Car Races at Ocean Speedway | June 15 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

American Stock, Ocean Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Micro 600, Dwarf Cars.

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

Juneteenth Celebration | June 16 (noon - 5 p.m.)

Celebrating the emancipation of slaves. Events include music, dance, historic displays, cultural enrichment programs and food. A free event.

Laural Park, Santa Cruz
831-420-6177, www.nelsoncenter.com

Dragon Slayers Renaissance Festival | June 16 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)

A fun day of slaying dragons and reliving a historic faire. Come dressed in period costumes and receive special services. Living history characters, games, entertainment, rides, refreshments and much more. This is a non-alcoholic event for families. Discount tickets available at www.dragonslayersfestival.com, use promotion code "playfaire."

Aptos Park - Free parking/shuttle from Cabrillo College
www.dragonslayersfestival.com

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | June 22 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Destruction Derby, American Stock, 4 Bangers, Figure 8, IMCA Modifieds.

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

21st Japanese Cultural Fair | June 23 (11 a.m.-6 p.m.)

Many cultural traditions are followed and demonstrated; there are dances, tea ceremonies, martial arts, and art works.

Mission Plaza Park, Santa Cruz
831-462-4589, www.jcfsc.org

Big Sur Hidden Gardens Tours | June 23 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)

The tour is a self-guided tour. Each ticket-holder receives a map and booklet describing each garden and its history. Musicians and artists are at each venue. There is a garden market with handicrafts and gardening tools.

Self-guided tours private gardens
Hwy 1 @ Big Sur Ticket/Map: 831-667-1530, www.bigsurarts.org

Marine Mammal Research Tour | June 24 (2:15-3:30 p.m.)

Head behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required. Call (831) 459-3800.

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

Where the Wild Things Are Youth Art Camp | June 25-29 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Classes led by Lisa Alexander and Anouk Johanna. Students learn how to make fun sculptures using clay, wood, stone, wire and more. Other activities explore various wild things and capture their images in various projects. $125 members, $135 non-members, $15 materials.

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
9341 Mill Rd, Ben Lomond
831-336-3513, www.mountainartcenter.org

Full Moon Night Hike | June 29 (9-11 p.m.)

Walk in the coolness of the night to appreciate the sights, sounds and feeling of nature's nocturnal world. Docents lead the three mile walk . Bring warm clothing and wear sturdy shoes. Flashlights optional. Free. Ages 10+.

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

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | June 29 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Ocean Honda Night At the Races, Wrght One Construction 360 Sprint Cars, American Stock, Micro 600, IMCA Modifieds, FIREWORKS!

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