Friday…..
What: Glow, A Festival of Fire
When: 7p.m. – 10p.m.
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Where: Museum of Art & History, Cooper Street and Abbott Square
Why Go: This heated event may make you feel like you’re at Burning Man or at least imagine that you are. Musical flames, flaming art sculptures, fire dancers, and everything ablaze ‘may amaze and inspire you.’
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Cost: $10 General Admission, $5 MAH Members. Buy tickets in advance for both nights of GLOW: $18 General, $8 MAH Members for both nights. http://www.santacruzmah.org/glow
Saturday….
What: Heritage Harvest Festival and Draft Horse Day
When: 10a.m. – 4p.m.
Where: Wilder Ranch State Park
Why Go: There will be draft horse wagon rides, blue grass and western music, living history demonstrations, corn husk doll making, choose a pumpkin from the patch to decorate activity, apple samples of over 70 organic varieties, and even a game of snap-apple. Don’t miss the apple and pumpkin pie or the hand-cranked pumpkin ice cream, yum!
Cost: Admission is free. ($10/parking, $5/person apple tastings) http://www.thatsmypark.org/
What: Full Moon Madness: Astronomy Night
When: 6:30p.m. – 9p.m.
Where: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park main entrance
Why Go: A fun family event that won’t bore the teenagers. This thrilling adventure will take you into the forest by the light of the full moon. NASA's Dr. Chris McKay, will talk about his research into finding life in the universe. There will also be refreshments, music, and craft activities for kids.
Cost: Free. $10/parking http://www.thatsmypark.org/
What: Lime Making in the Valley, presented by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
When: 10 a.m. – 1p.m.
Where: Bull and Bennet Creeks in Felton
Why Go: Take this opportunity to check out the land of the historical lime kilns and quarry sites that are normally closed to the public, owned by the San Lorenzo Valley Water District. Renowned historian and geologist Frank Perry leads the hike and hopes to educate people on habitats in the area both past and present. “This is a rare chance to explore an unknown facet of Felton History,” says Perry.
Cost: $10/museum members, $15/general public http://www.santacruzmuseum.org
Sunday…..
What: Beer, Brats & Blues at the Chaminade
When: 3p.m. – 6p.m.
Where: Chaminade Resort & Spa
Why Go: There will be plenty of craft brew from several county breweries including Seabright Brewery, Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery, Discretion Brewery, Santa Cruz Ale Works, West End Tap & Kitchen. Assorted sausages and sides will complement the brew and live blues by Greg Henderson and the “Greyhound Blues Band.”
Cost: $30/ person, all inclusive. Reservations recommended.. http://www.chaminade.com/santacruz_restaurants/upcoming_special_events/
What: Open Studios Art Tours-Encore
When: 11a.m. – 5p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz County, http://www.artscouncilsc.org/open-studios/tour-information/
Why Go: Arts Council Santa Cruz County presents over 300 artists welcoming art admirers and buyers into their homes on this self-guided tour. This opportunity connects art lovers with a variety of artists and their work. This is the last day of the 2013 touring event and helps proceed the http://artscouncilsc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/OS-2013-Calendar-Outlets-for-Website.pdf