Enjoy a relaxing lunch outdoors at Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on Thursdays this summer. PopUp Picnics in the Park will be held Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., through Aug. 25 Bring a sack lunch and enjoy the view of downtown Santa Cruz.

This week My Mom’s Mole will be serving a chicken and vegetarian mole with a  cactus salad.

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is at 144 School St. The park is open daily Monday and Thursday to Sunday. Admission is free; donations are gratefully accepted.