The wait is over! The Santa Cruz Mini Maker Faire returns this weekend for a second year of making, tinkering, inventing, hacking, …
Kids
4th Annual Mole & Mariachi Festival: Sept. 10, 2016
If wearing white after Labor Day is a fashion faux pas, it’s a good thing the Mole & Mariachi Festival takes place after the holiday. It …
A Call for Entries: How to Participate in the Santa Cruz County Fair
The Santa Cruz County Fair will take place September 14-18, ushering in the fall season with five days of carnival games and rides, racing …
Mother’s Day 2016 in Santa Cruz
Bountiful brunches are just the beginning of things to do for Mother’s Day in Santa Cruz, which falls on Sunday, May 8. We’ve compiled …
My #SantaCruzLife: Dead Central, Savory Churros, and a Serenading Salamander
Rain boots, flip flops, lather, rinse, repeat. The extreme weather conditions of late are keeping me on my toes from one day to the next, …
Rainy Day Activities for Kids in Santa Cruz County
It’s raining, it’s pouring, the kids think everything’s boring… Time to get them out of the house! To prevent everyone from going …
My #SantaCruzLife: The Churro Guy, A Hidden Car Museum & an Animal-Friendly Halloween Tip
After what was starting to feel like an endless summer, there’s finally a slight chill in the air. My kids are planning their Halloween …
Beyond the Beach: A Family Road Trip Up Highway 1
When you drive north of Santa Cruz on Highway 1, you don’t need much of a plan. You could spend days exploring less crowded beaches …
The Top 3 Family Hikes in Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County is home to some of the most beautiful State Parks in California. Filled with endless trails for walking and hiking, our …