Papas of the Castro Adobe
Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesWithin three generations, the fathers of the Castro family had etched the Castro name into the landscape of California. From Castro Street in San Francisco to the Castro […]
Photo Hike for Beginners
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesDiscover the park through the lens of your camera and render its marvels and phenomena into an artistic language! During this four hour saunter, you will explore the […]
Star Strolls
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesJoin us for a stroll to the Observation Deck to listen to stories, serenade the glittering stars, and discover the night sky. Meet a the Campfire Center in […]
Drop-In Family Craft: Baskets
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy an informal afternoon at this hidden jewel near downtown Santa Cruz. Learn the basics of basket weaving using non-traditional craft materials. Take home a one of a […]
Twilight Adaptation Adventure
Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesTwilight marks the end of day and the beginning of night. Animals who come out at night have special adaptations to survive. Come test your nocturnal abilities on […]
Little Rangers
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis fun program is for children ages 3-6 and their families. Pretend, play, sing and explore! This half-hour program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the ocean. […]
Fall Creek Hike
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United StatesHike through a young, 100-year-old forest to examine evidence of the logging history and discover how the Bay Area was built on this 4-mile, 4-hour hike. Join us […]
Sidewalk Sale!
The ParkStore team will be on Pacific Avenue, right next to Lulu Carpenter’s, for the Downtown Santa Cruz Sidewalk Sale, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 23. Come by and […]
PopUp Picnic in the Park
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy a relaxing lunch outdoors at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park and take in the view of downtown Santa Cruz on Thursdays this summer. PopUp Picnics in the Park […]
Old Fashioned Family Campfire
Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesBring your picnic dinner and lawn chairs. Make a fresh tortilla on the comal as we enjoy live music by Mosaic World Music from 5:30 to 6:45. Then […]