Santa Cruz Area Events: See What's Coming Up This Weekend

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01 July, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Looking for things to do in the Santa Cruz area? Your Santa Cruz Patch community calendar is a great way to keep tabs on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. If you're wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup, you can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Featured Event: Summer 'Thursday Promenades' & Live Music 2021: Los Gatos When: Thursday, July 1st at 3:00 p.m. What: Thursday Promenades Thursdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 & Aug. 5 & 12, 2021 - 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA From Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce: "Join us to celebrate summer! Thursday evenings from July 1- August 12, N. Santa Cruz Avenue will be cl... Learn More Featured Event: Summer 'Thursday Promenades' & Live Music 2021: Los Gatos (Susan C. Schena) New Brighton Little Rangers When: Friday, July 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound at this program, and and it's a fantastic way to begin your morning in the park. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more informat... Learn More New Brighton Junior Rangers When: Friday, July 2nd at 3:00 p.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and doing arts and crafts. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more information, and call (831) 685-6444. Spaces are li... Learn More Greater Purpose Comedy Night When: Friday, July 2nd at 7:30 p.m. Where: Greater Purpose Brewing Company What: Every Friday Night at Greater Purpose Brewing its comedy night! $10 and featuring the best comics in California. Advance tix at dnascomedylab.com Learn More Featured Event: July 4th Patriotic Sing 2021: Amphitheater, Morgan Hill When: Saturday, July 3rd at 6:00 p.m. What: Fourth of July Patriotic Sing Saturday, July 3, 2021 - 6 p.m. Morgan Hill Amphitheater, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA From Morgan Hill Freedom Fest: "With so many events being cancelled or rescheduled due to Covid, it is my great honor to announce our Freedom Fest Patri... Learn More Featured Event: July 4th Patriotic Sing 2021: Amphitheater, Morgan Hill (Susan C. Schena) New Brighton Little Rangers When: Saturday, July 3rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound at this program, and it's a fantastic way to begin your morning in the park. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more informat... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Saturday, July 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and ear... Learn More New Brighton Junior Rangers When: Saturday, July 3rd at 3:00 p.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and doing arts and crafts. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more information, call (831) 685-6444. Spaces are li... Learn More Sunset State Beach Junior Rangers When: Saturday, July 3rd at 5:00 p.m. Where: Sunset State Beach What: Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only. Please meet at the Campfire Center 15 minutes before the program begins. Please be sure your child is dressed for active play (closed-toe shoes). Space... Learn More Featured Event: 4th of July Freedom Fest 5K & Kid's Fun Run 2021: Morgan Hill When: Sunday, July 4th at 7:45 a.m. What: 4th of July Freedom Fest RUN! 5K RUN & WALK / KID'S 1 MILE FUN RUN Sunday, July 4, 2021 KID'S 1 MILE FUN RUN: Starts at 7:45 a.m. at the corner of Peak and Dunne, Morgan Hill, CA 5K RUN & WALK: Starts at 8:15 sharp at the corner of Peak and Dunne, Morgan Hill, CA Fro... Learn More Featured Event: 4th of July Freedom Fest 5K & Kid's Fun Run 2021: Morgan Hill(Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Rotary's July 4th Firecracker 5K - In-Person 2021: Santa Cruz When: Sunday, July 4th at 8:00 a.m. What: Santa Cruz Firecracker 5K Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Harvey West Park, 326 Evergreen St., Santa Cruz, CA  From Rotary Club of Santa Cruz Sunrise: "Firecracker is back and in-person with a 'hybrid' event for 2021, and a few changes. "So you might be asking yoursel... Learn More Featured Event: Rotary's July 4th Firecracker 5K - In-Person 2021: Santa Cruz (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: July 4th Spirit of Watsonville Neighborhood Parade 2021 When: Sunday, July 4th at 9:00 a.m. What: Spirit of Watsonville Neighborhood Parade (No July 4th Main Street Parade for 2021) Registration Deadline: June 18, 2021 - 5 p.m. Neighborhood Parade: Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Maps will be published. Check here. Participating homes & business, Watsonville, CA From City of ... Learn More Featured Event: July 4th Spirit of Watsonville Neighborhood Parade 2021 (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: July 4th Parade & Fireworks 2021: Morgan Hill When: Sunday, July 4th at 9:15 a.m. What: Freedom Fest Fourth of July 5K/Fun Run, Parade & Fireworks Sunday, July 4, 2021 Freedom Fest 5K & Kid's Fun Run: 7:45 a.m. Peak and Dunne, Morgan Hill, CA Parade& Car Show: Parade map below 9:15 a.m. — Car Cruise on Parade Route 10 a.m. — Parade Begins Noon — Ca... Learn More Featured Event: July 4th Parade & Fireworks 2021: Morgan Hill (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: July 4th Downtown Fest & Virtual Parade 2021: Boulder Creek When: Sunday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. What: Fourth of July Festivities Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. In-person activities, Downtown Boulder Creek, CA Virtual parade airs 10 a.m. at bcba.net. Submission deadline for Virtual Parade: Extended to June 18, 2021 From Boulder Creek Business Association: "Visit hi... Learn More Featured Event: July 4th Downtown Fest & Virtual Parade 2021: Boulder Creek (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Rose, White & Blue 4th of July Parade 2021: San Jose When: Sunday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. What: Rose, White & Blue 4th of July Parade Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m  Stockton Avenue to Magnolia Avenue, San Jose, CA. From Rose, White and Blue 4th of July Parade: "The Rose, White and Blue Parade & Festival Board hopes to have an in-person community celebrat... Learn More Featured Event: Rose, White & Blue 4th of July Parade 2021: San Jose (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: McCartysville Volunteer Band July 4th Concert 2021: Saratoga When: Sunday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. What: Independence Day Celebration Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 10 a.m.Kevin Moran Park, 12415 Scully Ave., Saratoga, CA From Saratoga July 4th Celebrations: "Join the 'McCartysville Volunteer Band' of Saratoga for their Fourth of July Concert.  "Under the direction of Jeff Yaeger. "This ... Learn More Featured Event: McCartysville Volunteer Band July 4th Concert 2021: Saratoga (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: July 4th 'World's Shortest Parade' 2021: Aptos When: Sunday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. What: Fourth of July "World's Shortest Parade" Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 10 a.m. Aptos Village, Aptos, CA From Aptos Chamber of Commerce: "We will be officially having the 4th of July Parade this year! "Sign-ups can be done via our 'link in bio,' in person, or by calling the Aptos Cham... Learn More Featured Event: July 4th 'World's Shortest Parade' 2021: Aptos (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2021: CA Great America, Santa Clara When: Sunday, July 4th at 11:00 a.m. What: Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Fireworks: 8:45 p.m. California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA From California's Great America: "The Ultimate 4th of July Celebration! "If America's founding father... Learn More Featured Event: July 4th Fest & Fireworks 2021: CA Great America, Santa Clara (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: July 4th 'POD' Party 2021: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton When: Sunday, July 4th at 3:00 p.m. What: The Ultimate "POD" Party at Roaring Camp Railroads Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 3 pm. - 8:45 p.m. Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA From Roaring Camp Railroads: "Felton Music Hall Presents: THE ULTIMATE POD PARTY with PETTY THEFT TAINTED LOVE THE PURPLE ONE... Learn More Featured Event: July 4th 'POD' Party 2021: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 4th Of July Parade & Flyover 2021: Scotts Valley When: Sunday, July 4th at 3:00 p.m. What: Fourth of July Parade & Flyover Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 3 p.m. Scotts Valley Drive, Scotts Valley, CA From City of Scotts Valley,  "The City of Scotts Valley is pleased to present a live 4th of July Parade this year and is inviting participants!  "As ever, parade entry is f... Learn More Featured Event: 4th Of July Parade & Flyover 2021: Scotts Valley (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: July 4th Fireworks 2021: Discovery Meadow, San Jose: CANCELED When: Sunday, July 4th at 5:00 p.m. What: UPDATE: CANCELED Fourth of July Music & Fireworks Sunday, July 4, 2021 Discovery Meadow, West San Carlos Street & Woz Way, San Jose, CA From Rotary Club of San Jose and San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services: "Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Canceled... Learn More Featured Event: July 4th Fireworks 2021: Discovery Meadow, San Jose: CANCELED (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 4th Of July Fireworks Show 2021: Gilroy When: Sunday, July 4th at 9:00 p.m. What: Fourth of July Fireworks Show Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Approximately 9:30 p.m. Gilroy High School Sports Field, 750 W. Tenth Street, Gilroy, CA From City of Gilroy Recreation: INFO ON PAGE 29 OF CITY SUMMER 2021 RECREATION GUIDE. FOLLOW CITY WEBSITE HERE OR FACEBOOK HERE FOR AN... Learn More Featured Event: 4th Of July Fireworks Show 2021: Gilroy (Susan C. Schena) 4th of July Celebration in Historic Boulder Creek! When: Sunday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. What: Join in the fun of the Boulder Creek Virtual Parade!!  See yourselves, kids, pets, friends and neighbors in the parade! Submit your videos (filmed left to right) and photos. Make them fun and festive. Be creative Deadline to submit is June 18th. It is free to join.  Sen... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Sunday, July 4th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and ear... Learn More July 4th Fireworks 2021: Airport, Watsonville: RESCHEDULED When: Sunday, July 4th at 5:00 p.m. What: UPDATE: RESCHEDULED  Airport Open House "Fire In The Sky" Sunday, July 4, 2021 - 5 p.m.  Watsonville Municipal Airport, 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA From Watsonville Municipal Airport: "Airport Open House 'Fire In The Sky'...returns on September 4, 2021. INFO HERE ... Learn More July 4th Evening Cruise on Monterey Bay When: Sunday, July 4th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 789 Mariner Park Way, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, Dock F What: Come aboard with Stagnaro Charter Boats on their annual 4th of July Cruise along the Santa Cruz coastline on beautiful Monterey Bay! On this special holiday 3-hour event, you will enjoy:• The best spot in town to take in all the Independence Day excitement• One Complimentary b... Learn More Natural Bridges Little Rangers When: Monday, July 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Natural Bridges State Beach What: Participants are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week but always cover a topic relevant to Natural Bridges. Meet at the side porch of the Visitor Center. Parent or caregivers are required to ... Learn More Check out more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.