Salamander Saturday
Rancho del Oso Unit 3600 Highway 1, Davenport, CA, United StatesJoin us for our annual celebration honoring the often overlooked, but heroically well adapted, amphibians native to the Santa Cruz Mountains. Live amphibians will be available for viewing. […]
Coastal Wildflower Day
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesThe 4th annual Coastal Wildflower Day marks the start of California Native Plant Week, celebrating the native wildflowers of the San Mateo coast with activities for the whole […]
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration and Talent Show
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesCome celebrate with an old-fashioned sing-a-long and talent show! If you have a skit, poem, song or a talent you’d like to share, sign up at headquarters in […]
Old Fashioned Independence Day
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesTravel back in time at Wilder Ranch State Park on Tuesday, July 4, to experience an Old Fashioned Independence Day Celebration! Meet us at the apple orchard in […]
Welcome Back Monarchs Day
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin us in welcoming the monarchs back to the park, where they will spend the winter. Enjoy arts and crafts, active games for kids, live music by the […]
Migration Festival
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesA special event! Fly, swim, waddle, walk, bike, or drive as you migrate to Natural Bridges State Beach for a full day of activities that celebrate the migration […]
Heritage Harvest Festival
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesHave you ever wondered how far an apple will fly? Find out this Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Wilder Ranch State Park Harvest Festival at the inaugural fall […]
The Missing Arm (CANCELED)
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesHistory takes a tall tale twist as the saga of an early pioneer unfolds. The silly, slightly haunting tours around the redwood loop trail begin at 7pm. Enjoy […]
148th Anniversary of Pigeon Point Lighthouse (CANCELED)
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesCelebrate the 148th anniversary of Pigeon Point Light Station with tours, information booths, live music, face painting, children’s activities, a food truck, and a native plant sale. The visitor […]
Holidays on the Ranch (CANCELED)
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCelebrate the warmth of the holiday season on this day of family fun. Participate in early 20th century holiday crafts and games, decorate cookies, and make wreaths and […]