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7 Family-Friendly Summer Activities In Watsonville

Get ready to explore exciting attractions and events right here in our community!

These family-friendly summer activities in Watsonville are sure to be crowd-pleasers for everyone.
These family-friendly summer activities in Watsonville are sure to be crowd-pleasers for everyone. (Shutterstock)

Great news, Watsonville — summer is just around the corner! If you're in search of family-friendly fun, we've put together a list of seven fantastic activities in and around town that are sure to be a hit with everyone. Don't forget to check with the venue ahead of time to confirm hours, ticket availability or any special requirements before you go!


1. Callaghan Park Cultural Center

📅 When: Open daily, sunrise to sunset
📍Where: 225 Sudden Street, Watsonville, CA 95076
🔗 More info: Click here


2. Simpkins Family Swim Center

📅 When: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 7:30 AM; Saturday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍Where: 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
🔗 More info: Click here


3. Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery

📅 When: Open daily except Tuesday and Sunday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
📍Where: 1855 41st Avenue #10, Capitola, CA 95010
🔗 More info: Click here


4. Giggles-N-Wiggles

📅 When: Monday - Saturday, 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Sunday, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
📍Where: 1855 41st Avenue Suite F12, Capitola, CA 95010
🔗 More info: Click here


5. Anna Jean Cummings County Park

📅 When: Open daily, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
📍Where: 461 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, CA 95073
🔗 More info: Click here


6. Hidden Beach Playground

📅 When: Open daily, 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
📍Where: 660 Cliff Drive, Aptos, CA 95003
🔗 More info: Click here


7. Chanticleer Ave County Park

📅 When: Open daily, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
📍Where: 1975 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
🔗 More info: Click here


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