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FEATURED EVENTS

September 2026
Afterschool STEAM Aptos

September 30 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Afterschool STEAM Aptos

Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA

Afterschool STEAM Aptos Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18 Space is limited to 20 on a first-come […]

Free
Downtown Farmers Market 2022

September 30 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market Cedar St & Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
She’s All That

September 30 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm She’s All That

Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks 13333 Middleton Ave., Boulder Creek, CA

She's All That Wednesdays 1:30-3:30pm, September 9 - December 9 Welcome! We’re excited to have you join us! She's All That: Nature, Creativity, Confidence, Connection. She's All That is an […]
Fun with the Muddy Club Ages 5-12

September 30 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fun with the Muddy Club Ages 3-12

Quail Hollow Ranch County Park 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton, CA, United States

Muddy Club at Quail Hollow Ranch Muddy Boots, Ages 1-4: 2nd & 4th Mondays 10-11am Muddy Trailblazers, Ages 5-12: Wednesdays 2-5pm Join the Muddy Club at Quail Hollow Ranch with […]
SPCA PAWS Afterschool program

September 30 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA, United States

SPCA PAWS Afterschool program PAWS Foundations: Mondays 4pm-6pm PAWS Ambassadors: Wednesdays 4pm-6pm Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to […]

$75
October 2026
AI Prompting for Learning Mac or PC

October 1 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AI Prompting for Learning Mac or PC

Zoom CA, United States

AI Prompting for Learning (Mac or PC) Thursdays 11am-12pm Tech Talk Online On Zoom Are you using AI tools to improve your understanding? Explore the topic of learning strategies and […]

Free
Online Introduction to Permaculture

October 1 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Online Introduction to Permaculture

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Online Introduction to Permaculture Thursday, September 3, 12-1pm Are you permaculture curious? Maybe you've heard the term, but don't quite get what it's all about? Get all your permaculture questions […]
Boulder Creek Farmers Market September October Times

October 1 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Boulder Creek Farmers Market September October Times

Junction Park and Swimming Hole 13264 Middleton Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Boulder Creek Farmers Market Thursdays 1:30 - 6:30pm: April 23 - August 27 Thursdays 1:30-5:30pm, September 3 - October 28 Each Thursday Boulder Creek Farmers Market will be filled with […]
Safe Sitter Class

October 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Safe Sitter Class

Safe Sitter Class Tuesday, September 29 & Thursday, October 1, 3-5:30pm Is your middle schooler ready to start babysitting, watch younger siblings, or stay home alone? Athena Camps Safe Sitter® Course […]
Free Tutoring at California Coffee

October 1 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Free Tutoring at California Coffee

California Coffee 9105 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA

Free Tutoring at California Coffee Thursdays 4 – 4:45pmWe’re proud to offer FREE tutoring services provided by local high school student volunteers right here at California Coffee for our junior […]

Free
Girls Who Code

October 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Girls Who Code

Scotts Valley Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Girls Who Code Thursdays 4-5pm, September 7; October 1 & 15; November 5 & 19, December 3, 17 Girls who Code is back at the Scotts Valley Branch Library! Girls […]

Free
SPCA Junior Animal Care Team Afterschool Program

October 1 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm SPCA – Junior Animal Care Team – Afterschool Program

Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA, United States

SPCA - Junior Animal Care Team - Afterschool Program Tuesdays 4-6pm Ready to level up your animal skills? If you love animals and want real, hands-on experience, the Junior Animal […]

$75
Seabright Ave Free Outdoor Movie Night

October 1 @ 8:00 pm

Murray and Seabright Murry and Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA

Seabright Ave Free Outdoor Movie Night Thursdays 8pm, July 9 - August 13 Grab some lawn chairs and some blankets and cozy up for this free movie night on Seabright! […]

Free
2026 WHERE THE PUMPKINS ARE ~ COMING SOON

October 2 2026 WHERE THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING SOON

All Santa Cruz County

2026 WHERE THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING SOON September and October Get your 2026 copy of the most comprehensive list of pumpkin patches! All of Santa Cruz County and more! The […]
Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series

October 2 @ 10:00 am Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery MOD 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA, United States

Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series Fridays 10am Session 1: February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session 2: March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session 3: April 3rd, 10th, 17th, […]

Free – $35