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 […]
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 […]
Kids Costume Day at MOD Saturday, October 29, 10am - pm & 2 - 5pm When you come into the MOD on Saturday, October 29 in your Halloween costume, we'll give you a special (non-candy) treat! Happy Halloween season.
Capitola Plein Air Annual Art Festival Oct 31 - Nov 6 Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! The City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is delighted to host the seventh annual Capitola Plein Air, juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. It is a […]
Tannery Winter Art Market Saturday, December 10, 10am-5pm Join us at the Winter Art Market, a free family-friendly event at the Tannery Arts Center, featuring over a dozen open artist studios with gifts for the holidays, guest artists, live music, food and beverage vendors, holiday activities for children and adults and new public art installations. […]
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!
Evergreen Volunteer Days Fridays, 9:30am - 12:00pm Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up ready to work! All ages are welcome to help, including high school students seeking community service hours. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Please […]
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.
Nature Club: Neary Lagoon and Migratory Madness 2022 Saturday, November 5th | 10am - 12:30pm Neary Lagoon in the autumn is full of life! Migratory birds seek food and shelter in large numbers and provide excellent opportunities to study them up close. The Museum will provide binoculars for each participant Location: Neary Lagoon Ages: 6th-8th […]
Free Natural Dye Workshop Saturday, November 5, 10am - 1pm We've been dyeing to share this news with you. We're offering a FREE natural dye workshop on November 5. Space is limited! This program is part of the Refocusing Ecology series sponsored by the Santa Cruz City Arts Recovery Design program. Save your spot! Connect […]
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 […]
Step Back in Time at Castro Adobe Saturday, November 5, 10:30am - 3pm Step back in time to the Mexican Rancho period of the mid-1800s when the two-story Castro Adobe hacienda was built on the 9,000-acre rancho granted to Jose Joaquin Castro and became one of the social centers of the Central California Coast. Join […]
Capitola Plein Air Annual Art Festival Oct 31 - Nov 6 Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! The City of Capitola Art & Cultural Commission is delighted to host the seventh annual Capitola Plein Air, juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. It is a […]
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 Wednesday, November 9, 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 a […]
