Researchers Anonymous: Lime Kilns Tour | June 9 (10 a.m.-noon)

Authors of newly released Lime Kiln Legacies discuss the historic lime kilns located on the UCSC campus. Donations welcome.

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

MAH Family History Saturday: Underneath the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk | June 9 (10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.)

Join a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic seaside amusement park. Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. Space is limited, reservations required. $10 members, $15 non-members.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardkwalk
(MAH) 831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

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

Researchers Anonymous: Pogonip Tour | June 14 (10 a.m.-noon)

Join Joan Gilbert Martin & Colleen McInerney-Meager, authors of Pogonip: Jewel of Santa Cruz, for a walking tour of historic sites on this open-space preserve. Location: Pogonip, 10 a.m.–12 noon. Cost: free, donations welcome.

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

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

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

Surf City Classic: Woodies on the Wharf | June 23 (10 a.m.- 4 p.m.)

There are more than 200 pre-1950 "woodies" on display. There are activities, Music, and event vendors. Free event. Free event.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
831-420-4273, www.santacruzwharf.com

Summer Saturdays at the Museum | June 23 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)

Youth under the age of 18 are invited to join the museum's Sensational Snakes program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free for children and normal admission fees apply for adults.

Museum of Natural History
831- 420-6113, www.santacruzmuseums.org

Antique and Collectable Bazaar | June 24 (9 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Visitors free. Appraisals $5-$10

Simpkins Swim Center, Live Oak
831-454-7930, www.scparks.com