Events

Girls Cub Scout Pack 673 Meet the Dens Monday, September 9, 6:30-pm Join girls cub-scout-pack for a fun night working on age-appropriate activities with our single-grade dens. All girls K - 5th grade and their families are invited.  This is a great opportunity to meet us in smaller groups. Each den will be working on […]

Gateway School Tour Tuesday, September 19, 9-11am Visit us on one of our monthly Tuesday tours and see why Gateway was voted the Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Santa Cruz. Hang with our kindergarteners on Kindy Island, see what's growing in our Life Lab outdoor classroom, join our Middle Schoolers for a science […]

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 […]

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

93rd Annual California Landscape Exhibition Wednesdays - Saturdays, 1-4pm, July 17 -  September 14 Reception: First Friday, August 2nd, 6-8pm The Santa Cruz Art League’s first Statewide Landscape Exhibition was held in 1928. For nine decades, this Landscape Exhibition has showcased the work of artists who depict California’s foothills, mountains, seashores, and deserts of the […]

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 […]

Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit Exhibit Daily through August 29 Closing Reception, August 24, 3:30-5pm To honor and recognize local talent, the Friends of the Aptos Library are hosting a closing art reception event in the Betty Leonard Community Room. Joel Michael Smith Art is currently on display at the Aptos Branch Library and the […]

CommonGround Festival: Sand Artwork with Jim and Brighton Denevan Friday - Sunday 8am–6pm, September 13–15 Join our commonground festival and help create sand artwork. The Pyramids By Jim and Brighton Denevan Cowell Beach, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA A large-scale sand installation co-created with the community, serving as a testament to the artists’ enduring appreciation […]

Museum of Discovery Presents Potter the Otter: a Healthy Adventure Traveling Exhibit Fridays & Saturdays 10am-2pm, August 24-November 11 Join the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery 's season of celebration in honor of its 10th anniversary and a decade of discovery in our community. Join us for the exciting kick-off event as we unveil […]

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Friday, September 6,  11am-12pm Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play […]

Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that  PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)?  Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too?  The LSB […]

Food Truck Friday Capitola Fridays, July 12,  August 16, September 13, 4:30pm Food Truck Fridays are back in the summer of 2024! Come to Monterey Ave. Park in Capitola to enjoy local centric food and entertainment in a fun, family friendly environment. Enjoy top-notch food from some of Santa Cruz County’s best food trucks while […]

CommonGround Festival: Sand Artwork with Jim and Brighton Denevan Friday - Sunday 8am–6pm, September 13–15 Join our commonground festival and help create sand artwork. The Pyramids By Jim and Brighton Denevan Cowell Beach, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA A large-scale sand installation co-created with the community, serving as a testament to the artists’ enduring appreciation […]

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

Museum of Discovery Presents Potter the Otter: a Healthy Adventure Traveling Exhibit Fridays & Saturdays 10am-2pm, August 24-November 11 Join the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery 's season of celebration in honor of its 10th anniversary and a decade of discovery in our community. Join us for the exciting kick-off event as we unveil […]

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 […]

Parenting with Compassion and Wisdom With Pam Cayton Saturdays, 10:30am-12:30pm, September 14 - October 5 Every autumn Tara Redwood School offers a course for parents to learn about the Creating Compassionate Culture curriculum that is the heart of our school. Join us for our course, Parenting with Compassion and Wisdom. Parents and /or caregivers will […]

Creating Compassionate Cultures Program for Children (CCC) Program for Children Saturdays 10:30am-1pm, September 14-October 5 Every autumn Tara Redwood School offers a course for parents to learn about the Creating Compassionate Culture curriculum that is the heart of our school. Parents and /or caregivers will be able to experience what their children are learning in […]

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  […]

CommonGround Festival: Sand Artwork with Jim and Brighton Denevan Friday - Sunday 8am–6pm, September 13–15 Join our commonground festival and help create sand artwork. The Pyramids By Jim and Brighton Denevan Cowell Beach, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA A large-scale sand installation co-created with the community, serving as a testament to the artists’ enduring appreciation […]

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

Familypower: Boundary Skills for kids 7-12 together with their adults Sunday, September 15, 10-11am via Zoom Register Now Program Description Boundary skills help people of all ages have more fun and fewer problems with people – including friends and family members! You and your child age 7-12 will leave this class with more strategies to: […]

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 […]

Beach Cleanup and Bonfire with Girls Cub Scout Pack 673 Sunday, September 15, 4:30-6:30pm Join our All girls Cub Pack 673 as we celebrate Coastal Clean-up Day. We re K - 5th graders and our families.  We will meet at Seabright State Beach and do a beach clean-up, then we will move to the fire […]