Events

El Mercado Farmers Market Tuesdays 2 - 6pm, August2 - October 25 El Mercado is a weekly farmers’ market aiming to decrease food insecurity and improve access to health-promoting resources for Pajaro Valley families. No cash, no problem. You can use your credit card at the Manager’s Booth to purchase tokens valid at every El […]

My Play Club Tuesdays  3:30-5:00pm through November 29 Resumes March 7, 2023 Join us at My Play Club at LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park. Create in the Park with us!   Family Drop-in ~  Arts & Activities ~    Family Visit - Arts and Activities   Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the […]

Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm, through October 4 Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club invites you to come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other kids! One-hour meetings include 15 minutes of instruction by chess master Dana Mackenzie. For ages 6-18. We welcome all skill levels, but […]

Parentpower: Prevención de Bullying Tuesday, September 27, 5 - 6pm Aprende estrategias que puedes usar y enseñar para que tu hijo desarrolle habilidades apropiadas según su edad para estar seguro frente al bullying, y para que tú y otros adultos puedan abogar para que las escuelas, los vecindarios y los espacios en línea sean más […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

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 group will meet virtually via Zoom during the remodel.  All adults are welcome. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7587480

Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek Wednesdays 11am, June 29 - July 27 Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-rennovated Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday at 11am. Outdoor or indoor–weather and activity-dependent https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

Outside Toddler Time Capitola Wednesdays 11 - 11:20am, through December 14 Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending valuable social time with other children and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. […]

Open Studios Preview Exhibition at Santa Cruz Art League Wednesday - Saturday: 1– 4pm, September 23 – October 16 Reception: October 7th, First Friday, 6-8pm Preview the works of over 300 artists from Santa Cruz County, in the Open Studios Preview Exhibition. Here all artists participating in Open Studios will be invited show one of […]

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

Make and Explore at Boulder Creek Wednesdays 2 - 4pm through December 28 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. […]

Reading in the Redwoods 4th Wednesday, 6 - 7:30pm Felton - Virtual Book Discussion The book for June is The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is a reimagining of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, the man who, according to the Bible wrestled an angel and won the name […]

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm, April through October Wednesday Night Sailboat Races begin for the season in March (with Daylight Savings), and run through fall ending in October. Wednesday Night Races begin at 6:30 pm – 8 pm. For more information on races / regattas highlights, contact the Santa Cruz Yacht Club […]

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 (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

Preschool Storytime Felton Thursdays, Felton, 11am  - 12pm, through Dec. 22 Preschool Storytime Felton meets in the the Felton Library to share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 60 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Join Librarian Jackie in JJune for a […]

Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]

Open Studios Preview Exhibition at Santa Cruz Art League Wednesday - Saturday: 1– 4pm, September 23 – October 16 Reception: October 7th, First Friday, 6-8pm Preview the works of over 300 artists from Santa Cruz County, in the Open Studios Preview Exhibition. Here all artists participating in Open Studios will be invited show one of […]

Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 15 on a first-come basis. No advance registration.   Kids 6-11 years     Teens 12-18

Make and Explore at Felton Library Thursdays 3 - 5pm through January 5, 2023 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. […]

R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]

Triple P Virtual Parenting Group (for families with children 2 – 12 years old) Thursdays, September 15 – November 3, at 6 – 7:30 pm Attend this 8-week virtual Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: • Strengthen relationships in your family • Encourage positive behaviors • Teach […]

Taller Triple P: Enseñando a los niños a limpiar Thursday, September 29, 6 - 7:30pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Consejos para cómo enseñar a los niños a limpiar por sí mismos • Maneras de hacer de la limpieza una actividad divertida para usted y para su hijo • […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

Many Threads One Cloth August 24 - October 2 Threads, made from a variety of plant or animal fibers, are universal. Cloth, made from various fibers utilizing unique methods, is universal. Every culture in the world makes, wears and uses textiles from birth through death. Materials and natural resources used for the production of cloth […]

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11am - 12pm, through November 20 Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9483528

The Land of Milk and Honey Thursdays - Sundays, 12 - 6pm, September 1–December 31 An exhibition exploring the ideological concept of agriculture The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) in partnership with the MexiCali Biennial is pleased to announce The Land of Milk and Honey, a traveling multidisciplinary arts and culture program […]

Open Studios Preview Exhibition at Santa Cruz Art League Wednesday - Saturday: 1– 4pm, September 23 – October 16 Reception: October 7th, First Friday, 6-8pm Preview the works of over 300 artists from Santa Cruz County, in the Open Studios Preview Exhibition. Here all artists participating in Open Studios will be invited show one of […]

Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]

The Robber Bridegroom Fridays & Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm, September 23 - October 23 An evening at "The Robber Bridegroom" at Mountain Community Theater, Ben Lomond, CA! A production long in the works now here at last to enjoy! Highly recommended! Featuring local actors of merit - each role personified with nuance and verve - […]

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!

Join the World Harmony Chorus Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30pm, starting September 20 The World Harmony Chorus fall session is starting up, and we'll be singing songs from Scandinavia to Brazil, and many places in-between. The Santa Cruz chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, starting September 20. Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions […]

Little Red Ridinghood Friday,  September 30, 7pm  & Saturday, October 1, 2pm & 7pm Children ages 5-11 are in this musical adapted from the classic Grimm Brothers tale. This doo-wop version puts a 1950’s spin on the drama that unfolds between the well intentioned Little Red Riding Hood, the calculating wolf, the unsuspecting Granny and […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

The Robber Bridegroom Fridays & Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm, September 23 - October 23 An evening at "The Robber Bridegroom" at Mountain Community Theater, Ben Lomond, CA! A production long in the works now here at last to enjoy! Highly recommended! Featuring local actors of merit - each role personified with nuance and verve - […]

Free Movies at the Beach Fridays, 9pm, June 17 - August 12 In front of the Colonnade There’s nothing like watching free, favorite movies right on the beach with the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs, and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! Music and movies […]

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....

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

Live Oak Branch Library Grand Reopening Saturday, October 1, 10am - 2pm Please join us for the Grand Reopening of the Live Oak Branch Library. Speakers, light refreshments, a bilingual storytime, a bilingual performance by MusicalMe, and the delightful music of the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz County will all be there to celebrate the […]

Celebrate Live Oak Library Grand Re-opening Saturday, October 1, 10am - 2pm Please join us for the Grand Reopening of the Live Oak Branch Library. Speakers, light refreshments, a bilingual storytime, a bilingual performance by MusicalMe, and the delightful music of the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz County will all be there to celebrate the […]

Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]

Santa Cruz CommUNITY Harvest Music Festival Saturday, October 1, 10am - 7pm Join us for The Inaugural Santa Cruz Community Harvest Music Festival on October 1st in Happy Valley, Santa Cruz. The CommUNITY Harvest Festival is a health, wellness, peace, love, and freedom music festival celebrating human sovereignty and thriving communities to create the world […]

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

Little Trends Boo Day Halloween Shop Saturday, October 1, 10am - 2pm Little Trends Boutique in Watsonville will be hosting it's first Boo-day Shop event! So many adorable halloween inspired clothing and goodies for mama, kid & baby! We will have a mobile coffee cart, boo-tiful charcuterie boxes and so many halloween print clothing options […]

Nature Club Pogonip A Trip Through History Saturday, October 1, 10am - 12:30pm Join us to explore approximately 4 miles of trail in Pogonip, the largest open natural space in Santa Cruz. Enjoy beautiful views of Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay and learn about our local history by visiting the historic limekilns and examining […]

Grand Opening Imagine Art Studios at 17th Avenue Studios Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm, October 1 - 2 & 8 - 9 Hey Santa Cruz! You are invited to the grand opening of Imagine Art Studios at 17th Avenue Studios October 1st and 2nd and October 8th and 9th from 11-4 (during the first […]

Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]

LPRT Costume Sale Saturday, October 1, 12 - 5pm LPRT's first ever costume, props and vintage show t-shirts sale! Just in time for Halloween! Deal-O-Rama! Everything priced to sell fast! Come by, check it out, snag a deal, say "Hi", or just hang out with us! Tons of costumes, props and show t-shirts from past […]

Nature Extravaganza Saturday, October 1, 12:30 - 6:30pm This is fall bird migration time. Want to learn more about our area’s resident and migratory birds? There are a couple of fun, free events coming up this month. Come out and meet our new cohort of Wetland Stewards! They will be doing outreach and educational activities […]

Open Studios Preview Exhibition at Santa Cruz Art League Wednesday - Saturday: 1– 4pm, September 23 – October 16 Reception: October 7th, First Friday, 6-8pm Preview the works of over 300 artists from Santa Cruz County, in the Open Studios Preview Exhibition. Here all artists participating in Open Studios will be invited show one of […]

Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]

Little Red Ridinghood Friday,  September 30, 7pm  & Saturday, October 1, 2pm & 7pm Children ages 5-11 are in this musical adapted from the classic Grimm Brothers tale. This doo-wop version puts a 1950’s spin on the drama that unfolds between the well intentioned Little Red Riding Hood, the calculating wolf, the unsuspecting Granny and […]

Teen Kitchen Project Benefit Dinner Saturday, October 1, 3:30 - 6:30pm Teen Kitchen Project Thank you Rich and Laura Everett of Everett Family Farms for hosting this event at their magical farm in Soquel. Since 2012, Teen Kitchen Project teen chefs have served over 20,000 hours in our Soquel kitchen preparing over 340,000 meals delivered […]

Little Red Ridinghood Friday,  September 30, 7pm  & Saturday, October 1, 2pm & 7pm Children ages 5-11 are in this musical adapted from the classic Grimm Brothers tale. This doo-wop version puts a 1950’s spin on the drama that unfolds between the well intentioned Little Red Riding Hood, the calculating wolf, the unsuspecting Granny and […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

The Robber Bridegroom Fridays & Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm, September 23 - October 23 An evening at "The Robber Bridegroom" at Mountain Community Theater, Ben Lomond, CA! A production long in the works now here at last to enjoy! Highly recommended! Featuring local actors of merit - each role personified with nuance and verve - […]

Many Threads One Cloth August 24 - October 2 Threads, made from a variety of plant or animal fibers, are universal. Cloth, made from various fibers utilizing unique methods, is universal. Every culture in the world makes, wears and uses textiles from birth through death. Materials and natural resources used for the production of cloth […]

Santa Cruz SPCA Community Service Saturdays Saturdays, September - May Many area middle and high school students are required to meet a certain number of community service hours in order to graduate or meet their program goals. We realize that these students may not have the desire, nor the ability, to commit to volunteering with […]

Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more

Fullpower Introduction to Physical Self-Defense Sunday, October 2, 10 - 11am Learn 7 physical self-defense skills to escape an attack – plus strategies to avoid needing to use them! Program Description Learn 7 physical self-defense skills to escape an attack – plus strategies to avoid needing to use them! Teens ages 15-17 and adults will […]

Monthly Wharf  Walks Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March 7th, the monthly "Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf that are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 […]

Pottery and Glass Seconds Sale Sunday, October 2 10am - 2pm Bay area professional potters, glass artists and jewelers sell seconds, overstock and experiments at greatly reduced prices. The sale happens twice a year at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA in parking lot C. More than 50 professional potters, glass artists, jewelers and […]

Coding Basics: Scratch 101 for Tweens 1st and 3rd Sundays 11am- 12pm, July 3- October 16 Are you looking to learn how to code? Coding basics with Scratch 101 for tweens is a free online coding program. This fun and interactive course will show you the basics of coding, with the end purpose of creating […]

Grand Opening Imagine Art Studios at 17th Avenue Studios Saturday & Sunday 11am - 4pm, October 1 - 2 & 8 - 9 Hey Santa Cruz! You are invited to the grand opening of Imagine Art Studios at 17th Avenue Studios October 1st and 2nd and October 8th and 9th from 11-4 (during the first […]

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 we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, […]

Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]

Dungeons and Dragons Sundays 1 - 3pm, September 11 - December 4 Attention 12-16yr-olds -- Adventure awaits! A friendly introduction to Dungeons & Dragons 5E for players of all experience levels, led by an accomplished D&D Dungeon Master. Held every Sunday from 1pm - 3pm, our Fall Campaign lasts from September 11th - December 4th for a […]

The Robber Bridegroom Fridays & Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm, September 23 - October 23 An evening at "The Robber Bridegroom" at Mountain Community Theater, Ben Lomond, CA! A production long in the works now here at last to enjoy! Highly recommended! Featuring local actors of merit - each role personified with nuance and verve - […]

Advisory Council of Teens Capitola 1st Sundays, 2 - 4pm Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies. This is a good opportunity […]

Open Farm Tour Whiskey Hill Sunday, October 2, 4:30 - 7pm Join us for an evening of food, farming presentations, and tiki merriment on October 2, from 4:30 - 7pm at beautiful Whiskey Hill Farm in Watsonville.  oin us on Sunday, Oct. 2nd from 4:30 – 7pm for a special fundraiser reception & Happy Hour […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com