a unique activity. This program is for 7 - 12 year olds. Meet at the Butano State Park Visitor Center.For more information, call (669) 758-1819.Program is free. Vehicle day-use fee is $10.Remember to bring water as none is available in this park!
Wilder Ranch State Park – Guided Coastal Walk
On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Sign up here!Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505.
Soquel: Homesteaders Market
Soquel Creek Parking Lot 2505 S Main St, Soquel, United StatesEnjoy locally grown produce, cottage industry foods, local meats, cheeses, ferments, natural products, homesteaders’ wares, arts and crafts, honey, candles, cloths, sweet treats, coffee and tea, health and wellness products, services and practitioners, healers, spiritual endeavors, plants, flowers, seeds and herbs, Jewelry, green living and up-cycled garage sale items! If that is not enough to tempt you, there will also be live music, food trucks, a gleaner’s table with free local produce, a seed share/seed bank and a homesteading class from noon to 1pm. Head to the parking lot of the Soquel Creek Animal Hospital parking lot directly across from Beer Thirty and Sunny Side Produce in Soquel.
Santa Cruz Harbor: Free Water Taxi
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe free, inner-harbor water taxi operates between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays. In addition to weekend service, the water taxi will operate on Thursday evenings during the Crow’s Nest beach barbecues from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X1 Gate (northeast harbor) AA Dock (southwest harbor) Launch Ramp (southeast harbor) Please visit the Port District’s website to view the map for all water taxi pick-up and drop-off locations in the harbor. Visitor parking is available for water taxi passengers in the north harbor near X Dock.
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Tour
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA, United StatesCoast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will be chatting about life histories, ecology, etc. and sharing a wonderful adventure among these giants. Click here to RSVP. Let's plan to meet in the front of the Visitor Center, we hope you can join us!
Santa Cruz Mission – Building Methods Demonstration
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, 144 School St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USACome see how the oldest building the county was made. In this demonstration we’ll look at the materials used by the Ohlone to build their homes, and then at the materials used by the Spanish in the building of Mission Santa Cruz. You will get a chance to get your hands dirty and make your own mini adobe brick to take home!This event is FREE, no registration required. Rain cancels. Please call (831) 425-5849 for more information or email us at santacruzmission@ports-ca.us .
Wilder Ranch State Park – Ranch History Tour
Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USAWant to learn about the rich dairy history of Wilder Ranch State Park? Dreamt of peeking inside our beautiful Victorian homes and barns? Join us weekly on Saturdays and Sundays for a 1.5 hour long tour of the historic buildings of Wilder Ranch! Meet at the visitor's center at 1 pm. Pre-register here or join us on the day-of. This tour is free. Parking in Day-use lot is $10. Questions? Call (831)426-0505 or email wilderranch@ports-ca.us
Annieglass: Jellyfish in Watercolor and Ink
Annieglass 310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville, CA, United StatesFor the jellyfish painting, Heidi will be demonstrating the neurographic technique. This painting process is often described as meditative, promoting mindfulness and relaxation. It’s also fun and easy! She begins each class with basic watercolor techniques as a warm-up, then moves into a demo, followed by a step-by-step process of painting the jellyfish using ink and watercolors. Items provided: good quality paper (10”x 14”) a board and tape a brush palette watercolors and ink Best of all, you leave with a beautiful finished painting. Wine or sparkling beverages are provided. Take 15% off in our retail store for first-quality Annieglass products. *You must cancel 48 hours before the event to receive a full refund if you are unable to attend.
Delavega Park: NorCal Crusher Cup Dirt Bike Race
DeLavega Park Branciforte Drive, Santa Cruz, United StatesDelavaega Park has been the home of the Western Collegiate Mountain Biking Championship held by UCSC Cycling for many years. It features an outstanding XC course with very diverse terrain and trail features. There will be medals for the top three finishers in each class from beginners to pros, prize money for the open and pro classes, as well as a food truck and other vendors there to enjoy your day watching racers and meandering around all the other things to do at the park!
The Crepe Place: Bluegrass Supper Series
The Crepe Place 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesNeed more banjo in your life? Head to The Crepe Place every Sunday through October to hear bluegrass jam sessions on the garden stage. There is no cover charge for the music. Dinner reservations are available for 4 or more people.
Half Moon Bay – Guided Walk at Burleigh Murray Ranch
Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a small gain in elevation. Along the way you will learn about the lives of early pioneers and farming families who first settled here in the 19th century. Enjoy one of our area’s hidden treasures. Meet in the parking lot. For more information, call (650) 726-8814.Click here to make your reservation today!
Watsonville: Nerdville 831
Watsonville High School East Beach Street, Watsonville, United StatesThe most anticipated Central Coast geek gathering of the year! Nerdville Comic Con celebrates the diversity of nerd and geek culture. All fans are invited to gather and have fun with other like-minded individuals in Watsonville for a day of comics, gaming, cosplay, anime, and pop culture! Guest speakers include: Greg Chun Elizabeth Maxwell Erik Keimer Antonio Viña Courtney Lin There will be awards for: Best Adult Cosplay Best Group Cosplay Best Kid Cosplay There will be vendors for nerdy shopping, and local artists to admire too!
Live Earth Farm: U-Pick Strawberries
Live Earth Farm 1275 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesSpots are limited for 2 hours at 10am, and 12:30 on Saturdays & Sundays. Dates are subject to change without notice. Discounts apply to produce the more you pick! Bring buckets, boxes, or other containers to harvest into, or purchase containers from them for a small fee. Make sure to dress accordingly – layers, hats, sunblock. Load up the kids, pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it!
Pigeon Point – Thar She Blows! – Jr. Rangers
Every year hundreds of whales migrate past Pigeon Point! Conduct a mini-experiment and explore how different whales use teeth or baleen to eat their favorite foods.Welcome Junior Rangers! Each program will last about 45 minutes and consists of a mini-tour of the lighthouse grounds and a hands-on activity. While children of all ages and their parents are welcome to participate in the activity and tour, only kids aged 7-12 are able to become Junior Rangers and earn badges
Capitola: Sunday Art at the Beach
Esplanade Park Capitola Village, Capitola, CA, United StatesEnjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach event this summer at Esplanade Park overlooking the Monterey Bay. Browse quality artwork including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, and mixed media from local artists. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.