Events

Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays,  3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, […]

Community Day Free Admission! First Tuesdays, 9am - 5pm The first Tuesday of each month, Community Day, the Arboretum is open and free for visitors. See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open. NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, June 4 -7 Get ready to get messy at Slime Week! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday, June 4 - 7 Get ready to get messy! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying slime sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your kids don't want to […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, June 4 -7 Get ready to get messy at Slime Week! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday, June 4 - 7 Get ready to get messy! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying slime sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your kids don't want to […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, June 4 -7 Get ready to get messy at Slime Week! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday, June 4 - 7 Get ready to get messy! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying slime sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your kids don't want to […]

Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years  Join us and […]

Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]

Annual UCSC Print Sale Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 10am - 5pm Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center Hundreds of original prints in a variety of media are for sale at this two-day event, including woodcuts, lithographs, etchings, photo-based prints, screen prints, and more. All proceeds benefit UCSC Art Department students: 80% of proceeds […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, June 4 -7 Get ready to get messy at Slime Week! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday, June 4 - 7 Get ready to get messy! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying slime sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your kids don't want to […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Science Saturdays Saturdays 1 - 2pm Join us every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm for fun and interactive science adventures at the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each week, we’ll bring learning to life through engaging science lessons, followed by hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity for all. From exciting experiments to interactive demos, Science […]

Paint and Play Saturdays Saturdays 10:30am Unleash creativity and have a blast with colors at MOD's Paint & Play! Recommended for ages 4 and up, this informal class is perfect for anyone who can independently use a paintbrush. Learn a variety of fun painting techniques, from basic strokes to more advanced styles, while letting your […]

Artist Yard Sale Alert! Saturday, June 8, 10am - 2pm Artists are the best collectors, studio treasures, quirky finds, vintage gems, and all the art supplies you never knew you needed. Their spaces are eclectic, inspiring, and full of surprises. Too Much Stuff — Tannery Studio Yard Sale Tannery loft and studio artists are spring […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

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 […]