"Sculpture Within: Garden & Community" | Aug. 1-Oct. 23

Pajaro Valley Arts Council and the Sierra Azul Nursery & Garden are showcasing 82 sculptures by 46 talented artists. This family friendly event combines the best of sculpture and nature.

Sierra Azul Nursery & Gardens
2660 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville
www.sierraazul.com
www.pvarts.org

“Sculpture Within: Garden & Community” | Sep. 1-Oct 23

Sierra Azul’s two acre demonstration garden is the site of the Pajaro Valley Arts Council sculpture garden. Its “Sculpture Within: Garden and Community” exhibit features works by local artists and includes many pieces that will added to the Council’s permanent collection.

Sierra Azul Nursery & Gardents
2660 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville
831-429-1964, www.sierraazul.com, www.pvarts.org

“Sculpture Within: Garden & Community” | Oct. 1-23

Sierra Azul’s two acre demonstration garden is the site of the Pajaro Valley Arts Council sculpture garden. Its “Sculpture Within: Garden and Community” exhibit features works by local artists and includes many pieces that will added to the Council’s permanent collection.

Sierra Azul Nursery & Gardens
2660 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville
831-455-1901, www.sierraazul.com
www.pvarts.org

Howl-o-ween Hop for Hounds | Oct. (tba)

Doggie dress-up parade and play party.

Capitola Village
831-464-2470, www.coastaldogs.com

First Friday Free Admission at MAH | Oct. 3 (11 a.m.- 6 p.m.)

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | Oct. 3 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Day 1 Western IMCA National 30*30 Shoot-Out

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

Loch Lomond Highland Games and Celtic Gathering | Oct. 4

Traditional Scottish Highland athletics, extensive Celtic marketplace, solo bagpipe competition, traditional dance, clan tents, Machair Ruith (Celtic Run), Celtic critters, societies and guilds, living history and reenactor encampments, traditional foods and beverages. Three stages offering continuous Celtic music.

Highlands Park, Ben Lomond
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-457-6716, www.lochlomondceltic.org

UCSC Arboretum - First Saturday Tour | Oct. 4 (11 a.m.)

Join the Arboretum staff and docents on a walking tour of the grounds with a focus on what plants and animals are at their peak this month. $3 for general public. Free for Arboretum Members.

1156 High St., Santa Cruz
831-427-2998, www.2ucsc.edu/arboretum

UCSC Farm & Garden’s Harvest Fair | Oct. 4 (11 a.m.-5p.m.)

UCSC main entrance, High St., Santa Cruz
831-459-3240

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

Day 2 Western Imca National 30*30 Shoot-out

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