Baby Photo Contest

Do you have the cutest baby in Santa Cruz County?

If so, submit your picture online at growingupsc.com by Sept. 1. Then vote for your favorites by Sept. 15. Results will be published in the October issue.

THROUGH AUG. 13

Contemporary Music Festival Led by Grammy Award-winning Music Director and Conductor Cristian Macelaru, the Cabrillo Festival is all about “music of our time, for our time.” The Festival offers composers a haven to present contemporary music that speaks to the world around us, bringing together a community of artists and audiences to experience the creative process. Concerts are at 8pm Aug. 4, 7pm Aug. 5, 7pm Aug. 6, 7pm Aug. 12 and 7pm Aug. 13 at Cabrillo College. cabrillomusic.org

Fridays

Midtown Summer Block Party 5:308pm The summer series of free events will feature the talents of 30+ local bands. In addition to live music, event goers will enjoy a selection of local eats as well as the opportunity to check out the work of local artists and vendors. Midtown Fridays runs through Sept. 29. Aug. 4 - The Dylan Rose Band w/opener Maddie & Jackie, Aug. 11- - Santa Cruda w/opener Yaya’s Kitchen, Aug. 18 - Mak Nova, Aug. 25Cowboy’s After Dark w/opener Corrina & Rick. eventsantacruz.com/event/midtownfridays/

Thurs 3

Birds of the Arboretum Tour 9:1510:30am The Arboretum gardens provide a uniquely attractive habitat to a wide array of resident and migratory bird species. Come walk about, watch and listen to the birds with one of the birding guides! Bring your binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. arboretum. ucsc.edu/eventscalendar

Wednesdays

Sailboat Racing 5:30-8pm Come out to the sail boat races held by the Santa Cruz Yacht Club. There is an exciting calendar packed with activities and a weekly regatta, which brings out even the biggest land lover to admire the race every Wednesday. santacruzharbor.org/events/

Twilight Concerts 6-9pm The Capitola Twilight Concerts are hosted on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. The Delta Wires perfom Aug. 2, Extra Large performs Aug. 9, Billy Martini Show is Aug. 16, Everyday People perform Aug. 23 and Digbeats perform Aug. 30. cityofcapitola.org/acc/page/2023twilight-concerts

THURS 3, 10

Evenings on the Colonnade 8:3010pm Enjoy free live music on Thursdays at the Beach Boardwalk’s Colonnade Stage. beachboardwalk.com/live-music-on-thecolonnade

Fri 4

First Friday Santa Cruz 5-8pm. On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz County artists. With a block party-like vibe, the multi-venue event provides an opportunity to discover local creative talent in a fun and festive setting. firstfridaysantacruz.com/event.

FRI 4, 18

Summer Concert Series 6-8pm. The summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series will feature a variety of bands at the Watsonville Plaza. cityofwatsonville.org/1804/Music-in-the-Plaza

FRI 4, 11

Movies at the Boardwalk 9-11pm Catch your favorite movie on the sand at the Beach Boardwalk each week. beachboardwalk.com/movies.

Sat 5

Books & Brews Summer Fair 10am4pm Enjoy the outdoor craft fair with 42 vendor booths or find a good book at the Friends of the La Selva Library used book sale. There will be a vendor prize drawing. and bake sale to benefit LSB CERT. Enjoy live music on the lawn and local microbrew beers. Free admission lsbia.com

AUG 5-6

Strawberry Festival . Enjoy a full weekend of carnival attractions, live entertainment and delicious strawberry treats Shop a variety of local artisans, businesses and specialty vendors for a unique shopping experience in Watsonville. watsonvillestrawberryfestival.com

Tues 8

Summer Concert Series 6-8pm Every second Tuesday through September enjoy live music and games at the Santa Cruz Wharf. Sweet VooDoo will perform this month. cityofsantacruz.com

SAT 19

Museum Birthday Bash 11am-3pm Enjoy free family-friendly pop-ups in the park all summer long. There will be nature activities, community groups and food vendors. Enjoy free admission to the museum all day. August’s event celebrates the museum’s 118th birthday. santacruzmuseum.org/8-19-supersummer-saturday

SAT 26

Drawn2Art Grand Opening 2-5pm Drawn2Art is opening up a new studio in Aptos. Come and join us for a viewing of the student’s artwork, as well as food and drinks. They will be scheduling free introductory art classes for ages 4 through teens. drawn2artstudios.com/aptos

YOUR after school destination

Homework help, lendable tech (like laptops & hotspots), afterschool project-based learning, diverse youth meetup, chess clubs, and more!

Teen Resources

Kids Resources

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