Events

Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm through May 3 Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7pm More than 400 works of art created by Santa Cruz County students are on display at the Government Center on Ocean Street through May 3! The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, […]

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.

Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm through May 3 Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7pm More than 400 works of art created by Santa Cruz County students are on display at the Government Center on Ocean Street through May 3! The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm through May 3 Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7pm More than 400 works of art created by Santa Cruz County students are on display at the Government Center on Ocean Street through May 3! The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, […]

Join us at the Capitola Bridge Club Wednesdays, 10:30am - 12pm, through April 24 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 Wednesday at the Capitola Branch Library. Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/11747970?hs=a

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.

Be Natural Music at Pono Hawaiian Grill Wednesday, April 17, 4 - 8pm Be Natural Music will feature their youth Rock and Jazz bands at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz for two nights on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday 4PM - 8PM. Local residents are invited to drop by, grab a bite, a drink, […]

Against All Odds Wednesday, April 17, 6:30-9pm Santa Cruz Black Film Series: Against All Odds: The Fight for The Black Middle Class SCPL is pleased to partner with Santa Cruz Black on their 2024 Santa Cruz Black Film Series to provide additional opportunities to watch and discuss these important films. B.L.A.C.K. On Screen is a five-documentary film series […]

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 […]

The Last Stargazers: True Stories and Adventures of Astronomy Wednesday, April 17, 7:30pm Astronomers adventure across the world’s highest mountains and to the literal ends of the Earth in the hopes of answering some of humanity’s oldest questions: Who are we? Where did we come from?” Are we alone? Along the way, they grapple with […]

Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm through May 3 Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7pm More than 400 works of art created by Santa Cruz County students are on display at the Government Center on Ocean Street through May 3! The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, […]

ASL Storytime Scotts Valley Tuesdays, 11-11:45am, April 16 - July 30 Families are invited to a special ASL storytime celebrating Deaf History Month. We will read stories both out loud and using American Sign Language, sing and sign songs, and have lots of fun. Everyone, whether Deaf, hard of hearing, or hearing, is invited! Come […]

Pixar Pictures at the Garfield Park Library - WALL-E Friday, April 19, 3:30-6pm Pixar Picture Films for Friday afternoon Fun at Garfield Park Library! WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is the last robot left on Earth. He spends his days tidying up the planet, one piece of garbage at a time. But […]

Be Natural Music at Pono Hawaiian Grill Wednesday, April 17, 4 - 8pm Be Natural Music will feature their youth Rock and Jazz bands at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz for two nights on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday 4PM - 8PM. Local residents are invited to drop by, grab a bite, a drink, […]

Naturalist Night: Creating a Fine Art Painting – From Research to Exhibit Thursday, April 18, 6-7:30pm Erin Hunter is a science illustrator and fine artist with a graphic design background—and each of those roles influences how she approaches her pollinator-themed paintings. In this presentation, Erin will provide a behind-the-scenes look at her most ambitious piece […]

Santa Cruz County Youth Art Exhibit Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm through May 3 Reception: Friday, May 3, 5-7pm More than 400 works of art created by Santa Cruz County students are on display at the Government Center on Ocean Street through May 3! The works are part of the 2024 Youth Art Exhibit, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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....

Run for Reading with Live Like Coco Saturday, April 20, 8:30am  (Verify event times.) Help Live Like Coco this Spring at our Run for Reading or other Community Events! We need lots of volunteers to support our Run for Reading and other spring events! Here's how to help: https://forms.gle/5VqbJAibcEcAwcjo8 Once you have submitted your preferred dates, […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Yoga in the Park Saturday, April 20, 11:30am-12:30om Join us at Aptos Village for a free, family-friendly, outdoor yoga class taught by a Certified Yoga Instructor. All ages and experiences are welcome!

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 […]

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

Celebrate Earth Day with Santa Cruz County Parks! Sunday, April 21, 10am-2pm Our event will feature a backyard composting workshop, guided hikes, fun activities, and volunteering! PLUS a chance to win a free picnic reservation! All ages are welcome. This event is FREE! • • EVENT SCHEDULE • • 10:00am – 2:00pm: Volunteer opportunities with […]

Castro Adobe State Historic Park Open House Sunday, April 21, 10:30am-3pm Stroll back in time to the mid-1800s Mexican Rancho period and visit one of the historic social centers of the central California coast: the Castro Adobe. Come to our Open House on Sunday, April 21st and explore the interior of this two-story adobe hacienda, […]

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 […]