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

Poetry Readings | Mar. 21 (8-10 p.m.)

Local poets read their works in an atmosphere of warmth and encouragement surrounded by visual arts in the art center gallery. Suggested donation $3.

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

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

Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt | March 23 (11 a.m.)

The Easter Bunny hops onto the beach and leads youngsters in search of Easter Eggs that have been scattered in the sand. Bring your own basket.

Capitola Beach near the lagoon.
831-475-6522, www.capitolachamber.com

Easter Bunny Hop | March 23 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Easter egg hunters and their families are invited to ride the Roaring Camp Eggspress through the Big Trees on Easter Sunday, March 23. Kiddies riding the train may visit the Easter Egg patch to hunt for thousands of colorful chocolate candy eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. Prizes are give for specially marked eggs. Easter crafts and games for kids add to the fun.

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

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center | Mar. 23 (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. 26 (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. 28 (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. 29 (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