Downtown Fridays
Downtown Fridays Enjoy live bands at two or more locations along with events and activities at several downtown locations. Fun for the whole family.
Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CADiscover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860s cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me
Rio Theatre: Top Dog Film Festival
Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CAThe Top Dog Film Festival will wag its tail in at the Rio Theatre sharing a 2 hour collection of short independent films from around the globe, all about dogs! Meet dogs from all walks of life on the big screen at this year’s event. This carefully curated program of short canine-themed films is comprised of the most inspirational, heart-warming and entertaining stories about dogs and their human companions, from independent filmmakers around the globe. Get your tickets before they all sell out – you’d be barking mad to miss it.
Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Texas Legends
Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CACheer on your Santa Cruz Warriors, the most advanced players in the world outside of the NBA as they compete against the Texas Legends in a 3,200 seat facility near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CADiscover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860s cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Fun Run
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CALace up your shoes and join the fun with this family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! 1K race for 12 and under, and a 5K race for ages 4 and up.
Arana Gulch: Guided Wildflower Exploration
Arana Gulch 101 Mentel Ave, Santa Cruz, CASpring wildflowers abound at Arana Gulch! We will explore the 63-acre open space observing wildlife, exploring forests and fields, and walking around the adjacent Santa Cruz Harbor to look for marine and avian wildlife. The Museum will provide binoculars for each participant. Nature Club takes young explorers (6th-8th Grade) into local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. Programs are led by Museum staff, with kids dropped off at rotating locations, including local parks, open spaces, and of course, at the Museum! Exploration and activities help kids learn more about nature through observation and experience while developing a deeper connection to nature and making new friends.
Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CADiscover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860s cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me
Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ranch Ground Tour
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CADiscover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely constructed 1860s cow barn, 1858 farmhouse, and 1897 Queen Anne Victorian home. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me
Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center: Claudia Makeyev, Mermaid Scientist and Science Illustrations
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, CACome hear Claudia speak and display her art! She studied biology and art studio at UC Santa Barbara and got a Masters comparing Marine Protected Areas to Individual Habitat Quotas for sustainable fisheries management at The University of Rhode Island. She enjoys working in both science and art and has found a productive way to incorporate both in life. Currently, she works as an Environmental Scientist for The California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Some of her scientific illustrations can be seen there.