Events

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.

Meet the Authors and Illustrator of the Princess Black Series Wednesday, September 18, 6pm Bookshop welcomes authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham—the award-winning team behind the bestselling Princess in Black series—for a celebration of their new book, The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe. Ten years after she first donned […]

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 […]

Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch   Join us for a Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch State Park on Thursday, September 19th! Travel back in time to experience life on a working dairy ranch 120 years in the past at this special event. Homeschoolers, non-traditional or small class students are invited to […]

Come learn more about our co-op preschool and watch one of our classes in session Friday, September 20, 9-10am Join our wpens co-op preschool open house and watch one of our classes in session. We are now enrolling ages 1.5-4.5 for the 5 school year. WPENS is a school for families. Since 1970, WPENS has […]

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 […]

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

Annual Coastal Cleanup Day 2024 Sunday, September 21, 9am -12pm Join Save Our Shores for the largest coastal cleanup and volunteer event of the year! Annual Coastal Cleanup Day returns on Saturday, September 21 from 9am - 12pm at sites around the Monterey Bay. Annual Coastal Cleanup Day is an amazing opportunity to get outside […]

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 […]

Thriller Dance Classes are back! Saturdays 10am - 12 pm, September 21 - October 12 London Nelson Community Center CALLING ALL ZOMBIES!!! Free, drop in classes taught by volunteer instructors with previous zombie experience. Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun. Two Thriller performances! Halloween […]

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 […]

Back to School Book Swap Saturday, September 21, 10am -3pm The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery is turning 10 this year and celebrating a decade of discovery! Join us for our first annual back to school book swap as part of our season of celebrations! Get ready to turn the page on summer and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Exploring History Through Colors at Castro Adobe Saturday, September 21, 10:30am - 3:30pm During the Rancho Period of California history, dried flowers played a vital role in the art of dyeing thread, adding vibrant and natural hues to fabrics. Each shade told a story of the earth, the seasons, and the creativity of the people […]

Gardening with Native Plants and Starting Wildflowers from Seed Saturday, September 21, 10:30-11:30pm Come and learn about the amazing and diverse native flora of Santa Cruz County.  Many of these species are great additions to home landscapes as demonstrated in the adjacent Felton Discovery Park Garden. Gardening with native plants has so many benefits from […]

Musical ME at the Live Oak Library Annex Saturday 1:30-2:30pm, September 21 Musical Me ofrece un espectáculo musical interactivo y divertido para niños y adultos. Este programa bilingüe celebra el mes de la herencia latinoamericana. Para más información, por favor llama al 831-427-7713 Musical Me provides a fun interactive musical performance for children and adults […]

Musical Me at The Live Oak Annex Saturday, September 21, 1:30-2:30pm Musical Me ofrece un espectáculo musical interactivo y divertido para niños y adultos. Este programa bilingüe celebra el mes de la herencia latinoamericana. Para más información, por favor llama al 831-427-7713 Musical Me provides a fun interactive musical performance for children and adults alike. […]

Santa Cruz Symphony Philharmonia Fantastique Saturday, September 21, 7:30pm at Civic Auditorium (pre-concert talk at 6:30pm) Sunday, September 22, 2pm at Henry J. Mello Center (pre-concert talk at 1pm) Join us at Santa Cruz Symphony's Philharmonia Fantastique. Let's celebrate the Autumnal Equinox on September 21/22! It's a time of seasonal changes, and Santa Cruz Symphony […]

Santa Cruz Symphony Philharmonia Fantastique Saturday, September 21, 7:30pm at Civic Auditorium (pre-concert talk at 6:30pm) Sunday, September 22, 2pm at Henry J. Mello Center (pre-concert talk at 1pm) Join us at Santa Cruz Symphony's Philharmonia Fantastique. Let's celebrate the Autumnal Equinox on September 21/22! It's a time of seasonal changes, and Santa Cruz Symphony […]

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

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 […]