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 […]
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 […]
Pigeon Point Light Station SHP Anniversary Celebration
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesA fun-filled afternoon is planned for November 18, 2023 as California State Parks and Coastside State Parks Association celebrate the 151st anniversary of the first lighting of the Fresnel […]
Wilder Ranch First Day Hike
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesOn this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars […]
History Fair – Santa Cruz State Historic Park
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe annual Santa Cruz County History Fair will be hosted by the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on Saturday May 18th from 12-5pm. We will be joined […]
Old Fashioned Fourth of July – Wilder Ranch
Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesAll are welcome to join in an early 1900s-style Independence Day celebration! Join the parade through the ranch at high noon. There will be live music throughout the […]
International Lighthouse Day
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesAugust is full of reasons to celebrate Pigeon Point: San Mateo County Victorian Days, National Lighthouse Day, and International Lighthouse-Lightship Weekend! Join us at 11;00am for a Victorian […]
Welcome Back Monarchs Day
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCelebrate the Monarch butterflies return to Santa Cruz at Natural Bridges State Beach at the Welcome Back Monarchs Day Festival on Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 […]
Native Plant Sale
Half Moon Bay State Beach 95 Kelly Ave, Half Moon Bay, CA, United StatesJoin us for Half Moon Bay State Beach’s Bi-Annual Native Plant Sale! All plants available are native to the San Mateo Coast and were grown here in our […]
152nd Anniversary-Pigeon Point Lighthouse
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesCelebrate the 152nd anniversary of Pigeon Point! 1pm-2pm: Hear the Latest Updates on the Lighthouse Restoration 12pm-3pm: Pigeon Point Hostel Open House 1pm-4pm: Local author JoAnn Semones book […]