Events

Toddler Time Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, May 13 & 20, June 17 & 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development. May 13 - Music and Movement May 20 - Nutrition June […]

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 […]

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, […]

Goat Hill Fair Friday, May 16, Early Goats 8 - 10am, General Admission 10am -4pm Saturday, May 17, General Admission 9am - 4pm We are looking forward to our next event the Goat Hill Fair at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Make sure you save the date! We will be bringing you a great event […]

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 […]

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 […]

Familypower: Boundary Skills for kids 7-12 together with their adults Saturday, May 17, 10 - 11am Boundary skills help people of all ages have more fun and fewer problems with people – including friends and family members!

Goat Hill Fair Friday, May 16, Early Goats 8 - 10am, General Admission 10am -4pm Saturday, May 17, General Admission 9am - 4pm We are looking forward to our next event the Goat Hill Fair at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Make sure you save the date! We will be bringing you a great event […]

Visit the fully restored Castro Adobe Saturdays 10:30am-3:30pm: March 22, May 17, June 14,  August 16, October 18 Sundays 10:30am-3:30pm: April 27, September 21, November 16, December 7 Castro Adobe is the first State Historic Park in the Pajaro Valley This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of […]

Birth & Baby Fair Saturday, May 17, 11am - 2pm The Family Circle Center Birth & Baby Fair is this Saturday from 11-2! There will be more than 30 local providers & vendors, plus the first 100 families get a FREE diaper bag from The Bunso Collection, filled with goodies from FridaBaby & more! This […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Drone Show Saturday, May 17,  8:45pm Grab your crew and kick-off the start of summer in epic style as the night sky comes to life with our first-ever drone show over Main Beach! Get here early for a Boardwalk day filled with all the thrills, games, and treats imaginable, then stick around […]

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

HIKE4PEACE Sunday, May 18, 10am - 2pm Hike4Peace returns for the 8th annual all family fun event, located at the upper meadow of the beautiful Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel. Hike4Peace is Tara Redwood School's annual fundraiser and super fun Arts & Crafts fair for the entire family. The arts and crafts activities are based […]

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, […]

Free Magic Show at Kennolyn Camp Stop by anytime Sunday 1 - 3:30pm, May 18 Magic Show: 2pm Join us for a FREE MAGIC SHOW at 2pm and see what makes Kennolyn Day Camp so special! The Surfing Magician will captivate audiences of all ages with incredible tricks, humor, and engaging storytelling. It’s an interactive, […]

Redwoods Festival Sunday, May 18, 1 – 4pm Event by Sempervirens Fund  at Roaring Camp Railroads Join Sempervirens Fund to celebrate 125 years of protecting redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Hosted among the redwoods at the historic Roaring Camp, our first-ever Redwoods Festival will celebrate the redwoods with supporters like you and feature live […]

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 […]