Full Moon Madness | June 14 (6-9 p.m.)

Join a moonlit guided tour of the redwoods and moon gaze through telescopes. Activities include music, multi-media presentation about the park's nocturnal critters, crafts for kids and refreshments.

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

Juneteenth Celebration | June 14 (noon-5 p.m.)

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

Gilroy Gardens - Father’s Day Premium Pass & Lotsa Card - Bring-A-Dad days and camp night | June 14-15

Enjoy a day at Gilroy Gardens. Premium Pass holders receive one free “Bring-A-Dad (or friend) admission ticket. Lotsa Card holders receive one $9.99 admission ticket per card holder. Stay the night. Saturday is family night and camp out. Overnight package includes three meals, park admission and special camp activities.

3050 Hecker Pass/Hwy 152, Gilroy
408-840-7100, www.gilroygardens.org

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

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

China Film Series- “Shower" | June 17 (7pm)

Morton Marcus moderates the finale film of the China Film Series! Shower directed by Zhang Yang (1999) portrays a successful big-city businessman Da Ming (Pu Cun Xin) who returns to his childhood home where his aging father (Zhu Xu) and mentally disabled brother (Jiang Wu) run an old-fashioned communal bathhouse. At first, Da longs to return to his job but he begins to think twice once he starts enjoying the leisurely tempo and rich camaraderie of the bathhouse, where men gather to chat and play games. 92 minutes.

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

Henry Cowell Campfire Program | June 17-18 (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

Canine Sports, Terrier and Earthdog Play Day | June 17

A day of fun for dogs and their human families. Events include agility, rally, obedience, racing, earthdog, tracking, and weenie bobbing. Pot luck picnic.

Soquel
www.livingwithdogs.us/events.html