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

Smart Gardening Faire | June 23 (9 am - 5 pm)

A community garden event, sponsored by the Monterey Bay Master Gardeners. There are workshops, demonstrations, information booths, plus plants and gardening equipment for sale, and much more. The UCSC Farm and Garden participate in this event.

Sky Park, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley
www.smartgadening.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

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center | June 24 (1-3 p.m.)

Create fun crafts that feature the cool creatures of the tidepools. Make a seastar suncatcher, or create your own sea anemone! There are activity sheets, scavenger hunts, and a take home souvenir of your day.

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

Art at the Beach | June 24 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

A select group of area artists display works at the Esplanade's outdoor gallery. Some will be demonstrating their craft with works in progress. This is a free event.

Esplanade Park, Capitola
www.ci.capitola.ca.us

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

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

Do It Yourself Toys | June 24 (2-4 p.m.)

Learn to make old time toys like a yo-yo, corn husk dolls and Jacob ladders. $10 material fee. Age 6+.

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

Art and Nature Explorers Summer Camp | June 25-29 (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

Local animals and their habitats will be the inspiration for this week-long summer camp for youth age 7-12. They have fun experimenting with watercolor, pastel, clay, sun prints, scratch-board, metal, recycled materials, even poetry, to create pieces of art that reflect their experiences in nature and at the Museum and at Seabright Beach. $150 members, $175 general. Advance registration required.

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