Week of Events
The Art of Nature
The Art of Nature March 11 - May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works […]
The Art of Nature
The Art of Nature March 11 - May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works […]
The Art of Nature
The Art of Nature March 11 - May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden Daily in March This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden Daily in March This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology […]
Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell- Garfield Park
Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell- Garfield Park
Music of the West African Kora with Sean Gaskell- Garfield Park Tuesday, March 11, 6 - 7pm Please join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for a musical performance featuring Sean Gaskell and the West African Kora harp. The kora is a 21 stringed West African harp that is traditionally played by oral historians […]
Explore the Nature of Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Explore the Nature of Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
March Nature Events at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Explore the nature of Santa Cruz — wherever you are! Connect with local experts and join your community in deepening understanding about nature, science, and stewardship online and in-person. Stay updated about upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter. 3/7 Spring has Sprung […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden Daily in March This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology […]
Downtown Farmers Market 2022
Downtown Farmers Market 2022
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
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth
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 […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden Daily in March This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden Daily in March This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology […]
Little Discoverer Fridays
Little Discoverer Fridays
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
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
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 at La Selva Beach
Scrabble at La Selva Beach
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 […]
Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase
Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase
Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase Fridays 2-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-4pm, March 8 – March 23 Celebrate the next generation of artists! The Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase features incredible work by talented students from local schools including Aptos High School, Ceiba College Prep Academy, Diamond Tech Institute, Pajaro Valley High School, St. Francis High School, Watsonville […]
Lego Brick Builder Fridays
Lego Brick Builder Fridays
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 […]
PI Day Picnic
PI Day Picnic
PI Day Picnic Friday, March 14, 5 - 6:30pm 🥧 Don’t Miss the Ultimate Pie-Lover’s Picnic! 🥧 Pie is delicious. Pie is life. And on Pi Day, pie is your ticket in! Join fellow pie lovers for a fun-filled evening of tasting, sharing, and celebrating all things pie! From flaky crusts to gooey fillings, every […]
Nature in Your Back Yard
Nature in Your Back Yard
Nature in Your Back Yard Friday, March 14, 5:30 - 7:30pm Join Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks for a book talk with author and illustrator Marni Fylling! This free event is Friday, March 14, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Natural Bridges State Beach. She will talk about her newest guide, how she came to be […]
National Craft Month Madness Aptos
National Craft Month Madness Aptos
National Craft Month Madness Aptos Saturdays, March 1 - 29, 1 - 3pm Join our March Madness! In celebration of National Craft Month, the Aptos will host a craft program every Saturday in March. March 1: 3D Origami March 8: Printmaking, with Jane Gregorius March 15: Bookfolding March 22: Pixel Art, sponsored by the Advisory […]
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
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....
Explore the Nature of Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Explore the Nature of Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
March Nature Events at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Explore the nature of Santa Cruz — wherever you are! Connect with local experts and join your community in deepening understanding about nature, science, and stewardship online and in-person. Stay updated about upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter. 3/7 Spring has Sprung […]
Westside Farmers Market
Westside Farmers Market
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
Community Planting Day at Rio del Mar State Beach
Community Planting Day at Rio del Mar State Beach
Community Planting Day at Rio del Mar State Beach Saturday, March 15, 9am Join California State Parks, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, Monterey Bay Living Shoreline Program, and Groundswell Coastal Ecology for a community planting day at Rio del Mar State Beach. Volunteers will help plant native dune species to support the Rio del […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden Daily in March This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology […]
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil
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 […]
Recycle Right! Boot Camp
Recycle Right! Boot Camp
Recycle Right! Boot Camp Saturday March 15, 10am - 1pm The Recycle Right! Boot Camp is back and we are hosting this class in-person, on-site at our Resource Recovery Facility. Saturday March 15, 10am - 1pm. Come join us if you can, spaces fill up quickly! Class is limited to 25 people. Children must be […]
Gabby’s Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days at MOD
Gabby’s Dollhouse Meowseum Discovery Days at MOD
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 […]
Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase
Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase
Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase Fridays 2-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-4pm, March 8 – March 23 Celebrate the next generation of artists! The Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase features incredible work by talented students from local schools including Aptos High School, Ceiba College Prep Academy, Diamond Tech Institute, Pajaro Valley High School, St. Francis High School, Watsonville […]
Science Saturdays
Science Saturdays
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 […]
READ program with Ziggy the mini
READ program with Ziggy the mini
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. […]
Paint and Play Saturdays
Paint and Play Saturdays
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 […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden Daily in March This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology […]
Live Oak Farmers Market
Live Oak Farmers Market
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
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, […]
Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase
Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase
Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase Fridays 2-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-4pm, March 8 – March 23 Celebrate the next generation of artists! The Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase features incredible work by talented students from local schools including Aptos High School, Ceiba College Prep Academy, Diamond Tech Institute, Pajaro Valley High School, St. Francis High School, Watsonville […]
Redwood Loop Tour Henry Cowell Redwoods
Redwood Loop Tour Henry Cowell Redwoods
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
READ program with Ziggy the mini
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
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
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 […]
