Fireworks at the Boardwalk | June 14 (dusk)

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street, 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

Family Art Saturday: Chinese Calligraphy Workshop with Yaming Shen | June 14 (1-3 p.m.)

This workshop introduces methods of character creation from ancient China, exposes the beauty of Chinese calligraphy and painting, and inspires creative art projects using Chinese calligraphy and simple Chinese painting. Hands-on tutoring will be offered. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Materials included. Space is limited.

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

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 hosts Red Hat Society Day | June 14

4th annual gathering of the Red Hat sisterhood for a day of outrageous beauty and fun. Red Hatters package price includes admission, guided tour of gardens and a special picnic lunch. Advance tickets required.

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

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

Marine Mammal Research Tour | June 14 (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

"How I Learned to Drive" | June 15 - 16 (8 p.m.)

1001 Center St., Santa Cruz
Tickets: SC Civic Box Office: 831-420-5260
831-425-1003, www.sccat.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