Nature Explorers Summer Camp 2023 July 26- - August 4 Through exploration, experimentation, and experiences outdoors the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History hopes to inspire future scientists during our weekly day camps. Join us to discover a passion for nature, learning, and community. All Nature Explorers camps connect campers to their environment in fun […]
Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]
Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]
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 ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]
Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]
Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]
Shell Jewelry Workshop with Eleanor Castro Saturday, July 1, 10am - noon Connect with local Indigenous cultural traditions during this workshop led by Amah Mutsun artisan and elder, Eleanor Castro. Using shells, pine nuts, and other natural materials, we will craft necklaces under Eleanor’s guidance while learning about the traditional skills and cultural teachings of […]
Frida Por Vida mini-festival Saturday, July 1, 12 - 5pm Save the date! Presented by Arte Del Corazón The Frida Por Vida mini festival is just around the corner! Visit artedelcorazon.com to learn more.
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 ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail Open Saturdays, 12 - 3pm, On view until July 8 We are excited to announce the reopening of The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail (70 Center St, Davenport) The Writing on the Wall, a collaboration between Hank Willis Thomas and Dr. Baz Dreisinger, […]
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
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 ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
2023 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16, 19am -5pm Celebrating fine and functional art from more than 100 juried artists, the 30th annual ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto will take place July 15-16, 2023, at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road. Hours will be […]
Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, March 18, 10am - noon It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Every third Saturday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to […]
2023 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16, 19am -5pm Celebrating fine and functional art from more than 100 juried artists, the 30th annual ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto will take place July 15-16, 2023, at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road. Hours will be […]
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
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 ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
Enter a Santa Cruz County Fair Contest Deadlines to enter August 5 - 24, 2023 From LEGOs to livestock… poultry to poetry, it’s time to enter your animal, vegetable, hobby, invention, or collection into the 2023 Santa Cruz County Fair! The complete Exhibitor’s Entry Guide is now available and there are several ways to get […]
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
Hike and Sketch Workshop Saturday, July 22, 9am - 12:30pm In celebration of our 92nd Statewide California Landscape Exhibition, join us on a creative hike and sketch expedition through the Pogonip Trail in Santa Cruz! this Saturday, July 22nd! Science Illustrator Sami Chang, will be leading us on a hike through Pogonip as she teaches […]
Super Summer Saturday Saturdays, July 22 and August 19, 11am - 3pm Enjoy FREE family-friendly pop-ups in the Park all summer long. Featuring nature activities, community groups, food vendors, and more! Plus enjoy free admission to the Museum all day. Location: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 E. Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA
LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]
Everywhere You Look : A R T C A M P M-F, Drop off 8:30 - 9am - Pick up 3 - 3:30pm; July 24 - 28 and July 31-August 4 Everywhere you look…there is art! This week-long immersive art camp will be filled with new ways of seeing, hands-on creative expression, field trips to […]
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 ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
Come to the Art Factory's New Studio Grand Opening Saturday, August 5, 2 - 5pm We are thrilled to announce that we have a NEW STUDIO SPACE in the Aptos Village Square! Come explore our community-centered, all-ages space for all of your favorites: drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber arts and now ceramics! Join us for live music, […]
Ukrainian Art in the Park Saturday, August 26, 12pm - 6pm Join us on Saturday, August 26th from 12:00- 6:00PM in Capitola's Esplanade Park to celebrate Ukraine's vast culture and 32nd year of independence! We will have over 10 Ukrainian artists and vendors along with a 30-minute stage performance of Ukrainian dance. Family-friendly with activities […]
Everywhere You Look : A R T C A M P M-F, Drop off 8:30 - 9am - Pick up 3 - 3:30pm; July 24 - 28 and July 31-August 4 Everywhere you look…there is art! This week-long immersive art camp will be filled with new ways of seeing, hands-on creative expression, field trips to […]
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 ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.
First Friday Family Day at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences Friday, August 4, 3 - 7pm You’re invited to First Friday Family Day at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences (100 Panetta Ave) for an afternoon of family-friendly fun with hands-on activities and scheduled story times. We will have a button-making station, […]
