Aug
3
A weekly Afro-Brazilian dance class focusing on rhythm and movement.
📍 Santa Cruz County, CA
From the waves to the redwoods, it's all happening here.
Live music, festivals, art walks, surf contests, trail days and everything in between.
In-person only, on purpose. Everything here is something you can actually show up to. No screens, no streams.
★ Featured this season
★ Featured Event
Sat, Aug 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM
Phamily Time!
📍 Woodhouse Blending & Brewing · Downtown Santa Cruz · See listing
Phamily Time, presented by Phreeborn is back with a summer edition you won’t want to miss. There will be something for everyone, so bring the whole phamily! Get tickets for the whole day celebration here: TICKETS
Music
Festivals
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Coming up
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · Sacred Owl Land
Sacred Return Retreat: A Psilocybin Ceremony Retreat
Sacred Return Retreat offers a trauma-informed container for ceremony, breathwork, yoga, sound healing, and deep inner work. Facilitated in collaboration with Dr. Leta Jussila and Dallas McKenzie at Sacred Owl Land, this immersive retreat supports healing, transformation, and personal growth through intentional preparation, ceremony, and integration.
Wellness
Coming up
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · Skypark
Skypark: Scotts Valley 60th Celebration
Enjoy a full day of 60’s nostalgic vibes including storytelling, family-friendly entertainment, food trucks, and music! 10:30am: Storytelling 11:30am: Birthday Song & Dessert 12:00pm: Activities, Booths, Food Trucks and Fun
Festivals
📍 Scotts Valley
Coming up
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · Skypark
Scotts Valley 60th Birthday Bash
Celebrate 60 Years of Scotts Valley! Join us as we celebrate Scotts Valley's 60th Birthday Bash on Sunday, August 2nd at Skypark for an unforgettable community celebration! Event Highlights: Share Your Story (submit at [email protected]) Birthday Song & Birthday Dessert, Live Music, Roller Skating, Food Trucks, Kids Activities, Interactive History, Family Fun for All Ages! Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we celebrate six decades of community, memories, and hometown pride. Whether you've lived here your whole life or are new to Scotts Valley, this is the perfect opportunity to come together and celebrate everything that makes our city so special. Sunday, August 2, 2026 Skypark – Scotts Valley 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM FREE Event Let's make history together as we celebrate 60 incredible years of Scotts Valley! We can't wait to see you there!
Festivals
📍 Scotts Valley
Coming up
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 · Historic Downtown Watsonville
Watsonville Strawberry Festival
The Watsonville Strawberry Festival returns to historic downtown Watsonville on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2! This free, family-friendly festival features live entertainment, carnival rides, kid's activities, local artisans, business and specialty vendors and a mouthwatering variety of food. Strawberry lovers can look forward to creative berry-infused treats like pizza, tacos, churros, popcorn, shortcake, beer and more! Be sure to catch crowd favorites like the Pie-Eating Content and Berry Best Dressed Contest. Don't miss this cherished Watsonville tradition that celebrates community, creativity and all things strawberry. Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends for a weekend packed with fun, food and festivities! For more info: **watsonvillestrawberryfestival.com** or IG/FB @watsonvillestrawberryfestival Saturday, August 1 | 11AM-8 PM Sunday, August 2 | 11 AM-7 PM
Festivals
📍 Watsonville
☀️ Happening today
Sunday, August 259 events on today. No plans required, just go.
9:00 AM
FREE
Live Oak Farmers' Market
📍 East Cliff Village
Markets
9:00 AM
$59
Dynomite Farm: Private Dahlia U-Cut Experience
📍 Dynomite Farm
Community
9:00 AM
$20
Wildlife Cameras and Other Methods for Assessing Backyard Biodiversity
📍 Hay Barn
Education
9:00 AM
See listing
Farmers Market Live Oak
📍 Mission St & Western
Markets
9:00 AM
FREE
Live Oak: Farmers Market
📍 Live Oak Farmers’ Market
Markets
9:00 AM
$800
Sacred Return Retreat: A Psilocybin Ceremony Retreat
📍 Sacred Owl Land
Wellness
9:00 AM
See listing
Drop-in Meditation
📍 Land of Medicine Buddha – In the Gompa
Community
10:00 AM
See listing
CLAY INDEPENDENT LAB TIME
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Art & Culture
10:00 AM
$32
Santa Cruz Beach Train
📍 Roaring Camp Railroads
Family
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5 upcoming events · BIPOC · from 2026-08-02 · to 2026-08-09
Aug
7
Minnow Arts Presents: F U Tattoo and Extended Friends
📍 Minnow Arts
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · See listing
For August’s First Friday, Minnow Arts is presenting the work of F U Tattoo artists and their extended friends! Swing by for an evening filled with socializing with the artists and viewing their work. The type of work includes paintings, sculptures, and mixed media. DJ @chicano_electric will be providing music for the event. We hope to see you there!
Aug
7
K-Gallery Fan Art Show and Sale
📍 Santa Cruz Korean Center / Art gallery
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · See listing
Santa Cruz Korean Center K-Gallery will show various Fan Art and Sale. Korean Artist EunKyung Lee Otte will show and tell her unique and authentic hanging fan, holding fan etc. Santa Cruz Korean Center K-gallery is located Tannery Art Center . 1050 River St. Studio 114 Santa Cruz CA 95060. K-Gallery will demo fan Art around 6 Pm on Aug. 7 Come and Enjoy Summer special Fan Art show and Sale!
Aug
7
First Friday at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, featuring artist-led offerings and community connection. Focus on supporting BIPOC, women, and artists.
Aug
8
Staff offers a guided adobe tour centered on the experiences of Native communities in the Santa Cruz mission providing insight into daily life, cultural change, and the impacts of the mission system. Visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the resilience and enduring presence of Indigenous people in the region. Reservation Link:
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