Events

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 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 […]

Make Fabric Postcards Boulder Creek Saturday, September 16, 1 - 4pm Join us for a fun afternoon of creating a miniature work of art, commonly known as Fabric Postcards. Yes, they can be mailed like a regular postcard. Supplies will be provided for you to create 2 cards, and instructions on how to assemble them. […]

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 […]