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.

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 […]

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, […]

Adopt a Bunny Sunday, December 22,  11:30am Bunnies coming to town- Adopt- add another sweet family member to your heart & home-The Rabbit Haven is holding a big rabbit adoption event this Sunday, inside of Pet Pals. We will have 18 pens of beautiful rabbits all looking for adoptive homes. We have all sizes, ages and colors […]

Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]

Flynn Creek Circus 2024 Families; December 19 - January 5 Families Thurs, Dec 19, 6pm | Fri, Dec 20, 7pm | Sat, Dec 21, 4pm Families Sun, Dec 22, 2pm & 5pm  Mon, Dec 23, 2pm &  5pm | Tue, Dec 24, 2pm | Thur, Dec 26, 4pm | Fri, Dec 27, 4pm & 7pm […]

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 […]

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 […]

Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]

Visits with Santa Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 20 - 22, 12pm-4pm Childish Toy Shop, 1122 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, […]

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 […]

Holiday Tree Walk November 29 - December 1, December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 Get in the holiday spirit by bringing the family to ride the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the wintry redwoods to Bear Mountain. Sip hot cocoa while greeting Santa Claus. In town, enjoy winter themed activities. Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and […]

Christmas on Fisherman's Wharf Weekends, December 6th – December 22 Live Entertainment and Dazzling Decorations on Display During December Bring your family and friends to create Christmas memories at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf with dazzling decorations on display all throughout the month of December.Santa Visits plus some musical and dance performances at various times during […]

Holiday Lights at the Fairground Friday, Saturday, Sundays, 5:30pm, November 29 - December 23 & 24 HOLIDAY LIGHTS, the magical nighttime Christmas Light Show returns every Friday, Saturday ad Sunday evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Because many of our guests have a Christmas Eve Tradition of coming to HOLIDAY LIGHTS on December 24th, we will […]

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 […]

Flynn Creek Circus 2024 Families; December 19 - January 5 Families Thurs, Dec 19, 6pm | Fri, Dec 20, 7pm | Sat, Dec 21, 4pm Families Sun, Dec 22, 2pm & 5pm  Mon, Dec 23, 2pm &  5pm | Tue, Dec 24, 2pm | Thur, Dec 26, 4pm | Fri, Dec 27, 4pm & 7pm […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Fratello Marionettes, Downtown Saturday, December 21:      Downtown 10:30 - 11:30am      Aptos 1-2pm      Boulder Creek-3:30 - 4:30pm Join us for Fratello Marionettes' performance of The North Pole Review. Be entertained by high-kicking Russian Trepak Dancers, graceful ice skating and acrobatic penguins.

Christmas on Fisherman's Wharf Weekends, December 6th – December 22 Live Entertainment and Dazzling Decorations on Display During December Bring your family and friends to create Christmas memories at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf with dazzling decorations on display all throughout the month of December.Santa Visits plus some musical and dance performances at various times during […]

Free Movie The Wizard of Oz Saturday, December 21, 11am Landmark's Del Mar Theatre, 1124 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Follow the Yellow Brick Road to a Magical Movie Afternoon! Join us for a FREE screening of the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz, at the historic Del Mar Theatre. Gather your family and […]

Visits with Santa Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 20 - 22, 12pm-4pm Childish Toy Shop, 1122 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, […]

Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]

Nutcracker 2024 Saturday, December 21, 1pm; Sunday, December 24, 4:30pm Experience Santa Cruz's most spectacular holiday tradition with Santa Cruz Dance Theater's production of The Nutcracker, taking place at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Lucien Postlewaite, principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, who will be gracing the stage […]

Santa Cruz City's Nutcracker Saturday and Sunday, 1 & 4:30pm, December 21 & 22 Don't miss the magic of the Nutcracker with Santa Cruz City Ballet (at the International Academy of Dance)'s performance is sure to WOW as you teleport to the wonderful world of Clara and friends in a twirl of holiday magic. Enjoy […]

Santa Cruz Dance Theater's Nutcracker 2024 Saturday, December 21, 1pm & Sunday December 22, 4:30pm Experience Santa Cruz's most spectacular holiday tradition with Santa Cruz Dance Theater's production of The Nutcracker, taking place at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Lucien Postlewaite, principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, who […]

Fratello Marionettes, Downtown Saturday, December 21:      Downtown 10:30 - 11:30am      Aptos 1-2pm      Boulder Creek-3:30 - 4:30pm Join us for Fratello Marionettes' performance of The North Pole Review. Be entertained by high-kicking Russian Trepak Dancers, graceful ice skating and acrobatic penguins.

READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning  November 30 and December 1 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. […]

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 […]

Fratello Marionettes, Boulder Creek Saturday, December 21:      Downtown 10:30 - 11:30am      Aptos 1-2pm      Boulder Creek 3:30 - 4:30pm Join us for Fratello Marionettes' performance of The North Pole Review. Be entertained by high-kicking Russian Trepak Dancers, graceful ice skating and acrobatic penguins.

Flynn Creek Circus 2024 Families; December 19 - January 5 Families Thurs, Dec 19, 6pm | Fri, Dec 20, 7pm | Sat, Dec 21, 4pm Families Sun, Dec 22, 2pm & 5pm  Mon, Dec 23, 2pm &  5pm | Tue, Dec 24, 2pm | Thur, Dec 26, 4pm | Fri, Dec 27, 4pm & 7pm […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz City's Nutcracker Saturday and Sunday, 1 & 4:30pm, December 21 & 22 Don't miss the magic of the Nutcracker with Santa Cruz City Ballet (at the International Academy of Dance)'s performance is sure to WOW as you teleport to the wonderful world of Clara and friends in a twirl of holiday magic. Enjoy […]

Holiday Lights at the Fairground Friday, Saturday, Sundays, 5:30pm, November 29 - December 23 & 24 HOLIDAY LIGHTS, the magical nighttime Christmas Light Show returns every Friday, Saturday ad Sunday evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Because many of our guests have a Christmas Eve Tradition of coming to HOLIDAY LIGHTS on December 24th, we will […]

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 […]

Flynn Creek Circus 2024 Adults 21+at 7pm: Sat, Dec 21 | Thur, Dec 26 | Sat, Dec 28 | Tue, Dec 31 | Fri, Jan 3 Families; December 19 - January 5 Families Thurs, Dec 19, 6pm | Fri, Dec 20, 7pm | Sat, Dec 21, 4pm Families Sun, Dec 22, 2pm & 5pm  Mon, […]

Nutcracker 2024 Saturday, December 21, 1pm; Sunday, December 24, 4:30pm Experience Santa Cruz's most spectacular holiday tradition with Santa Cruz Dance Theater's production of The Nutcracker, taking place at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Lucien Postlewaite, principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, who will be gracing the stage […]

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, […]

Visits with Santa Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 20 - 22, 12pm-4pm Childish Toy Shop, 1122 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, […]

Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]

Santa Cruz City's Nutcracker Saturday and Sunday, 1 & 4:30pm, December 21 & 22 Don't miss the magic of the Nutcracker with Santa Cruz City Ballet (at the International Academy of Dance)'s performance is sure to WOW as you teleport to the wonderful world of Clara and friends in a twirl of holiday magic. Enjoy […]

READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning  November 30 and December 1 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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Flynn Creek Circus 2024 Families; December 19 - January 5 Families Thurs, Dec 19, 6pm | Fri, Dec 20, 7pm | Sat, Dec 21, 4pm Families Sun, Dec 22, 2pm & 5pm  Mon, Dec 23, 2pm &  5pm | Tue, Dec 24, 2pm | Thur, Dec 26, 4pm | Fri, Dec 27, 4pm & 7pm […]

Santa Cruz City's Nutcracker Saturday and Sunday, 1 & 4:30pm, December 21 & 22 Don't miss the magic of the Nutcracker with Santa Cruz City Ballet (at the International Academy of Dance)'s performance is sure to WOW as you teleport to the wonderful world of Clara and friends in a twirl of holiday magic. Enjoy […]

Santa Cruz Dance Theater's Nutcracker 2024 Saturday, December 21, 1pm & Sunday December 22, 4:30pm Experience Santa Cruz's most spectacular holiday tradition with Santa Cruz Dance Theater's production of The Nutcracker, taking place at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Lucien Postlewaite, principal dancer with Pacific Northwest Ballet, who […]

Flynn Creek Circus 2024 Families; December 19 - January 5 Families Thurs, Dec 19, 6pm | Fri, Dec 20, 7pm | Sat, Dec 21, 4pm Families Sun, Dec 22, 2pm & 5pm  Mon, Dec 23, 2pm &  5pm | Tue, Dec 24, 2pm | Thur, Dec 26, 4pm | Fri, Dec 27, 4pm & 7pm […]

Holiday Lights at the Fairground Friday, Saturday, Sundays, 5:30pm, November 29 - December 23 & 24 HOLIDAY LIGHTS, the magical nighttime Christmas Light Show returns every Friday, Saturday ad Sunday evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Because many of our guests have a Christmas Eve Tradition of coming to HOLIDAY LIGHTS on December 24th, we will […]

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 […]