Watsonville Fly-in and Air Show | May 23-25 (9 a.m.-7 p.m.)

The three day show is packed with aerial performers including Military Aircraft, Warbirds - B-17; Aerobatics and RC Model Flights. A pyrotechnic show will explode into the sky both nights. Other highlights include displays of hundreds of antique, neoclassic, war birds and experimental aircraft, and a classic car show. There are food and merchandise vendors. Discount tickets available at the event website.

Watsonville Airport, Freedom
831-763-5600, www.watsonvilleflyin.org

Gilroy Gardens - Red, White & Cool Days | May 24-31 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Come celebrate Memorial Day, Independence Day and every day in between during our Red, White & Cool celebration! There are red, white and blue floral displays, a sidewalk sale at Hall’s Mercantile and a Memorial Day weekend BBQ.

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

Gilroy Gardens Hosts A Heroes Welcome | May 24-July 6

It’s a Red, White and Cool celebration for our Heroes! Military, Veteran, Fire, Police, and Emergency Personnel with valid IDs receive one free and one half off General Admission tickets for families up to six persons.

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

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

Golden State 410 Sprint Cars, Wingless Sprints, IMCA

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