Events

Knitting at the Felton Library Mondays, 12:30 - 2pm, through June 17 Join us every Monday afternoon at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

Alternative Family Education: AFE Prospective Family Meeting Tuesday, 6:30 – 7:30pm, February 6 or Monday, 6:30 - 7:30pm, March 11 Come to a 2024 Alternative Family Education: AFE Prospective Family Meeting. Join us for a 2024 Perspective Families Meeting to learn about how you can create an individualized learning experience with your child in this […]

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 […]

Preschool Storytime at Garfield Park Library January 10 - April 24, 10:30 - 11am Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Ages 2 - 6

 Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, January 24 - May 1 Join us  for Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library. StoryTime is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending […]

Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach Wednesdays 11am - 12pm, January 24 - May 8 Join us for Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach,  a fun interactive storytime. We'll read books, sing songs and use rhythm and movement. This event is suitable for children ages 3-6 years. There will be an arts and crafts project to take […]

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

Circle Dance Wednesdays 6-7pm $5-$10 sliding scale. Circle Round and feel good with movement, music and dance. No partners, all levels of dance welcome. Have fun in community. Music from all around the world. Please wear soft soled, comfortable shoes. For more information contact Maureen Atkins at 831-234-9371 or visit https://maureenatkins.com/ Dances are done in […]

NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]

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 […]

Kirby School Campus Tour Thursday, February 9, 9:30 am Take advantage of our weekly drop-in tour with Admissions Director, Emily Lamoureux. No registrations necessary, just show up any Thursday at 9:30am ready to embark on an approximately hour-long tour of campus. Thursdays aren't good for you? No problem...Emily offers individualized campus tours at your convenience. […]

Pi Day Pie-Baking Contest March 14, 3 - 5pm Get ready to roll out the dough and unleash your inner culinary genius! The Children's Museum is hosting a Pi Day Pie-Baking Contest on March 14th and you're invited! 1 Pie = 1 Free admission to MOD 3:00 PM-4:00 PM Pie Drop Off 4:00 PM Pie Judging 4:30-5:00 PM Pie […]

Reading Buddies Fridays in March, 2 - 3pm Looking for a way for your child to improve their literacy skills? Reading Buddies is a book club for youth in grades K-4th. With the guidance of volunteers, each small group (divided by reading levels) will read aloud a book. This drop-in program provides practice in reading […]

Discovery Zone Playgroup Fridays 10am - 12pm, through May A time for free discovery zone playgroup for children with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children […]

Join us at the Capitola Bridge Club Fridays,except the first Friday of the month, 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. […]

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11 - 11:30am, through May 3 Join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am.

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library Fridays 11am - 1pm through June 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 […]

Lego Friday Fun Fridays 3 - 4:30pm through May 31 Use your imagination and build anything you can dream at Lego Friday Fun! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.

24th Annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Friday 6-11pm; Saturday 12noon-11pm; Sunday 11am-2pm, March 15-17 Join us at the 24th Annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival at the Historic Brookdale Lodge March 15-17, 2024 featuring headliner, the legendary, Peter Rowan! Tickets: https://brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdale... Enjoy three days of great bluegrass and folk music on stage; afternoon and late night jams, and […]

FashionTeens at Rio Theatre Friday, April 19, 6:30 - 8:30pm FashionTeens is a countywide event where students in grades 6-12 showcase wearable clothing that is made from recycled, upcycled or re-used materials. For 13 years, FashionTeens has been bringing teenagers from across Santa Cruz County together for a fabulous, fashion runway evening. After working for […]

Mamma Mia! Fridays & Saturdays, March 15-16 & 22-23, 7pm Sundays, March 17 & 24, 2 - 4pm Come take a trip down memory lane and down the aisle with us. Mamma Mia is a fun, family friendly musical. If you need a night of easy, fun musical theater then please join us. The story […]

Billboard-Topping, Rockers The Record Company To Headline Felton Music Hall Friday, March 15,  - 11pm GRAMMY® Award-nominated, Billboard-topping, rockers The Record Company will headline Felton Music Hall on March 15 as part of their "Roll With It" tour. During the show, the trio will perform tracks from their new record like lead single, “Talk to […]

Above and Below California’s Ocean through the photography of Marc Shargel January - March Enjoy beautiful projected photos of a diversity of subjects, including underwater images from around the world, eclipses, and western landscapes. Learn about California’s endangered kelp forest ecosystem and efforts to save it. Presenter Bio: Felton resident Marc Shargel has been a […]

Storytime on the Bluff Saturday, March 16, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Included with admission. Join us for an engaging storytime on the bluff at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center! Our friends at Bookshop Santa Cruz have hand-selected a collection of books about the environment that are perfect for young readers. This is a wonderful […]

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....

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

Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am - noon We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your […]

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 […]

Are You Game? Lancelot's Merry Band of Gamers 1st & 3rd Saturdays 12-5pm through May 18 Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of Lancelot's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is for adults 18+. We will meet every […]

24th Annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Friday 6-11pm; Saturday 12noon-11pm; Sunday 11am-2pm, March 15-17 Join us at the 24th Annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival at the Historic Brookdale Lodge March 15-17, 2024 featuring headliner, the legendary, Peter Rowan! Tickets: https://brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdale... Enjoy three days of great bluegrass and folk music on stage; afternoon and late night jams, and […]

Mamma Mia! Fridays & Saturdays, March 15-16 & 22-23, 7pm Sundays, March 17 & 24, 2 - 4pm Come take a trip down memory lane and down the aisle with us. Mamma Mia is a fun, family friendly musical. If you need a night of easy, fun musical theater then please join us. The story […]

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

Makers Market Downtown Sunday, March 17, 10am - 5pm It’s the most wonderful time to SHOP LOCAL!  Join us at the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market! Over 40 makers and artists will be out selling their amazing gifty goods on Pacific Ave at Lincoln alongside the many small businesses Downtown. 40+ local makers & artists! […]

24th Annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Friday 6-11pm; Saturday 12noon-11pm; Sunday 11am-2pm, March 15-17 Join us at the 24th Annual Brookdale Bluegrass Festival at the Historic Brookdale Lodge March 15-17, 2024 featuring headliner, the legendary, Peter Rowan! Tickets: https://brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdale... Enjoy three days of great bluegrass and folk music on stage; afternoon and late night jams, and […]

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, […]

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 […]

Mamma Mia! Fridays & Saturdays, March 15-16 & 22-23, 7pm Sundays, March 17 & 24, 2 - 4pm Come take a trip down memory lane and down the aisle with us. Mamma Mia is a fun, family friendly musical. If you need a night of easy, fun musical theater then please join us. The story […]