Car Races at Ocean Speedway | July 13 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Destruction Derby, Green Valley Harley Night at the Races, Wright One Construction 360 Sprint Cars, Micro 600, Dwarf Cars, American Stock, IMCA Modifieds.

Santa Cruz Country Fairgrounds
2601 E. Lake Ave, Watsonville
831-476-9466, www.oceanspeedway.com

Comerica Tennis Challenger | July 14-22

The Comerica Challenger is the longest running Challenger Tournament in the U.S. This year's qualifying tournament begins Saturday, July 14, with main draw matches beginning Monday, July 16 - Sunday, July 22. For tickets or more information call (831) 457-1071.

Seascape Sports Club
1505 Seascape Blvd., Aptos
831- 688-1993, www.seascapesportsclub.com
Tickets: 831-457-1071

Youth Carnival | July 18 (1-4 p.m.)

BBQ, games, crafts, face painting and educational presentations from community businesses, service groups and government.

Brommer Park, Live Oak
831-454-7930, www.scparks.com

California Rodeo Salinas | July 18-22

This is the state's oldest rodeo and one of the top five rodeo money events in the world. There are pre-rodeo activities which includes "Grand Bulls on Fire," 7/18 at 7 p.m.. This is a PBR USSTC Challenger Tour Event, paying a $40,000 winner purse. The rodeo opens each day with a traditional horse parade through downtown Salinas, there is entertainment, a cowboy poetry event on Sat. night at Sherwood Hall, and a carnival open 7/13-22 from 4 p.m.-closing.

Salinas Sports Complex
(Info.) 800-771-8807, (Tickets) 800-549-4989. www.carodeo.com

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | July 20 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Golden State 410 Sprint Cars, IMCA Modifieds, 4 Bangers.

Santa Cruz Country Fairgrounds
2601 E. Lake Ave, Watsonville
831-476-9466,. www.oceanspeedway.com

106th Annual California Open Women's (tennis) Championships | July 20-23

USTA members complete in singles and doubles matches. Prize money is offered.

Seascape Sports Club
1505 Seascape Blvd., Aptos
831- 688-1993, www.seascapesportsclub.com

14th Annual "Cops 'n Robbers Classic Car Show and Cruise" | July 21 (7 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Start the day at 7 a.m. with a cruise through Scotts Valley to the opening of the Car Show at Siltanen park.

Siltanen Park
127 Vine Hill Rd., Scotts Valley
831-440-5663, www.scottsvalleypd.com

35th Annual Wharf to Wharf Race | July 22 (Start 8:30 a.m.)

Limited to 15,000 runners - register early. Know at "The best little road-race in California." The six-mile race attracts a great field of runners from around the world. The race route is lined with virtual gauntlet of entertainment...singers, dancers, clowns and jugglers... bands of every type... pep... dance... classical... raging sixties... surf... heavy metal... pop... jazz... mariachi... percussion... bagpipes... more than forty groups in all. The race has more entertainment per mile than any other event of its kind in the world.

Route from Santa Cruz Wharf to Capitola's Wharf.
Registration & info: www.wharftowharf.com

Day Out With Thomas | July 27-29

Join Thomas The Tank Engine™ on his train ride through the Big Trees. Meet Sir Topham Hatt™ and have at the Thomas play area. There are many and activities, a big Thomas store, and much more Thomas fun.

Roaring Camp, Felton
Tickets: 866-468-3399, www.ticketweb.com/thomas.html
Info: 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | July 27 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

American Stock, 4 Bangers, Ocean Late Models, Figure 8, IMCA Modifieds.

Santa Cruz Country Fairgrounds
2601 E. Lake Ave, Watsonville
831-476-9466, www.oceanspeedway.com