AÑO NUEVO STATE PARK: GUIDED HIKES IN ELEPHANT SEAL VIEWING AREA

Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, 2.5-hour guided trail! Layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, and rain/wind gear are strongly advised. Bring water. Food, umbrellas, and strollers are not permitted inside the preserve. No pets are allowed in the park. The vehicle […]

9th Annual “March Is Mermaid Month” At Ventura Harbor Village

Ventura Harbor Village is set to host the 9th Annual “March Is Mermaid Month,” a month-long shell-abration of mermaids (and mermen) by the sea! Select restaurants will have special mermaid eats & treats, select stores will have special mermaid MERchandise, and there will be a free mermaid scavenger hunt daily, redeemable for prizes at our […]

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES AND MORE: POLLINATORS

Join the California Nature Art Museum as they bring the important topic of pollinators to their gallery featuring original art by Ava Roth, Elizabeth Weber, Susan McDonnell, and Cynthia James.Each artist brings a unique perspective to their pollinating subjects. The Museum is delighted to also be collaborating with the Cheadle Center For Biodiversity and Ecological […]

Easter Bunny Weekend 2024 At Ventura Harbor Village

Join the together with family and friends for an eggcelent weekend at Ventura Harbor Village! This year will spotlight a special appearance from Ventura Harbor’s Seaside Cottontail Bunny from 10 AM to 2 PM on Saturday, March 30, 2024 and 12 PM to 3 PM on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

The Female Maker Market Springtime Soirée at Ventura Harbor Village

Shop the Curated Marketplace by the Female Maker Market on the Ventura Harbor Village Lawn on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Ventura Harbor Village welcomes the Female Maker Market and their variety of woman-owned small business shops including curated clothing, local jewelry, children’s wear, home decor, hand poured candles, permanent jewelry and so much more!

Easter Weekend at Gilroy Gardens

Easter weekend is going to be hoppin’ at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park! There will be 100,000 colorful eggs ready for Easter Egg Hunts in the big grassy meadow on both Saturday and Sunday (March 30 & 31), with different times for different ages so everyone goes home happy. This is a great time to […]

AGRICULTURAL HISTORY PROJECT: EASTER ON THE FARM

The Agricultural History Project is hosting their annual Easter on the Farm to celebrate Easter and the beginning of Spring. Egg Hunts start at 11:15 am and will be every hour in four separate age groups: 3 and under, up to 12 years old. Times for egg hunts are 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, […]

MEAN GIRLS

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from an award-winning creative team, including book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock”), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her […]

First Friday Santa Cruz

On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz County artists. With a block party-like vibe, the multi-venue event provides an opportunity to discover local creative talent in a fun and festive setting. Many venues entice attendees with yummy […]

Mission Life Days

Join the costumed docents and staff at La Purisima Mission on April 6, 2024 from 11 AM - 2 PM for an opportunity to observe and participate in the craft activities that supplied the needs of the mission residents. Demonstrated crafts may include tortilla making, candle making, soap making, spinning and weaving, carpentry, pottery, and […]

Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz Veg Fest

VegFest brings the local community together to celebrate and learn about a plant-based, cruelty-free, animal friendly, and environmentally-sustainable lifestyle. VegFest 2019 brought together over 5,000 veg-interested attendees!