Opt outside this Black Friday! Join a short guided family hike to see thousands of overwintering monarch butterflies, then play on the beach and explore tidepools full of crabs and anemones. We meet in the afternoon because that’s when the butterflies wake up, and families who can’t make 2 p.m. can join a little later.

Family Adventure Squad guides the outing. Friday, Nov. 27, 2026, 2-4:30 p.m., in the Santa Cruz area; the exact meeting point is sent after registration.

Price per family (up to 2 kids): $64 single-income / $74 dual-income until Sunday, Nov. 15 at 10 p.m., then $74 / $84. $10 per extra child. We set aside free spots for low-income families (honor system).

Details and booking: https://www.familyadventuresquad.org/adventures/p/11/27-blackfriday-monarchbutterflies-beach-tidepools