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

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center | Mar. 9 (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

Santa Cruz Mountains Winemakers Wednesday | Mar. 12 (5-8 p.m.)

Two to four winemakers pour tastings in the Rock Room Lounge. Featured wines sold at the bar and in the dining room are priced at 50% off.

Shadowbook Restaurant, Capitola
Winemaker presentation and tasting. Special price/service in dining room.
Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Assn.
831-685-8463, www.scmwa.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

Ukulele Jam and Sing Along | Mar. 15 (7-9 p.m.)

Although this jam is ukulele-centric, players of all acoustic instruments and singers of all levels are welcome. When the weather is fine the group meets at the Art Center campfire at the back of the Art Center. Limited seating so bring your own chair.

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
9341 Mill Rd. Ben Lomond
831-336-3513, www.mountainartcenter.org

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center | Mar. 16 (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

Jazz on the Wharf | March 16 (11:30-5:30 p.m.)

Regional performing group take stage at the Wharf amphitheater.

Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
831-420-5273, www.santacruzwharf.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

Santa Cruz Mountains Winemakers Wednesday | Mar. 19 (5-8 p.m.)

Two to four winemakers pour tastings in the Rock Room Lounge. Featured wines sold at the bar and in the dining room are priced at 50% off.

Shadowbook Restaurant, Capitola
Winemaker presentation and tasting. Special price/service in dining room.
Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Assn.
831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com