How Clutter Clearing Heals Sunday, January 11, 3-4pm How Clutter Clearing Heals: A workshop for people who feel the burden of clutter weighing them down. Have you wanted to clear your clutter for months now but haven’t made any progress? You’re not alone, many people struggle with this. What I’ve found in my work is […]
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 […]
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 […]
Watsonville Public Library
275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, United States
Toddler Tumble Time: Bird Nests! Tuesday, January 13, 10:30 - 11:30 am Join us to explore the fascinating world of bird nests! Study real nest specimens and captivating photos to learn how birds build their homes, what materials they use, and how each nest is uniquely designed for different species. The event is ADA accessible. Materials […]
Londen Nelson Community Center
301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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 […]
Downtown Farmers Market
Cedar St & Lincoln St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Enrollment is open! Enroll now: https://bit.ly/DPILSantaCruzCounty We are excited to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to every child aged 0–5 in Santa Cruz County! In partnership with First 5 Santa Cruz County, United Way Santa Cruz County and Thrive by 5, this program delivers a new book each month directly to a […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]