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May 21
Boulder Creek Elementary Carnival
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Elementary School, 400 Lomond St., in Boulder Creek
Details: Music, games, food and more
Info: te*******@********il.com
May 22
Garrahan Park grand opening party
When: Noon to 2 p.m.
Where: Two miles north of Boulder Creek on Highway 9
Info: 338-3793
Free fly-fishing workshop
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Fly-tying and fishing techniques
Info: 335-9348
May 28
23rd annual Felton Remembers Parade and Covered Bridge Festival
When: 10 a.m. parade, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. festival
Where: Highway 9 in downtown Felton for the parade; Covered Bridge Park on Graham Hill Road at Mount Hermon Road for festival.
Details: Traditional parade followed by music, food, games and booths in the park
May 28 to 30
Civil War re-enactment
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5355 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Info: www.roaringcamp.com
June 4
Woof to Woof dog expo
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Dog-friendly parades, contests, demonstrations, food, vendors
Info: www.wooftowoof.com
June 4 and 5
Redwood Mountain Faire
When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Music and fun to support nonprofits in the area
Info: www.redwoodmountainfaire.com
Pro-Am Beach Soccer Championship
When: All day
Where: Santa Cruz main beach
Details: Includes 125 youth and adult teams
Info: www.proambeachsoccer.net
June 5
Free beginning birding
When: 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: A short hike in search of birds; no experience necessary
Info: 335-9348
June 12
Free healthy horses talk
When: 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Learn how to keep your horse healthy while improving property values and the environment. For ages 13 and older.
Info: 335-9348
June 19
Hats Off To Dad
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Chuck-wagon barbecue, country music, train rides
Info: www.roaringcamp.com
June 25
Woodies on the Wharf
When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Wharf, Beach Street, in Santa Cruz
Details: Old-fashioned car show at the beach
Info: www.santacruzwoodies.com
June 26
Bat talk, demonstration
When: 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, in Ben Lomond
Details: Participants of all ages can learn about and see tame local bats up close.
Cost: $5 per person
Info: 335-9348
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: First of four family concerts, featuring Mike Annuzzi and the Kaye Bohler Band
Info: www.svkiwanis.org/MusicAtPark.htm
July 3 and 4
Lumberjack Days
When: 11 a.m. Sunday and after the parade Monday
Where: Boulder Creek Hardware, 13110 Highway 9
Details: Watch lumberjacks take park in traditional competitions.
Info: 338-6833
July 4
Independence Day festivities
In Boulder Creek: A parade, followed by a picnic lunch at Junction Park on Middleton Avenue, as well as the annual Lumberjack Days competition at Boulder Creek Hardware, 13110 Highway 9
In Ben Lomond: An old-fashioned celebration with games at Alba Schoolhouse on Alba Road
In Scotts Valley: A parade along Scotts Valley Drive, followed by fireworks in Skypark on Kings Village Road
In Felton: At Roaring Camp Railroads on Graham Hill Road, free games including sack races, hula hoop contests and more
July 24
Wharf to Wharf
When: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Beach Street in Santa Cruz
Details: A 6-mile race in Santa Cruz with spectators and bands along the route
Info: www.wharftowharf.com
July 29 to 31
A Day Out With Thomas
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, in Felton
Details: Train rides with kid-favorite Thomas the Tank Engine throughout the day; repeats Aug. 5 through 7
Info: www.roaringcamp.com
Garlic Festival
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Christmas Hill Park, in Gilroy
Details: Garlic cook-off, games, food booths, music and more
Info: www.gilroygarlicfestival.com
July 31
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Second of four family concerts, featuring The Coffis Brothers and The House Rockers
Info: www.svkiwanis.org/MusicAtPark.htm
Aug. 6
Summer flea market
When: 10:30 to 4 p.m.
Where: Boulder Creek Rec Hall, 13333 Middleton Ave.
Cost: $15 booth rental
Info: 338-3793
Aug. 21
Race Thru The Redwoods
When: 8:10 a.m.
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N. Big Trees Park Road, in Felton
Info: www.racethrutheredwoods.com
Aug. 28
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: 361 Kings Village Road, in Scotts Valley
Details: Third of four family concerts, featuring A La Lune and Extra Large
Sept. 25
Music at Skypark
When: 3:30 p.m.
Where: 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
Details: Last of four family concerts, featuring My Stupid Brother and Le Strange.