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The Rock Show (Virtual)

Castle Rock State Park 15000 Skyline Blvd., Los Gatos, CA, United States

Castle Rock meets Classic Rock! Learn a little about the park's geology the fun way—with plenty of rock puns and musical tributes to some of the legends of […]

Free

Beary Rare (Virtual)

Rancho del Oso Unit 3600 Highway 1, Davenport, CA, United States

Grizzly bears dominated life in the Santa Cruz Mountains less than 200 years ago. Now the grizzlies are gone and black bear sightings are rarer than Bigfoot. Why […]

Stories of Portola (Virtual)

Portola Redwoods State Park 9000 Portola State Park Road, La Honda, CA, United States

Travel back in time with us as we learn the unique history of Portola and all the communities which have shaped this weird and wonderful place. This interactive […]

Free

Sharks of Monterey Bay (virtual)

Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Before dinosaurs stalked the earth, sharks ruled the seas. Sharks still reign their watery domains to this day. Let’s look at what’s kept them at the top of […]

Free

Castro Adobe Open House: The Pajaro Valley in the Mexican Era (CANCELLED)

Castro Adobe State Historic Park 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

The 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’ […]

Ohlone Day (CANCELLED)

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States

Celebrate the past, present, and future of Ohlone culture at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park’s annual Ohlone Day. Ohlone demonstrators will share traditional basketry, dances, songs, stories, tools, […]

Archaeology Day (CANCELED)

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Celebrate 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 […]

Free

Welcome Back Monarchs Day (CANCELED)

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Join 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 […]

FREE
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Monarch Butterfly Tours (CANCELED)

Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Stroll 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 […]

Free
Recurring

Heritage Harvest Festival

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Have 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 […]

Free