Tales of Ben Lomond Part 1

Park Hall 9400 Mill St, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Tales of Ben Lomond Part 1 Thursday, January 15, 7 - 9pm,  Doors at 6:30 pm; Part 2: March 12 and Part 3: April 16 Local History Takes Center Stage at Park Hall!  Back by Popular Demand – with expanded material and new photos! Join us Thursday, January 15 at 7 pm for Tales of […]

$20 – $25
Event Series Game Zone Scotts Valley

Game Zone Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Game Zone Scotts Valley Thursdays, beginning December 11, 1 - 3:00pm Scotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax, hang with friends and play games! We're offering a variety of video, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. […]

Free

STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer

Downtown Library 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer! Thursdays, January 15 - February 19, 4 - 5:30pm Join us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! In this hands-on program, participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as […]

Free

Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop

NextSpace Coworking Santa Cruz (Opp Abbott Square) 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA, Philippines

Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop Thursdays 4-6pm, starting September 4 Watch your child’s creative ideas come to life with 3D printing! Join our 3D Entrepreneurs Club for a fun and engaging free 2-hour intro workshop designed for kids ages 8–12. In this 2-hour session, kids will explore creativity, confidence, and community while learning the […]

Free

MAH 5 Minute Film Festival

Santa Cruz Musueum of Art and History (MAH 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA

MAH 5 Minute Film Festival Thursday, January 15, 6pm-7:30pm Come see MAH's 5 Minute Film Fest, a short film festival of submissions under five minutes in length from artists in Santa Cruz County working in video art, film, documentary, animation, or experimental media. The top 15 film selections will be screened at the MAH on […]

$5

Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour

Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

KP Arena: Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour Thursday, January 15, 7 – 9 pm The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 100th Anniversary World Tour to Kaiser Permanente Arena! This one-of-a-kind basketball experience combines jaw-dropping athleticism, hilarious comedy, and unforgettable fan interaction. It’s fun for all ages and a night you won’t want to miss.

$32 – $117

Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent

Año Nuevo State Park 1 New Years Creek Rd, Pescadero, CA, United States

Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the natural and cultural history of […]

Free

Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours

Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.  

Free
Event Series Little Discoverer Saturdays

Little Discoverer Fridays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free – $10
Event Series Lego Brick Builder Fridays

Lego Brick Builder Fridays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

In the Circle of Life Santa Cruz Premiere

Resource Center for Nonviolence 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

In the Circle of Life, Santa Cruz Premiere Friday, January 16, Doors 6pm, Film 6:30 - 8:30pm  RCNV is proud to join Science and Nonduality (SAND) as the official Santa Cruz host of the powerful, inspiring Wisdom of the Ancestors film series. Join us for the Santa Cruz premiere of In the Circle of Life […]

Free

Art of Manga

DeYoung Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr,, San Francisco, CA, United States

Art of Manga September 27, 2025 - January 25, 2026 Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, this exhibition traces manga’s evolution from the 1970s to today. The exhibition explores manga as a powerful medium for visual storytelling, highlighting themes across […]

$45 – $50

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, United States

Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses....

Free

Westside Farmers Market

Westside Farmers Market Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar

Free