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Welcome Back Monarchs Day

October 13, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

dozens of orange and black monarch butterflies rest on green eucalyptus leaves

Celebrate 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 p.m.

There will be fun for all ages with activities about the monarchs, monarch viewing in the grove, crafts, parade, games, story time, live music with three bands, food for sale, hand-cranked ice cream, Monarch superhero skit ending in free cake, butterfly gardening tips and much more!

We will put up the monarch flag for this 44th year celebrating the majestic, mysterious monarchs!

The event is free. Parking is $10 and helps Friends support the park.

Parks and Beaches

Natural Bridges State Beach
2531 West Cliff Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95060 United States + Google Map

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