March 24th to April 9th - Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt

Fill Up Your Gamecard For Prizes! Download official GAMECARD HERE or pick up at Capitola Candy Company located at 205 Capitola Avenue in Capitola Village.

MAY 13th - CAPITOLA VILLAGE SIP & STROLL

Enjoy sipping local wines and beers while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea.

MAY 21st - Surfer’s Path 1/2 Marathon

The event starts at the legendary Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and travels east along the coast. The route takes runners along the coastline as it makes its way to the City of Capitola, then back to the finish line at Cowell's Beach in Santa Cruz.

June 10th & 11th - Capitola Rod & Custom Classic Car Show

Featuring over 280 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Coupes, Roadsters, Customs and Classics – vintage to 1987 – Vendor Booths, Music, Raffle, Trophies, and more.

We are OPEN – Come Play!

Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board. Take surfing lessons. Get a massage. Play beach volleyball. Grab a coffee and take a stroll on the Capitola Beach while looking for whales, dolphins or other sea life in Monterey bay. You have lots of options for both kids and adults when you are chillin’ in Capitola.

The Village is also home to a variety of popular events year-round, including the Capitola Art and Wine Festival, the Capitola Sip n Stroll, the famous Wharf to Wharf Race, Hot Rod and Custom Car Show and more…check out the event calendar below to make the most of your time in Capitola. 

Upcoming Events

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OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE

Live Music with Ted Welty

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Born in Santa Cruz, California, Ted is a guitarist singer/songwriter and is best known as cofounder of 1990s alternative rock band Iguana Jive, founded while attending college at Cal-State Chico. […]

Free

Live Music with Blue Lightning!

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

The great Blue Lightning duo brings their talents entertaining you with Country, Rockabilly, Americana, Blues and more!

Free

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Live Music with Bonny June and Bonfire

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Bonny June and Bonfire (Bonny June, Ken Kraft and Craig Owens) bring their "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" trio to Cork and Fork with original story-songs, dramedy and stellar vocals. A darn fun time!

Free

Live Music with Malakai & the Love Creek Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Malakai and the band bring their eclectic sounds doing amazing originals; Grateful Dead, Dire Straits, Bob Marley and Stevie Nicks. Enjoy their unique sound as they perform, Rock, Country, Reggae […]

Free
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OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE

Live Music with Fabulous Johnson

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Enjoy this unique evening with the amazing talents of Vinny Johnson and Johnny Fabulous!

Free
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Thirsty Thursday Trivia

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA

Every First and Third Thursday of the month we host trivia. Game starts at 6:30. Play one, two or all three rounds. Winners for each round and overall. Not always […]

Free
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Live Music with Chicago Bill and the Next Blues Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

The Next Blues Band, formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard, will bring their incredible brand of Blues for your listening and dancing pleasure! John Bill and his talented […]

Free
Recurring

OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE

Live Music with The Messiahs

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

An offshoot of Santa Cruz's iconic rock band Snail, the Messiah's original melodies and hot guitar riff; Ken Kraft, Craig Owens and Bob O'Neill are the Messiahs. They play acoustic […]

Free
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Live Music with Toby Gray & T Bone Mojo Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Cool and groovin’ with hundreds of your favorite songs and fun heartfelt originals. T Bone Mojo Dance Band featuring Fuzzy Oxendine, Cameron Logan, T Bone Mojo, Rick Hornbeck, Jim Greiner, […]

Free

Live Music with Nomad

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Dave “Nomad” Miller calls Santa Cruz, CA his home and continues to perform regularly, doing engaging solo-acoustic performances as Nomad and high-energy full band performances with Drifting Compass. The performances […]

Free
Recurring

OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE
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Live Music with the Johnny G Invitational JAM

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Join John Gullic on the 3rd Thursday of the month - he invites various local musicians to JAM and provide awesome dance tunes and a good time! Always fun, always […]

No Cover
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Thirsty Thursday Trivia

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA

Every First and Third Thursday of the month we host trivia. Game starts at 6:30. Play one, two or all three rounds. Winners for each round and overall. Not always […]

Free

Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.

Free

Live Music with Rio Road

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Rio Road is an eclectic quartet serving up an easy up-tempo mix of light rock, a bit of blues, and many popular tunes. The name was derived from a nod […]

Free
Recurring

OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE

Recurring

OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE
Recurring

Thirsty Thursday Trivia

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA

Every First and Third Thursday of the month we host trivia. Game starts at 6:30. Play one, two or all three rounds. Winners for each round and overall. Not always […]

Free

Live Music with the Beach Cowboys

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Sammy Roye formed the Santa Cruz Beach Cowboys in 1998. They are a great bluesy Rock & Roll band; super vocals, fabulous horns, and musicianship. Sammy's first lesson was with […]

Free
Recurring

Live Music with Bonny June and Bonfire

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Bonny June and Bonfire (Bonny June, Ken Kraft and Craig Owens) bring their "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" trio to Cork and Fork with original story-songs, dramedy and stellar vocals. A darn fun time!

Free

Live Music with Ted Welty, Fundraiser for Krissy

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

As you may know, Krissy, Ted Welty’s beautiful partner was in a terrible car accident last year. Krissy's recovery is long and slow, several surgeries and physical therapy so she […]

Free
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OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE
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Live Music with Big Bad Wolf

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Hailing from Aptos, in Santa Cruz County, California, Big Bad Wolf howls with a special off-the-beaten-path brand of tasty and danceable blues-based classic rock from groups and artists like Creedence, […]

Free
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Live Music with Chicago Bill and the Next Blues Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

The Next Blues Band, formed in 1991 by Chicago native Bill Bouchard, will bring their incredible brand of Blues for your listening and dancing pleasure! John Bill and his talented […]

Free
Recurring

OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE
Recurring

Live Music with the Johnny G Invitational JAM

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Join John Gullic on the 3rd Thursday of the month - he invites various local musicians to JAM and provide awesome dance tunes and a good time! Always fun, always […]

No Cover
Recurring

Thirsty Thursday Trivia

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA

Every First and Third Thursday of the month we host trivia. Game starts at 6:30. Play one, two or all three rounds. Winners for each round and overall. Not always […]

Free
Recurring

Live Music with Toby Gray & T Bone Mojo Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Cool and groovin’ with hundreds of your favorite songs and fun heartfelt originals. T Bone Mojo Dance Band featuring Fuzzy Oxendine, Cameron Logan, T Bone Mojo, Rick Hornbeck, Jim Greiner, […]

Free
Recurring

OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE

Live Music with Rio Road

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Rio Road is an eclectic quartet serving up an easy up-tempo mix of light rock, a bit of blues, and many popular tunes. The name was derived from a nod […]

Free

Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.

Free
Recurring

OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE

Recurring

Thirsty Thursday Trivia

Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CA

Every First and Third Thursday of the month we host trivia. Game starts at 6:30. Play one, two or all three rounds. Winners for each round and overall. Not always […]

Free
Recurring

OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE

Live Music with the Beach Cowboys

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Sammy Roye formed the Santa Cruz Beach Cowboys in 1998. They are a great bluesy Rock & Roll band; super vocals, fabulous horns, and musicianship. Sammy's first lesson was with […]

Free

Mr. Toot’s Open House & Book Signing

Capitola Village Esplanade, Capitola, CA

Join us at Mr. Toot’s Coffeehouse for an open house and book signing with local author Russ Rogers. Russ, a resident of Capitola Village and a regular at Capitola Beach, […]

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OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE
Recurring

Live Music with the Johnny G Invitational JAM

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Join John Gullic on the 3rd Thursday of the month - he invites various local musicians to JAM and provide awesome dance tunes and a good time! Always fun, always […]

No Cover
Recurring

Live Music with Toby Gray & T Bone Mojo Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Cool and groovin’ with hundreds of your favorite songs and fun heartfelt originals. T Bone Mojo Dance Band featuring Fuzzy Oxendine, Cameron Logan, T Bone Mojo, Rick Hornbeck, Jim Greiner, […]

Free
Recurring

OPEN MIC NIGHT – Every Wednesday

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Awesome local musicians come in to share their talents with us. Every week is different - you never know who's gonna show up! Just show up and sign up. We […]

FREE

Live Music with the Vinny Johnson Blues Band

Cork & Fork Capitola 312 Capitola Ave, Capitola, CA

Vinny Johnson knows the blues! Enjoy his incredible brand of blues and soul and of course, great rock ‘n roll.

Free