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, […]

Santa Cruz SPCA - PAWS Program - Tier 1 March 2-16: Mondays, 4-6pm for Juniors 7-9 yrs. old March 3-17: Tuesdays, 4-6pm for Pre-Teen 10-12 yrs. old Promoting Animal Welfare with Students (PAWS) PAWS has two different levels. PAWS 1 is for students just starting out our PAWS program and who are still learning to […]

Promoting Animal Welfare with Students (PAWS) Juniors Mondays 4-6pm Pre-Teens Tuesdays 4-6pm PAWS has two different levels. PAWS 1 is for students just starting out our PAWS program and who are still learning to be comfortable around animals and still learning to work in small groups. You can sign up for this session if your […]

You Can Paint! Tuesdays, 10 am to 1 pm, and 2 pm to 5 pm through August Learn to paint in a fun, friendly setting — our beautiful classroom space at Palace Art. You can paint any subject that interests you. I’ve got lots of images for you to choose from, if you’re looking for […]

Promoting Animal Welfare with Students (PAWS) Juniors Mondays 4-6pm Pre-Teens Tuesdays 4-6pm PAWS has two different levels. PAWS 1 is for students just starting out our PAWS program and who are still learning to be comfortable around animals and still learning to work in small groups. You can sign up for this session if your […]

5 Week 3D Entrepreneurs Club – Toy Design with 3D Printing Workshop (Ages 8–12) Tuesdays, 4–6pm September 2 – 30 A 5-week hands-on program where kids ages 8–12 team up to design their own toy or product—and discover how the 3DE Club helps young innovators build early entrepreneurial and leadership skills through 3D modeling and […]

Santa Cruz SPCA - PAWS Program - Tier 1 March 2-16: Mondays, 4-6pm for Juniors 7-9 yrs. old March 3-17: Tuesdays, 4-6pm for Pre-Teen 10-12 yrs. old Promoting Animal Welfare with Students (PAWS) PAWS has two different levels. PAWS 1 is for students just starting out our PAWS program and who are still learning to […]

Triple P Parenting Seminars for Parents with Teens Ages 13 - 16 Years Tuesday, April 7,  6 – 7:30 pm, Raising Responsible Teens, Register: https://bit.ly/Responsible-Apr7 Encourage your teen's independence & responsibility by involving them in family decisions, fostering respect & consideration, engaging in family activities, promoting a healthy lifestyle, & nurturing reliability & assertiveness. Guide your teen toward […]

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through June 6 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

AI Prompting for Learning (Mac or PC) Thursdays 11am-12pm Tech Talk Online On Zoom Are you using AI tools to improve your understanding? Explore the topic of learning strategies and discover ways to use chatbots and NotebookLM for learning. https://loom.ly/M858HbUv

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Thursdays 3-5pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Downtown, Aptos, Felton & Live Oak Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: […]

Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series Fridays 10am Session 1: February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session 2: March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session 3: April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th Session 4: May 1st ,8th, 15th, & 22nd Parenting is better together! If those early parenting days feel like a mix of wonder and […]

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 Not-So Simple Machines Aptos Fridays 3 - 4:30pm, February 6 -May 29 Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work at their own pace. Once their device will work manually, then it will be motorize. Builders will learn how to program motors using Lego WeDo software. Drop-in, […]

Deep-Sea Designers: A Kids Art Workshop Saturday, April 25, 10am-12pm Explore the deep at a kids art event at the Sanctuary Exploration Center! At the "Deep Sea Designers" art workshop, kids will learn about deep sea animals and habitats, and use them as inspiration to design a communal mural. Kids will learn about deep sea […]

Santa Cruz Math Circle Returns Saturdays, 10am - 12pm, February 7 through March 28 Financial assistance is available. Cabrillo College, Building 300 The Santa Cruz Math Circle is a weekly math meeting for students in grades 5th through 8th who love math. The Santa Cruz Math Circle is back! Students in grades 5-8 are invited […]

Hot Composting Workshop and Raffle Saturday, April 25, 10am - 12pm. Pre-registration required, space is limited! Trescony Park, City of Santa Cruz Have you been curious about hot composting? Maybe you have tried before but need a refresher. No matter your experience, join the City of Santa Cruz Waste Reduction Staff for a workshop all […]

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 […]

READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning  November 30 and December 1 READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. […]

Nature Club February 21,  March 28, April 25, May 16 Our next session of Nature Club is currently enrolling and we're kicking off the season with Finding Fungus on 2/21! Nature Club takes young explorers, 6th-8th grade, into local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. […]

"Give Your Kids Wings to Fly" Saturdays 4-6pm Join this fun and interactive 2-hour workshop with your kids (ages 8–12) and watch them soar as high as their creativity and imagination can take them! This free workshop is led by the 3DE Club—an online after-school program that helps kids develop entrepreneurial, leadership, and financial skills […]

READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning  November 30 and December 1 READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. […]