Week of Events
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 […]
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 ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
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.
¡Jaque Mate!: Bilingual Chess Club
¡Jaque Mate!: Bilingual Chess Club
¡Jaque Mate!: Bilingual Chess Club Wednesdays 2 - 3pm, May 17 - June 14 Bilingual Chess Club in Spanish and English, where children and tweens can learn tactics and grand strategy. Club de ajedrez bilingüe en español e inglés, donde los niños y preadolescentes pueden aprender tácticas y grandes estrategias.
County of Santa Cruz Career Fair
County of Santa Cruz Career Fair
County of Santa Cruz Career Fair Wednesday, May 14, 4 - 7pm We welcome you to join us at this years' County of Santa Cruz Career Fair in Watsonville! Come and learn more about County departments, meet County employees, and join in on our panel forum to hear more from employees about where they are […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 Wednesdays 4 - 6, May 10, 17 & 24 Promoting Animal Welfare with Students Junior PAWS Tier 2 is for students 7-9 years old. The program builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills from PAWS Tier 1. It runs for three weeks, develops the children’s awareness of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Triple P Workshop: How to Foster Positive Friendships Among Teens
Triple P Workshop: How to Foster Positive Friendships Among Teens
Triple P Workshop: How to Foster Positive Friendships Among Teens Thursday, May 18, 5:30 - 7pm Register: https://bit.ly/Friendships-May18 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How friendships help teens learn important social skills • How to encourage teens to develop positive relationships with friends and peers • What to do if teens have […]
Positive Discipline for Young School Age
Positive Discipline for Young School Age
Positive Discipline for Young School Age Thursdays, 6-8pm, April 27, May 4, 11, 18 It takes a village— come find yours! Free + childcare + snacks! Eight weeks of compassionate listening and effective tools / strategies to navigate parenting our little ones 0-5 and school age kiddos 6-11yrs Gain strategies. Topics covered will include understanding […]
Beauty and the Beast Musical – presented by All About Theatre
Beauty and the Beast Musical – presented by All About Theatre
All About Theatre's season finale of Beauty and the Beast Musical May 12-21, 2023 Friday May 12, 7pm; Saturday May 13, 2pm & 7pm Thursday May 18, 7pm; Friday May 19, 7pm; Saturday May 20, 2pm & 7pm Performed by exceptionally talented local teens, with live professional orchestra Tickets: In advance: $13, $16, $20 At […]
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!
Beauty and the Beast Musical – presented by All About Theatre
Beauty and the Beast Musical – presented by All About Theatre
All About Theatre's season finale of Beauty and the Beast Musical May 12-21, 2023 Friday May 12, 7pm; Saturday May 13, 2pm & 7pm Thursday May 18, 7pm; Friday May 19, 7pm; Saturday May 20, 2pm & 7pm Performed by exceptionally talented local teens, with live professional orchestra Tickets: In advance: $13, $16, $20 At […]
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....
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 […]
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
Starting Strong Workshop for ages 4-7 with their adults
Starting Strong Workshop for ages 4-7 with their adults
Starting Strong Workshop for ages 4-7 with their adults Saturday, May 20, 9 - 10am With puppets, storytelling, and interactive role-plays, children ages 4 to 7 and their adults will discover their own “Kidpower” by learning and practicing how to: *Protect their feelings from hurtful words *Stop unwanted touch and attention *Set boundaries with friends […]
Kidpower Safety Workshop for ages 6-11 with their adults
Kidpower Safety Workshop for ages 6-11 with their adults
Kidpower Safety Workshop for ages 6-11 with their adults Saturday, May 20, 10am - 12pm In this fun, hands-on program, youth ages 6-11 and their adults will learn and practice skills for preventing and solving problems with people, including: *Using their awareness *Projecting an assertive attitude *Moving away from trouble *Setting boundaries with friends and […]
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil
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 […]
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 Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts Sons of the Beach […]
Bilingual Family Storytime
Bilingual Family Storytime
Bilingual Family Storytime Saturdays 10:30 - 11am, June 3 - 24 Weekly bilingual stories and songs for children and their families at the newly renovated Branciforte Branch Library!
Triple P Workshop: Strategies to Help Teens Manage Anxiety
Triple P Workshop: Strategies to Help Teens Manage Anxiety
Triple P Workshop: Strategies to Help Teens Manage Anxiety Saturday, May 20, 11am - 12:30pm Register: https://bit.ly/Anxiety-May20 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common causes and signs of anxiety in teens • What to do if your teen is anxious • Tips for helping teens develop healthy coping skills Presented IN ENGLISH […]
Beauty and the Beast Musical – presented by All About Theatre
Beauty and the Beast Musical – presented by All About Theatre
All About Theatre's season finale of Beauty and the Beast Musical May 12-21, 2023 Friday May 12, 7pm; Saturday May 13, 2pm & 7pm Thursday May 18, 7pm; Friday May 19, 7pm; Saturday May 20, 2pm & 7pm Performed by exceptionally talented local teens, with live professional orchestra Tickets: In advance: $13, $16, $20 At […]
North County, Advisory Council For Teens (ACT)
North County, Advisory Council For Teens (ACT)
North County, Advisory Council For Teens (ACT) Every 3rd Saturday through September 16 Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all young adults in Scotts Valley and the San Lorenzo Valley. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and […]
Beauty and the Beast Musical – presented by All About Theatre
Beauty and the Beast Musical – presented by All About Theatre
All About Theatre's season finale of Beauty and the Beast Musical May 12-21, 2023 Friday May 12, 7pm; Saturday May 13, 2pm & 7pm Thursday May 18, 7pm; Friday May 19, 7pm; Saturday May 20, 2pm & 7pm Performed by exceptionally talented local teens, with live professional orchestra Tickets: In advance: $13, $16, $20 At […]
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
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, […]
Youth Animation Workshop
Youth Animation Workshop
Youth Animation Workshop Sunday May 21st, 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 1 day workshop will walk you through story ideas, storyboarding, animation software, and creating your final video. All equipment and […]
Advisory Council of Teens Downtown Library
Advisory Council of Teens Downtown Library
Advisory Council of Teens Downtown Library Monthly 3rd 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 […]