First Tuesday Free at the Seymour Center | May 1 (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

Kite Classic at Capitola Beach | May 5 (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)

A fun event for the family. Open kite flying and judging in several categories. Prizes. All ages may participate and kite styles vary from homemade to elaborate commercial designs. Only restriction, the kites must be a tethered heavier-than-air craft that only depends on natural wind for its lift.

Capitola Village
831-475-6522, www.capitolachamber.com

Bug Day | May 5 (10 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Come on kids, let's go buggy! Make new discoveries about a wide variety of bugs through interactive games, puppet shows, art projects, nature walks, and displays. Kids can earn a degree in "Bugology" as they find out about the diversity of wildlife found in this park.

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Hwy 9 @ North Big Trees Rd., Felton
831-335-7077, www.santacruzstateparks.org

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | May 5 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Golden State 410 Sprint, American Stocks, Ocean Late Models

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

Cinco de Mayo Celebration | May 5 (11:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.)

Independence Day celebrations on Main St. include Mariachi bands, vendor booths, food, dancing and other activities. The Watsonville Youth Center has a program for teens (15-19 years). For details call 831-763-4091. Other Cinco de Mayo events information is available from Fiestas Patrias de Watsonville and La Alianza del valle Pajaro at 831-761-0861.

Downtown Plaza and Main St., Watsonville

Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Bargettto Winery | May 5 (6-9 p.m.)

Mexican dinner buffet, music, salsa dancing lessons and wine. Reservations required: $18 general public, $15 Wine Club Members.

3535 North Main Street, Soquel
(Tickets) 831-475-1275, www.bargetto.com

Spring Dog Parade & Festival | May 6 (10 a.m.- 2 p.m.)

"Work like a Dog" theme is carried through this day of doggie costume parades, frisbee toss, weenie bobbing, trick competitions and dog and owner survivor contests. There are agility, police dogs, frisbee, herding demonstrations, displays by rescue groups, vendors and food and beverage stands.

Aptos Village Park
831-476-9065, www.coastaldogs.com

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | May 11 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Wright One Construction 360 Sprint Cars, American Stock, 4 Bangers, IMCA Modifieds.

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

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | May 18 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

"Gary Jacob" 50 Lap Ocean Late Model Race, Micro 600, 4 Bangers, Dwarf Cars, IMCA Modiffieds.

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

Monterey Sea Canyon Birdwatching Tour | May 19 (7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.)

Travel just a few miles off the coast to the Monterey Bay's 6,000 foot deep canyon where more than 70 bird species travel from both hemispheres to feed on these rich waters. Monterey Seabird Tours are available during peak migration seasons, limits the number of travelers on a tour, and are led by expert naturalists and birders.

Monterey Boat Charters, Monterey Wharf
831-375-4658, www.montereyseabirds.com