Local Calendar
Mar 06, 2010
Hummingbird Day
Annual celebration of the Hummingbirds that feed, mate, and nest in the gardens.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.427.2998 | visit web site
Mar 06, 2010 - Mar 07, 2010
Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents: "In Concert"
New original choreography by Robert Kelley with music and live performances! Known as a top regional ballet company.
Aptos, CA | 831.479.6331 or 831.477.1606 | visit web site
Mar 07, 2010
Pooches in the Park
Showcase your pets in an environment that fosters fun, advocacy and education.
Aptos, CA | 831.454.7930 | visit web site
Mar 07, 2010
Santa Cruz County Symphony Concert "Here Comes the Circus"
The Santa Cruz County Symphony performs a fun, educational concert for all ages with a circus theme.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.420.5260 | visit web site
Mar 13, 2010
Santa Cruz Derby Girls Home Game
Check out the Santa Cruz Derby Girls all female, full-contact roller derby!
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.420.5260 | visit web site
Mar 19, 2010
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Imaginary Intersections: Raga and Raj
A musical journey to North India of the 1780s with works inspired by North Indian classical music.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.459.2159 or 831.457.9693 | visit web site
Mar 27, 2010 - Mar 28, 2010
Santa Cruz County Symphony Concert "Romantic Rhapsodies"
Barber's Adagio for Strings, Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto featuring Klein winner Tessa Lark, Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3.
Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA | 831.420.5260 | visit web site
Mar 27 - July 25
Santa Cruz Surf Culture Exhibition
The intersection of art & history features art, photographs, graphic design, a stairwell installation & more.
Downtown Santa Cruz, CA | 831.429.1964 | visit web site
April 01, 2010
Invitation to the Last Supper
Special presentation of this famous, life-sized, unique and spiritual wax sculpture. FREE
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.426.1601 | visit web site
April 02, 2010 - April 17, 2010
MCT presents: "The House of Yes"
A dark comedy and a dramatic firestorm.
Ben Lomond, CA | 831.336.4777 | visit web site
April 03, 2010
Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt
Children 12 and under can hunt for Easter eggs on the beach and visit with the Easter Bunny. FREE
Capitola, CA | 831.475.6522 | visit web site
April 03, 2010
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! FREE
Watsonville, CA | 831.724.5898 | visit web site
April 04, 2010
Eggstraordinary Egg Hunt
The Roaring Camp Eggspress takes children & their families to Bear Mountain to hunt for candy eggs & win prizes.
Felton, CA | 831.335.4484 | visit web site
April 07, 2010 - April 09, 2010
Spring Break at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!
Join your favorite cable networks for talent appearances, live music, interactive games & beach competitions. FREE
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.423.5590 | visit web site
April 10, 2010
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Festival of Venice
Witness the birth of the Baroque in the City of Light. Opulent music for voices & brass, melodies popularized by gondoliers.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.459.2159 or 831.457.9693 | visit web site
April 11, 2010
Hanamatsuri Festival
Flower festival with displays and demonstrations. FREE
Watsonville, CA | 831.724.7860, 9:30-12:30 weekdays | visit web site
April 11, 2010
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 | visit web site
April 15 - June 3
Full Bloom in the Garden at Roses of Yesterday & Today!
Huge ramblers like the Banksia roses begin blooming in April with more roses blooming daily. Come enjoy one acre garden!
Corralitos, CA | 831.728.1901 | visit web site
April 17, 2010
Arboretum Spring Plant Sale
With the California Native Plant Society. Plant list is on the website. Call to confirm date.
UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA | 831.427.2998 | visit web site
April 17, 2010
Santa Cruz Derby Girls Home Game
Check out the Santa Cruz Derby Girls all female, full-contact roller derby!
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.420.5260 | visit web site
April 17, 2010
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 | 831.685.VINE (8463) | visit web site
Apr. 22 - May 2
National Dance Week
Dancing in the streets, open classes & more. Dance takes over downtown! FREE
Downtown Santa Cruz, CA | 831.429.8433 | visit web site
April 24, 2010
20th Annual Ducky Derby
Features carnival games, food, music & rubber duck races. Proceeds go to scholorships & local charities. Free admission. FREE
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.479.4070 | visit web site
April 24, 2010 - April 25, 2010
Santa Cruz Mineral and Gem Show
Gem and mineral jewelry, specimens, gifts, exhibits, demonstrations. Treasure wheel, door prizes. Admission $4.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.688.8086 | visit web site
April 24, 2010
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! FREE
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.426.0505 | visit web site
April 25, 2010
Day of the Child/Earth Day
Enjoy a free day of arts & crafts, live entertainment, relay races, interactive booths, guided nature tours & more.
Watsonville, CA | 831.768.3240 | visit web site
May 01, 2010
Annieglass Mother's Day Benefit Sale
Annual sale with big discounts of handcrafted glassware & accessories. Benefits Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Svcs.
Watsonville, CA | 800.347.6133, x. 21 | visit web site
May 01, 2010
Bug Day - Come on Kids, Let's Go Buggy!
Make new discoveries about a wide variety of bugs through interactive games, puppet shows, art projects and nature walks. FREE
Felton, CA | 831.335.7077 | visit web site
May 01, 2010
Capitola Kite Classic
Come fly a kite for fun and prizes! Spend the day at the beach with friends and family. FREE
Capitola, CA | 831.475.6522 | visit web site
May 01, 2010
Davenport Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Enjoy Mexican cuisine, spectacular folkloric dance performances, live music and displays of Mexican culture!
Davenport, CA | 831.425.8115 | visit web site
May 01, 2010
Free Comic Book Day!
Worldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to Santa Cruz with Comics for All Ages! FREE
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.426.0158 | visit web site
May 01, 2010
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Jefferson's Jigge
Folk & baroque tunes from the times of Thomas Jefferson, inc. colonial melodies, continental imports, toe-tapping hymnody.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.459.2159 or 831.457.9693 | visit web site
May 02, 2010
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
A free cultural festival of traditional Mexican foods and live entertainment in historic downtown Watsonville. Family fun! FREE
Watsonville, CA | 831.761.0861 | visit web site
May 05, 2010
Fairways for Kid's Golf Tournament
Benefits the children's HUG (Healthy Understanding of Grief), includes 18 holes of golf, contests, lunch & dinner, auctions.
Aptos, CA | 831.430.3000 | visit web site
May 06, 2010 - May 15, 2010
Santa Cruz Film Festival
This annual 9-day festival provides eclectic film screenings, music events, educational panels, parties.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.459.7676 | visit web site
May 08, 2010 - May 09, 2010
Annual Mother's Day Open House
Complimentary ice tea, lemonade and cookies served. Potted and bareroot roses available for Mom!
Corralitos, CA | 831.728.1901 | visit web site
May 08, 2010 - May 09, 2010
Art & Chocolate
Enjoy unique paintings & sculptures for sale and sample a different chocolate at each of 12 artist's studios. Map online. FREE
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.462.9337 | visit web site
May 08, 2010 - May 09, 2010
Santa Cruz County Symphony Concert "Rites of Passion"
The Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus joins the Symphony for an explosive performance of Orff's masterpiece, Carmina Burana.
Santa Cruz & Watsonville, CA | 831.420.5260 | visit web site
May 08, 2010
The Corralitos Wine Trail Festival - Mother's Day Weekend!
Enjoy with Alfaro Family Vineyards, Nicholson Vineyards, Pleasant Valley Vineyards & Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards & Winery.
Santa Cruz Mountains, CA | | visit web site
May 08, 2010
Women's Voices
Come join the laughter at our benefit celebrating WomenCare's 18th year!
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.457.2273 | visit web site
May 09, 2010
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. FREE
Boulder Creek, CA | 831.338.8883 | visit web site
May 12 - Oct. 31
Pajaro Valley Gallery: "Collective 2010"
PVAC's annual Members' exhibit featuring the rich artistic talent of our area. FREE
Watsonville, CA | 831.722.3062 | visit web site
May 15, 2010
Santa Cruz Derby Girls Home Game
Check out the Santa Cruz Derby Girls all female, full-contact roller derby!
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.420.5260 | visit web site
May 15, 2010 - May 16, 2010
Wings over the Basin for Those who Love Birds and Butterflies
Experience the park's varied birdlife at the height of nesting season with field trips, guided bird & butterfly walks & more! FREE
Boulder Creek, CA | 831.335.3174 | visit web site
May 16, 2010
Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Express
All aboard for great food, music, auction and a train ride through the incredible Santa Cruz Mountains! Dogs & Kids welcome!
Felton, CA | 831.685.8463 | visit web site
May 16, 2010
Spring Dog Parade
Ruff & Ready Doggie Roundup - Costume parade, gift bags, best dog contests, lure & agility courses. Happy tails to you!
Soquel, CA | 888.682.6792 | visit web site
May 16, 2010
Strawberry Fields Forever Bike Ride
Not only a tour of the most beautiful regions of Santa Cruz County but a culinary experience as well! Sign up or cheer on!
Watsonville, CA | 831.684.2758 | visit web site
May 18, 2010
Amgen Tour of California - Santa Cruz Stage Finish
Santa Cruz hosts a Stage Finish of a state-wide professional bike race, with a festival, activities & spectating! FREE
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.420.5010 | visit web site
May 22, 2010
Day on the Farm!
A free day of fun, including hayrides, sheep-shearing, butter-churning, spinning, blacksmith demos, hay baling. FREE
Watsonville, CA | 831.724.5898 | visit web site
May 22, 2010
Maifest
Visit Germany in the Santa Cruz Mountains, with live music, a kids' bounce house, dancing & authentic food.
Ben Lomond, CA | 831.336.5188 | visit web site
May 22, 2010
Open Architecture Tour
Tour unique architectural homes presented by Architects Assoc of Santa Cruz County. Benefits Habitat for Humanity SCC.
Santa Cruz County, CA | 831.469.4663 | visit web site
May 22, 2010
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Kickoff the Season!
Enjoy special entertainment to kick off the 2010 season! FREE
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.423.5590 | visit web site
May 29, 2010 - May 30, 2010
26th Annual Santa Cruz Longboard Club Invitational
West Coast's oldest, longest-running competitive surfing event, featuring amateur + pro surfers, 11 age groups.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.234.2278 | visit web site
May 29, 2010 - May 31, 2010
29th 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 | 831.335.4484 | visit web site
May 29, 2010 - May 31, 2010
Boulder Creek Art, Wine & Music Festival
21st annual event features over 200 vendor booths, 2 live music stages, 15 international food booths and 10 local wineries.
Boulder Creek, CA | 408.505.1725 | visit web site
May 29, 2010
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.
Felton, CA | 831.335.1212 | visit web site
May 29 - June 27
Santa Cruz Art League: 80th Annual Statewide Exhibit
A beautiful "Plein Air" landscape show.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.426.5787 | visit web site
May 29, 2010 - May 30, 2010
Santa Cruz Blues Festival
18th annual musical event with food, beer, wine. Fun for the entire family in beautiful surroundings.
Aptos, CA | 831.479.9814 or info@santacruzbluesfestival.com | visit web site
May 30, 2010
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Music in the Gardens Tour
An afternoon of gardens & musical groups performing different styles of folk & nostalgic music. Food, drinks & wine.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.459.2159 or 831.457.9693 | visit web site
May 31, 2010
Evergreen Cemetery Memorial Day Observance
Features community leaders, keynote speaker, musical & spoken tributes in memorium of soldiers that have served our nation.
Santa Cruz, CA | 831.429.1964 | visit web site
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