Ohlone Day | Sept. 15 (10 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

Celebrate the Ohlone People of the past with those of the present at Ohlone Day. You will see traditional dancers and Ohlone demonstrators will share traditional basketry, songs, stories, tools, musical instruments, soap root brushes, language and history. You can throw an atlatl, make a tule craft, play Ohlone games, and try your hand at fire making.

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

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | Sep. 15 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Race Night at the Fair - Micro 600, Dwarf Cars.

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

The World of the Small | Sept. 16 (2-4 p.m.)

Discover nature's small creatures in the wild and under a microscope. Free. Ages 6+

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, Ben Lomond
831-454-7930, www.scparks.com

Celebración del Día de la Independencia/Mexican Independence Day Celebration | Sept. 16 (Noon-5 p.m)

Various ceremonies and events.

Downtown Plaza and Main St, Watsonville
831-761-0861

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | Sep. 16 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

Race Night at the Fair - Destruction Derby, Figure 8.

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

Monterey Sea Canyon Birdwatching Tour | Sept. 16 (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

Movies at the Beach | Sept. 21 (6:30 - 9p.m.)

Seating begins at 6:30 p.m.; Movie starts at 7:30 p.m.; Free popcorn from 7-7:30 p.m. This is a great chance to watch a movie on an Indian Summer evening. Come early, have dinner in the village, bring the family, bring friends, flashlights, low-back beach chairs, blankets and warm clothes just in case it's a cool night.

Esplanade Park and Beach, Capitola
www.ci.capitola.ca.us

Octoberfest at the Tyrolean Inn | Sept 21-23

In true Bavarian fashion, the Tyrolean Inn celebrates Octoberfest with traditional foods, music, songs, plus beers and wines from the homeland.

9600 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond
831-336-5188, www.tyroleaninn.com

Car Races at Ocean Speedway | Sep. 21 (Gate 4:30 p.m. Race 6 p.m.)

American Stock, 4 Bangers (final point night), Ocean Late Models, IMCA Modifieds, Dwarf Cars.

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

Moonlight Dinner Train | Sept. 22 (6-11 p.m.)

Moonlight dinner, dancing, and train ride through a redwood forest lit by flashlight. Reservations recommended. For tickets contact Roaring Camp at 1-831-335-4484.

Roaring Camp Railroad, Felton
Tickets/Info: 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com