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

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

Fourth of July Celebration | July 4

Pack up the family and head to Roaring Camp for a day of family fun. Sack races, balloon toss, hula hoop contests, music, and more.

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

Twilight Concert at Esplanade Park | July 4 (6-8 p.m.)

Free concert featuring Mark Russo and the Classy Cats - Jazz, Swing & Latin. A family event. Bring your own beach chairs and picnic. No alcohol.

Esplanade, Capitola Village
831-475-6522, www.capitola.com

Thursday Night Downtown | July 5

Free outdoor fun: live music, dancing, performances, classic cars, evening shopping, children's activities and more.

Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
831-429-8433, www.downtownsantacruz.com

Santa Cruz Improv Festival | July 6-8 (Fri-Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 7:30 p.m.)

Local and regional improv. performers and groups are featured in evening programs.

Actor's Theater
1001 Center Str., Santa Cruz
831-425-7529, www.sccat.org

Twilight Concert at Esplanade Park | July 11 (6-8 p.m.)

Free concert featuring Nora Cruz - Rock and Blues. A family event. Bring your own beach chairs and picnic. No alcohol.

Esplanade, Capitola Village
831-475-6522, www.capitola.com

Thursday Night Downtown | July 12

Free outdoor fun: live music, dancing, performances, classic cars, evening shopping, children's activities and more.

Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
831-429-8433, www.downtownsantacruz.com

Santa Cruz Improv Festival | July 13-15 (Fri-Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 7:30 p.m.)

Local and regional improv. performers and groups are featured in evening programs.

Actor's Theater
1001 Center Str., Santa Cruz
831-425-7529, www.sccat.org