Digital News Report – There are numerous things to do this summer in Santa Cruz County including car shows, theater events, and other shows. The Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens will host an annual sculpture garden through the month of June. Early in the month there will be a classic car show and later in the month a Japanese Cultural Fair and various music events.
In July there will be various sporting events and 4th of July celebrations. For list of events in July and August see the chart below.
| Annual Sculpture Garden | Watsonville | 831.763.0939 | June |
| Cabrillo Stage: Professional Musical Theatre | Aptos | 831.479.6154 – ticket line | June |
| Pajaro Valley Gallery: Sculpture IS 2010 | Watsonville | 831.722.3062 | June |
| 5th Annual Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show | Capitola | 831.475.6522 | June |
| 6th Annual Woof to Woof | Scotts Valley | 831.458.9766 | June |
| Festival at the Cement Ship | Aptos | 831.685.6444 | June |
| Santa Cruz County Symphony Concert with White Album Ensemble | Santa Cruz | 831.420.5260 | June |
| Vintners’ Festival | Santa Cruz County | 831.685.VINE (8463) | June |
| Avant Garden Party | Soquel | 831.423.3526 | June |
| Santa Cruz Pride | Downtown Santa Cruz | 831.475.5422 | June |
| World Ocean’s Day | Santa Cruz | 831.459.3800 | June |
| Juneteenth Celebration | Santa Cruz | 831.420.6177 | June |
| Free Friday Night Bands on the Beach | Santa Cruz | 831.423.5590 | June |
| Japanese Cultural Fair | Santa Cruz | 831.462.4589 | June |
| Pro Am Beach Soccer Championships | Santa Cruz | 415.383.5425 | June |
| Scottish Renaissance Festival | Watsonville | 831.252.4878 | June |
| Whale of an Auction | Santa Cruz | 831.459.3800 | June |
| Hats off to Dad | Felton | 831.335.4484 | June |
| 1907 Nights at the Boardwalk | Santa Cruz | 831.423.5590 | June |
| Boardwalk Discount Nights | Santa Cruz | 831.423.5590 | June |
| 5th Annual Smart Gardening Faire | Scotts Valley | 831.760.6727 | June |
| Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night | Felton | 831.335.4598 | June |
| Great Train Robberies | Felton | 831.335.4484 | June |
| Santa Cruz Derby Girls Home Game | Santa Cruz | 831.420.5260 | June |
| Surf City Classic: Woodies on the Wharf | Santa Cruz | 831.420.5273 | June |
| Bikes on the Bay: Capitola Vintage Motorcycle Show | Capitola | 831.475.6522 | June |
| Thursday Beach Parties | Santa Cruz | 831.476.4560 | June |
| Capitola Summer Twilight Concerts | Capitola | 831.475.7300 x297 | June |
| Super Summer Saturdays! | Santa Cruz | 831.420.6115 | June |
| Can You Dig It? | Aptos | 831.728.5060 | Ongoing |
| First Free Tuesdays | Santa Cruz | 831.459.3800 | Ongoing |
| Free First Thursday | Santa Cruz | 831.420.6115 | Ongoing |
| International Jazz Series | Downtown Santa Cruz | 831.427.2227 | Ongoing |
| Jazz Jam Sessions | Santa Cruz | 831.427.2792 | Ongoing |
| Nature Hike | Santa Cruz | 831.420.6207 | Ongoing |
| Santa Cruz Saturday Market | Santa Cruz | 831.515.4108 | Ongoing |
| Shop with the Chef | Aptos | 831.728.5060 | Ongoing |
| The Legendary Santa Cruz Slam | Santa Cruz | 831.426.8620 | Ongoing |
| Guided Elephant Seal Walks | Pescadero | 800.444.4445 | Ongoing |
| Watsonville Community Farmers Market | Watsonville | 831.726.7266 | Ongoing |
| July: | |||
| Auto Races & Fireworks! | Watsonville | 831.476.WINN (9466) | July |
| ’50s Family July 4th Fest! | Felton | 831.335.4484 | July |
| 4th of July Fireworks Celebration | Scotts Valley | 831.438.3251 | July |
| Aptos 4th of July Celebration | Aptos Village | 831.688.1467 | July |
| Firecracker Race | Santa Cruz | 831.439.7049 | July |
| Old-Fashioned Independence Day | Santa Cruz | 831.426.0505 | July |
| Spirit of Watsonville | Watsonville | 831.768.3240 | July |
| Plein Air Affaire | Santa Cruz | 831.429.1964 | July |
| Santa Cruz Baroque Festival: Boomeria Organ Extravaganza | Bonny Doon | 831.457.9693 | July |
| Comerica Bank Challenger Tennis Championships | Aptos | 831.688.1993 | July |
| 17th Annual "Cops ‘n Rodders" Classic Car Show & Cruise | Scotts Valley | 831.440.5670 x 150 | July |
| Santa Cruz Derby Girls Home Game | Santa Cruz | 831.420.5260 | July |
| Sommerfest | Ben Lomond | 831.336.5188 | July |
| Wine Passport Program | Santa Cruz Mountains | 831.685.VINE (8463) | July |
| Watsonville Obon Festival | Watsonville | 831.724.7860 | July |
| Shakespeare Santa Cruz – 2010 Summer Season | Santa Cruz | 831.459.3162 | July |
| Tales of the Basin | Boulder Creek | 831.338.8883 | July |
| 10th Annual Redwood Dulcimer Festival | Bonny Doon | 831.429.1691 | July |
| Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night | Felton | 831.335.4598 | July |
| 38th Annual Wharf to Wharf Race | Santa Cruz | 831.475.2196 | July |
| 12th Annual Santa Cruz Mountains Challenge Bicycle Ride | Scotts Valley | 831.475.5234 | July |
| Cabrillo Music, Art, Food & Wine Festival | Downtown Santa Cruz | 831.426.6966 | July |
| Fine Arts Festival | Soquel | 831.475.2258 | July |
| Watsonville Strawberry Festival at Monterey Bay | Watsonville | 831.768.3240 | July |
| Thursday Night Music Series | Soquel | 831.475.2258 | July |
| Can You Dig It? | Aptos | 831.728.5060 | Ongoing |
| First Free Tuesdays | Santa Cruz | 831.459.3800 | Ongoing |
| Free First Thursday | Santa Cruz | 831.420.6115 | Ongoing |
| International Jazz Series | Downtown Santa Cruz | 831.427.2227 | Ongoing |
| Jazz Jam Sessions | Santa Cruz | 831.427.2792 | Ongoing |
| Nature Hike | Santa Cruz | 831.420.6207 | Ongoing |
| Santa Cruz Saturday Market | Santa Cruz | 831.515.4108 | Ongoing |
| Shop with the Chef | Aptos | 831.728.5060 | Ongoing |
| The Legendary Santa Cruz Slam | Santa Cruz | 831.426.8620 | Ongoing |
| Guided Elephant Seal Walks | Pescadero | 800.444.4445 | Ongoing |
| Watsonville Community Farmers Market | Watsonville | 831.726.7266 | Ongoing |
| August | |||
| Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music | Santa Cruz | 831.420.5260 (Box Office) | August |
| Summer Gathering of Mountain Men | Felton | 831.335.4484 | August |
| Musical Saw Festival | Felton | 831.335.4484 | August |
| Santa Cruz City Amateur Golf Championship | Santa Cruz | 831.423.7214 | August |
| Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival | Scotts Valley | 831.438.1010 | August |
| Aloha Races and Polynesian Festival | Santa Cruz | 831.420.5273 | August |
| Race Thru The Redwoods | Felton | 831.335.4323 | August |
| Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night | Felton | 831.335.4598 | August |
| Santa Cruz Derby Girls Home Game | Santa Cruz | 831.420.5260 | August |
| Can You Dig It? | Aptos | 831.728.5060 | Ongoing |
| First Free Tuesdays | Santa Cruz | 831.459.3800 | Ongoing |
| Free First Thursday | Santa Cruz | 831.420.6115 | Ongoing |
| International Jazz Series | Downtown Santa Cruz | 831.427.2227 | Ongoing |
| Jazz Jam Sessions | Santa Cruz | 831.427.2792 | Ongoing |
| Nature Hike | Santa Cruz | 831.420.6207 | Ongoing |
| Santa Cruz Saturday Market | Santa Cruz | 831.515.4108 | Ongoing |
| Shop with the Chef | Aptos | 831.728.5060 | Ongoing |
| The Legendary Santa Cruz Slam | Santa Cruz | 831.426.8620 | Ongoing |
| Guided Elephant Seal Walks | Pescadero | 800.444.4445 | Ongoing |
| Watsonville Community Farmers Market | Watsonville | 831.726.7266 | Ongoing |
| Seascape Village Certified Farmers Market | Aptos | 831.685.3134 | August |
| Wetlands of Watsonville Nature Walks | Watsonville | 831.768.1622 | August |