Events

Valentine's Day Card Craft Tuesday, February 11, 3:30 - 5pm Show you care with a handmade card for friends, family, or even yourself! Come in and create your own Valentine’s Day card using ready-made supplies, whether for someone special or to decorate your space.

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

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 […]

Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch Thursday, February 13, 11am - 3pm Join us for a Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch State Park on Thursday, February 13th! 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 […]

Little Valentines Photo Shoot Friday, February 14, 10:30am - 12pm Love is in the air at the Children's Museum this Valentine's Day! Join us for a heartwarming, valentines photo shoot filled with giggles, love, and sweet memories. Celebrate the season of love and capture precious moments together. Photos will be available for digital download following […]

Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years  Join us and […]

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Fridays, through July 25,  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 & […]

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 […]

Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]

Don't Miss The Great Gatsby Ballet! Friday, February 14,  7 - 9:30pm 5 Reasons You Can’t Miss The Great Gatsby Ballet!  1.  A Timeless Story, Reimagined: F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic tale is brought to life like never before through the mesmerizing choreography of Ilya Zhivoy. 2.  Step into Gatsby’s World: From dazzling handcrafted costumes to […]

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

Gabby's Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days at MOD Saturdays 10am – 5pm, February 8 and 15, March 8 and 15 We’re paws-itively excited to be part of Gabby’s Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days in partnership with DreamWorks & ACM. Enjoy our extra sparkly painting class at 10:30am, pounce into a meow-gical scavenger hunt, enjoy purr-fectly fun crafts […]

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 […]

Romantic Open House and Vendor Showcase Saturday, February 15, 11am - 3pm Join us for a romantic Open House and Vendor Showcase at the picturesque Cowell Ranch Hay Barn in Santa Cruz, the day after Valentine’s Day! Celebrate love in all its forms as we gather in this enchanting setting, where the spirit of romance […]

Guided Coastal Walk at Wilder Ranch Saturdays, February 15 through April 19, 11am - 1:30pm On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Sign up here! Meet next to park map in Wilder […]

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. […]

Science Saturdays Saturdays 1 - 2pm Join us every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm for fun and interactive science adventures at the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each week, we’ll bring learning to life through engaging science lessons, followed by hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity for all. From exciting experiments to interactive demos, Science […]

Winter Warmer Festival at Roaring Camp Saturday, February 15, 3 – 9:30pm Come warm up inside the beautiful Bret Harte Opera Hall for a day of great music, local comfort food and some of the best craft beer the area has to offer. Winter Warmer at Roaring Camp Railroads Tickets: www.winterwarmer831.com Music Acts: Forrest Day, […]

Paint and Play Saturdays Saturdays 10:30am Unleash creativity and have a blast with colors at MOD's Paint & Play! Recommended for ages 4 and up, this informal class is perfect for anyone who can independently use a paintbrush. Learn a variety of fun painting techniques, from basic strokes to more advanced styles, while letting your […]

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

Guided Hike at Butano State Park Sunday, February 16, 10 - 11:30am Join a State Park Interpreter and enjoy the flora and fauna of Butano State Park on this moderate 2.5 mile loop. This hike features creekside riparian habitat, redwood forest, and oak woodlands. Hike includes a short section of steep terrain; trekking poles are […]

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, […]

Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Sundays, February 16, 12 - 2pm Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will […]

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. […]

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 […]