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.

Dance Week Santa Cruz Thursday, April 18 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 18, 5:15-9:30pm Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 18th with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement and […]

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 […]

New Parents' Support Group at Felton Library Tuesdays 12:30 - 2pm April 2 - July 16 Join our new parents support group for this weekly peer support group for new parents facilitated by two local postpartum doulas. This program offers a welcoming space for new parents to learn from each other, make new friends, get […]

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Dance Week Santa Cruz Thursday, April 18 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 18, 5:15-9:30pm Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 18th with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement and […]

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.

Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Dance Week Santa Cruz Thursday, April 18 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 18, 5:15-9:30pm Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 18th with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement and […]

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 […]

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, […]

Live Oak Kindergarten Spanish Dual Immersion Information Meeting Thursdays 5pm, February 29, March 21, April 25:   English &  Spanish Live Oak is having their kinder Spanish Dual Immersion info meeting this week. If you aren’t able to make it, there will be two more opportunities. It’s a wonderful school and program.

Dance Week Santa Cruz Thursday, April 18 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 18, 5:15-9:30pm Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 18th with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement and […]

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 […]

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 […]

CreateAbility Hour Fridas, April 26 & May 31, 11am-12pm Join us for an hour of inclusive and creative programming for adults with developmental differences. This program focuses on fun and creative activities and social opportunities for adults with developmental differences and their caregivers. We will meet on the last Friday of each month on the Felton Community Room. […]

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

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.

Food Truck Friday - Skypark Friday, April 26, 5-8pm Our biggest community event is hosted the last Friday of each month at Skypark. Food Truck Fridays feature a beer and wine garden 100% benefiting SVEF, live music, face painting by Brenda, a great variety of food trucks and desserts! Thanks to our very generous sponsor, […]

Food Truck Friday - Skypark Friday, April 26, 5-8pm Our biggest community event is hosted the last Friday of each month at Skypark. Food Truck Fridays feature a beer and wine garden 100% benefiting SVEF, live music, face painting by Brenda, a great variety of food trucks and desserts! Thanks to our very generous sponsor, […]

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

Earth Day at Elkhorn Slough Saturday, April 27, 9:30am-4pm Celebrate Earth Week with us! Join us for a day of exploring the Reserve and getting involved. Free event, no registration required! For over 50 years, Earth Day has been bringing people together to take action for the environment. Celebrate with us at the Elkhorn Slough […]

Earth Day at Elkhorn Preserve Saturday, April 27, 9:30-3pm Earth Day is coming up soon on April 22nd! Looking for a way to celebrate and enjoy the outdoors? Join us on April 27th!! Celebrate Earth Day with us at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve by exploring our trails on a guided hike, helping catalog species in […]

Otterly Artistic: A Kids Collage Workshop Saturday, April 27, 10am-12pm Join us for an otterly, art workshop themed around sea otter conservation, with local artist Tina Fuller Somers! Participants will learn fun facts about sea otters, explore block printing and collage techniques, and help create a community art piece that will display in the Sanctuary […]

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 […]

Spring Mineral, Gem and Fossil Show Saturday, April 27. 10am-5pm & Sunday, April 28, 10am-4pm Come to our Spring mineral, gem and fossil show, which has a large variety of vendors from across the country selling finished jewelry, gemstones, lapidary supplies and rough stone, fossils, mineral specimens, stone carvings and many other things of interest […]

34th Annual Omega Nu Ducky Derby Goes VIRTUAL Saturday, April 27 10:30am – 3:30pm Ducky Derby 2024 With the current outbreak of Shigella at Harvey West Park, the City of Santa Cruz requested that we don't hold a public event. They are working to contain the outbreak. The women of Omega Nu are committed to the […]

Wool Spinning and Weaving Saturday, April 27, 1pm Sheep to Shirt How did an isolated settlement clothe the hundreds of people who lived there? Join us for a free demonstration of the cloth industry of Mission Santa Cruz and learn how people made clothing in the old days. We will follow the path of wool […]

Mutt Strut Parade Saturday, April 27, 1 - 3pm Please Join us for a dog wagging & family fun time at the Mutt Strut Parade with vendors! Register your dog Now! Mark your Calendars.. and sign-up!!! You can register your dog or register to be a vendor online at www.aptoschamber.com or give us a call […]

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  […]

Live Music at Discretion Brewing Saturday, April 27, 5:30pm All ages, free live music from Santa Cruz Local Band Flypaper Blues. www.flypaperblues.com At Discretion Brewing. Craft Beer, Delicious Menu Live Music | Rock

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

Spring Mineral, Gem and Fossil Show Saturday, April 27. 10am-5pm & Sunday, April 28, 10am-4pm Come to our Spring mineral, gem and fossil show, which has a large variety of vendors from across the country selling finished jewelry, gemstones, lapidary supplies and rough stone, fossils, mineral specimens, stone carvings and many other things of interest […]

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, […]

Kennolyn Camp Play Day, Magic Show & Raffle Sunday, April 28, 1 - 3pm Join us at Kennolyn Day Camp for a time of singing, tour of camp, and magic show! You can also enter our spring raffle for a week of camp. Ages 5-15 are eligible.

Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]

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 […]