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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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!
