Labor Day Barbecue and Fish Fry Monday, September 1, 12 - 2:30pm Enjoy a Traditional Labor Day barbecue and fish-fry: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fish, Potato Salad & Vegetarian Options Santa Cruz has a long history of honoring labor and serving its veterans, the unhoused and those in our community of very limited means. This year, […]
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 […]
Music at the Downtown Farmers Market 1st Wednesdays 1:30-4pm, August through October The library is partnering with the Downtown Farmers Market to support our local musicians in Santa Cruz County. Come shop at the market and enjoy a live concert! First Wednesday of the month, August-October.
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
English Country Dancing in Santa Cruz 1st Wednesdays, 7-9pm, starting September 3 Join us on First Wednesdays for lively English country dancing in Santa Cruz at the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange No partner or dancing experience needed — dances are taught and prompted. Everyone is welcome! Gender-neutral roles/calling (Odds/Evens) Wear comfortable non-marking sticky shoes […]
Celebrate National Fossil Week with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Saturday, October 4, 11am-3pm Join your friends at the Museum as we put the “pal” in paleontology with a free festival featuring fossils! Meet geologists, paleontologists, naturalists, and artists for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, activity stations, fossil interactives, and so much more. […]
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 […]
Wheelie Good Thursdays Open Skate Thursday, September 4, 6:30pm Let's skate the Civic! Join the Civic Auditorium and Skater Things for open skate night Thursdays, offered on four nights throughout this summer.Admission Prices: Advance tickets NOT including skate rental: $12 Advance tickets with included skate rental*: $15 Price increases day-of show: Day-of-show tickets NOT including skate […]
Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series Fridays 10am, August 1 - November 21 Session 1 August 8, 15, 22, 29th Session 2 September 5, 12, 19, 26 Session 3 October 3, 10, 17, 24th Session 4 October 31st, November 7, 14, 21st Fall cohorts now enrolling... Parenting is better together! If those early […]
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 […]
Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too? The LSB […]
Mountain Farmers' Market Fridays, 2:30-6:30pm, August 15 - October 31 Located among the redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mountain Farmers' Market brings together local farmers, food vendors, and artisans in a scenic outdoor setting. Shop fresh, organic produce, sourdough bread, pastries, honey, olive oil, specialty coffee beans, cacao, fresh-pressed juice, and more. Enjoy […]
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 […]
