S.S. Palo Alto Centennial Celebration
Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United StatesThe beloved and beleaguered icon of Aptos hits the century mark! Revisit the last 100 years through the eyes — portholes, if you prefer — of the S.S. […]
Gerbera Festival
Join us for the 10th annual Kitayama Brothers Farms Gerbera Festival on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kitayama Brothers Farms is located at 481 San Andreas Road in Watsonville […]
Ohlone Day
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesCelebrate the past, present, and future of Ohlone culture. Ohlone demonstrators will share traditional dances, basketry, songs, stories, tools, musical instruments, language, and history. During this family-friendly event, […]
Open House at the Castro Adobe: The Pajaro Valley in the Mexican Era
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesOur Castro family came here in Spanish times, built their adobe just as California was becoming our 31st state. Their legacies remain today; but the Castro’s heyday began […]
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 […]
Loma Prieta Earthquake: 30 Years of Recovery Hike
The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park 600 Aptos Creek Road, Aptos, CA, United StatesWhere were you on October 17, 1989? Observe the 30th anniversary of the 6.9 magnitude Loma Prieta earthquake by hiking to its epicenter near the ghost town Loma […]
Open House at the Castro Adobe: Earthquakes and our Adobe
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThe whitewash had barely dried when the Fort Tejon Earthquake shook our adobe in 1857. Just half a century later it was rocked by the same earthquake that […]
DÃa de Muertos
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCelebrate the dead with an all-ages festival throughout Downtown Santa Cruz. Enjoy music and dance performances on the patio as the procession passes through the park on the […]
147th Anniversary Celebration of the Pigeon Point Light House
Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park 210 Pigeon Point Road, Pescadero, CA, United StatesCome celebrate the lighthouse’s 147th anniversary with tours of the base of the lighthouse tower, information booths, live music, face painting, children’s activities, a maritime author, and a […]
ParkStore Holiday Sale – Santa Cruz Mission
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesShop four ParkStore locations for thoughtful holiday gifts. All proceeds benefit our local state parks and beaches. Friends members receive up to 30% off on select iconic Michael […]