Santa Cruz, California 2012 Events
January 5, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Cost: Free. First Thursday Enjoy Cost: Free. admission to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 420.6115. santacruzmuseums.org
January 7, 2012 - April 1, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Rain Forest Weekends
Ride a steam train through Northern
California's redwood rain forest at its
dramatic best! Felton, CA Call: (831)
335.4484. roaringcamp.com
January 13, 2012 SANTA CRUZ -
Community Cost: Free. Friday
Experience Seymour Center's fascinating
marine-life exhibits for Cost: Free. on Community Cost: Free. Friday.
Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831)
459.3800 |
seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Art League: "Local Essence" Members' Exhibit A wonderful exhibit honoring the talented art of the Santa Cruz Art League's own members. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 426.5787. scal.org
3rd Sunday of every month
SANTA CRUZ - Science Sunday Marine
scientists bring you public lectures
with photography, video and stories of
their work and lives. Santa Cruz, CA
Call: (831) 459.3800 | seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
SANTA CRUZ - Wine Passport Program Your chance to visit wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains not normally open to the public. Taste wine & have a great time. Santa Cruz Mountains, CA Call: (831) 685.VINE (8463). scmwa.com
January 28, 2012 - January 29, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz County
Symphony Concert "Certified Organic" The
Symphony performs two of the greatest
works for organ, Poulenc's Organ
Concerto and Saint-Saens' Organ
Symphony, with San Francisco Symphony
organist Jonathan Dimmock. Santa Cruz &
Watsonville, CA Call: (831) 420.5260.
santacruzsymphony.org
SANTA CRUZ - Connect with Nature Class Series Engaging talks on natural history topics. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 420.6115. santacruzmuseums.org
February 10, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Community Cost: Free. Friday Experience Seymour
Center's fascinating marine-life exhibits for Cost: Free. on Community
Cost: Free. Friday. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 459.3800 |
seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
SANTA CRUZ - Natural Bridges Migration Festival Say farewell to migratory butterflies and make discoveries about many animals that migrate from whales to newts to birds. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 423.4609. thatsmypark.org
February 11, 2012
SANTA CRUZ
- Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Exotic
Baroque Best-known baroque works
delightfully interpreted by a variety of
unexpected ensembles. Santa Cruz, CA
Call: (831) 459.2159. scbaroque.org
SANTA CRUZ - Romance in the Redwoods An easy one-hour walk, you'll learn about courtship, mating and reproduction behaviors of banana slugs, newts, woodpeckers! Cost: Free. Boulder Creek, CA Call: (831) 338.8883. thatsmypark.org
February 18, 2012 - February 19, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Ballet
Theatre presents: "In Concert" An
eclectic mix of classical and
contemporary dance featuring a world
premiere by award-winning choreographer
Robert Kelly. Aptos, CA Call: (831)
477.1606 | scbt.org
SANTA CRUZ - Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Journey to exotic locations, paddle the wildest waters & climb the highest peaks with amazing big screen stories! Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 459.2806. ucscrecreation.com
February 25, 2012 - February 26, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - A Common Thread: Old
Traditions, New Passions Quilt Show 34th
annual quilt show including a special
quilt, exhibits, fashion show,
children's activities, quilt auction.
Watsonville, CA Call: (831) 238.2060.
pvqa.org
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook Off Wacky chefs compete for prizes during this "soup-er" day of chowders. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 423.5590. beachboardwalk.com
March 3, 2012 - March 4, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Hummingbird Days Annual
celebration of the Hummingbirds that
feed, mate, and nest in the gardens.
Cost: Free. with admission. Santa
Cruz, CA Call: (831) 427.2998 | arboretum.ucsc.edu
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz County Symphony Family Concert "Under the Boardwalk" A fun and educational concert for the entire family with special guests. After the concert, children will have a hands-on opportunity to 'Meet the Instruments.' Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 420.5260. santacruzsymphony.org
March 7, 2012 - March 18, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Art League:
Art Bites Back Paintings, drawings,
photography, sculpture & more. Cost:
Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831)
426.5787. scal.org
March 9, 2012
SANTA CRUZ
- Community Cost: Free. Friday
Experience Seymour Center's fascinating
marine-life exhibits for Cost: Free. on Community Cost: Free. Friday.
Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831)
459.3800 | seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
March 10, 2012
SANTA CRUZ
- Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Evolving
Mandolins The much-celebrated royal
couple of mandolin virtuosi, Caterina
Lichtenberg and Mike Marshall, explore
the evolution of the mandolin. Santa
Cruz, CA Call: (831) 459.2159.
scbaroque.org
March 16, 2012 - March 18, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Paddlefest
This is the 26th year of the largest
paddle powered surf contest in the world
in kayaking, wave skiing and stand-up
paddling. Nightly parties, surf demos
and stand-up race. Santa Cruz, CA Call:
(831) 458.3648. asudoit.com
Wednesdays, March - October
SANTA CRUZ - Wednesday Night
Sailboat Races Harbor restaurants & the
beach are good viewing areas to watch
the sailboat races against the setting
sun. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call:
(831) 475.6161. santacruzharbor.org
3rd Saturday of each month
SANTA CRUZ - Can You Dig It?
Gardening workshops and hands-on
demonstrations by Monterey Bay Master
Gardeners. Aptos, CA Call: (831)
728.5060. montereybayfarmers.org
March 21, 2012 - March 31, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - SC Mountains Art
Center: Spring Into Art Youth art
exhibit. Cost: Free. Ben Lomond, CA
Call: (831) 336.3513.
mountainartcenter.org
March 24, 2012 - March 25, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Central Coast Home and
Garden Expo Need home improvement ideas?
Come to the show! Cost: Free. t-shirts and plants for the first 200
people & other door prizes too! Santa
Cruz, CA Call: (831) 423.2053.
cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com
March 24, 2012 - April 15, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Art League:
"The Best of Central Coast" Come and see
the beautiful, luminous watercolor
paintings from these very talented
artists of CA's Central Coast. Cost:
Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831)
426.5787. scal.org
March 24, 2012 - March 25, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz County
Symphony Concert "Three B's" The
Symphony welcomes back Van Cliburn Gold
Medalist, Jon Nakamatsu for a
performance of Beethoven's Fourth Piano
Concerto. Also featuring Brahms' Fourth
Symphony and a rare work by Franz
Berwald. Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA
Call: (831) 420.5260.
santacruzsymphony.org
March 31, 2012
SANTA CRUZ
- Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Guilded
Lilies Medieval, renaissance and baroque
works in their original and pristine
form, as well as re-interpretation by
later composers. Santa Cruz, CA Call:
(831) 459.2159. scbaroque.org
April 1, 2012
SANTA CRUZ
- Santa Cruz Half Marathon & 10K This
run/walk takes in some of Santa Cruz's
most scenic seaside neighborhoods &
spectacular coast north of town. Santa
Cruz, CA | 408.356.0518.
firstwave-events.com
Every Sunday, April - May
SANTA CRUZ - Whale Watching by Kayak
Join Kayak Connection in early spring to
explore Monterey Bay in search of the
California grey whale. Santa Cruz, CA
Call: (831) 479.1121.
kayakconnection.com
April 4, 2012 - June 23, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - SC Mountains Art
Center: "In My Life" A diverse selection
of Fine Art & Crafts, changing
seasonally. All artwork is created by
talented local artists. Cost: Free. Ben
Lomond, CA Call: (831) 336.3513.
mountainartcenter.org
April 5, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Cost: Free. First
Thursday Enjoy Cost: Free. admission to the Santa Cruz Museum of
Natural History. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz,
CA Call: (831) 420.6115.
santacruzmuseums.org
April 7, 2012
SANTA CRUZ -
Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt
Children 12 and under can hunt for
Easter eggs on the beach and visit with
the Easter Bunny. Cost: Free. Capitola,
CA Call: (831) 475.6522.
capitolasoquelchamber.com
April 7, 2012
Easter on the Farm Egg Hunt A classic family egg hunt, complete with Easter baskets & bonnets. At noon come see who wins the Easter Bonnet contest! Cost: Free. Watsonville, CA Call: (831) 724.5898. aghistoryproject.org
April 8, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Easter Sunday Celebration at Chaminade Hop on down to Chaminade for the annual Easter Sunday Brunch & festivities. Easter egg hunts, the Easter Bunny & more. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 475.5600. chaminade.com
April 8, 2012
SANTA CRUZ -
Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt The Roaring
Camp Eggspress takes children & their
families to Bear Mountain to hunt for
candy eggs & win prizes. Felton, CA
Call: (831) 335.4484. roaringcamp.com
April 7, 2012
SANTA CRUZ -
Easter on the Farm Egg Hunt A classic
family egg hunt, complete with Easter
baskets & bonnets. At noon come see who
wins the Easter Bonnet contest! Cost:
Free. Watsonville, CA Call: (831)
724.5898. aghistoryproject.org
SANTA CRUZ - Easter Sunday Celebration at Chaminade Hop on down to Chaminade for the annual Easter Sunday Brunch & festivities. Easter egg hunts, the Easter Bunny & more. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 475.5600. chaminade.com
April 8, 2012
SANTA CRUZ -
Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt The Roaring
Camp Eggspress takes children & their
families to Bear Mountain to hunt for
candy eggs & win prizes. Felton, CA
Call: (831) 335.4484. roaringcamp.com
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SANTA CRUZ - Earth Week at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center! Visit the Seymour Center for Cost: Free. during Earth Week when you travel to our doors by people power or public transportation. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 459.3800 |
seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
April 18, 2012 - April 22, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Art League:
Physician's Art Show Features talented
artists from among the county's
physicians. Santa Cruz County Medical
Society Fundraiser. Cost: Free. Santa
Cruz, CA Call: (831) 426.5787. scal.org
SANTA CRUZ - National Dance Week Dancing in the streets, open classes & more. Dance takes over downtown! Cost: Free. Downtown Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 429.8433. santacruzdance.com
April 21, 2012
SANTA CRUZ -
Arboretum Spring Plant Sale With the
California Native Plant Society. Plant
list is on the website. UCSC, Santa
Cruz, CA Call: (831) 427.2998 |
arboretum.ucsc.edu
SANTA CRUZ - Earth Day Santa Cruz Premier environmental event with information, activities for kids, live music and focus on green businesses. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 477.3988. ecocruz.org
April 21,
2012
SANTA CRUZ - Santa
Cruz Baroque Festival: Popular Baroque A
romp through several centuries from
wildly popular baroque tunes to baroque
music & techniques in rock and jazz.
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 459.2159.
scbaroque.org
SANTA CRUZ - Wine Passport Program Your chance to visit wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains not normally open to the public. Taste wine & have a great time. Santa Cruz Mountains, CA Call: (831) 685.VINE (8463). scmwa.com
SANTA CRUZ - April 22, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - 44th Annual Santa Cruz Classic Criterium The 44th annual bicycle race on Beach Hill includes 8 separate multilap "criterium" races on a challenging 0.9 mile course. A great setting, fast-paced action, excellent photo ops & Cost: Free. Admission! Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA | 209.533.4996. velopromo.com
SANTA CRUZ - April 22, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Day of the Child/Earth Day Enjoy a Cost: Free. day of arts & crafts, live entertainment, relay races, interactive booths, guided nature tours & more. Cost: Free. Watsonville, CA Call: (831) 768.3240. watsonvillerec.com
April 28, 2012 - April 29, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - 12th Annual Big Stick's
Logjam Surfing Contest Up to 100
competitors from the top Coalition of
Surf Club organizations on the West
Coast & hundreds of spectators. Santa
Cruz, CA | info@bigsticksurfing.org.
bigsticksurfing.org
SANTA CRUZ - 22nd Annual Ducky Derby Features carnival games, food, music & rubber duck races. Proceeds go to scholorships & local charities. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 458.2414. duckyderbysantacruz.com
SANTA CRUZ - April 28, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Spring Planting Day at Wilder Ranch State Park Help plant the heirloom vegetable garden as it would have been planted in c.1900. Gather composting & gardening tips! Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 426.0505. thatsmypark.org
May 4,
2012 - May 27, 2012
SANTA
CRUZ - Santa Cruz Art League: 57th
Annual High School Show Over 700 pieces
of art by local high school students -
photography, ceramics, jewelry,
graphics, sculpture, drawing & more.
Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831)
426.5787. scal.org
SANTA CRUZ - Capitola Kite Classic Come fly a kite for fun and prizes! Spend the day at the beach with friends and family. Cost: Free. Capitola, CA Call: (831) 475.6522. capitolasoquelchamber.com
SANTA CRUZ - May 5, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Davenport Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Enjoy Mexican cuisine, spectacular folkloric dance performances, live music and displays of Mexican culture! Cost: Free. Davenport, CA Call: (831) 425.8115 | visit web site | 5750
May 6, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Cinco de Mayo
Celebration A Cost: Free. cultural
festival of traditional Mexican foods
and live entertainment in historic
downtown Watsonville. Family fun! Cost:
Free. Watsonville, CA Call: (831)
761.0861. ci.watsonville.ca.us
SANTA CRUZ - Annual Mother's Day Open House Full bloom in the rose garden and complimentary ice tea, lemonade & cookies. Potted & bareroot roses available. Corralitos, CA Call: (831) 728.1901. rosesofyesterday.com
May 12, 2012 - May 13, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Art & Chocolate Enjoy
unique paintings & sculptures for sale
and sample a different chocolate at each
of 12 artist's studios. Map online & at
local art stores. Cost: Free. Santa
Cruz, CA Call: (831) 462.9337.
maggiehellmann.com/artandchocolate.html
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Back to the Future New works in the baroque style alongside authentic jewels of the era. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 459.2159. scbaroque.org
May 12, 2012 - May 13, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz County
Symphony Concert "Poetic Songs" The
Symphony joins with the Cabrillo
Symphonic Chorus and star vocalists for
a rousing conclusion to the 2011-12
season with works by Nielsen,
Mendelssohn and Vaughan-Williams. Santa
Cruz & Watsonville, CA Call: (831)
420.5260. santacruzsymphony.org
SANTA CRUZ - SC Mountains Art Center: Mother's Day Sale Great gifts for Mom! Entertainment & refreshments. Cost: Free. Ben Lomond, CA Call: (831) 336.3513. mountainartcenter.org
SANTA CRUZ - May 13, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Mother's Day Walk: Women of Big Basin Celebrate Mother's Day in the park by honoring the spirited women that lived & worked in the Basin throughout its history. Cost: Free. Boulder Creek, CA Call: (831) 338.8883. thatsmypark.org
May 13, 2012
SANTA CRUZ -
Scotts Valley Grand Prix
Professional/Amateur Bicycle Race and
Festival. Festival includes safety tips,
face painting, music and much more.
Scotts Valley, CA Call: (831) 824.4761.
scottsvalleygrandprix.com
SANTA CRUZ - Full Bloom in the Garden at Roses of Yesterday & Today! Come enjoy one acre garden in bloom! Rose business established in Corralitos since 1936. Corralitos, CA Call: (831) 728.1901. rosesofyesterday.com
May 19, 2012
SANTA CRUZ
- Maifest Visit Germany in the Santa
Cruz Mountains, with live German music,
a kids' bounce house, dancing &
authentic food. Ben Lomond, CA Call:
(831) 336.5188. tyroleaninn.com
SANTA CRUZ - Open Architecture Tour Tour unique architectural homes presented by Architects Association of Santa Cruz County. Benefits Habitat for Humanity SCC. Santa Cruz County, CA Call: (831) 469.4663. habitatsc.org
May 19, 2012
SANTA CRUZ
- Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Kickoff the
Season! Enjoy special entertainment to
kick off the 2012 season! Cost: Free.
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 423.5590.
beachboardwalk.com
SANTA CRUZ - 20th Annual Santa Cruz Blues Festival Music Festival bringing you the best in Blues & American Roots music for 20 years. Fun for the entire family with food, beer & wine. Aptos, CA Call: (831) 479.9814. santacruzbluesfestival.com
May 26, 2012 - May 27, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - 28th Annual Santa Cruz
Longboard Club Invitational West Coast's
oldest, longest-running competitive
surfing event, featuring amateur + pro
surfers, 11 age groups. Cost: Free.
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 234.2278.
santa-cruz-longboard-union.com
SANTA CRUZ - 31st Annual Civil War Battles and Encampment Visit encampments of Union & Confederate soldiers. See battles at one of the West's longest-running Civil War reenactments. Felton, CA Call: (831) 335.4484. roaringcamp.com
May 26,
2012
SANTA CRUZ -
Felton Remembers Parade and Festival A
fun-filled family day. Parade at 10 am,
followed by Festival including music,
food, historic photos displayed on
bridge. Cost: Free. Felton, CA Call:
(831) 335.1212.
feltonbusinessassociation.com
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Art League: 82nd Annual Statewide Exhibit Artists from all over the Golden State have expressed their appreciation of California's natural beauty. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 426.5787. scal.org
June 2, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Day on the Farm! A
Cost: Free. day of fun, including
hayrides, ice cream making,
butter-churning, spinning, blacksmith
demos, hay baling. Cost: Free.
Watsonville, CA Call: (831) 724.5898.
aghistoryproject.org
SANTA CRUZ - Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night Take a docent-led walk through the Redwood Grove. Learn about stars & creatures of the night. Cost: Free. Felton, CA Call: (831) 335.7077. mountainparks.org
June 2, 2012 - June 3, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Redwood Mountain Faire
An all-day family event with music, arts
& crafts, food, beer, wine & more. The
Faire celebrates our community while
showcasing art and music. Proceeds go
directly to local non-profits. Felton,
CA Call: (831) 216.6525 | vwcweb.org
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz County Symphony Benefit Concert with White Ensemble An fun-filled evening of live Beatles music to benefit the Symphony's music and education programs. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 420.5260. santacruzsymphony.org
June 2-3, 9-10
SANTA
CRUZ - Vintners' Festival 2-Weekend
event includes attractions such as
tasting of special wines, food, music,
art exhibits, winery tours. Santa Cruz
County, CA Call: (831) 685.VINE (8463).
scmwa.com
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Pride The Pride Santa Cruz LGBTQA Parade is the largest Cost: Free. LGBTQA event on the Central Coast. Join community groups, politicians, churches, families & businesses in the celebration. Cost: Free. Downtown Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 425.5422. santacruzpride.org
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Sundays each month, June - August.
SANTA CRUZ - Sunday Art and Music at
the Beach! Live music on the Esplanade
stage overlooking Capitola Beach &
Monterey Bay. Purchase quality art
directly from local artists. Cost: Free.
Capitola Village, CA Call: (831)
475.7300. ci.capitola.ca.us
SANTA
CRUZ - Wednesdays
SANTA
CRUZ - Capitola Summer Twilight
Concerts Bring chairs, jackets, a picnic
supper and the family to enjoy live
music and the sunset. Call for dates.
Cost: Free. Capitola, CA Call: (831)
475.7300 x297. ci.capitola.ca.us
SANTA CRUZ - World Ocean's Day Celebrate our blue planet with Cost: Free. admission to the Seymour Center's hall & aquarium. Come learn more - it's your ocean! Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 459.3800 | seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
June 9, 2012 - June 10, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - 7th Annual Capitola Rod
& Custom Classic Car Show Celebrate the
days of yesteryear when rods & custom
classic cars cruise to Capitola Village.
Cost: Free. Capitola, CA Call: (831)
475.6522. capitolacarshow.com
SANTA CRUZ - Juneteenth Celebration Celebrate the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This Cost: Free. event offers great soul food for mind & body. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 420.6177. nelsoncenter.com
Every Thursday, June 14 - August 30.
SANTA CRUZ - Thursday Beach
PartiesEnjoy Cost: Free. music,
ocean views & fun with live
entertainment on the beach, outdoor bar
and our famous BBQ. Everyone
welcome.Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831)
476.4560 | crowsnest-santacruz.com
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SANTA CRUZ - Japanese Cultural
Fair
Celebrating its 26th anniversary with traditional performances of folkdance,
koto, shamisen, kyogen play, taiko, martial arts. Tea ceremony & much more!
Cost: Free.
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 462.4589. jcfsantacruz.org
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SANTA CRUZ - Hats off to Dad
One lucky dad rides from Bear Mountain in the cab of each steam locomotive.
Reservations recommended.
Felton, CA Call: (831) 335.4484. roaringcamp.com
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SANTA CRUZ - Cost: Free. Friday Night
Bands on the Beach
Two Cost: Free. live concerts every Friday night (June 22 - Aug 31)
with stars of the 70's, 80's and early 90's! Cost: Free.
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 423.5590. beachboardwalk.com
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SANTA CRUZ - Whale of an Auction
An evening of fun, food & fantasy - fabulous tours & trips, fine food,
wines, oysters, champagne. A party with a porpoise!
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 459.3800 |
seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
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SANTA CRUZ - Woodies on the
Wharf18th Annual Surf City Classic car show promises scenic views of
the Monterey Bay and a celebration of the surf spirit! Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 420.5273 |
www.santacruzwharf.com
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SANTA CRUZ - June 24, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Bikes on the Bay: Capitola Vintage Motorcycle Show Come see vintage scooters and motorcycles from the last century. Vendor booths and great food. Cost: Free. Capitola, CA Call: (831) 475.6522. capitolasoquelchamber.com June 24, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Music at Skypark Bring your chairs to the park and enjoy the music of great bands. Food & beverages from local vendors. Cost: Free. Scotts Valley, CA Call: (831) 438.1010. scottsvalleychamber.com/
June 25, 2012 - August 28, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - 1907 Nights at the
Boardwalk From June 25 until August 28,
take advantage of old-fashioned prices
on Mondays and Tuesdays after 5 pm.
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 423.5590.
beachboardwalk.com
SANTA CRUZ - Boardwalk Discount Nights Bring in a Pepsi can after 5 pm each Weds. & Thurs. night and get over 50% discount on the Unlimited Rides wristband. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 423.5590. beachboardwalk.com
June 27, 2012 - September 23, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - SC Mountains Art
Center: "From the Mountains" A diverse
selection of Fine Art & Crafts, changing
seasonally. All artwork is created by
talented local artists. Cost: Free. Ben
Lomond, CA Call: (831) 336.3513.
mountainartcenter.org
SANTA CRUZ - Full Moon Madness & the World of BugsMake new discoveries about a wide variety of bugs through interactive games, puppet shows, art projects and nature walks. Cost: Free. Felton, CA Call: (831) 335.7077 mountainparks.org
SANTA CRUZ - July 4, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - '50s Family July 4th Fest! 1950s-style sock hop, dance and hula hoop contests, sack races, balloon toss, BBQ & live musical entertainment. Felton, CA Call: (831) 335.4484. roaringcamp.com
July 4,
2012
SANTA CRUZ - 4th
of July Fireworks Celebration Enjoy a
parade, live music, bounce houses for
kids and delicious food. Admission $8.
Scotts Valley, CA Call: (831) 438.3251.
scottsvalleychamber.com
SANTA CRUZ - Aptos 4th of July Celebration "World's Shortest Parade". Pancake breakfast 7:30-10am, parade at 10am, live music, games, arts & crafts 11am-4pm. Aptos Village, CA Call: (831) 688.1467. aptoschamber.com
July 4, 2012
SANTA
CRUZ - Firecracker Race The most
scenic course in Santa Cruz, the race
starts & finishes in Harvey West park,
tours Pogonip. Kids 1K, 5K & 10K routes.
Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 459.8090.
SantaCruzFirecracker10k.org
July 4, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Old-Fashioned Independence
Day Watch the parade at noon, followed by flag raising, live old-time music,
crafts, ice cream making, games. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831)
426.0505. thatsmypark.org
SANTA CRUZ - Cost: Free. First Thursday Enjoy Cost: Free. admission to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 420.6115. santacruzmuseums.org
Thursdays
SANTA CRUZ - Thursday Night Music Series
Unwind from the work week and enjoy live music and appetizers in our
creekside courtyard. Soquel, CA Call: (831) 475.2258. bargetto.com
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Art League: International Society of Acrylic Painters A juried exhibition where artists have the opportunity to show their impressive acrylic art. Cost: Free. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 426.5787. scal.org
July 7, 2012 - July 8, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Hot
Rods on the Green Over 150 hot rods, classic cars, race cars & motorcycles
and vintage cars. Great food, prizes and raffle. Cost: Free. Aptos, CA Call:
(831) 359.3301. tlc.org/kingsmen
SANTA CRUZ - Super Summer Saturdays! Live animals, crafts and performances in our outdoor ampitheater. Cost: Free. for kids. Adults pay museum admission. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 420.6115. santacruzmuseums.org
July 14, 2012 - July 22, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Comerica Bank Challenger Tennis Championships View
world class ATP tennis in an up close environment next to the ocean. Aptos,
CA Call: (831) 688.1993. seascapesportsclub.com
SANTA CRUZ - Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Boomeria Organ Extravaganza Discover a Santa Cruz secret: the grounds of Boomeria are full of surprises, including a pipe organ in the 'Chapel Royal'. Bonny Doon, CA Call: (831) 459.2159. scbaroque.org
July 17, 2012 - August 26, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Shakespeare
Santa Cruz Featuring a mix of Shakespeare and contemporary plays performed
in the outdoor glen and indoor Mainstage. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831)
459.2159. shakespearesantacruz.org
SANTA CRUZ - Wacky Water Day Bring the family for a fun day of water games in Laurel Park. Kids should wear swim suits and bring towels & sunscreen. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 420.6177. nelsoncenter.com
July 21,
2012
SANTA CRUZ - Wine Passport Program Your chance to visit
wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains not
normally open to the public. Taste wine
& have a great time. Santa Cruz
Mountains, CA Call: (831) 685.VINE
(8463). scmwa.com
SANTA CRUZ - 40th Annual Wharf to Wharf Race Annual 6-mile, scenic, seaside run from Santa Cruz to Capitola-by-the-Sea. Limited to 15,000 runners! Cheer them on! Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 475.2196. wharftowharf.com
July 27-29, August 3-5
SANTA CRUZ - A Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine! Join Thomas
the Tank Engine as he travels along the scenic San Lorenzo River.
Reservations required. Felton, CA Call: (831) 335.4484. roaringcamp.com
SANTA CRUZ - Tales of the Basin This annual event spotlights storytellers, park history, children's stories and evening storytelling at the campfire center. Cost: Free. Boulder Creek, CA Call: (831) 338.8883. bigbasin.org
July 28, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - 14th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge Bicycle
Ride One of the most difficult 1-day events on the West Coast, climbs some
of our most scenic & strenuous roads. 100 mi., 100K, 200K. More climbing
than any single day of the Tour de France! Scotts Valley, CA Call: (831)
475.5234. santacruzcycling.org/scmc
SANTA CRUZ - Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music The most distinguished festival of new orchestral music in North America celebrates its 50th anniversary season. Marin Alsop, conductor. Santa Cruz, CA Call: (831) 420.5260 (Box Office). cabrillomusic.org
July 29, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - Music at Skypark Bring your
chairs to the park and enjoy the music of great bands. Food & beverages from
local vendors. Cost: Free. Scotts Valley, CA Call: (831) 438.1010.
scottsvalleychamber.com/
SANTA CRUZ - Movies at the Beach Cost: Free. movies shown on a large screen on the Capitola Beach. Call for exact dates. Cost: Free. Capitola Village, CA Call: (831) 475.7300 x297. ci.capitola.ca.us
August 4, 2012 - August 5, 2012
SANTA CRUZ - 18th Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival at
Monterey BayThis multi-faceted celebration will serve up a menu of
strawberry delights, non-stop entertainment, gooey contests & more. Cost:
Free. Watsonville, CA Call: (831) 768.3240 |
www.celebratestrawberries.com