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16 Japanese Cultural Fair Celebrating its 26th anniversary with traditional performances of folkdance, koto, shamisen, kyogen play, taiko, martial arts. Tea ceremony & much more! Free. 11am - 6pm. Location: Mission Plaza Park, 103 Emmett Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.462.4589 www.jcfsantacruz.org 17 Hats off to Dad One lucky dad rides from Bear Mountain in the cab of each steam locomotive. Reservations recommended. 9am - 5pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 23 Woodies on the Wharf 18th Annual Surf City Classic car show promises scenic views of the Monterey Bay and a celebration of the surf spirit! Free. 10am - 4pm. Location: Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5273 www.santacruzwharf.com 24 Bikes on the Bay: Capitola Vintage Motorcycle Show Come see vintage scooters and motorcycles from the last century. Vendor booths and great food. Free. 9am - 4pm. Location: Capitola Mall Parking Lot, 1855 41st Avenue, Capitola Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com 24 Music at Skypark Bring your chairs to the park and enjoy the music of great bands. Food and beverages from local vendors. Free. 3:30pm. Location: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.1010 www.scottsvalleychamber.com 27 – September 23 SC Mountains Art Center: “From the Mountains” A diverse selection of Fine Art and Crafts, changing seasonally. All artwork is created by talented local artists. Free. Weds. - Sun., 12 - 6pm. Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond Phone: 831.336.3513 www.mountainartcenter.org 30 Full Moon Madness & the World of Bugs Make new discoveries about a wide variety of bugs through interactive games, puppet shows, art projects and nature walks. Free. 4 - 9pm. Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Hwy 9, Felton Phone: 831.335.7077 www.mountainparks.org

4 4th of July Fireworks Celebration Enjoy a parade, live music, bounce houses for kids and delicious food. Admission $8. Gates open 3pm, Fireworks at 9:15pm. Location: Scotts Valley Community Center & Skypark, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.3251 www.scottsvalleychamber.com 4 Old-Fashioned Independence Day Watch the parade at noon, followed by flag raising, live old-time music, crafts, ice cream making, games. Free. 11am - 4pm. Location: Wilder Ranch State Park, Two miles north on Hwy. 1, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.0505 www.thatsmypark.org 4 ‘50s Family July 4th Fest! 1950s-style sock hop, dance and hula hoop contests, sack races, balloon toss, BBQ and live musical entertainment. 9am - 5pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 4 Aptos 4th of July Celebration “World’s Shortest Parade”. Pancake breakfast 7:30-10am, parade at 10am, live music, games, arts and crafts 11am - 4pm. Location: Soquel Dr. & State Park Dr., Aptos Village Phone: 831.688.1467 www.aptoschamber.com 4 Firecracker Race The most scenic course in Santa Cruz, the race starts and finishes in Harvey West park, tours Pogonip. Kids 1K, 5K and 10K routes. Registration 7am, Kids 1K starts 8am, 5K and 10K 8:30am. Please see website for more information. Location: Harvey West Park, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.8090 www.SantaCruzFirecracker10k.org 7 – 8 Hot Rods on the Green Over 150 hot rods, classic cars, race cars & motorcycles and vintage cars. Great food, prizes and raffle. Free. Sat 10am 6pm, Sun 10am - 2pm. Location: Twin Lakes Church, 2701 Cabrillo College Drive, Aptos Phone: 831.359.3301 www.tlc.org/kingsmen 7, 14, 21, 28 Super Summer Saturdays! Live animals, crafts and performances in our outdoor

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ampitheater. Free for kids. Adults pay museum admission. 10am - 1pm. Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6115 www.santacruzmuseums.org 14 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’. 1 - 5pm. Location: Boomeria, Bonny Doon Phone: 831.459.2159 www.scbaroque.org 14 – 22 Comerica Bank Challenger Tennis Championships View world class ATP tennis in an up close environment next to the ocean. See website for schedule. Location: Seascape Sports Club, 1505 Seascape Blvd., Aptos Phone: 831.688.1993 www.seascapesportsclub.com 17 – August 26 Shakespeare Santa Cruz Featuring a mix of Shakespeare and contemporary plays performed in the outdoor glen and indoor Mainstage. Tues. - Sun. evenings and some matinees. See ad pg. 24 Location: UCSC Performing Arts Center, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.2159 www.shakespearesantacruz.org 21 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. 11am - 5pm. Location: Various wineries, Santa Cruz Mountains Phone: 831.685.VINE (8463) www.scmwa.com 22 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! 8:30am. Location: Race begins at Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.2196 www.wharftowharf.com 27 - 29, August 3 - 5 A Day Out With Thomas The Tank Engine! Join Thomas the Tank Engine as he travels along the scenic San Lorenzo River. Reservations required. 9am - 5pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Graham Hill Road, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 28 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 and strenuous roads. 100 mi., 100K, 200K. More climbing than any single day of the Tour de France! Start times 6:30 - 8am. Location: Starts at Scotts Valley High School, 555 Glenwood Dr., Scotts Valley Phone: 831.475.5234 www.santacruzcycling.org/scmc 28 – August 12 Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music The most distinguished festival of new orchestral music in North America celebrates its 50th anniversary season. Marin Alsop, conductor. Location: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5260 (Box Office) www.cabrillomusic.org

artists accompanied by food, wine, music. Kid’s art tent. Fun for all! Free. 10am - 6pm. See ad pg. 36. Location: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.1010 www.scottsvalleychamber.com 11 – September 9 Santa Cruz Art League: Fiber Art Exhibit This exhibition celebrates the diversity of the contemporary fiber arts movement. Work from the fiber art spectrum, both 2-D and 3-D. Free. Wed. - Sat. 12 - 5pm, Sun. 12 - 4pm. Location: 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.5787 www.scal.org 19 Race Thru The Redwoods 10K Race and Kids’ 1-Mile beginning and ending all within beautiful Henry Cowell State Park. 8:10 - 10:30am. Location: Henry Cowell State Park, Hwy. 9, Felton Phone: 831.335.4323 www.racethrutheredwoods.com 26 Aloha Races and Polynesian Festival Novice paddlers discover the excitement of outrigger canoe. Festival features island music, dance, crafts and culture. Races 9am, Festival 11am - 5pm. Location: Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5273 www.santacruzwharf.com 26 Music at Skypark Bring your chairs to the park and enjoy the music of great bands. Food and beverages from local vendors. Free. 3:30pm. Location: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley Phone: 831.438.1010 www.scottsvalleychamber.com 31 – September 3 Capitola Begonia Festival 60th annual event includes a Nautical Parade, Sand Sculpture Competition, movies, concerts and many more free family events. See website for schedule. Location: Main Beach and Soquel Creek, Capitola Village Phone: 831.476.3566 www.begoniafestival.com

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4 Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night Take a docent-led walk through the Redwood Grove. Learn about stars & creatures of the night. Free. 6:30 - 9pm. Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton Phone: 831.335.7077 www.mountainparks.org 4 – 5 18th Annual Watsonville Strawberry Festival at Monterey Bay This multi-faceted celebration will serve up a menu of strawberry delights, non-stop entertainment, gooey contests and more. Free. 10am - 7pm. Location: Historic Downtown, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.3240 www.celebratestrawberries.com 11 – 12 Santa Cruz City Amateur Golf Championship This 22nd annual event allows amateur players to join the best golfers in Northern California. All day. Location: DeLaveaga Golf Course, 401 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.7214 www.delaveagagolf.com 11 – 12 Summer Gathering of Mountain Men Travel back to that era as you visit Roaring Camp’s summer gathering of mountain men. Free. 10am - 5pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 11 – 12 Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival Relax in the park and enjoy the fine art of over 100 local

1 – 3 Great Train Robberies Hold onto your valuables, as each train is sure to be robbed at Bear Mountain. Trains at 11am, 12:30 & 2pm. Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 8 – 9 30th Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival 20 Wineries, gourmet food, fine art, entertainment, children’s art area. Admission free in Capitola Village By The Sea. Free. 10am - 6pm. Location: Capitola Village, Capitola Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolachamber.com/artwine 9 Big Kahuna Triathalon 1.2 mile swim, 56 mi bike ride, 13.1 mi run along the beautiful coastline with finish line and luau at the Boardwalk. 7am. Location: Main Beach, Santa Cruz Phone: 408.356.0518 www.firstwave-events.com 11 – 16 127th Annual Santa Cruz County Fair Six days of fun and festivities, including a large carnival. Safe, fun and affordable. Noon - 11pm daily. Location: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds (2601 East Lake Ave., off Hwy. 152), Watsonville Phone: 831.724.5671 www.santacruzcountyfair.com 13 – 16 Monterey Bay Birding Festival Come see 200 species of birds in one of the world’s most picturesque areas of California on the Monterey Bay. Thurs. - Sat. 6:30am - 9pm, Sun. 6:30am - 12pm. Location: Watsonville Civic Plaza, 275 Main Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.600.8893 www.montereybaybirding.org 13 – 16 The Santa Cruz Follies “Copacabana Finale” Return to one of America’s hottest nightclubs and experience the legend. Enjoy music and dancing in the styles of the Rat Pack, Motown, Jazz and Pop/Rock with the talented Follies cast. 1pm each day, 2nd show Fri. 7:30pm. Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.6640 www.santacruzfollies.net 15 Annual Coastal Cleanup Day Help remove trash from beaches and waterways, learn about how to reduce our impact on the ocean. Free. 9am - Noon. Location: 40+ Beach, River and Inland sites, Santa Cruz County Phone: 831.462.5660 www.saveourshores.org 16 Ceram-A-Rama Hands on clay experience, demonstrations, contests, prizes, Raku firing. For the entire family. Free. 11am - 5pm. Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond Phone: 831.336.3513 www.mountainartcenter.org

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