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.
10th Annual SCM Makers Market Sunday, May 7, 10m - 5pm 10 Years of Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Markets! Sunday, May 7 marks the 10 year anniversary of the SCM Makers Market! Find one-of-a-kind handmade items from our local artists and makers, enjoy live music, food, beer and wine. The community is invited to Hallcrest […]
Copeland, Beethoven, Bach and Haydn Sunday, May 7, 7pm Join us for this beautiful concert that is just a joy to sing! Hear Copeland, Beethoven, Bach, Haydn, and an appearance by the Cabrillo Youth Chorus! Something for everyone, next weekend, May 7 in Santa Cruz! Tickets Our 30th Anniversary Season Finale celebrates Ensemble Monterey’s 30 […]
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 […]
Tannery Spring Market Saturday, May 13, 10 am - 5 pm Experience the annual Tannery Spring Art Market, produced by Arts Council Santa Cruz County. A family-friendly event featuring 40+ skilled artists & vendors who, for one day a year, fully activate & enliven the Tannery Arts Center campus. Now in it’s sixth year this […]
Second Saturday on the Farm 2nd Saturdays, 11am - 3pm Every month we produce a 2nd Saturday on the Farm, a family event that focuses on a particular area of agriculture. Visitors can participate in the regular activities of the Ag History Project plus others related to the day’s special focus. We host over 2,500 […]
Santa Cruz County History Fair Saturday, May 13, 1pm - 5pm Felton Community Hall with History Talks at the Felton Branch Library. This year, the fifth Santa Cruz County History Fair will be hosted by the San Lorenzo Valley Museum. Celebrate local history by connecting with historical organizations and groups throughout Santa Cruz County. Enjoy […]
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!
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am - noon We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your […]
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!
Art Weaving with Nature Saturday, May 27, 10am - 12pm Weaving together nature connections one family at a time. Join us for May's FREE Family Fun workshop where we'll responsibly collect treasures from nature and turn them into woven art. Save your spot! https://www.santacruzmuseum.org/5-27-family-fun-nature.../ Best for elementary-aged kiddos and their families. Register
Summer Kick-Off Festival Saturday, June 24, 11am - 3pm Celebrate summer in Santa Cruz! This annual festival promises to be a day of nature-filled family fun — both out in the sunshine and within our Museum galleries. 🦉 Live animals 🎶 Live music 🥙 Food trucks 🎨 Nature Crafts 🔬 Science activities …and more! Free […]
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!
