Downtown Santa Cruz: Juneteenth Parade
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJuneteenth is a special day for anyone who believes in freedom and equality for all people. Attend and enjoy music, poetry, dance, delicious soul food, arts & crafts, basketball skills contest, and the annual sack race!
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 $10. Questions? Call (831)426-0505 or email [email protected]
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium: Drain Hardcore Music Beach Party
Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesHardcore band, Drain, returns home to Santa Cruz at the end of their Good Good Beach Party tour. If you’re in the mood for the chaos of mosh pits and stagediving with boogie boards, this is your tough and brutal release! Dolphin shorts and boogie boards are optional but encouraged. Joining them are Terror, Mindforce, Angel Du$t, H2O, End It, and Slugger.
Zayante Firehouse: Annual Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Zayante Fire Protection Station 1 East Zayante Road, Felton, United StatesA pancake breakfast! Pancakes, sausages, ham, hashbrowns, eggs, and all the fixins! Follow the link for ticket prices even Dad can be comfortable with.
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.
Chaminade Resort and Spa: Father’s Day Brunch or Dinner
Chaminade Resort and Spa 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCelebrate Graduation and Father’s Day at The View at Chaminade. Indulge in endless delights on a spread fit for kings, all while honoring the achievements and cherished moments of graduates and fathers alike. It’s a double dose of joy and deliciousness, making it the perfect way to honor both grads and dads in style! The View will be transformed into an a la carte steakhouse for Dads on Sunday evening. They will feature Chef Avram’s 28 day dry aged Flannery Tomahawk Prime Ribeye for Two with a flask of bourbon. The menu will include classics and New American dishes. There will be something for the whole family. Steaks, Seafood, local and organic produce will make up this exciting special menu. Be sure to make your reservation soon! Brunch is 9am to 1pm Dinner is 5pm to 9pm
Butano State Park – Guided Hike
Join a State Park Educator and enjoy the flora and fauna of Butano State Park on this moderate 2.2 mile loop. This hike features creekside riparian habitat, redwood forest, and oak woodlands. Keep your eyes peeled for banana slugs and newts! Where: Meet at the Visitor Center near the front entranceTime: 10:00amParking: Parking is located by visitor center. Additional parking is located at the picnic area further down Butano State Park Road. $10 vehicle day use fee applies. Preparation: Participants should wear sturdy shoes and a hat, and bring plenty of water & snacks. Hike includes some slippery downhill in the winter; trekking poles are encouraged. Steady rain will cancel. Note that there is no running water in this park, so bring plenty!Contact: [email protected] or (669)758-1819
Downtown Santa Cruz: Makers Market
Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market Pacific Ave and Lincoln St, Santa CruzVisit the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market featuring 40+ local makers & artists in beautiful Downtown Santa Cruz! Located on the 1100 block of Pacific Ave. between Cathcart and Lincoln Streets, this monthly market hosts a wide range of locally handmade goods! *In the event of rain, the market will be held on the following Sunday
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 Pit Stop – Jr. Rangers
Have you ever been on a road trip with your family? Did you drive without stopping or did you take breaks? Birds and whales need places to stop on their migrations, just like we do on our vacations. Learn about the importance of pit stops like Pigeon Point for migrating whales and birds.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
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 Loop 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!
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park – Redwood Loop Tour
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton, CA 95018, USACoast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guaran-treed! Every Saturday and Sunday 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!
Brookdale Lodge: Father’s Day Celebration
Brookdale Lodge 11570 Hwy 9, Brookdale, CA, United StatesTreat Dad to a trip to the Redwoods, and stop at Brookdale Lodge to hear Redwood Grove, an exciting genre-jumping band forged from the Redwoods in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains.