Awkward Pet Portraits 2026 Orders close January 31 Digital portraits delivered February 14 Awkward Pet Portraits is a joyful, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks, expressions, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. Some portraits […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Childrens Network Symposium March 5, 10am – 4:30pm Event Agenda - Step into a day of inspiration, collaboration, and action, designed to uplift children, youth, and the community that supports them! Space is limited and lunch is included. March 5, 10am – 4pm 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Breakfast & Resource Tabling Connect & explore: Start […]
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
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Jazz at the Library Friday 12 - 1pm, August 1 Join us at the Downtown Library and enjoy free jazz music by local musicians! In memory of her husband, bassist and jazz singer, Betty has created the William H. Nadeau Memorial Fund promoting and rewarding excellence in jazz performance. In partnering with the library, the […]
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 […]
