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.

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 […]

Tom Noddy's Bubble Magic Tuesday, June 11, 1-2pm Join America's Bubble Guy, Tom Noddy, for an incredible display of bubble magic, filled with humor, joy, and wonder!

Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm,  June 11 - July 30 Join us for Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley starting on Tuesday, June 11. Bring the kids to work on craft projects that help them to explore the environment around us. Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need […]

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 […]

Tuesday Night Live Wharf Concerts 2nd Tuesdays 6 - 8pm, May  14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10 The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, Santa Cruz Economic Development Department and the Santa Cruz Wharf Tenants welcome back Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common's stage! Every 2nd Tuesday of the […]

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

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 […]

Capitola Twilight Concerts Wednesdays 6pm, June 21 - August 30 The Capitola Twilight Concerts are hosted on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.and take place at the Esplanade bandstand in Capitola Village. These free events are made possible by the generousity of our sponsors. For an opportunity to be […]

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 […]

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 […]

Crow’s Nest Thursday Beach Barbeques Thursdays, May 23 - August 8, 5:30-8:30pm Join the Crow's Nest Summer Beach Party series with fun and funky live entertainment, right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. With live entertainment on the outdoor beach stage, and Crow's Nest's famous BBQ […]

Free Resource Recovery Center Tours Fridays 10am & 1pm through August 23 Summer Public Tours Are Back at the Resource Recovery Center! Join us for Public Tours of the Resource Recovery Facility Fridays at 10am or 1pm from June 14th through August 23rd, 2024. Tours are limited to 20 people. Children must be at least […]

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 […]

Free Resource Recovery Center Tours Fridays 10am & 1pm through August 23 Summer Public Tours Are Back at the Resource Recovery Center! Join us for Public Tours of the Resource Recovery Facility Fridays at 10am or 1pm from June 14th through August 23rd, 2024. Tours are limited to 20 people. Children must be at least […]

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 […]

Midtown Summer Block Party Fridays, June 14 - August 30, 5-8:30pm After months of planning, it’s finally here! Event Santa Cruz, Midtown Summer Block Party, the official or unofficial start of summer here in Santa Cruz. We’re kicking it off with a bang every Friday. Food by @watsonvillemunchiess, @crackedcookiessc, J & M Baking Bagels, and […]

Moonlight Madness Friday, June14,  6 - 10pm Join us for a Moonlight Madness evening filled with galactic games, cosmic crafts, astronomical activities, a guest speaker presentation, and telescope viewing with Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. This event is held in front of the Redwood Visitor Center at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. We hope to see […]

Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach Fridays 9pm, June 14 – August 9 There's nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! Each movie will include a […]

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

Grey Bears Repair Cafe Saturday, June 15, 10am-1pm Grey Bears is hosting our next Repair Cafe on Saturday, June 15, in the Grey Bears warehouse from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stay tuned for more information to come!

Tech Tails Weekend Mini Cat Town pop-up Saturday 10am-5pm  & Sunday 11am-5pm, June 15 & 16 Are you ready for a fur-tastic event of paws-itively inspiring innovation? Join us for Tech Tails Weekend! Throughout the Tech Tails weekend you can meet some of San José’s friendliest residents—the kittens of Mini Cat Town! The popular kitten […]

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 […]

Art in the Park: Big Basin Saturday, June 15, 10am-2pm Join us for an art extravaganza at Big Basin Park on Saturday, June 15 from 10 am to 2 pm! Art in the Park: Big Basin will feature temporary art exhibits inspired by Big Basin’s recovery and created by the Art About program artists, hands-on […]

Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, March 18, 10am - noon It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Every third Saturday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to […]

Castro Adobe Open House Rancho San Andres Saturday, June 15, 10:30am-3pm Join us at Castro Adobe's Open House, Rancho San Andres, to celebrate State Parks Week. Rancho San Andres is happy to host State Parks Week at its Saturday, June 15th Open House! To celebrate, take a self-guided tour through the history and culture of […]

Juneteenth Celebration 2024 Saturday, June 15,  12-5pm Join us at Santa Cruz Juneteenth at Laurel Park for a vibrant celebration of African American heritage. Enjoy live music, basketball clinics, soul food, a parade - all honoring the spirit of Freedom. This is a FREE event for the Black community and its allies. Save the date […]

Juneteenth Celebration and Parade Laurel Park, Saturday, June 15, 12-5pm Liberation Paddleout, Saturday, June 22, 12-4pm Join us to celebrate Santa Cruz Juneteenth  at Laurel Park for a vibrant celebration of African American heritage. Enjoy live music, basketball clinics, soul food, a parade - all honoring the spirit of Freedom. This is a FREE event […]

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

Tech Tails Weekend Mini Cat Town pop-up Saturday 10am-5pm  & Sunday 11am-5pm, June 15 & 16 Are you ready for a fur-tastic event of paws-itively inspiring innovation? Join us for Tech Tails Weekend! Throughout the Tech Tails weekend you can meet some of San José’s friendliest residents—the kittens of Mini Cat Town! The popular kitten […]

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 […]

American Bandstand-The Early Years-A Musical Review Sunday, June 16, 2-3:15pm Join Us for a Rockin' Good Time! Get ready to travel back in time with American Bandstand Musical Review! Step into the era of toe-tapping tunes that defined a generation. Our talented cast is bringing the iconic hits and unforgettable dance moves from the classic […]