FEATURED EVENTS
New Parents’ Support Group at Felton Library
Felton Branch Library- New 6121 Gushee St., FeltonMake and Explore at the Libraries
Scotts Valley Branch Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts ValleySanta Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1
Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz 2601 chanticleer ave, Santa CruzSanta Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 Ages 10-12
Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz 2601 chanticleer ave, Santa CruzWeek of Events
Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free
Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free All Summer Summer break is here, and our Youth Cruz Free program is your ticket to adventure! Youth in grades K-12 can ride for FREE […]
Library Resources for Students
Library Resources for Students All Year Long! Do you know Santa Cruz Public Libraries has resources available to all students to ensure they are supported and successful during the new […]
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm, October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Ready for a day of family fun? Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy are rolling into Felton, […]
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm, October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Ready for a day of family fun? Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy are rolling into Felton, […]
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only Pregnancy and childbirth usher in new responsibilities and profound […]
Quilting with Friends
Quilting with Friends
Quilting with Friends 1st & 3rd Mondays 11am-3pm, September 16, 2024 - May 5, 2025 Join us at the Boulder Creek Library for Quilting with Friends every 1st and 3rd […]
Tales to Tails Garfield Park
Tales to Tails Garfield Park
Tales to Tails Garfield Park Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, September 16 through December 30 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to […]
Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años
Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años
Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años Cada lunes, del 22 de enero al 18 de marzo, 2024 • 4 – 6 pm (Excepto el 19 de febrero) […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 1 Ages 7-9
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 1 Ages 7-9
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 1 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Mondays 4-6pm, October 7, 14, 21 Our popular PAWS Tier 1 program allows animal-loving students to learn […]
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support International NEW SUPPORT GROUP! Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries. After a PPP survivor's symptoms have […]
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play Tuesdays/Martes, 10am-11am FREE with membership, $15 non-members GRATIS con membresía, $15 sin membresía More info/Para más información: 831-288-3105 — with Yesi Rocha and […]
New Parents’ Support Group at Felton Library
New Parents’ Support Group at Felton Library
New Parents' Support Group at Felton Library Tuesdays 12:30 - 2pm April 2 - July 16 Join our new parents support group for this weekly peer support group for new […]
Make and Explore at the Libraries
Make and Explore at the Libraries
Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Tuesday, September 10, 4-6pm Our popular PAWS Tier 1 program allows animal-loving students to learn about and […]
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft 2nd Tuesdays, October 8 -May 13 Learn how to craft, build, and survive with afternoon steam Minecraft. Ages 8-18. Space is limited, participation is on a first-come basis.
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 Ages 10-12
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 Ages 10-12
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Tuesdays 4-6pm,October 8, 15, 22 Our popular PAWS Tier 1 program allows animal-loving students to learn about […]
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults Beginning Fencing Youth (9-13 years old): Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:00 Open Fencing: Tuesdays: 8:00-9:30pm Adult Fencing: Thursdays 6:30-8:00. Contact: robin@monarchfencing.com More information and an online waiver can […]
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some […]
Story Time and Stay and Play
Story Time and Stay and Play
Story Time and Stay and Play Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, September 10 - December Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills. […]
Downtown Farmers Market 2022
Downtown Farmers Market 2022
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Take Aways Art to Go
Take Aways Art to Go
Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy […]
SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room
SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room
SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room 2nd Wednesdays of the month, 3 - 5pm Hey Teens! Join the Felton Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) for Teens group every […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 September 11-25
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 September 11-25
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Wednesdays 4-6pm, September 11, 18, 25 The PAWS Tier 2 Program at the Santa Cruz SPCA engages […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 Oct 9, 16, 23
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 Oct 9, 16, 23
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Wednesdays 4-6pm, October 9, 16, 23 The PAWS Tier 2 Program at the Santa Cruz SPCA engages […]
Gateway Middle School Info Night + Pizza Party
Gateway Middle School Info Night + Pizza Party
Gateway Middle School Info Night + Pizza Party Wednesday, October 9, 4:30-6:30pm Come hear about Gateway's Middle School and all it has to offer. Talk to our middle school teachers, […]
Teen Crafternoon Capitola Library
Teen Crafternoon Capitola Library
Teen Crafternoon Capitola Library 2nd Wednesdays 4:30-6pm starting September 11 We are getting crafty at Capitola! Teens are invited to craft, relax, and socialize. Join us for Teen Crafternoon at […]
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth […]
Nature Journal Studio
Nature Journal Studio
Nature Journal Studio 2nd Wednesdaysof the month, 6:30 - 8pm Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary […]
Dads Support Group
Dads Support Group
Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. […]
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit Exhibit Daily through August 29 Closing Reception, August 24, 3:30-5pm To honor and recognize local talent, the Friends of the Aptos Library are hosting a […]
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group 2nd Thursdays, 10:30an - 12pm The LSB Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p. The […]
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, September 12, 2024 - January 23, 2025 Informal drop-in. Join us at Live Oak Annex to play pokemon. Ages 6-11 Bring your decks […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Tier 2 Program Oct 10, 17, 24
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Tier 2 Program Oct 10, 17, 24
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Tier 2 Program (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Thursdays 4-6pm, October 10, 17, 24 The PAWS Tier 2 Program at the Santa Cruz SPCA engages […]
Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch
Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch
Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch 2nd & last Friday of the month, 9am-12pm, through December 27 Join us on our guided bird walk at Wilder Ranch. On this 2.5 mile […]
Dia De Los Muertos at London Nelson Center
Dia De Los Muertos at London Nelson Center
Dia De Los Muertos Daily the month of October Here at the center, we are looking forward to celebrating and honoring our loved ones for Dia de los Muertos. We […]
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Friday, September 6, 11am-12pm Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills. This […]
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) 3rd Fridays, 11am - 12:30pm, March 15 - December 20 Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: […]
Scrabble at La Selva Beach
Scrabble at La Selva Beach
Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Friday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!
B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens
B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens
B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens Fridays 3-4:30pm, September 20 - November 22 Join Branciforte Library's program of video gaming and traditional board games for young tweens and teens. […]
Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory
Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory
Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory Saturdays, 10-11:30am, October 5 - November 2 It’s that time of year again! Join us for “Saturday Ceramics” at The Art Factory and dive […]
National Junior Basketball Santa Cruz Chapter for Kids in K-12
National Junior Basketball Santa Cruz Chapter for Kids in K-12
National Junior Basketball Santa Cruz Chapter Registration Open through Sunday, October 27 Join the Santa Cruz Chapter of the National Junior Basketball for Kids K-12. Anyone in the neighborhood interested […]
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses....
Westside Farmers Market
Westside Farmers Market
The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar
Boulder Creek Flea Market
Boulder Creek Flea Market
Boulder Creek Flea Market 2nd Saturday of the Month Anyone can join the Boulder Creek Flea Market.Call 831-295-3737 to reserve your $20 flea market spot at Junction Park.Please remember these […]
Plant Sale & Pumpkin Patch
Plant Sale & Pumpkin Patch
Plant Sale & Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 12, 9am-1pm California Native Plant Society Sale: Water-wise Perennials & Shrubs, Succulents & Cacti Kid Friendly Pumpkin Patch: Organic Fall Veggie Starts, HouseplantsCool […]
Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Saturdays & Sundays 9am-4:30pm, September 28 - November 16 Join Rancho Siempre Verde's family farm for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin […]
Thrift Store 2nd Saturday Sales
Thrift Store 2nd Saturday Sales
Thrift Store 2nd Saturday Sales 2nd Saturdays, 9am - 3:30pm Thrift Store 50%-Off Sale 3/11/2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
13 Farms on Open Farm Tours
13 Farms on Open Farm Tours
13 Open Farm Tours October 12 & 13 13 farms are participating in this years Open Farm Tours, all in Santa Cruz County. Check them out at http://www.openfarmtours.com. Lots of […]
Free Thriller Dance Classes
Free Thriller Dance Classes
Thriller Dance Classes are back! Saturdays 10am - 12 pm, September 21 - October 12 London Nelson Community Center CALLING ALL ZOMBIES!!! Free, drop in classes taught by volunteer instructors […]
Quiet Book Making Workshop, The Live Oak Annex
Quiet Book Making Workshop, The Live Oak Annex
Quiet Book Making Workshop, The Live Oak Annex Saturday, October 12, 10am-1pm Make a "quiet book" at the library. A quiet book for toddlers/preschoolers helps develop fine motor skills and […]
Friends of the Scotts Valley Library Book Sale
Friends of the Scotts Valley Library Book Sale
Friends of the Scotts Valley Library Book Sale Saturday, October 12, 10am - 3pm The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library will hold a book sale on Saturday, October 12th […]
Young Entrepreneur Workshop
Young Entrepreneur Workshop
Young Entrepreneur Workshop (Preparation for Children's Craft Fair) Young Entrepreneur Workshop: October 12, 11am-12:30pm Calling all young entrepreneurs aged 6-17! Join us for a business skills for young entrepreneurs workshop […]
Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum […]
A Teen Poetry Workshop with Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour
A Teen Poetry Workshop with Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour
Spoken Word: A Teen Poetry Workshop with Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour Saturday, October 12, This workshop for teens with poet Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour will explore spoken word poetry, inviting […]
Nature Club
Nature Club
Nature Club 2nd Saturdays 1-4pm, October 12 - January 18 Join Nature Club young explorers (6th-8th grade) visiting local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while […]
GroovaRoo Dance
GroovaRoo Dance
GroovaRoo Dance 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our […]
28th Annual Lobster Feed Fundraiser
28th Annual Lobster Feed Fundraiser
28th Annual Lobster Feed Fundraiser Saturday, October 12, 4:30pm - 7:30pm Henry Cowell Redwoods, Picnic Area 1, Lobsters Served 4:30pm - 7:30pm A canopy of twinkling lights, the delightful sounds […]
Wine, Dine and Shine Gala to Support The Cali Project
Wine, Dine and Shine Gala to Support The Cali Project
Wine, Dine and Shine Gala to Support The Cali Project Saturday, October 12, 5-9pm Join our Wine, Dine and Shine Gala for an unforgettable evening of gourmet delights and fine […]
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Adventure Night
Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival Adventure Night
Adventure Night Saturday, October 12, 7- 10pm After a two year hiatus the fall screening of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour Adventure Night is back with all […]
Downtown Antique Faire
Downtown Antique Faire
Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 8am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques […]
Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Saturdays & Sundays 9am-4:30pm, September 28 - November 16 Join Rancho Siempre Verde's family farm for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin […]
Live Oak Farmers Market
Live Oak Farmers Market
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
13 Farms on Open Farm Tours
13 Farms on Open Farm Tours
13 Open Farm Tours October 12 & 13 13 farms are participating in this years Open Farm Tours, all in Santa Cruz County. Check them out at http://www.openfarmtours.com. Lots of […]
Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL!
Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL!
Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL! Session 1: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 8- Sept. 29 Session 2: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20 Kiddos! Join us to learn the game […]
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally […]
179th Monterey Wharf Birthday Party
179th Monterey Wharf Birthday Party
179th Monterey Wharf Birthday Party Sunday, October 13, 1-5pm Happy Birthday to Old Fisherman's Wharf. The Fisherman's Wharf Association invites you to join the celebration for the 179th Birthday of […]
Take Aways Art to Go
Take Aways Art to Go
Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy […]
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive […]
Saul & Friend with Cello and Piano
Saul & Friend with Cello and Piano
Saul & Friendwith Cello and Piano Saturday, October 13, 2pm at Samper Hall Join us at Santa Cruz Symphony's Musician Series with Saul and Friend. Saul & Friend are Saul […]