Car Races at Ocean Speedway | June 1 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Golden State 410 Sprint Cars, Ocean Late Models, American Stock.

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

Festival at the Cement Ship | June 2 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Celebrate the unique history of the WW1 Concrete Ship Palo Alto, the natural wonders of Seacliff's fossil beds, and the many animals that call the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary their home. Enjoy music, fun and food. Experience the park's history through arts, crafts, games and stories. Make a kite to fly on the beach. Visit educational booths to learn about our animal friends.

Seacliff State Beach
Hwy 1 @ State Park Dr., Aptos
831-685-6444, www.santacruzstateparks.org

Scandinavian Mid-Summer Festival | June 2 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

All thing Scandinavian: food, dance, music, Butik, mid-summer pole, and children's activities.

Scotts Valley Community Center
Kings Village Rd.
831-464-3310, www.scc-santacruz.org

Vintners' Festival - A Taste of the Mountains | June 2-3 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)

An annual event highlighting the wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains Appalachian. This weekend's focus is on wineries and winemakers located in the region's eastside. Various locations offer flight tasting, barrel tasting, winery tours, food, music, art exhibits and other activities. Featured wines are available for purchase at venues. A Festival passport ($30 in advance or $35 at day of event) may be purchased online at www.scmwa.com.

Visit the region's wineries and tasting venues.
Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Assn.
831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com

Henry Cowell Campfire Program | June 4-5 (8 p.m.)

The Campfire Center is located at Graham Hill Rd Campground. Celebrate Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park! Each week a different aspect of the cultural and natural history of the park will be highlighted through songs, skits, stories, and a slideshow.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Hwy 9 @ North Big Trees Rd., Felton
831-335-7077, www.santacruzstateparks.org/parks/henrycowell

Cabrillo Monster Piano Recital | June 5 (7 p.m.)

Cabrillo Collage Theater
Info. 831-479-5255, www.cabrillo.edu

First Tuesday Free at the Seymour Center | June 5 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Visit our aquarium, exhibit hall, and touch tanks. Take a tour or explore on your own. Join us as we explore Monterey Bay with our hands-on family programs!

Seymour Marine Discovery Center
End of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Free Friday at MAH | June 6

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

Campfire Program at Big Basin | June 6-7 (8 p.m.)

Join us in our historic campfire center for an evening of song and story. Serenade the glittering stars and learn about redwood ecology, creatures of the forest, or park issues while relaxing in the shadows of the towering trees. Fire lighting and marshmallows at 8:00 p.m. and the campfire program begins at 8:30 p.m. Wheelchair and stroller accessible. Good dogs welcome!

Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Hwy 236, 9 miles from Boulder Creek
831-338-3944, www.bigbasin.org

Summer Nature Cub - Age 3-6 | June 6-8 (Fri.-Sat. 4:30 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.)

This fun program is designed for children ages 3-6 and their parents. Pretend, sing, play and explore! This half-hour program will introduce youngsters to the wonders of the redwood forest. Meet at the Nature Lodge.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park
Hwy 236, 9 miles from Boulder Creek
831-338-3944, www.bigbasin.org