Mark your calendar For these can't miss local events
From concerts to cultural events, Santa Cruz is alive with activities celebrating everything from art and fashion to food and film. Here are a few rad events worth adding to your social calendar.
Summer Fun Festival
Jul 25, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate Summer with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History!
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Evenings on the Colonnade
Daily | 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Free nightly entertainment on the Colonnade Stage, June 15–August 6 — just steps from Dream Inn. Enjoy magicians, live music, movies on the beach, and weekend DJ dance parties, most evenings starting at 8:30 PM.
Midtown Fridays
Jul 17, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at the Summer Block Party, happening every Friday!
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Free Movies on the Beach
Jul 17, 2026 | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Just steps from Dream Inn, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk brings back its beloved Movies on the Beach series starting June 12th!
