Events

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024 Monday-Saturday, 11am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an exceptional holiday shopping experience. New toys, vintage items, Christmas decorations, puzzles, household items, […]

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024 Monday-Saturday, 11am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an exceptional holiday shopping experience. New toys, vintage items, Christmas decorations, puzzles, household items, […]

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 […]

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024 Monday-Saturday, 11am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an exceptional holiday shopping experience. New toys, vintage items, Christmas decorations, puzzles, household items, […]

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

Barn Dance at Roaring Camp Wednesday, November 20, 6:30pm Come to Roaring Camp's New Event! Holiday Barn Dance, November 20 at 6:30pm. Join us for our first Holiday Line Dance Party in the gorgeous Bret Harte Hall at Roaring Camp! Instructors from Surf City Line Dance will lead you in a variety of line dances. […]

Story with a Ranger Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story Thursday, November 21, 4pm Yesterday was one of our Library Rangers day at Garfield Park Library, where one of our Santa Cruz Mission park interpreters led a story and craft about the full moon! The next story with a ranger will be feature Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun’s Thanksgiving Story. […]

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 […]

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024 Monday-Saturday, 11am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an exceptional holiday shopping experience. New toys, vintage items, Christmas decorations, puzzles, household items, […]

Santa Cruz Symphony Holiday Concert Dec 14 at 7:30pm & Dec 15 at 1:00pm Our inaugural Holiday Pops Concert will showcase favorites from Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, Leroy Anderson's A Christmas Festival, and many more. Both concerts at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium Music by Tchaikovsky, Anderson, Rimsky-Korsakov, Bartholomew-Poyser, Williams, and more! NEW! Family Pack […]

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024 Monday-Saturday, 11am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an exceptional holiday shopping experience. New toys, vintage items, Christmas decorations, puzzles, household items, […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz Dance Theater Presents its First Production of The Nutcracker Saturday, December 21, 1 & 4:30pm; Sunday, December 22, 1 & 4:30pm Santa Cruz Dance Theater Presents its First Production of The Nutcracker Featuring Renowned Dancer Lucien Postlewaite The newly established Santa Cruz Dance Theater is set to bring holiday magic to the Santa […]

Turkey Trot 2024 Saturday, November 23, Kids 1K 7:45am;  5K 9am;  10K 8:45am Registration ends November 21, 2024 at 11:59pm Flat, fast out and back courses that begin & end at the back entrance of Natural Bridges State Park. A run with spectacular ocean views! Join our 10k, 5k, and kids 1k Turkey Trot. Signature […]

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

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024 Monday-Saturday, 11am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an exceptional holiday shopping experience. New toys, vintage items, Christmas decorations, puzzles, household items, […]

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 […]

Holiday Gift & Wreath Sale at the UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden Saturday, November 23, 10am-4pm Come to the UCSC Arboretum Gift and Wreath sale! Featuring handmade holiday gifts and decorations unlike anything you’ve seen! Arboretum artists have been busy for months creating stunning succulent and dried flower wreaths and works of art for this […]

Teddy Bear Clinics Saturday 11:30am-1pm & 2:30-4pm, September 28 and November 23 Check-ups are fun, not a bore, keep your teddy healthy to the core! Does your teddy bear have a mysterious tummy ache? Did your unicorn lose a horn in a daring adventure? It's time for a check-up at MOD's Teddy Bear Clinic. Bring […]

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+ 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 12-5pm, beginning May 25 For adults 18+, step into the realm of Dungeons & Dragons! Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran adventurer, join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday for an epic afternoon of storytelling. Be a bard, wizard, or barbarian, and tackle creative […]

READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning in November READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. From this, Lisa (a Reading Specialist […]

Into the Woods Family Opera Saturday, November 23, 1 pm & 3pm (2 free performances) UCSC Opera presents an open rehearsal type of presentation with back-to-back matinee performances and fun for the whole family. UCSC voice students perform in Stephen Sondheim's mash-up of overlapping fairytale. Luke Shepherd will perform as the Narrator from the piano. […]

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  […]

Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare November 23 through December 24 - Scroll down for dates|times. Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS) debuts a new holiday tradition for the whole family with its production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, starring Mike Ryan as Ebeneezer Scrooge. Audiences can expect a theatrical and music-filled adaptation […]

China Cats Grateful Thanksgiving Dance Party at Vets Hall Saturday, November 23, 7:30 -10:30pm Join China Cats Grateful Thanksgiving Dance Party at the Vets Hall on Saturday, November 23. A season to celebrate gratitude! Join family, friends, and neighbors at the Santa Cruz Veterans Hall for an intimate and highly danceable concert from the China […]

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, […]

Potluck style luncheon for Thanksgiving Sunday, November 24, 12-4pm Join us for a Thanksgiving potluck. Bring your favorite dish to share. If you have questions, email rosegg2004@yahoo.com

Nancy and Violin Sunday, November 24, 2pm Our Symphony audiences were blown away by Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou's stunning violin performance in our recent Adaptations concerts. Now you can thrill to her spellbinding artistry once again at 2 PM on Sunday, November 24 at Cabrillo College's Samper Hall, an intimate space with […]

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 […]

Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare November 23 through December 24 - Scroll down for dates|times. Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS) debuts a new holiday tradition for the whole family with its production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, starring Mike Ryan as Ebeneezer Scrooge. Audiences can expect a theatrical and music-filled adaptation […]

READ program with Ziggy the mini Sunday, November 24, 2-3pm READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. From this, Lisa (a Reading Specialist with 25+ years of experience) works with […]