Summer Bugs by Night | June 6 (8:45-10 p.m.)

Meet at the Campfire Center at the Campground Graham Hill Rd. entrance. A fun evening for families. Take a short walk to the bug observation tower and learn about the nighttime bug life at Henry Cowell A special night-light shows many creatures not normally able to see.

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

Climb Huckleberry Hill with Kim | June 7 (9:30 a.m.- noon)

Join ESF Stewardship Director Kim Hayes as she hikes through the coast live oak forest and maritime chaparral adorning the hills of Sala.

Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Reserve
1700 Elkhorn Rd.
831-728-5939,, www.elkhornslough.org

Festival at the Cement Ship | June 7 (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

UCSC Arboretum - First Saturday Tour | June 7 (11 a.m.)

Join the Arboretum staff and docents on a walking tour of the grounds with a focus on what plants and animals are at their peak this month. $3 for general public. Free for Arboretum Members.

1156 High St., Santa Cruz
831-427-2998, www.2ucsc.edu/arboretum

Vintners’ Festival | June 7-8 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Various area winery and restaurant locations are host to a weekend of vents including tasting of special wines, food, music, art exhibits, winery tours and barrel tasting. This is your best opportunity to purchase our great wines.

Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Assoc.
831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | June 8 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Santa Cruz County Bank Night At The Races, Wright One Construction 380 Sprint Cars, American Stock, 4 Bangers, IMCA Modified, Micro 600.

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

Boardwalk Centennial Gala | June 9 (6 p.m.-midnight)

An evening of celebration. Hosted bar, 6 p.m.-midnight; strolling buffet dinner, 6-8 p.m; entertainment highlighting 100 years of boardwalk music, 6-9 p.m.; and dancing 9 p.m.-midnight. Event proceeds benefit the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.

Cocoanut Grove Sunroom
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com

Vintners' Festival - A Taste of the Mountains | June 9-10 (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 westside. 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 11-12 (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

Father’s Day BBQ at Bargetto Winery | June 15

Bring Dad to enjoy a BBQ, wine and live music in the Bargetto Winery courtyard. Reservations recommended.

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