Above, Below and Around the World - A Photography Exhibit Daily through September 26 A wide-ranging portfolio of marine life photographs will be on exhibit throughout the Scotts Valley Library July 1 - September 26. Marc is an award-winning marine life photographer who has been capturing underwater images for nearly four decades. He has authored […]
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.
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 art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
Above, Below and Around the World - A Photography Exhibit Daily through September 26 A wide-ranging portfolio of marine life photographs will be on exhibit throughout the Scotts Valley Library July 1 - September 26. Marc is an award-winning marine life photographer who has been capturing underwater images for nearly four decades. He has authored […]
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!
Maui Relief Fundraiser Party! Friday, September , 5 - 8:30pm Together, let's support and show aloha to Maui! We cordially invite you to our MAUI RELIEF Fundraiser Party, hosted by fine artist Cindy Mori and The Painted Cork owner Kimberly Godinho. Profits are donated to Direct Relief Maui! All ages are welcome! You will receive […]
Rancho Day at the Adobe Saturday, September 9, 10am - 4pm Don’t miss Rancho Day at the Adobe! The Monterey County Historical Society is honored to serve as a local host for this fun 2023 Doors Open California community event. Rancho Day at the Adobe, 333 Boronda Road, Salinas, CA 93906 Free Admission Join us […]
Family Birding Fun Saturday, September 9, 10 - 11am For this month’s Family Fun event, we will be birding on East Cliff Drive along the San Lorenzo River! Museum Staff will provide binoculars for each participant and share helpful tips for identifying birds during this easy walk. Sign your flock up today for this free […]
Craft and Sip Fundraiser for Walk to End Alzheimer's Sunday, September 10, 11am - 1pm Support the WALK to END Alzheimer's! We will be creating Resin Pour Windows in all colors, but especially purple tones, to showcase the signature color for Alzheimer's support! These sparkling transparent landscapes are easy to construct and make an excellent […]
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 art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
Above, Below and Around the World - A Photography Exhibit Daily through September 26 A wide-ranging portfolio of marine life photographs will be on exhibit throughout the Scotts Valley Library July 1 - September 26. Marc is an award-winning marine life photographer who has been capturing underwater images for nearly four decades. He has authored […]
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!
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 in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions at the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice skills in […]
Homeschool Day at the Santa Cruz Mission State Park Friday, September 15, 10am - 3pm Calling all homeschool families! Come to the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park on Friday, September 15th for a special field trip day of hands-on learning. Homeschool students of all ages are invited to join us at their own pace […]
A Class Act Friday, September 15, 5 - 7 pm Please join us at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center for the Opening Reception of A Class Act Featuring our 2023 student's artwork. For this show the Art Center is please to showcase the work of our student artists. We invited students to submit work […]
Santa Cruz Fossil-Hunting Expedition: An Adventure Through Time Saturday, September 16, 9 - 11:30am This program has reached capacity. Email events@santacruzmuseum.org to be added to a waitlist. Travel back in time with local paleontologist Wayne Thompson from Pacific Paleontology during this hands-on experience in the Santa Cruz Sandhills. Learn first hand about the ancient life […]
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 […]
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 art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
Above, Below and Around the World - A Photography Exhibit Daily through September 26 A wide-ranging portfolio of marine life photographs will be on exhibit throughout the Scotts Valley Library July 1 - September 26. Marc is an award-winning marine life photographer who has been capturing underwater images for nearly four decades. He has authored […]
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!
Bipoc Bonfires Thursdays, June 15, Museum 4 - 5pm; Beach 5 - 6:30pm Be in community for monthly bonfire talks at Seabright Beach led by local leaders of color, in partnership with County Park Friends. Museum and Seabright Beach RSVP here Monthly Series Topics June 15: BIPOC Roller Skaters History of Venice Beach with County […]
Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound & Digital Culture Thursday - Sunday, September 21 - 24, 5 - 10pm Frequency is a biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture hosted in and around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The 4-night event showcases local and global artists and integrates a variety of […]
Teen Artes Celebration Friday, October 6, 2:30pm Pajaro Valley Arts and the City of Watsonville warmly invites you to the Teen Artes Mural Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Come by to meet the artists behind the design and to celebrate their hard work and recognize their efforts with this huge accomplishment! Ramsay Park (at the basketball court) […]
Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound & Digital Culture Thursday - Sunday, September 21 - 24, 5 - 10pm Frequency is a biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture hosted in and around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The 4-night event showcases local and global artists and integrates a variety of […]
Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound & Digital Culture Thursday - Sunday, September 21 - 24, 5 - 10pm Frequency is a biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture hosted in and around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The 4-night event showcases local and global artists and integrates a variety of […]
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 art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound & Digital Culture Thursday - Sunday, September 21 - 24, 5 - 10pm Frequency is a biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture hosted in and around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The 4-night event showcases local and global artists and integrates a variety of […]
Above, Below and Around the World - A Photography Exhibit Daily through September 26 A wide-ranging portfolio of marine life photographs will be on exhibit throughout the Scotts Valley Library July 1 - September 26. Marc is an award-winning marine life photographer who has been capturing underwater images for nearly four decades. He has authored […]
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!
Teddy Bear Clinic Saturday, September 30, 11 - 4:30pm The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery Teddy Bear Vaccination Clinics aim to demystify the vaccination process for kids and caregivers on more of a one-on-one basis by providing the opportunity for children to explore the process of a vaccination visit without any threat of a […]
Santa Cruz Museum Month | Pick up your Free Museum Month Pass October Visit your local museums for a free or reduced-price during the whole month of October! The Santa Cruz Museum Partnership is hosting Santa Cruz Museum Month throughout October 2023. This year, anyone can use a special free Museum Month Pass to explore […]
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 art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
