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

Sept. 15 (9 a.m.-noon) | Sept. 15 (9 a.m.-noon)

Coastal Cleanup Day is a great way for families, students, service groups, and neighbors to join together, take care of our fragile marine environment, show community support for our shared natural resources, learn about the impacts of marine debris and how we can prevent them, and to have fun! Coastal Cleanup Day is also the kick-off event for Coastweeks ? three weeks of coastal and water-related events for the whole family. For complete information about participating in a Coastal Cleanup project, locations throughout the Monterey Bay region and other Coastweek events, visit www.coastal.ca.gov

Join 50,000 volunteers by lending a hand in keeping the state's coastline pristine.
Sign up details found at: www.coastal.ca.gov.

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

A Taste of the Harvest | Sept. 15 (4-7 p.m,)

Enjoy a seasonal tasting prepared by Chef Jon Dickinson of Café Cruz. Featured items include produce from local farms, wines by Cooper-Garrod Winery and beer by Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery. There is a silent auction and proceeds benefit Garden Classroom Programs.

UCSC Campus - Life Lab Garden Classroom
831-459-4074, www.lifelab.org

Ukulele Jam and Sing Along | Sep. 15 (7-9 p.m.)

Although this jam is ukulele-centric, players of all acoustic instruments and singers of all levels are welcome. When the weather is fine the group meets at the Art Center campfire at the back of the Art Center. Limited seating so bring your own chair.

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
9341 Mill Rd. Ben Lomond
831-336-3513, www.mountainartcenter.org

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

52st Santa Cruz Follies - "An Evening With Gershwin" | Sep 19-22 (daily 1:30 & 7 p.m on 22nd)

A musical revue in song and dance presented by a large cast of local performers 50 years young and going. Over the top staging, costumes and talent. Daily performances at 1:30 p.m.

Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz
831-423-6640, www.vaymoon.com/~follies/follies.html