Week of Events
Annual Toy Swap at Watsonville Library
Annual Toy Swap at Watsonville Library Bring toys to the main library: January 5 - January 28, All Day Toy Swap, Thursday, January 29, 6 - 7:30pm Do you have any gently used toys that you would like to giveaway? Do you know a child that would be interested in getting a toy for free? […]
Awkward Pet Portraits 2026
Awkward Pet Portraits 2026 Orders close January 31 Digital portraits delivered February 14 Awkward Pet Portraits is a joyful, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks, expressions, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. Some portraits […]
Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop
Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop Thursdays 4-6pm, starting September 4 Watch your child’s creative ideas come to life with 3D printing! Join our 3D Entrepreneurs Club for a fun and engaging free 2-hour intro workshop designed for kids ages 8–12. In this 2-hour session, kids will explore creativity, confidence, and community while learning the […]
Annual Toy Swap at Watsonville Library
Annual Toy Swap at Watsonville Library Bring toys to the main library: January 5 - January 28, All Day Toy Swap, Thursday, January 29, 6 - 7:30pm Do you have any gently used toys that you would like to giveaway? Do you know a child that would be interested in getting a toy for free? […]
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the natural and cultural history of […]
5 Week 3D Entrepreneurs Club – Toy Design with 3D Printing Workshop (Ages 8–12) Tues Sept. 2-30
5 Week 3D Entrepreneurs Club – Toy Design with 3D Printing Workshop (Ages 8–12) Tues Sept. 2-30
5 Week 3D Entrepreneurs Club – Toy Design with 3D Printing Workshop (Ages 8–12) Tuesdays, 4–6pm September 2 – 30 A 5-week hands-on program where kids ages 8–12 team up to design their own toy or product—and discover how the 3DE Club helps young innovators build early entrepreneurial and leadership skills through 3D modeling and […]
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.
AI Prompting for Learning Mac or PC
AI Prompting for Learning Mac or PC
AI Prompting for Learning (Mac or PC) Thursdays 11am-12pm Tech Talk Online On Zoom Are you using AI tools to improve your understanding? Explore the topic of learning strategies and discover ways to use chatbots and NotebookLM for learning. https://loom.ly/M858HbUv
Game Zone Scotts Valley
Game Zone Scotts Valley
Game Zone Scotts Valley Thursdays, beginning December 11, 1 - 3:00pm Scotts Valley Branch Library is offering a game zone for tweens and teens to relax, hang with friends and play games! We're offering a variety of video, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. […]
Chicago Teen Musical
Chicago Teen Musical
Chicago Teen Musical 7pm: January 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 2pm: January 24, 31 Chicago: Teen Edition is a content-appropriate adaptation of the Broadway musical Chicago, set in the Roaring Twenties. It follows aspiring performers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who are in jail for murder and use the media to seek fame and freedom, […]
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the natural and cultural history of […]
Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours
Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours
Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.
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 […]
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 […]
Chicago Teen Musical
Chicago Teen Musical
Chicago Teen Musical 7pm: January 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 2pm: January 24, 31 Chicago: Teen Edition is a content-appropriate adaptation of the Broadway musical Chicago, set in the Roaring Twenties. It follows aspiring performers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who are in jail for murder and use the media to seek fame and freedom, […]
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....
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
Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours
Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours
Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk […]
Rockin’ Pop Up
Rockin’ Pop Up
Rockin' Pop Up Saturday, January 31, 12pm - 4pm Join geologists from University of California, Santa Cruz to share your mineralogical marvels and get them identified inside the Museum’s galleries! This special event is Free during our Laura Hecox Day celebration! Rocks, fossils, gems, and minerals are all welcome! Feel free to bring as many […]
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. […]
Chicago Teen Musical
Chicago Teen Musical
Chicago Teen Musical 7pm: January 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 2pm: January 24, 31 Chicago: Teen Edition is a content-appropriate adaptation of the Broadway musical Chicago, set in the Roaring Twenties. It follows aspiring performers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who are in jail for murder and use the media to seek fame and freedom, […]
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 […]
Free Workshop “Give Your Kids Wings to Fly”
Free Workshop “Give Your Kids Wings to Fly”
"Give Your Kids Wings to Fly" Saturdays 4-6pm Join this fun and interactive 2-hour workshop with your kids (ages 8–12) and watch them soar as high as their creativity and imagination can take them! This free workshop is led by the 3DE Club—an online after-school program that helps kids develop entrepreneurial, leadership, and financial skills […]
Chicago Teen Musical
Chicago Teen Musical
Chicago Teen Musical 7pm: January 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 2pm: January 24, 31 Chicago: Teen Edition is a content-appropriate adaptation of the Broadway musical Chicago, set in the Roaring Twenties. It follows aspiring performers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who are in jail for murder and use the media to seek fame and freedom, […]
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
Stuffie Hide & Seek
Stuffie Hide & Seek
Stuffie Hide & Seek Friday, August 1, 10am - 6pm Every day through December 1 A cuddly, book-loving stuffed animal is hiding in the Children’s Room—can you track it down? Explore the shelves, uncover fun books and surprises, and when you find the critter, let a librarian know to earn a sticker prize! This passive […]
Familypower Intro Self-Defense Skills for Youth Ages 9-14 With Their Adults
Familypower Intro Self-Defense Skills for Youth Ages 9-14 With Their Adults
Familypower Intro Self-Defense Skills for Youth Ages 9-14 With Their Adults Sunday, February 1, 10 - 11am Prepare young people to stay safe from violence everywhere they go. In this live online program, youth ages 9 to 14 with their adults learn and practice powerful skills and strategies for avoiding and escaping from an attack.
Monthly Wharf Walks
Monthly Wharf Walks
Monthly Wharf Walks Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March 7th, the monthly "Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf that are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 […]
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, […]
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. […]
