Week of Events
MCT Presents Now and Then
MCT Presents Now and Then November 18 – December 11 NOW AND THEN by Sean Grennan Directed by Kathie Kratochvil ALL PERFORMANCES OF THIS PLAY WILL BE HELD AT THE SANTA CRUZ ACTORS’ THEATRE 1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA Tickets are now available here! Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, with […]
MCT Presents Now and Then
MCT Presents Now and Then November 18 – December 11 NOW AND THEN by Sean Grennan Directed by Kathie Kratochvil ALL PERFORMANCES OF THIS PLAY WILL BE HELD AT THE SANTA CRUZ ACTORS’ THEATRE 1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA Tickets are now available here! Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, with […]
MCT Presents Now and Then
MCT Presents Now and Then November 18 – December 11 NOW AND THEN by Sean Grennan Directed by Kathie Kratochvil ALL PERFORMANCES OF THIS PLAY WILL BE HELD AT THE SANTA CRUZ ACTORS’ THEATRE 1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA Tickets are now available here! Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, with […]
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. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]
Meet the Doulas
Meet the Doulas
Pregnant? Considering a Doula on your birth team? Wondering what a postpartum doula does?
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
Preschool Storytime Felton
Preschool Storytime Felton
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 […]
Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach
Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach
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
Make and Explore at Felton Library
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 Downtown
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown Thursdays 3 - 5pm, October 6 - March 9 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Downtown Library. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Felton
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Felton
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Felton Thursdays 3 - 5pm, October 6 - March 9 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Felton Library. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]
Free Techshop with Techgirlz
Free Techshop with Techgirlz
Free Techshop with Techgirlz Wednesday, November 17, 4 - 5:30pm The Santa Cruz County Office of Education invites students to attend our Create Video Games TechShop. The event will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 17th, 2022 from 4:00-5:30 pm and is designed for students in third through eighth grade. The TechShop is being hosted […]
Workshop: Helping Your Child Deal With Fears
Workshop: Helping Your Child Deal With Fears
Workshop: Helping Your Child Deal With Fears Thursday, November 17, 5:30pm Register: https://bit.ly/Fears-Nov17 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why children develop fears • How to help your child manage and face their fears • Coping strategies you can teach your child Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom Got questions? Contact […]
Taller Triple P Paso a Paso: Manejando el estrés (para familias con niños con necesidades especiales)
Taller Triple P Paso a Paso: Manejando el estrés (para familias con niños con necesidades especiales)
Taller Triple P Paso a Paso: Manejando el estrés Thursday, November 17, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Stress-Nov17 Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Las causas comunes del estrés y cómo el estrés afecta la crianza • Cómo reconocer las señales del estrés • Formas saludables para reducir y controlar el […]
Triple P Stepping Stones Workshop: Coping With Stress (for families with children with special needs)
Triple P Stepping Stones Workshop: Coping With Stress (for families with children with special needs)
Triple P Stepping Stones Workshop: Coping With Stress Thursday, November 17, 6 - 7:30pm Register to get the Zoom meeting link: https://bit.ly/Stress-Nov17 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How stress affects parenting and children’s development • How to recognize signs of stress • Healthy ways to reduce and manage stress Presented in […]
Navigating Preschool Years
Navigating Preschool Years
Navigating Preschool Years Thursdays 7:30pm - 8:45pm, 9/8, 9/15, 10/13, 10/20, 11/10, 11/17 These 6 virtual support and networking group sessions will have space for first time parents and experienced families to connect on the joys and challenges of parenting. zoom.us/j/82183124096 Password: PDCR
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am - 12:30pm, beginning June 17 This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be […]
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!
Handstand Clinics
Handstand Clinics
Handstand Clinics Fridays 3:30 - 4:30pm, Nov 4 & 18 Our popular Handstand Clinics are back for the month of November! Does your child want to master their handstand form and balance? If so this clinic is meant for you! We offer clinics for children aged 5 - 8 years old. Call us at sign […]
Holiday Tree Lighting Watsonville
Holiday Tree Lighting Watsonville
Holiday Tree Lighting Friday 5pm, November 18 Join us for our festive tradition of lighting up the holiday tree in the Plaza beginning at 5 PM on Friday, November 18th. Enjoy a musical performance by El Sistema, convocation by The Salvation Army, a welcome by Mayor Parker and, of course, a visit by SANTA! More […]
Join the World Harmony Chorus
Join the World Harmony Chorus
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 […]
Santa Cruz Baroque Honors Beethoven
Santa Cruz Baroque Honors Beethoven
Santa Cruz Baroque Honors Beethoven November 19, 7:30pm The year 2020 marked the 250th birthday of Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770— 1827). We honor the span of his creative life with a concert of his music on two different fortepianos representing the middle and late periods of his musical style. UC Berkeley Music Professor Nicholas Mathew […]
Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
Santa Cruz Turkey Trot
Santa Cruz Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 19, Kids' 1K: 7:45 am, 5K: 8am, 10K: 8:45am Come celebrate Thanksgiving at the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot. Enjoy a flat, fast courses with beautiful ocean views through the streets of Santa Cruz. Come for the chance to win a prize or for the cool finishers socks. "Flat, fast […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
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
Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire 2022
Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire 2022
Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire 2022 Saturday 9am – 4pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm, November 19 & 20 After a 2-year pause we are planning to host the Santa’s Shelves Craft Fair this year! It will be held on November 19th and 20th, the weekend before Thanksgiving and the event will help raise funds for […]
Family Fun: Nature Weaving
Family Fun: Nature Weaving
Family Fun: Nature Weaving Saturday, November 19, 10am - 12pm Bring your family to this hands-on morning of weaving using materials collected from nature. As a group, we’ll gather our collections, learn different techniques for creating woven treasures, and make artwork that can be taken home or given as a gift. Space is limited and […]
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Five Weekends: November 19/20, 25/26/27; December 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music […]
A Free Fruit Tree for Volunteers
A Free Fruit Tree for Volunteers
A Free Fruit Tree for Volunteers Saturday, November 19, 10am - 1pm Join us on Saturday, November 19th, from 10am-1pm at Pajaro Middle School (250 Salinas Road), as we continue our school greening efforts. Our goal for this work day is to plant 20 trees. Volunteers who assist us in this project can take home […]
German Library for All Ages
German Library for All Ages
German Library for All Ages 3rd Saturdays, December 17, 10 - 11:30am Special treat today: Lebkuchen! We have German books for readers of all ages, children, youth and adults! Die Bücherei für Gross und Klein ~ Our outdoor German library for ALL Ages is open the 3rd Saturday of every month. Our library collection includes […]
Water’s Extreme Journey
Water’s Extreme Journey
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 […]
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays 10am - 12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect […]
Fish and Chips at the Beach
Fish and Chips at the Beach
Fish and Chips at the Beach Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 6pm, October 16 through November Fish and chips spotted at Seacliff State Beach! Scrumptious Food Awaits at the Cement Ship at Seacliff State Beach. Starting this Saturday, October 16, we will serve at the Cement Ship in Aptos, CA. Opening times are 12 pm […]
Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie
Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie
Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie Saturday, October 8, 1 - 3pm Create and bring your stories to life! Work as part of a team and make friends who share your interests as you explore digital animation software. This FREE 6-week course will walk you through story ideas, storyboarding, animation software, and creating your […]
Annual Kirking of Tartans
Annual Kirking of Tartans
Annual Kirking of Tartans Saturday, November 19, 4pm Bring your tartan - kilt, blanket, swatch - and have it blessed at the annual celebration of St. Andrew. Join us afterward for a supper of homemade Shepherd's Pie, salad, and dessert, enjoying Highland dancing and music. All donations benefit Valley Churches United missions. Recommended donation for […]
Deep Roots Dance Fest
Deep Roots Dance Fest
Deep Roots Dance Fest Saturday, Nov 19, 7:30pm As we bid farewell to October and it’s jam packed lineup of community events and shared JOY, we look to what excitement November has in store for y’all! Kicking it off with what is bound to be an incredible inaugural event for TWDCC: DEEP ROOTS DANCE FEST […]
The Spongebob Musical
The Spongebob Musical
The Spongebob Musical Saturdays 2pm & 7:30pm , November 12 and 19 Sundays 1pm, November 13 and 20 Student Performances: Thursday, November 17 & Friday November 18 at 9:30am** ** Tickets for Student Performances are not available online, please call the box office for tickets to these. The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
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
Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire 2022
Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire 2022
Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire 2022 Saturday 9am – 4pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm, November 19 & 20 After a 2-year pause we are planning to host the Santa’s Shelves Craft Fair this year! It will be held on November 19th and 20th, the weekend before Thanksgiving and the event will help raise funds for […]
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 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, […]
Fish and Chips at the Beach
Fish and Chips at the Beach
Fish and Chips at the Beach Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 6pm, October 16 through November Fish and chips spotted at Seacliff State Beach! Scrumptious Food Awaits at the Cement Ship at Seacliff State Beach. Starting this Saturday, October 16, we will serve at the Cement Ship in Aptos, CA. Opening times are 12 pm […]
The Spongebob Musical
The Spongebob Musical
The Spongebob Musical Saturdays 2pm & 7:30pm , November 12 and 19 Sundays 1pm, November 13 and 20 Student Performances: Thursday, November 17 & Friday November 18 at 9:30am** ** Tickets for Student Performances are not available online, please call the box office for tickets to these. The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic […]
Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeons and Dragons
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 […]
Yuletide Marketplace & Holiday Tea
Yuletide Marketplace & Holiday Tea
Yuletide Marketplace & Holiday Tea Sunday, November. 20, 1:30pm Enjoy a festive holiday tea, featuring sweet and savory bites, an assortment of teas to choose from, and champagne available for purchase. Shop the Vintage Treasures sale and explore the beautiful grounds before and after your tea. On-site parking is free. MENU: Tea Savories: Christmas Chicken […]
Paint Your Pet
Paint Your Pet
Paint Your Pet Sunday, November 20, 4 - 7pm Paint your Pet at The Painted Cork’s New Studio on the Westside of Santa Cruz located at 2100 Delaware Ave #B. Join us for a Paint Your Pet event on November 20th from 2-5pm. Proceeds from this event go back to SCCAS! Simply register for the […]