Events

MOD's Magical Halloween Wizarding Adventure October 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, Mondays & Wednesdays - Saturdays, 10am-5pm Join MOD's magical, halloween, wizarding adventure. Enter a world of spellbinding wonder where you can send letters via Owl Post, master the art of potion making, fly through a game of Quidditch, embark on a wizardly scavenger hunt, […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days […]

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 […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days […]

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 […]

MOD's Magical Halloween Wizarding Adventure October 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, Mondays & Wednesdays - Saturdays, 10am-5pm Join MOD's magical, halloween, wizarding adventure. Enter a world of spellbinding wonder where you can send letters via Owl Post, master the art of potion making, fly through a game of Quidditch, embark on a wizardly scavenger hunt, […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days […]

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

The Youth Center Maze of Horror October 30 & October 31, 5 - 6:30pm The Youth Center Maze of Horror is BACK! Don’t get lost in the twists and turns of their annual Maze of Horror, where every corner may hold a spooky surprise… Can you make it all the way through?? Head over there […]

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 […]

MOD's Magical Halloween Wizarding Adventure October 25, 26, 28, 30, 31, Mondays & Wednesdays - Saturdays, 10am-5pm Join MOD's magical, halloween, wizarding adventure. Enter a world of spellbinding wonder where you can send letters via Owl Post, master the art of potion making, fly through a game of Quidditch, embark on a wizardly scavenger hunt, […]

JuneBug's Gym Preschool Halloween Party Thursday, October 31, 10am - 2pm Join us for our Annual Halloween Open House! Come join us for an hour of fun and explore a child friendly "Haunted Gym!" Snacks, craft time, and goodie bag for all children. Please sign-up through our website (I-class Pro portal) to pick a time […]

Spooktacular Family Storytime & Craft Felton Thursday, October 31,  11am Join Felton Librarian Jackie for a spooktacular family storytime! All treats and no tricks! We will read spooky and silly stories, sing songs, and have lots of fun. Costumes encouraged! Located in the Felton Community Room, Thursday, October 31st at 11am.

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days […]

Halloween Music Class Thursday, October 31, 1:30-2:30pm Join us for a fun & festive morning of singing spooky, silly songs and playing musical instruments, plus making crafts & new friends! We will be holding our class in Downtown Felton inside the cozy shop of Redwood & Ranunculus! A locally owned, flower shop & workshop space. […]

Celebrate Halloween at Capitola Mall Thursday, October 31,4-6pm Celebrate Halloween at Capitola Mall! Join us for a spooky good time at our Free Family Trick or Treat event on October 31 from 4-6pm.

 Boulder Creek Rec Halloween Open House Thursday, October 31, 5-8pm Head to Downtown Boulder Creek to enjoy Trick or Treat for candy and treats to the kiddos.  Visit Boulder Creek Rec's Open House anytime on Halloween evening. Our downtown facility will be open for all to use before, during and after you hit the town […]

 Boulder Creek Trick or Treat Thursday, October 31, 5-7pm Join us in Downtown Boulder Creek to enjoy Trick or Treat On Halloween.  Downtown merchants offer sweets to throngs of colorfully costumed kids, and adults get out their most creative costumes for an endless stream of photo ops and laughter. Volunteers wanted! Sign up on the […]

Trick or Treat Downtown Felton Monday, October 31, 5 - 7pm Join us for our annual town trick or treat event in downtown Felton! Businesses will be hosting open doors and handing out candy to our trick or treaters of all ages starting at 5pm. Felton Fire will also be downtown near Liberty Bank with […]

The Youth Center Maze of Horror October 30 & October 31, 5 - 6:30pm The Youth Center Maze of Horror is BACK! Don’t get lost in the twists and turns of their annual Maze of Horror, where every corner may hold a spooky surprise… Can you make it all the way through?? Head over there […]

Pleasure Point Halloween Parade Thursday, October 31, 5:30pm Meet at 1st Peak Stairs, (East Cliff at 32nd) PARADE START @ 5:45 just before Sunset to show off your costumes in the light Be there a little early. Gremlins in Costume will get their 1st piece of Hersheys Milk Chocolate Halloween candy for joining the community […]

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 […]

Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.

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 […]

Art And Memory - First Friday at Chris Johnson Glass/Studio Zayante Friday, November 1, 4-pm Join us for November First Friday in our glass blowing studio and gallery where we're hosting guest artist Cathy Carte Cathy is a Santa Cruz based artist who captures the essence of summer days and the beach combing life with […]

Watsonville Film Festival's Dia de Los Muertos Friday, November 1, 4 - 9pm Join us and Watsonville Film Festival for the 7th Annual Dia de Muertos Festival on November 1 from 4-9 PM at the City Plaza. Celebrate this beautiful tradition featuring altars, live music and dance and hands-on activities and the screening of coco! Los invitamos […]

7th Annual Día de Muertos Friday, November 1, 4-9pm The Santa Cruz COE is pleased to co-present the 7th Annual Día de Muertos celebration from 4-9 p.m. November 1 in the Watsonville Plaza! Families and community members of all ages are invited to celebrate this cherished tradition with films under the stars, live music, dance, art […]

Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory Saturdays, 10-11:30am, October 5 - November 2 It’s that time of year again! Join us for “Saturday Ceramics” at The Art Factory and dive into the fun of making ceramic gourds and pumpkins. Saturday Ceramics Drop-in sessions are back with a new and improved format! 1.5 hour classes that […]

Adaptations Concert by Santa Cruz Symphony Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 PM at Civic Auditorium Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 PM at Henry J. Mello Center Classical music is always evolving, always being transformed by its many interpretations. Our Adaptations concert will take us to a higher level of insight with works by Antonín Dvořák, […]

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....

Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Saturdays & Sundays 9am-4:30pm, September 28 - November 16 Join Rancho Siempre Verde's family farm for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch! We’re located on Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, in Pescadero. Bring your family and friends and come for the most […]

West Cliff Day of Dead Outdoor Market Saturday, November 2, 10am-5pm Come enjoy our West Cliff Day of Dead Outdoor Market with unique artisans and food trucks while taking in the spectacular view of the ocean. This one of a kind market will be held in Light House parking lots along West Cliff Drive in […]

Home Depot Kids Workshops 1st Saturdays of the month, 9am - 12pm Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073,  (831)462-5650    Register 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877,    Register  

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 […]

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Comparsa Dia de Los Muertos Saturday, November 2, 4-8pm Excited for our upcoming event!. Join the Comparsa, Day of the Dead celebration on Saturday, November 2, from 4- 8pm at Branciforte Small School - 840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz. This is a FREE EVENT!

Family Karaoke 1st Saturdays, 5:30 - 7:30 If anyone is feeling up to it (and healthy!), once a month RC Fam hosts family karaoke and games night. It's basically kids, teens, and adults singing their fave Disney songs.  Dads are usually the shy ones leading chess, puzzles, scrabble, etc It's co-hosted with Shared Adventures to […]

Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Saturdays & Sundays 9am-4:30pm, September 28 - November 16 Join Rancho Siempre Verde's family farm for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch! We’re located on Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, in Pescadero. Bring your family and friends and come for the most […]

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

Monthly Wharf  Walks Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March 7th, the monthly "Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf that are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 […]

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, […]

Adaptations Concert by Santa Cruz Symphony Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 PM at Civic Auditorium Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 PM at Henry J. Mello Center Classical music is always evolving, always being transformed by its many interpretations. Our Adaptations concert will take us to a higher level of insight with works by Antonín Dvořák, […]

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 […]