Family events in Santa Cruz, CA

Scrumptious brings its award-winning British-style fish and chips to the Felton Farmers Market, cooked to order and served hot. Recognized by Good Times readers for four consecutive years as Santa Cruz’s Best Take Out and Best Seafood, Scrumptious also offers shrimp, bangers, and three loaded chip dishes, including a vegan option. Enjoy the market atmosphere with live music, café seating, face painting, and a friendly local vibe while you pick up dinner.

Open to all ages, this event is free to play and offers the chance to win prizes.

Thompson Square brings a Nashville-style night to the courtyard at Chaminade Resort & Spa, pairing the energy of a large-scale performance with the closeness of an intimate show beneath the stars. The duo, celebrated with awards and multi-platinum success, takes the stage in an outdoor setting that keeps the audience near the music. More than a standard concert, it offers a true taste of Nashville in a beautiful resort courtyard. All ages are welcome. Tickets and overnight packages are available.

A family dance glow party at The Grove: Santa Cruz Event Center features a DJ, plenty of dancing, magic, face painting, and food for a fun-filled experience. Tickets will go on sale, with more details to come.

Spend an evening in the forest that starts at Roaring Camp with a hearty barbecue dinner and a slice of homemade-style apple pie. After dinner, board a historic steam train and ride to the mountain top for music and hot cider.

Fall Ball League brings together boys and girls divisions at Branciforte Middle School for skill-building lacrosse sessions designed for both newcomers and experienced athletes. Participants move through small-group stations and structured clinics where returning players can sharpen technique, improve spacing and field awareness, and try new skills without the pressure of interclub competition. New players receive dedicated instruction on fundamentals to build confidence and stick skills, then blend into shared drills and friendly scrimmages that tie everything together.