Elkhorn Slough Weekday Tours

Elkhorn Slough NERR 1700 Elkhorn Slough Rd., Watsonville, CA, United States

Every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday the staff at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve host a tour of their facility. (But that sounds too imposing. Let's just call it a walk in the park.) Here you can find out about the many bird species and marine animals that live in and around the water […]

East Coast Swing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Wednesdays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the East Coast Swing style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com  For […]

California Rodeo (Salinas)

Salinas Sports Complex N. Main St., Salinas, United States

This is the king of west coast rodeos. Some of the traditions have changed, been adapted, or no change happened at all. Some things can't change, riding, catching, and meeting the challenges posed by the animals. Lots of events, and activities surround the Rodeo.   Be sure to check the website to make sure you have […]

California Rodeo

Salinas Sports Complex N. Main St., Salinas, United States

After all these years, this is still the best. Come see the West come alive. All the traditional events and lots of interesting and fun events as well. Parades, Queens, broncos, and cowboys galore. IN addition the Big Week festivities and the Tug McGraw concert. Something for just about everyone. http://carodeo.com

MY TOWN (Pop-up Museum)

Steinbeck Center National Steinbeck Center, Salinas, CA, United States

Thursday through Sunday the Steinbeck Center is giving your little ones a chance to become a citizen of a make-believe town. Come by and have your child play as a business owner, driver, pedestrian, or consumer. All these roles and more are there for the fun of it. http://steinbeck.org

Next Generation Jazz Series

Esteban's Restaurant 700 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

Each Thursday through September 12th, Esteban's Restaurant in the Casa Munras Hotel is sponsoring a series of performances by the most talented young musicians in the area at their venue. Your dinner includes the performance and you won't be dissatisfied. These aren't the kids who are still trying to work through the scales. These are […]

Next Generation Jazz Series

Esteban's Restaurant 700 Munras Ave., Monterey, CA, United States

Each Thursday through September 12th, Esteban's Restaurant in the Casa Munras Hotel is sponsoring a series of performances by the most talented young musicians in the area at their venue. Your dinner includes the performance and you won't be dissatisfied. These aren't the kids who are still trying to work through the scales. These are […]

Santa Cruz Food Truck Party

Garfield Park 634 Almar Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Lots of food trucks offering a wide variety of food and beverages. In addition, there will be games, and activities for the family. Come spend a lovely evening in one of Santa Cruz's parks. [email protected]

Salsa Dancing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Fridays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the Salsa style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com  For you […]

Salsa Dancing

Palomar Ballroom 1344 Pacific Ave., SAnta Cruz, CA, United States

Fridays at the Palomar Ballroom you can trip the light fantastic in the Salsa style. Lessons for beginning and intermediate dancers are available and then it is dancing for everyone. There are two fees for participation, one for dancing and party and the other for just dancing. Check the website for details. http://palomarballroom.com  For you […]