Salute to Beach Boardwalk Centennial | May 19

Beach bandstand has ongoing free performances. Thee are featured performances including a Papa Doo Run Run concert, acrobatic trampoline acts and thrilling high diving acts from an 80 foot tower, and other surprises.

400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831-423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com

Strawberry Fields Forever Bike Ride | May 20 (7 a.m.)

17 annual series of rides including a 25, 65 and 100 mile circuit. Full support services: rest stops, lunch and prizes. Proceeds benefit Aptos High School.

7301 Freedom Blvd. Aptos
831-477-1736, www.strawberryfields.org

Children's Day Downtown | May 20 (10 a.m.- 4 p.m.)

There are organized games, art projects, talks, and other special activities for children of all ages. This annual event is sponsored by area merchants, Museum of Art and History and the Downtown Association.

Pacific Ave. & Cooper Street, Santa Cruz

Circus Chimera - "Circus Happy Dayz" | May 22-25 (Two shows daily)

A family Circus, featuring creative acrobats and clowns who juggle, work daring feats on the low wire trapeze and motorcycle tricks. The kids will love this up-close view of an old- fashioned circus. Ticket booth at the tent opens at noon each day or purchase advance tickets by calling 888-663-7464 or visit www.circuschimera.com

Skypark, Scotts Valley
888-663-7464, www.circuschimera.com

Watsonville Fly-in and Air Show | May 25 - 27 (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

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | May 25 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Destruction Derby, American Stock, 4 Bangers, Dwarf Cars, Figure 8, AMCA Modifieds.

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

Civil War Battles & Encampment | May 26-28

Visit encampments of Union and Confederate solders and witness historic battles at one of the longest-running Civil War reenactments in the West.

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

Felton Rememberers Parade | May 26 (10 a.m.)

This is the 19th annual parade and salute to Felton's history. Participants include youth and civic groups, bands, horses, marching units and much more. Festival has music, food, historic photos displayed. Sponsored by the Felton Business Association.

Parade: Hwy 9
Festival: Covered Bridge Park
Felton

23rd Santa Cruz Longboard Club Invitational | May 26-27 (6 a.m.-6 p.m.)

West Coast's oldest, longest-running competitive surfing event. It has amateur and pro surfers in eleven age groups.

Steamers Lane at Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz
831-454-9888