Grab and Go Kids Planner: Kites, Farms and Artichokes

High-flying kites, a day on the farm, Castroville's Artichoke Festival, three-for-one museum visits and the summer season kickoff at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk are our suggestions for this week's kids planner.

Sunrise over Watsonville

Saying good morning at Harkins Slough.

Get Out in Watsonville: A fundraiser, Durbin Day, and Latin dancing

A fundraiser for a heart transplant patient, Durbin Day in Santa Cruz, a city councilwoman gives inside perspectives, shopping at the Farmers Market and a night of Latin dancing are our suggestions to Get Out this weekend.

View Finder: Multiples, Multiples, Multiples!

Multiples: Variations on a theme put on by the Pajaro Valley Arts Council.

Grab and Go Kids Planner: Game Night, Bikes, and Monster Trucks

Family night at Ramsay Park, a dance recital at Mello Center, a monster truck jam, a county-wide bike ride and American Idol contender James Durbin in concert in Santa Cruz are our picks for the Watsonville Kids Planner this week.

View Finder: Cinco de Mayo Festival

The City Plaza was the place to celebrate last weekend.

Flowers, Fiestas, a Mother's Day Run and BBQ

End your weekend by participating in the Mother's Day run, but before then think about a drive to either a BBQ cookoff or a senior film festival or stay closer to home and see the roses or go to the party at Linscott Charter School

Grab and Go Kids Planner: Teens, Moms and Music

Three events with a focus on teens this week and another activity that takes the Watsonville Community Band to Gilroy; and a very special Mother's Day race.

Mexican Culture Flourishes at Sunday Festival

More than 500 people pour into 23rd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration Highlights the Watsonville Weekend

The Pajaro Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Expo kicks off the weekend, followed by Cabrillo College's social justice conference, a plant sale, and let's not forget about Cinco de Mayo!

Fishing, Fiestas and Spring Break Fun

A fishing extravaganza for kids and the city's Cinco de Mayo celebration are at the head of the list for Watsonville in this week's kids planner.

Spring Pops Up

The hills are alive!

The Steeple of St. Patricks

St. Patricks Church is an icon in Watsonville.

Beauty and the Bank

Santa Cruz County Banks invites people in the community to experience their homeland through the eyes of local artists, in the new exhibit, 'Celebrate Santa Cruz County.'

Welcome to Watsonville

Farm-fresh produce in Watsonville.

View Finder: Hanamatsuri Festival

On this day, the Temple celebrates the birth of Buddha.

Get Out: A Horse Show, 'Footloose' and More

A weekend with the horses, a wine class at a farmers market and a chance to see a musical play are all part of the agenda as you get out in Watsonville.

Grab and Go Kids Planner: Footloose, Earth Day and Reading

See WHS and PVHS drama's joint presentation of a musical play, go to multiple Earth Day celebrations this weekend and let your child read aloud at the public library!

View Finder: A Night on the Riviera

Moreland Notre Dame alumni and friends put on their 10th annual Blue and White Gala.

Get Out in Watsonville: Latin Dancing, Wetlands Walking and Mountain Biking

Take some Latin dance classes, walk through the wetlands or check out the mountain bike festival—just some of the Watsonville Patch suggestions for you when you 'Get Out' this week.

Grab and Go Kids Planner: Festivals, An Open House and More

An eco festival, a Buddhist festival, the natural history museum, high school open house and a video class for teens—all things to put on your Watsonville Kids Planner for this week.

View Finder: Salsa Nights!

Here's a whirl of fun at Ramsay Park Family Center on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

March to End Child Abuse: One Thing to Do in Watsonville This Weekend

Watsonville Patch suggestions for things to do in and around Watsonville this weekend. This weekend we highlight the march to end child abuse. Go ahead and Get Out!

Grab and Go Kids Planner

Music, dance and an art museum: Make culture part of the experience for your children in and around Watsonville this week.

Pristine Pajaro Sunset

The view is good at the 'Watsonville' beach.

Identify This

Water pedestal? Flying saucer landing pad? Field sculpture?

Get out in Watsonville

Check out our suggestions for what to do in and around Watsonville this weekend—and our weekend starts on Thursday! So go ahead and Get Out!

Celebrate Earth Day, Children This Weekend

Sunday's event at Ramsay Park promises entertainment and education for the whole family.

Grab and Go Kids Planner

As always, there's a wide variety of things to do with—and for—your kids, in and around Watsonville this week. Here are our Patch recommendations!

Watsonville Community Band Plays On

The Watsonville Community Band plays the second of four local shows Sunday at the Mello Center.

View Finder: Moreland Notre Dame Drama Club Proudly Presents ...

'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' takes center stage.

Get Out in Watsonville

There is a lot to do in Watsonville and nearby this weekend, but definitely the celebration begins at home.

Grab and Go Kids Planner

It's that time again to look for some special things to do with—or for—your children.

Bounty of Work Displayed at 'Harvest Of Images' Show

A standing-room-only crowd filled the Pajaro Valley Arts Council gallery and patio, celebrating the new exhibit of printmakers' crafts

Blooming!

Apples blossoms are just starting to flower in Watsonville.

Get Out in Watsonville

A talk about the California condor, a performance by the Watsonville Community Band, or learn what you need to know about writing a book or the wine you drink—all offerings for you in and around Watsonville this weekend.

View Finder: Quilts Unfold Their Stories

The Pajaro Valley Quilt Association's 33rd annual Quilt Show showcases hundreds of handmade works.

View Finder: Los Dryheavers

Rock'n'roll locals play the Watsonville Youth Center.

Grab and Go Kids Planner

Our suggestions for some fun things for you and your children to do in and around Watsonville the rest of the week and this weekend

Sunset Beach

Descending the stairs to the beach makes the morning.