Pup Parade

Bring your pooch; dressed up or not, for a tail-wagging good time at our annual 4th of July themed, Pup Parade. Dogs must be on leash. The parade will begin near the dog park. Parade at 5:30 PM and 6 PM Traiga a su perro, disfrazado o no, a pasar el tiempo moviendo la ......More

Bring your pooch; dressed up or not, for a tail-wagging good time at our annual 4th of July themed, Pup Parade. Dogs must be on leash. The parade will begin near the dog park. Parade at 5:30 PM and 6 PM Traiga a su perro, disfrazado o no, a pasar el tiempo moviendo la cola en nuestro desfile anual de perritos tem谩tico del 4 de julio. Perros deben estar en correa. El desfile comenzar谩 cerca del parque para perros. Desfile a las 5:30 p.m. y 6 p.m. https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6706

Franich Park - 795 Vista Montana Drive Watsonville CA 95076

Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with our annual Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade! The parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick鈥檚 Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. Those wanting a front row seat,......More

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day with our annual Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade! The parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick鈥檚 Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. Those wanting a front row seat, place their chairs along the route early in the morning of the parade date. Here鈥檚 all you need to know to enjoy the festivities: Date: Friday, July 4 Time: 12:30 PM Parade route: begin at the corner of Freedom Boulevard and Main Street, and will proceed down Main Street, ending on the corner of First Street and Rodriguez Street. Sponsored by: Driscoll鈥檚 and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6702

<p>Historic Downtown Watsonville</p> - Watsonville CA 95077

Iron Chef at the Youth Center

Months and years of training has come down to this: Three courses created and presented by teams of 2-3 to win prizes and reign supreme as the Ultimate Iron Chef. Sign up at the Youth Center to enter the competition or simply come to enjoy and judge the delicious food! ......More

Months and years of training has come down to this: Three courses created and presented by teams of 2-3 to win prizes and reign supreme as the Ultimate Iron Chef. Sign up at the Youth Center to enter the competition or simply come to enjoy and judge the delicious food! https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6695

Watsonville Youth Center - 30 Maple Avenue Watsonville CA 95076

Movies in the Park

You are invited for two outdoor movie nights this Summer! Join us on July 11 and July 25 at the Watsonville City Plaza. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE, so grab your lawn chair, blanket, picnic style dinner and your family and friends. July 11 | The Wild Robot ......More

You are invited for two outdoor movie nights this Summer! Join us on July 11 and July 25 at the Watsonville City Plaza. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE, so grab your lawn chair, blanket, picnic style dinner and your family and friends. July 11 | The Wild Robot (2024) July 25 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6707

City Plaza Park - Main Street and Peck Street Watsonville CA 95076

Music in the Plaza Concert Series

Come and enjoy an evening of music outdoors. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer. A variety of bands from different genres will be showcased at these concerts. Grab a bite at our downtown restaurants or farmers ......More

Come and enjoy an evening of music outdoors. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer. A variety of bands from different genres will be showcased at these concerts. Grab a bite at our downtown restaurants or farmers market and join us for the music from 6-8 PM on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month throughout the summer. Event Highlights: FREE! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to create your own cozy spot and immerse yourself in the sounds of summer. Dates: Join us on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each summer month Time: Concerts take place from 6-8 PM Location: Downtown City Plaza 7/18 | Edwin y su Grupo Elite 8/15 | The Stregs 9/19 | Sixth Street Alternative https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6698

City Plaza Park - Main Street and Peck Street Watsonville CA 95076

Family Fun Day

Join us, Santa Cruz County Parks Department, City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, and City of Capitola for an epic FREE family fun day! The fun will include inflatable obstacle courses, oversize board games, a pop-up playground, kickball, cornhole and food trucks at......More

Join us, Santa Cruz County Parks Department, City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, and City of Capitola for an epic FREE family fun day! The fun will include inflatable obstacle courses, oversize board games, a pop-up playground, kickball, cornhole and food trucks at Skypark! Saturday, July 19 - 10 AM to 3 PM. 馃寠馃寠馃寠馃寠馃寠 隆Acomp谩帽enos, el Departamento de Parques del Condado de Santa Cruz, Parques y Recreaci贸n de la Ciudad de Santa Cruz y la Ciudad de Capitola para un d铆a 茅pico de diversi贸n familiar GRATIS! 隆La diversi贸n incluir谩: carreras de obst谩culos inflables, juegos de mesa de gran tama帽o, una 谩rea de juegos emergente, kickball, cornhole y camiones de comida en el Parque Skypark! s谩bado, 19 de julio - 10 AM a 3 PM. https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6709

<p>Scotts Valley Sky Park</p> - 361 Kings Village Road Scotts Valley CA 95066

Movies in the Park

You are invited for two outdoor movie nights this Summer! Join us on July 11 and July 25 at the Watsonville City Plaza. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE, so grab your lawn chair, blanket, picnic style dinner and your family and friends. July 11 | The Wild Robot ......More

You are invited for two outdoor movie nights this Summer! Join us on July 11 and July 25 at the Watsonville City Plaza. Movies begin at dusk. This event is FREE, so grab your lawn chair, blanket, picnic style dinner and your family and friends. July 11 | The Wild Robot (2024) July 25 | Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024) https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6708

City Plaza Park - Main Street and Peck Street Watsonville CA 95076

Watsonville Strawberry Festival Kickoff

Strawberry Festival Kickoff Night! Join us for a special preview of the fun! Enjoy live entertainment and carnival rides only as we kick off the Watsonville Strawberry Festival. It鈥檚 a taste of what鈥檚 to come before the full festival begins on Saturday! https://www.wat......More

Strawberry Festival Kickoff Night! Join us for a special preview of the fun! Enjoy live entertainment and carnival rides only as we kick off the Watsonville Strawberry Festival. It鈥檚 a taste of what鈥檚 to come before the full festival begins on Saturday! https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6703

City Plaza Park - Main Street and Peck Street Watsonville CA 95076

Music in the Plaza Concert Series

Come and enjoy an evening of music outdoors. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer. A variety of bands from different genres will be showcased at these concerts. Grab a bite at our downtown restaurants or farmers ......More

Come and enjoy an evening of music outdoors. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer. A variety of bands from different genres will be showcased at these concerts. Grab a bite at our downtown restaurants or farmers market and join us for the music from 6-8 PM on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month throughout the summer. Event Highlights: FREE! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to create your own cozy spot and immerse yourself in the sounds of summer. Dates: Join us on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each summer month, beginning June 20 Time: Concerts take place from 6-8 PM Location: Downtown City Plaza 8/1 | New Wave Band https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6701

City Plaza Park - Main Street and Peck Street Watsonville CA 95076

Watsonville Strawberry Festival

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=6705

<p>Historic Downtown Watsonville</p> - Main Street Watsonville CA 95076