On Kids Day, Kids Take Over Downtown
2024-06-22 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Santa Cruz, Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 95060
On Kids Day, Kids Take Over Downtown
Saturday, June 22, 12-4pm
Kids’ Day exhibitors will be lined up in downtown Santa Cruz on Cooper Street and Pacific Ave with performances and demonstrations all day long in Abbott Square. Many Downtown businesses will be offering discounts and specials just for kids.

IN-STORE SPECIALS, valid only June 22, 12-4pm, 2024

Atlantis Fantasyworld: 40% off all Funko Pop toys
Artisans & agency: Pick up a Doug Ross Aquatic Coloring Page, Visit our Rainbow Wall and enjoy 20% off kids clothes with mention of KIDS DAY
Bookshop Santa Cruz: 15% off all Kids and YA books, including used and sale books
Botanic and Luxe : 15% off all baby + kid items Chocolate the Restaurant: Kids 12 and under will get half price on our Lena hot chocolate Comicopolis: 15% off Kid’s Graphic Novels Go Ask Alice: 20% off all kids toys
Homeless Garden Project Store: We will be demonstrating how to pot seeds into a plant starter pot using soil and seeds. Kids create their own and can take them home.
Izzy’s Ices: $1.00 off any size Italian Ice
Level Up Video Games: Buy 1 get 1 free on assorted stickers and Pokemon mini figures.
Lively Kids : Happy Kids day! Today only take 20% off all full priced apparel!
Mythic Games: free Magic: the Gathering booster pack to all kids. One each.

EXHIBITORS

All About Theatre
Be Natural Music
Central California Health for Alliance
Comcast
DMARCstudio
Drawn2Art
Girl Scouts
Growing Up In Santa Cruz Magazine
International Academy of Dance
Kumon Math and Reading of Santa Cruz
Laird’s Academy
Lenz Arts
Museum of Discovery
MusicalMe Inc
Parkour Generations Santa Cruz
Rock n Roll Donut Bar
Santa Cruz City Schools
Santa Cruz County Parks
Santa Cruz Derby Groms
Santa Cruz METRO
Santa Cruz Police Department
Santa Cruz Waldorf School
Santa Cruz Warriors
Spring Hill School
Survivors Healing Center
The Penny Ice Creamery
Woodstock’s Pizza
Yoso Wellness Spa

Juneteenth Celebration and Parade
2024-06-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Cowell Beach, 21 Municipal Whart, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
Juneteenth Liberation Paddleout
Saturday, June 22, 12-4pm
Paddleout 2:30pm

Celebrate freedom and unity at the Liberation Paddle Out! Join us for an unforgettable day of sun, sand, and solidarity as we commemorate the spirit of liberation. Enjoy thrilling beach games, indulge in delectable food, and embrace the vibrant atmosphere of togetherness. Best of all, this event is completely FREE! We’re also providing free equipment, so you can join the paddle-out experience starting at 2:30 pm. Bring your friends, family, and your enthusiasm as we create lasting memories and honor the power of freedom. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the Liberation Paddle Out at Cowell Beach on June 22nd. See you there!

SC Juneteenth celebrates Black Liberation and Freedom through embracing our shared Black culture. Join us for a day of Arts from the Diaspora, delicious soul food, craft booths, kids activities, a 2nd line parade and a basketball skills contest.

Juneteenth marks the day the last group of enslaved African Americans learned that they were free on June 19, 1866. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was made effective 1863, there was difficulty getting it implemented in places that were still under Confederate control. When some 200 Union troops came to Galveston Bay, Texas, and announced that the 250,000 enslaved blacks were liberated by executive decree. It was a jubilee. That day is known as Juneteenth and is African American Independence Day.
Juneteenth is now a federal holiday. You can learn more about America’s second Independence day here.

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+
2024-06-22 12:00 - 17:00 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+
2nd & 4th Saturdays, 12-5pm, beginning May 25

For adults 18+, step into the realm of Dungeons & Dragons! Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran adventurer, join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday for an epic afternoon of storytelling.

Be a bard, wizard, or barbarian, and tackle creative challenges with new friends. No experience needed, just your creativity!

Let the adventure begin!

No prior experience is necessary. This program is for adults 18+.
What is Dungeons and Dragons?
D&D is one of many tabletop role-playing games, in which players create and control fictional characters within a shared imaginary world. A Game Master guides the story and sets the scene, while the players make decisions for their characters, rolling dice to determine outcomes. TTRPGs encourage creativity, teamwork, and storytelling as players collaborate to overcome challenges and complete quests.
Modern D&D has veered away from the combat-heavy game it used to be. While it’s still possible to spend hours attacking monsters and finding loot, many groups now tell stories of mystery, intrigue, horror, or whimsy.
Who are the game masters?
This event is organized by Jeltje van Baren (yinnah@yahoo.com), who learned to play a few years ago and has been creating games for new players ever since. She will be assisted by a rotating group of diverse GMs from the local TTRPG community, all of whom are used to patiently explaining the rules and keeping the game fun for everyone.

https://lDungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+oom.ly/v5N-5J0

NorCalBats at Scotts Valley
2024-06-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
NorCalBats at Scotts Valley
Saturday, June 22, 1-2pm
NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. Join NorCalBats the library to meet the bats, learn about these these animals and their role in insect control, and learn how you can help save these important mammals with education and rescue!

GroovaRoo Dance
2024-06-22 13:30 - 14:30 | RC Fam Center, 7 Hangar Way, Suite B, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
GroovaRoo Dance
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance is fun for mamas, dadas, babies, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and family friends, too! You’ll find us at RC Fam on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month!

Watsonville Taiko at Felton Library
2024-06-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Watsonville Taiko at Felton Library
Saturday, June 22, 2:30-3:30pm
Enjoy traditional Japanese taiko art form at the library with Watsonville Taiko. The Japanese word “Taiko” means “big drum,” and performance dates as far back as the 5th century.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Felton Library.

Dipper Days at the Boardwalk
2024-06-23, 2024-06-24, 2024-06-25, 2024-06-26, 2024-06-27 | Beach Boardwalk, CA, United States
Dipper Days at the Boardwalk

Wednesdays, May 29 – August 7
Ride the Giant Dipper for 1 point – $1 every Wednesday May 29th thru August 7th. Celebrate your favorite wooden roller coaster with retro prices! Regular height requirements apply.

May 17 – August 16, 2024 –In Honor of your beloved Giant Dipper turning 100, we are giving YOU the chance to show off your incredible artistic talent.Dazzle us with your most thrilling Giant Dipper “Fan Art” to celebrate the Giant Dipper and over 68 million riders! Enter your Giant Dipper photos, paintings, or crafty creations for a chance to win Dipper Swag, MyBoardwalk Cards, or Rides Wristbands.

Enter Contest Soon

Live Oak Farmers Market
2024-06-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Live Oak Farmers Market, 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Live Oak Farmers Market
Sundays 9am – 1pm year round
Started in 2000, Live Oak Farmers Market is a neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. A decade has past since this market became year round and here you will find an excellent selection of organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more. The market is also the epicenter of the clean food movement, showcasing amazing Sunday brunch offerings like traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, dumplings, crepes and artisan hand pies. This is your Sunday destination.

Market Match
Market Match offers farmers’ market customers a dollar-for-dollar match up to $10 on their CalFresh (food stamp) cards at the Live Oak Market. If a customer swipes their CalFresh card for seven dollars, they get seven dollars in Market Match tokens for free. Swipe $10, you get $10. The goal of this project is to encourage CalFresh (EBT/SNAP) recipients to take advantage of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. By offering an incentive that lowers the price of fresh produce, we are helping shoppers stretch their food dollars while keeping their families healthy. SCCFM will be offering the Market Match program for the 2020 season. Locate the information booth and the market manager to redeem EBT coins and to participate in the Market Match Program.

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
2024-06-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Corralitos Farm & Garden Market, 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, 95076, United States
The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos.
Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.
We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.
You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.
The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.
Open every Sunday 11am to 3pm, rain or shine, at the Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Road
For a booth we request a $5 donation to the CVREA, the non-profit who maintains the Corralitos Cultural Center.
Farm & Garden Market (including vendor inquiries)
Contact Wayne Miller: wayne@catalyst2001.com / (831) 724-1332

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
2024-06-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Claraty Arts, 1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
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 the whole family – all are welcomed! This will be a great relaxing creative time adaptive to all needs, come out and express yourself! Caregiver must stay and help the participant – this is not a drop off!
Drop ins Welcomed!
$10 cash donation appreciated for art supplies

1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C., Santa Cruz, CA

Click here to reserve your seat at art class

Heritage Events at Roaring Camp
2024-06-24 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Heritage Events at Roaring Camp
All Summer

Heritage sounds like something old. Unless you’re talking Heritage Events at Roaring Camp

Free Heritage Events with the purchase of a Roaring Camp train ticket:

Monday: Blacksmith
Tuesday: Printing Press
Wednesday: Candle Making
Thursday: Crafts
Friday: Gold Panning

Buy Tickets

Summer Reading Program at Watsonville Main Library
2024-06-24 | Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Summer Reading Program at Watsonville Main Library

June 3 – July 26

Adventure begins at your library this summer at the Watsonville Public Library Summer Reading Program. Track your reading to earn prizes and participate in a variety of fun events and programs for the entire family throughout the summer. The fun begins on Monday, June 3rd.

Sign up for the Summer Reading Adventure Program in-person at our Main Library or Freedom Branch, or online: https://www.watsonville.gov/1448/Summer-Reading-Program

La aventura comienza en tu biblioteca este verano con el Programa de Lectura de Verano de la Biblioteca Pública Watsonville. Monitoriza tu progreso de tu lectura para ganar premios y participa en una variedad de eventos y programas divertidos para toda la familia durante todo el verano. La diversión comienza el lunes, 3 de junio.

Inscríbete para el Programa de Lectura de Verano en persona en nuestra Biblioteca Principal o Sucursal Freedom, o en línea en https://www.watsonville.gov/1448/Summer-Reading-Program

Summer Reading Program at Freedom Library
2024-06-24 | Freedom Library, 2021 Freedom Blvd, Freedom, CA, 95019, United States
Summer Reading Program at Freedom Library

June 3 – July 26

Adventure begins at your library this summer at the Freedom Public Library Summer Reading Program. Track your reading to earn prizes and participate in a variety of fun events and programs for the entire family throughout the summer. The fun begins on Monday, June 3rd.

Sign up for the Summer Reading Adventure Program in-person at our Freedom Branch, or online: https://www.watsonville.gov/1448/Summer-Reading-Program

La aventura comienza en tu biblioteca este verano con el Programa de Lectura de Verano de la Biblioteca Pública Watsonville. Monitoriza tu progreso de tu lectura para ganar premios y participa en una variedad de eventos y programas divertidos para toda la familia durante todo el verano. La diversión comienza el lunes, 3 de junio.

Inscríbete para el Programa de Lectura de Verano en persona en nuestra Biblioteca Principal o Sucursal Freedom, o en línea en https://www.watsonville.gov/1448/Summer-Reading-Program

RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play
2024-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 | RC Fam Center, 7 Hangar Way, Suite B, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play

Tuesdays/Martes, 10am-11am

FREE with membership, $15 non-members

GRATIS con membresía, $15 sin membresía

More info/Para más información: 831-288-3105 — with Yesi Rocha and 10 others at RC Fam.

RC Fam Center
We commit to providing families with support systems that lead to finding connections, empowerment, and wellbeing for the whole family. We commit to being an equitable, inclusive, and safe space where the community feels welcome and can raise our children together. Our center is committed to equity, inclusion, and wellness for all families.

En el Centro Familiar Raíces y Cariño, queremos proveer a las familias con el apoyo a sistemas que fomenten conexión, empoderamiento y bienestar para todas las familias. Estamos comprometidos a ser un lugar seguro, inclusivo y equitativo donde la comunidad se sienta bienvenida y puedan criar a sus hijos juntos. Valoramos la equidad, inclusión y bienestar para todas las familias.

Happy Birds at Felton
2024-06-25 11:00 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Happy Birds at Felton
Tuesday, June 25
11am – Felton Library – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12379726
1pm – Branciforte Library – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12361932
3pm – La Selva Beach Library – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12379750

Happy Birds have been performing since 1989 and have been featured on The Tonight Show and have even made the Guinness Book of World Records!
Prepare to be amazed by the incredible tricks these Happy Birds, parrots, can do and learn all about them!

Happy Birds at Branciforte
2024-06-25 13:00 | Branciforte Library, 250 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Happy Birds at Branciforte
Tuesday, June 25
11am – Felton Library – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12379726
1pm – Branciforte Library – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12361932
3pm – La Selva Beach Library – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12379750

Happy Birds have been performing since 1989 and have been featured on The Tonight Show and have even made the Guinness Book of World Records!
Prepare to be amazed by the incredible tricks these Happy Birds, parrots, can do and learn all about them!

Happy Birds at La Selva Beach
2024-06-25 15:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Happy Birds at La Selva Beach
Tuesday, June 25
11am – Felton Library – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12379726
1pm – Branciforte Library – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12361932
3pm – La Selva Beach Library – https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12379750

Happy Birds have been performing since 1989 and have been featured on The Tonight Show and have even made the Guinness Book of World Records!
Prepare to be amazed by the incredible tricks these Happy Birds, parrots, can do and learn all about them!

Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley
2024-06-25 15:00 - 16:30 | Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley
Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm, June 11 – July 30
Join us for Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley starting on Tuesday, June 11. Bring the kids to work on craft projects that help them to explore the environment around us.
Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need an adult present to help them.
Expect to get messy!

Mini Library Carnival
2024-06-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Waatsonville Main Library, 275 Main St STE 100, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Mini Library Carnival
Tuesday, June 25, 4- 7pm
Calling all teens! Join us for our Mini Library Carnival ~ enjoy inflatable axe throwing, an inflatable basketball shooting game, giant Jenga and connect four, a temporary tattoo station, and some snacks.
Main Library, Watsonville

This program is intended for teens.

¡Llamando a todos los jóvenes! Se les invita al Mini-Carnaval de la Biblioteca ~ dónde pondrán lanzar hachas inflables, participar en un concurso de baloncesto, jugar Jenga y el juego “connect four” en forma gigante, ponerse un tatuaje temporal, y disfrutar de bocadillos. Este programa se llevará a cabo el martes, 25 de junio de 4:00-7:00pm en la Biblioteca Principal.
Audiencia: Jóvenes

Kid's Movie Series at Scotts Valley Cinelux 2024
2024-06-26 10:00, 2024-06-27 10:00 | Cinelux Scotts Valley, 226 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Kid’s Movie Series at Scotts Valley Cinelux
$5 includes Movie and Junior Popcorn & Soda
Wednesdays & Thursdays 10am, June 19 – August 8

Get ready for summer fun with our Scotts Valley CineLux Summer Kid’s Series! Check out the schedule and enjoy $5 admission. Get your tickets now!

Minions: The Rise of Gru: June 19 & 20
Despicable Me 3: June 26 & 27
The Bad Guys: July 3 & 4
Sing 2 : July 10 & 11
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish: July 17 & 18
How to Train Your Dragon July 24 & 25
Trolls Band Together: July 31 & August 1
Migration: August 7 & 8 (verify dates)

Kids Cardboard City
2024-06-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-27 10:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery MOD, 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Kids Cardboard City
Wednesday – Saturday, June 26 – 29, 10am – 5pm

Get ready to build, imagine, and play as we transform our tinker space into a bustling cityscape filled with cardboard boxes.

From skyscrapers that touch the sky to tunnels and bridges that connect every corner, the possibilities are endless.

Join us to build Cardboard City from Wednesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 5 PM, and let your creativity run wild! Bring your family and friends to create together, whether you’re a budding architect or just love to tinker. Every box is a building block waiting for your unique touch.

Downtown Farmers Market 2022
2024-06-26 13:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Farmers Market, Cedar St & Lincoln St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Downtown Farmers Market
Wednesdays, May – Oct 1 – 6pm; Nov – April 1 – 5pm
The Downtown Santa Cruz Market runs year-round on Wednesdays, 1-6pm May through October and 1-5pm November through April. Our largest and oldest market, it is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue. Established in 1990, many of the farms that sell here were and remain pillars of the organic and ecological farming movement. This is the place to eat with the seasons! The variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, pastured meats and other products is swoon worthy.
The Downtown Market also spotlights a large variety of up-and-coming, unique cultural food businesses. This weekly spot may serve up the most diverse selection of ethnic foods in the county including momo, naan and curry, Japanese fermented misos, Eritrean dishes, crepes, El Salvadorean pupusas, traditional Italian cookies, fish and chips and long-ferment fresh breads. Shopping at the Wednesday market is a wonderful way to support regional responsible farms and small local businesses. Fill your grocery bags! Then sit down for a delightful meal and rest your weary arms.

Dads Support Group
2024-06-26 19:00 - 20:00 | RC Fam Center, 7 Hangar Way, Suite B, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Dads Support Group
Wednesdays 7 – 8pm

Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a dad who is a member of the community.

Acompáñenos a este grupo de papás donde encontrará comunidad para compartir los retos y gozos de ser padre. Los temas tratados serán guiados según las necesidades e intereses de los papás. El grupo será relajado, confidencial y facilitado por un papá que es miembro de la comunidad.
