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

Spirit of Wastsonville - Independence Day Parade & Celebration | July 4 (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Start your 4th celebration at the Annual Pancake Breakfast (8-11 a.m.), followed by a parade through downtown with floats, marching units, bands, antique farm equipment, service clubs and other pageantry. (11 a.m.) The Downtown Plaza is the community gathering place for food, entertainment, presentations and other activities.

Downtown Watsonville and at the Plaza
www.ci.watsonville.ca.us

Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade | July 4 (10 a.m.)

A true small community style 4th celebration. Children units, home-made floats, pet parade, service clubs, politicians, firemen on their trucks, bands and so much more. The parade route is through the center of town and ends at the community fire house. Bring the family and enjoy some old fashion fun. Free.

Hwy 9, Boulder Creek
www.bcba.net

Great Pyrenees on Parade | July 4 (10-11 a.m.)

Northern California Great Pyrenees Rescue Dogs are featured in a special canine unit at the annual Aptos 4th parade. All pyr. big white fluffy dogs are asked to dressed in blue and red and bring along their with two-legged friends. Parade line-up is at 9 a.m. at Wells Fargo Bank on Soquel Dr. Club members and guests celebrate at near-by post-parade gathering. For further details, contact: Deb Michelotti at deb@citadeltech.com (please use "pyr" in the subject line of your email).

Aptos Independence Day Parade - Main Street
www.livingwithdogs.us/events.html

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

Bargetto Winery Fine Arts Festival | July 7-8 (10 a.m.- 5 p.m.)

Meet local artists and view their artworks. Purchase a festival wine glass and taste various Bargetto vintages.

Bargetto Winery Courtyard
3535 North Main Street, Soquel
800-422-7438, www.bargetto.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

Art on the Wharf | July 15 (9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.)

Dozens of artists display original paintings, photography and other works in an outdoor showcase of fine art and live jazz. The kids will enjoy balloons, print making and face painting. Free event.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
831-420-5273, www.santacruzwharf.com

Thursday Night Downtown | July 19

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

Wine Passport Program | July 21 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Santa Cruz Mountain wineries, including many who are not open to the public, welcome Wine Passport holders to their vineyards, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Meet the winemakers and taste vintages of the more than 43 participating wineries and several area restaurants that host Passport dining and tasting menus. Current event details, tickets ($30) and Passport Maps are available from the Association's online office: www.scmwa.com. Individual commemorative Passport stamps are given at each location.

Visit and taste wines at various locations.
Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Assn.
831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com