Rain Forest Weekend | Mar. 1 (11 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m.)

Ride a steam train through the redwoods and learn about the nature of the redwood forest and the critters who reside and are invigorated by the dampness of the towering tree environ. Trains operate rain or shine.

Roaring Camp, Felton
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

First Tuesday Free at the Seymour Center | Mar. 3 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Visit our aquarium, exhibit hall, and touch tanks. Take a tour or explore on your own. Join us as we explore Monterey Bay with our hands-on family programs!

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

Rain Forest Weekend | Mar. 8 (11 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m.)

Ride a steam train through the redwoods and learn about the nature of the redwood forest and the critters who reside and are invigorated by the dampness of the towering tree environ. Trains operate rain or shine.

Roaring Camp, Felton
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Pooches in the Park | Mar. 9 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

A play day at the park with games, competitions, costume parties and other activities for pooches and their companions. $5 Pooch registration fee; Free for humans.

Polo Grounds Country Park, Aptos
831-454-7930, www.scparks.com

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | Mar. 14 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

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

Rain Forest Weekend | Mar. 15 (11 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m.)

Ride a steam train through the redwoods and learn about the nature of the redwood forest and the critters who reside and are invigorated by the dampness of the towering tree environ. Trains operate rain or shine.

Roaring Camp, Felton
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Saint Patrick's Day Tennis Tournament | March 17 (1-4 p.m.)

This is a fun tournament. Players switch partners with each round. There's food, prizes and surprises. Check in 12:30 p.m. $13 per person. Advance reservation requested.

Seascape Sports Club
1505 Seascape Blvd., Aptos
831- 688-1993, www.seascapesportsclub.com

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | Mar. 21 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

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

Rain Forest Weekend | Mar. 22 (11 a.m., 12:30 & 2 p.m.)

Ride a steam train through the redwoods and learn about the nature of the redwood forest and the critters who reside and are invigorated by the dampness of the towering tree environ. Trains operate rain or shine.

Roaring Camp, Felton
831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Easter Egg Hunt at the Agricultural History Project | Mar. 22 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

There are craft projects for children and adults, cows to milk, hayrides and games to play. Egg hunts start frequently throughout the event. Picnic tables available. Free entry and parking. Donations welcome.

2601 East Lake Ave. (Hwy 152), Watsonville
831-724-5898, www.aghistoryproject.org