Castro Adobe Open House: The Pajaro Valley in the Mexican Era (CANCELLED)
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThe Castro family came here in Spanish times, but they built their adobe just as California was becoming our 31st state. Their legacies remain today, but the Castros’ […]
Archaeology Day (CANCELED)
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCelebrate archeology day at the Santa Cruz Mission with hands-on activities, demonstrations, and tours. How do artifacts give us clues to the past? Follow the archaeological process from […]
Welcome Back Monarchs Day (CANCELED)
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 […]
Monarch Butterfly Tours (CANCELED)
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesStroll through the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve on a 1-hour guided tour. Monarch migration is variable, so be on the lookout for every splash of orange on the […]
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 […]
Open House at the Castro Adobe: Earthquakes and our Adobe (CANCELED)
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesOur adobe’s story should have ended with 1989’s Loma Prieta earthquake, but the right choices at the right times kept our story alive. Please join us for a […]
Open House at the Castro Adobe: Thankful for our Stewards (CANCELED)
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesWe have a lot to be thankful for! Thanks to the hard work of many, many people over the last 170-odd years, the opening of the Castro Adobe […]
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 […]
148th Anniversary Celebration 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 […]
Open House at the Castro Adobe: Festivos en el Rancho! (CANCELED)
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesPlease bring your family and join us as we celebrate the season at our adobe. Warm up with some traditional hot chocolate from our cozy cocina, make new […]