Events

Join us at the Bridge Club Mondays, 10:30am - 12pm, August 14 - October 2 Join us at the Bridge Club! Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you every Monday at the Capitola Branch Library. Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10056781

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 […]

Live Oak Picture Book Scavenger Hunt November 1 -30 Join us at Live Oak Library to celebrate National Picture Book Month with a Picture Book Scavenger Hunt. Stop by the children's room and pick up a hunt. Look for the answers in books! It could be a word or a picture. Complete the hunt and […]

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop Monday-Saturday, 10am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. The gift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an […]

A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.

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 […]

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library Fridays 11am - 1pm through Come join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! If you're looking for something fun and relaxing to do, come knit with us! Bring your own yarn, knitting needles, and any other crafting materials you'd like. We welcome crochet and cross stitch […]

Pre & K Discover Day Friday, December 1, 9:30 - 11am Join the Mount Madonna School preschool and kindergarten for a "day-in-the-life" of our programs. Meet faculty, participate in hands-on learning, and experience our beautiful campus.

Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.

Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair & Holiday Lights Walk Thru 2023 Friday & Saturday, December 1 & 2, 12pm -9pm Lights come on at 5:30pm The 2023 Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair & Holiday Lights Walk-Thru returns Friday & Saturday December 1st & 2nd. Bring your family and friends to find one-of-a-kind special […]

Curious Narratives Imagined Memories Friday, December 1, 6 - 8pm Join us at the Art Leagues's Curious Narratives Imagined Memories. If you haven’t already seen the show, we invite you to swing by this Friday from 6-8pm to witness the Art League’s mesmerizing transformation. Meet the artists, enjoy some refreshments, and mingle with fellow art […]

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....

Pet Food Drive and Adoption Event Saturday, December 2 , Food Drive Saturday, December  9, Adoption 50% off Join us in December to support the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter's Pet Food Drive and Adoption Event. Jennet Kresge is hosting a Pet Food Drive at the Santa Cruz Shelter Saturday 12/2. Bring pet food, fresh greens, […]

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

Home Depot Kids Workshops 1st Saturdays of the month, 9am - 12pm Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073,  (831)462-5650    Register 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877,    Register  

Friends of the Scotts Valley Library Book Sale Saturday, December 2, 10am-3pm The Scotts Valley Friends of the Library are holding a winter book sale on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10-3 at the Fireside Lounge at the Scotts Valley Library located at 251 Kings Village Road. Come find those literary gifts! We have great conditioned […]

Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach […]

Book Sale Scotts Valley Library Saturday, December 2, 10am -  3 pm From the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library: WINTER BOOK SALE! Looking for that perfect gift? Look no further than the Friends of Scotts Valley Book Sale. We have great fiction and nonfiction books, boxed sets, antique books, cookbooks, sheet music, children's books, […]

Loma Prieta Holiday Craft Fair December 2 · 11am - 5pm, December 3 · 5pm Join us for the Loma Prieta Holiday Craft Fair at Loma Prieta Elementary! Get into the festive spirit and discover a variety of unique handmade crafts and gifts made by local artisans, including Lux in Latin. Whether you're looking for […]

Capitola Holiday Cookie Walk Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3, 11am - 4pm Take a walk around historic Capitola Village and fill your box with delicious holiday cookies from participating stores! The Capitola Village Cookie Walk is a fun, family-centered activity taking place in Capitola Village on December 2nd and 3rd. Start out at […]

Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair & Holiday Lights Walk Thru 2023 Friday & Saturday, December 1 & 2, 12pm -9pm Lights come on at 5:30pm The 2023 Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair & Holiday Lights Walk-Thru returns Friday & Saturday December 1st & 2nd. Bring your family and friends to find one-of-a-kind special […]

Splash with Santa Saturday, December 2, 12 – 4pm Get ready for a festive splash of holiday cheer at our Splash with Santa event! The highlight of the event is our annual Holiday Market! More than 20 local artists and vendors will join us, offering a splendid array of quality and handmade holiday gifts from […]

December in Mexico with Senderos Saturday, December 2, 12 - 2pm We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming FREE community event, where we will be celebrating December in Mexico. It promises to be a wonderful celebration filled with traditional music, dance and delicious food. We look forward to seeing you. Free show ~ […]

Aptos Craft Fair Saturday, December 2, 1 - 4pm Head to the Aptos Village Green to see local craft vendors, sip coffee or hot chocolate with your cookies and have a picture with Santa. Enjoy music, performances, and of course the tree lighting ceremony!

Yule, the Wild North Saturday, December 2 · 4 - 6:30pm In our first of 2 Yuletide gatherings, we'll delve into the Wintertide of yesteryear in the wild North, then enjoy crafting and baked goods! Join us for Yule: The Wild North at The Felton Mercantile! Let us gather to explore how those in northern Europe marked the […]

Winter Festival in Boulder Creek Saturday, December 2, 2 - 4pm Winter is here! Join us for music, the tree lighting, Santa's arrival, a food court, vendors and more! This event is free to attend and has tickets available for certain activities like a petting zoo, photos with Santa, DIY crafts and more! Santa has […]

Family Karaoke 1st Saturdays, 5:30 - 7:30 If anyone is feeling up to it (and healthy!), once a month RC Fam hosts family karaoke and games night. It's basically kids, teens, and adults singing their fave Disney songs.  Dads are usually the shy ones leading chess, puzzles, scrabble, etc It's co-hosted with Shared Adventures to […]

Santa Cruz Lighted Boat Parade Saturday, December 2, 5:30 - 7pm The Lighted Boat Parade features 50 beautifully-decorated power and sailboats parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor. This is a family event with hot drinks and snacks available at various locations through the south harbor. The parade takes place in the South Harbor between Murray […]

Alice by Heart November 24 & December 2, 7:30pm November 26 & December 3, 2pm Please join us in supporting Wildcatz Theater production of Alice by Heart at the Mello Center in Watsonville! In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she […]

Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more

Candy Cane Lane Christmas Pop-Up at Little Trends Sunday, December 3, 10am - 2:30pm ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! Come join us at Little Trends in Watsonville on Sunday, December 3rd, 10am-2:30pm for a Candy Cane Lane Christmas Pop-Up. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be stopping by from 11am-2pm for photos. Christmas-themed story time […]

Monthly Wharf  Walks Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March 7th, the monthly "Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf that are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 […]

Circle to Thank Our Roots 1st Sundays, 10am Another FREE family event TODAY at 10! Hoping to bring elders in our community. ALL languages, cultures, abilities, and ages are welcome. This is a drumming circle to honor our elders and ancestors. Led by Joaquin Barreto. He would like this to be inclusive to ALL community […]

Familypower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense for 9-14 year olds with their adults Sunday, December 3, 10 - 11am In our Familypower Introductory Self-Defense online program, youth ages 9-14 together with their adults learn 7 physical self-defense skills to escape an attack – plus age-appropriate strategies to avoid needing to use them.

Holiday Makers Market Popup at BaleFire Brewing Sunday, December 3, 11am - 4pm Tis the season for pop-up markets! Holiday Makers Market is excited to pop-up at BaleFire Brewing Co on Sunday, December 3 from 11am-4pm! Featuring 20 local makers and artists, this fun little market is a great addition to your Sunday afternoon shopping. […]

Capitola Holiday Cookie Walk Saturday & Sunday, December 2 & 3, 11am - 4pm Take a walk around historic Capitola Village and fill your box with delicious holiday cookies from participating stores! The Capitola Village Cookie Walk is a fun, family-centered activity taking place in Capitola Village on December 2nd and 3rd. Start out at […]

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, […]

Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors Sunday, December 3, 1 - 2pm and 3 - 4pm Audiences of all ages are invited to two free matinees of Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors, one of the most frequently performed operas in the repertoire. The first-ever opera written for television, it premiered […]

Alice by Heart November 24 & December 2, 7:30pm November 26 & December 3, 2pm Please join us in supporting Wildcatz Theater production of Alice by Heart at the Mello Center in Watsonville! In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she […]

Frozen Jr by San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Friday & Saturday 7pm, December 1 - 2;  and Sunday 2pm December 3 San Lorenzo Valley Middle School Theatre is proud to present Frozen JR., with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, book by Jennfier Lee, based on the Disney film written by Jennifer […]

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 […]

Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors Sunday, December 3, 1 - 2pm and 3 - 4pm Audiences of all ages are invited to two free matinees of Gian Carlo Menotti’s Amahl and the Night Visitors, one of the most frequently performed operas in the repertoire. The first-ever opera written for television, it premiered […]

Loma Prieta Holiday Craft Fair December 2 · 11am - 5pm, December 3 · 5pm Join us for the Loma Prieta Holiday Craft Fair at Loma Prieta Elementary! Get into the festive spirit and discover a variety of unique handmade crafts and gifts made by local artisans, including Lux in Latin. Whether you're looking for […]

Music for the Feast of Christmas 2023 Friday & Saturday, December 1 & 2, 8pm  ~  Sunday, December 3, 4pm We are excited to present our 40th Annual Music for the Feast of Christmas, Music of the Season with Symphonic Chorus & Monterey Ensemble Orchestra! This year we will feature the Gloria, by Francis Poulenc […]