Crystal Cove Conservancy and Crystal Cove State Park invite guests to enjoy a day of music and art in Crystal Cove State Park’s Historic District on Saturday, April 1 from 10:00AM-4:00PM. Guests can shop arts and crafts at a bazaar, bring their guitar down for a music class, learn how to basket weave and watercolor, and enjoy the atmosphere during select arts activities throughout the day.

Schedule of activities subject to change leading up to the event. All activities are free to join unless required registration is noted below. $15 day use parking fee applies.

Arts & Crafts Bazaar
10:00AM-4:00PM
Location: Education Commons
Shop gifts, fine art paintings, candles, painted wood wall hangings, and sea glass and upcycled jewelry by local artists! Vendors will include the Crystal Cove State Lifeguard Association, Kim Gordon, Serenity Candles, ReNvinted Jewelry and Art by Kimberly Nicole, Michael O. Smith, Laura Klepfer, Gobind Boyes, Adornament, Donita Lloyd, Journeys to the Past, Marti Davidson, and Sluggy Shug.

Tribal Blessing
10:00AM-10:30AM
Location: Education Commons
Join Jacque Nunez, a descendent of Crystal Cove’s local tribe, the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation, for a morning Tribal Blessing.

Garibaldi Watercolor Painting
10:00AM-11:00AM
Location: Cottage #13

Watercolor Painting
Time: 10:00AM-3:00PM
Location: Beach Promenade

Yoga on the Beach 
11:00AM-11:45AM
Location: Beach in front of #46
Bring your yoga mat down to the sand for a 45 minute yoga and meditation session with BSBA, CTC, RYT200 Yoga Alliance certified instructor, Marlene Hutchinson. All skill-levels welcome.

Native American Basket Weaving
Register here!
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Cottage #34 Deck
Join Jacque Nunez, a descendent of Crystal Cove’s local tribe, the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation as she shares her cultural history through basket weaving and storytelling. Registration is required for this event.

Recycled Magazine Jewelry Making
Time: 11:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Cottage #13

Cello Performance
Time: 12:00PM-1:00PM
Location: Visitor’s Center

Native American Basket Weaving
Register here!
Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM
Location: Cottage #34 Deck
Join Jacque Nunez, a descendent of Crystal Cove’s local tribe, the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation as she shares her cultural history through basket weaving and storytelling. Registration is required for this event.

Squid Ink Painting
Time: 1:00PM-2:00PM
Location: Cottage #22
Combine art and science through squid dissection! As you learn about the squid’s anatomy, you’ll use its own quill and ink to make an squid ink drawing.

Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! 
Register here!
1:00PM-3:00PM
Location: Cottage #13
Come on down to the Cove and learn to Play Guitar in a Day with PBS guitar instructor, Marlene Hutchinson! Bring your own guitar, but if you don’t have one, don’t fret (ha ha), as loaner guitars will be available. Registration is required for this event.

Scientific Illustration Workshop
Time: 2:00PM-3:00PM
Location: Cottage #22
Join Conservancy Programs staff member Sabrina Medina as she teaches you how to draw some of Crystal Cove’s native marine life with pencil and paper.

Cello Performance
Time: 2:00PM-3:00PM
Location: Cottage #46

Historic District Tour
Time: 2:30PM-4:00PM
Location: Outside of the Visitor’s Center
Join Crystal Cove Conservancy for a guided tour of the Crystal Cove State Park Historic District! During this hour and a half walking tour, you will have a chance to explore the history of the Crystal Cove Cottages, hear stories and traditions of those who used to live here, and learn about the process of the cottages’ historic restoration!

Art & Wilderness Art Exhibit
Time: All day
Location: Cottage #46
Pop in to Cottage #46 to see an exhibit presented by the Art and Wilderness Institute featuring student works capturing the themes surrounding local and ocean habitats.

Cancellations for registered events:
Any cancellation requests must be received by Crystal Cove Conservancy at least 72 hours before the start of the event.  No refunds or transfers will be issued for no-shows or for change requests received after this time. You may request a cancellation by emailing chelsea@crystalcove.org. In the event of cancellation on behalf of Crystal Cove Conservancy due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances, Crystal Cove Conservancy will offer participants the choice of a refund or a transfer to a comparable event, if available.