Bikes on the Bay - Vintage Motorcycle Show | July 1 (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.)

Bring the family and enjoy viewing hundreds of vintage pre-1985 motorcycles and scooters, American, British, European and Japanese. Find that part that you've been missing at the Motorcycle Swap Meet. Purchase your dream motorcycle and scooter in the Bike Corral. Vendors offer the latest in bike accessories. Food and live entertainment will also be offered. Admission is free!

Main Street in Soquel
831-475-6522, www.capitolachamber.com

Great Train Robberies | July 1

Witness shootouts of famed lawmen and notorious outlaws from the 1880s at Bear Mountain. Blazing reenactments demonstrate why the West was wild.

Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
Info: 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

History Hike: A Walk Through Time | July 1 (10 a.m.-noon)

Docent led walk to areas of the park that recalls stories about the Ohlone, Missions, Californios, American Settlers and the Lane family. Free. All ages.

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Ben Lomond
831-454-7930, www.scparks.com

Old-Fashioned Independence Day | July 4 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Visit Wilder Ranch's historic cultural preserve and step back 100 years as you participate in a 1906-style Independence Day celebration including a noon family parade, games, children's crafts area, music, living history demonstrations, historic speeches and flag_raising. Food and drink available for sale, or bring a picnic lunch.

Wilder Ranch State Park
Hwy 1, 2 miles north of Santa Cruz
831-423-9703, www.santacruzstateparks.org

First Friday Free Admission at MAH | July 6 (11 a.m.- 6 p.m.)

The museum is open Tue-Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Its store, located in the street front octagon building, is open Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun, noon-5 p.m.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Free First Friday Lunch Tour at MAH | July 6 (noon)

Sherry Karver leads an in-depth discussion about current Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk series' exhibition.

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Summer Saturdays at the Museum | July 7 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Youth under the age of 18 are invited to join the museum's Sensational Snakes program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free for children and normal admission fees apply for adults.

Museum of Natural History
831- 420-6113, www.santacruzmuseums.org

Summer Saturdays at the Museum | July 14 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Youth under the age of 18 are invited to join the museum's Sensational Snakes program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free for children and normal admission fees apply for adults.

Museum of Natural History
831- 420-6113, www.santacruzmuseums.org

Noon at the Nick - Much Ado About Nothing | July 20 (1 p.m.)

FREE Shakespeare Santa Cruz lecture series. Bring your lunch and take advantage of this rare opportunity to meet the festival directors, actors, designers and artisans.

Nickelodeon Theatre
210 Lincoln St., Santa Cruz
831-426-7500, www.thenick.com

Summer Saturdays at the Museum | July 21 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Youth under the age of 18 are invited to join the museum's Sensational Snakes program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free for children and normal admission fees apply for adults.

Museum of Natural History
831- 420-6113, www.santacruzmuseums.org