Events

Puzzling Adventures Scavenger Hunt Saturday, April 12, 10am - 8pm; Sunday, April 13, 10am - 8pm; Monday, April 14, 10am - 8pm Puzzling Adventures Start and Finish Location: 121 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, 888-433-8966 Price per team: $39.95 to $49.95 $39.95 with $10 EVENTPASS discount Get Tickets Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016! Puzzling Adventures […]

Family Biking Lunch and Learn Tuesday, April 15, 2pm Join GO Santa Cruz and Ecology Action for a Family Biking Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, April 15, at noon at the Civic Auditorium or virtually via Zoom. For in-person attendees, lunch from Pizzeria La Buffala is on us! Of all the barriers people face to biking, […]

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

STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer! April 2 - May 7 Join us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! In this hands-on program, participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and program […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5- 9pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement […]

Ocean Alternative Parent Information Night Thursday, April 17, 6:30 - 7:30pm Parents, come learn more about Ocean Alternative, a K-8 independent study/homeschool program in Live Oak School District. We will explain how our public school program works and what we can offer families.

Santa Cruz County Youth Poet Laureate Celebration Thursday, April 17, 6 - 7:30pm Join us in celebrating Santa Cruz County’s 2025-26 Youth Poet Laureate at the Samper Recital Hall, Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003. This is a joyful opportunity to appreciate our county’s youth and let their unique voices shine. The program […]

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 […]

Join us at a E-Bike Test Ride Event in April Friday, April 18, 11an - 1pm Prepare to set your pedal assist mode to turbo, cruise past $5 a gallon gas, and get from A to B sweat-free. Join GO Santa Cruz, Ecology Action, Gazelle Bikes, and Bicycle Trip for an e-bike test ride event […]

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 […]

Family Hoedown Line Dancing Friday, April 18, 6 - 8pm Grab your cowboy hat and get ready to dance to your favorite songs! Join us for a night of choreographed line dancing and freestyle fun. Along with a night of open dancing will be some fun choreographed routines by a talented local dance instructor. All […]

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 […]

Earth Day Santa Cruz 2025 Abbott Square Market Saturday, April 19, 11:30am - 4pm Abbott Square Market, 725 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 More info here Celebrate our planet at Earth Day Santa Cruz 2025! This free, family-friendly event brings the community together for a day of live music, interactive exhibits, and eco-friendly inspiration. […]

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 […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

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 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

Easter at the Rio Easter Sunday, April 20, 10am; doors 9am Vintage Faith Church Join us on April 20th, Easter Sunday, at 10am as we gather together in the beautiful, historic Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz! We will celebrate, remember and experience the powerful story of Christ’s resurrection through song and Scripture. Tickets: FREE Advance […]

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 […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

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 […]