Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Agricultural History Project
Agricultural History Project Center and Museum 2601 East Lake Avenue, Hwy 152, Watsonville, CA, United StatesBring your friends, family and neighbors and come out to enjoy good old-fashioned activities such as spinning wool, cheese making, wooden cow milking and ice cream making! You can even drive a tractor and go on a hayride. Local Santa Cruz County 4-H clubs will be hosting their Annual Spring Fair. This action-packed day is admission free, and donations are gladly accepted. It’s fun for the whole family! Activities include: Farm Animals to see and pet Ice cream making the old-fashioned way Butter churning Fresh cheese making Rope making Hay wagon rides with tractors Wooden cow milking Hay cutting from real oats, wheat and barley Kids (real) tractor driving Puppet Show Old-fashioned hoops Crafts and so much more!
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.
SoSo Market
SoSo Market is located in Santa Cruz 530 Front Street, making it a convenient stop for both Santa Cruz locals, visitors and students. Market hours 11am-5pm Welcome to SoSo Market, our market is a treasure trove of unique finds, from vintage clothing to handmade crafts and artisan goods.When vending at SoSo Market, please be prepared to find parking located across the street payment is required as we do not offer a designated parking lot. BEFORE PURCHASING WE DO NOT ACCEPT DROPSHIPPED PRODUCTS! HANDMADE ONLY! WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO. CANCLE ORDERS. NON REFUNDABLE.
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 – Wool Spinning & Weaving
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park, 144 School St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USAHow did an isolated settlement clothe the hundreds of people who lived there? Take an in-depth look at the cloth industry of Mission Santa Cruz. We will follow the path of wool from the sheep to the shirt and have the chance to try your hand at a drop spindle and spin your own wool. This event is FREE. Rain or Shine. The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is located on School St. off Mission and Emmet Street in Santa Cruz. 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
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Low Times Car Show
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThis event will feature an exciting lineup, including outdoor and indoor staging with show cars arriving from across California, a diverse array of vendors, tantalizing food trucks, an RC drift track, models, a live DJ, a raffle giveaway, and an award ceremony to cap it all off. As they gear up for their fourth installment of Low Times, this event is anticipated to have the best turnout yet. This event promises to be truly unforgettable, and you won’t want to miss out. So, be sure to mark your calendars for a remarkable occasion in the automotive industry, featuring incredible builds, delectable food, a stunning venue, and, of course, plenty of good times.
Sanctuary Exploration Center: World Oceans Day
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, CA, United StatesExplore the ocean through art at the Sanctuary Exploration Center’s “Sanctuary Saturdays” this summer! In honor of World Ocean Day, the Center will host paintings and sculpture inspired by the sanctuary’s diversity from local artists Tim Cockrell and Jim Crowley. Join us on June 8th for the opening reception, featuring a keynote from the artists, plus family friendly activities and refreshments. This event is free and open to the public.
“Today” Anniversary Edition Book Launch
Mr Toots Coffee House, Capitola CA 231 Esplanade, Capitola, CA, United StatesJune 8, 5-7pm at Mr Toots Coffee House in Capitola. Local Capitola resident and author, Russell Rogers is launching his Anniversary Edition book called Today. There are 5 books in the series. Each book represents one year in the first five years of a child's life. Each page is colorful, large easy reading words, filled with everyday outside activities and great for the first time reader. The message is simple, encouraging families to get outside and do activities together. These books can be enjoyed by the entire family. The Today book series is a great gift idea, a book to be enjoyed by first time parents, young families, grand parents, schools, libraries, local stores etc... The Anniversary event is the launch of the combined book series into one larger, hardback book with several activity ideas at the bottom of each page. IG movetoday365 FB Russell Rogers Web movetoday365.com Email movetoday365@yahoo.com
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium : John Williams Spectacular
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States5:00 PM – STREET PARTY Where you will find live music, food trucks, costumes, and dancing! 7:30 PM – POPS CONCERT Featuring selections from Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, ET, Jurassic Park, and more!
Bean Hollow State Beach – Guided Walk
Join a State Park Educator and enjoy the flora, fauna, and coastal views on this leisurely 1.5 mile out-and-back along the bluffs between Bean Hollow State Beach and Pebble Beach. Hike is mostly flat with some mild elevation gain and loss. In the springtime, this hike will be bursting with color as the wildflowers bloom! Meet at the Bean Hollow State Beach south parking lot on Hwy 1. Exact location here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jQQT6TYsGdb7Wuko9Time: 10:00amParking: Free parking located at Bean Hollow State Beach South Parking LotPreparation: Participants should wear sturdy shoes and a hat, and bring plenty of water & snacks. Steady rain will cancel. Contact: halfmoonbay@ports-ca.us or (669)758-1819
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!
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
Butano State Park Guided Walk
Butano State Park Visitor Center, 1500 Cloverdale Rd, Pescadero, CA 94060, USAJoin a State Park Interpreter and enjoy the flora and fauna of Butano State Park on this moderate 2.5 mile loop. This hike features creekside riparian habitat, redwood forest, and oak woodlands. Hike includes a short section of steep terrain; trekking poles are encouraged.Meet at the Butano State Park Visitor Center. Vehicle day-use fee is $10.Remember to bring water as none is available in this park!Walk-ins welcome, pre-registration encouraged! Use this link to register.