2024 Santa Cruz County Small Business Summit

Samper Recital Hall - Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Open to over 200 local small businesses, the daylong conference features more than 20 professionals who will share their expert tips, tools, and resources. Complimentary breakfast, lunch, and gift bag included! This year’s summit featuring keynote speaker Guy Kawasaki alongside 13 captivating educational sessions, equips attendees with invaluable tools and resources, while nurturing networking opportunities among driven, like-minded individuals! Network ...

Live Music at Laughing Monk Brewing

Laughing Monk Brewing and Gastro Pub 262 Mt Hermon Rd Unit 103, Scotts Valley

Come rock out on the Beer Garden Patio at Laughing Monk Brewing to The DadBeats during our Cinco de Mayo weekend long celebration! First song starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m.!

Free

E-Waste Collection Event

Mountain View High School 3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View, CA

Join us for Mountain View High School’s Instrumental Music program's E-Waste Collection Event! Date: Saturday, May 4th, Time: 10am - 2pm. Location: 3535 Truman Ave (MVHS front/staff parking lot near the MVHS Theatre) Bring your e-waste items including TVs, computers, servers, monitors, laptops, printers, phones, stereos, and more. Proceeds support the MVHS Instrumental Music Program. Please note: We cannot accept ...

Free

Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

Discover the world of fascinating fungi at the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival at Roaring Camp Railroads on May 4-5. Presented by Far West Fungi, the event offers two days of entertainment, education, and activities that are all about mushrooms, 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday. ​View the art gallery and installation art, explore for wild mushrooms on ...

Free Comic Book Day at Illusive Comics

Illusive Comics & Games 5245 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara

Come get some free comics!! Everyone can pick out at least 3 special comics. Donate at least $20 and you can get 1 of each of the special comics! (All donations will go to to a Non-profit).

Free

Handmade Guitar Reveal & Community Mingle

Steel Bonnet Brewing Company 20 Victor Square, Ext B, Scotts Valley, CA

Sneak Peak! Scotts Valley 2023 Business of the Year, Steel Bonnet Brewing Company, and The Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Handmade Guitar Reveal & Community Mingle from 2 - 4 pm at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company. This fabulous guitar was made with love and skill by Luthier & Scotts Valley Chamber Ambassador, Tobin Shaeffer, and The Shady ...

Saturday Night Rocks at Laughing Monk Brewing

Laughing Monk Brewing 262 Mt Hermon Rd Unit 103, Scotts Valley

Come rock out on the Beer Garden Patio during our Saturday Night Rocks series with The Paperback Ryders! First song starts at 6 p.m. and runs until 9 p.m.!

Free

Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

Discover the world of fascinating fungi at the Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival at Roaring Camp Railroads on May 4-5. Presented by Far West Fungi, the event offers two days of entertainment, education, and activities that are all about mushrooms, 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday. ​View the art gallery and installation art, explore for wild mushrooms on ...

Be the Difference Awards

Boardwalk's Cocoanut Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA

Celebrating the individuals, groups, and businesses who do the most to transform Santa Cruz County through volunteerism! The most inspiring event of the year - let's celebrate our Community Heroes! Presented by Santa Cruz Community Credit Union The most inspiring event of the year! The Be the Difference Awards is a gala luncheon event that celebrates the top 50 individuals, ...

$60

Scotts Valley Community Awards Gala

Roaring Camp Bret Harte Hall 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

Join us on Friday, May 10th as we celebrate the leaders in our Community at Roaring Camp Railroads Bret Harte Hall. The space is a 6,000 square foot rustic barn with wrought-iron chandeliers, twinkle lights, and decorations. Through massive doors, the indoor space opens to a covered outdoor reception area and a beautiful meadow. The evening of celebration will begin ...

1st Annual Santa Cruz County Cleanup Da

Many organizations and governmental entities have been addressing the issue of litter independently, however there lacked coordination. Trash Talkers goal was to get the right people in the room, to learn what is already being done, to create a strategic plan, come up with solutions, funding, ordinances, accountability, and execution. Trash Talkers members include: Congressman Jimmy Panetta Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren ...

Family Festival: Scout-O-Rama

History Park 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA

Get ready for a day filled with activities! From running through obstacle courses, climbing a wall or arts and crafts! We're sure there's something for everyone for all ages! Don't miss out the exciting opportunity to get your hands dirty and play to your heart's desire! What're you waiting for? Grab your friends and family and Get Out & Scout!

$10