Tuesdays 6/1 - 7/27, 2 - 4pm Swing by Becky's table to check out this week's activity, see other families, then head to LEO's Haven for some playtime! This is a Family Meet-up Activity, no drop-offs! Meet-ups are currently scheduled every Tuesday in June and July, 2021. Sign up for as many weeks as you […]
Developing Good Bedtime Routines Tuesday, June 29, 5 – 6:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why children have difficulty going to bed and sleeping through the night • How to create peaceful bedtime routines that work for the whole family • Tips to help children develop healthy sleep habits […]
Parentpower Workshop: Bullying Prevention, for Santa Cruz County adults June 30, 5:30-6:30pm Santa Cruz County parents and caregivers: learn ways to help kids and teens be safe from bullying, online and off! Skills include how to prepare youth to: Act aware, calm, and confident Deal with peer pressure, shunning, and exclusion Spot and address signs […]
Agents of Discovery Bay Area Explorers June 30 - August 31 We are excited to launch this year's Bay Area Explorer 2.0 Campaign! The Campaign will be running from June 30th- August 31st and we invite all players to get out and explore your communities in a whole new way! Agents of Discovery Bay Area […]
Midtown Summer Block Party Free Event! Fridays through October 29 - 5:00 to 8:30ish Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! 1111 Soquel Ave Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors June 4th Vendors: Stay Cool Ice Cream Truck, Chicken Foot, Pana Food Truck, Willow & The […]
The world’s shortest parade is back this July Fourth. The parade route is only a half-mile long, but it attracts thousands and can last upwards of two hours. The Aptos Chamber of Commerce is now accepting participants. Tel: 831-688-1467, Email: info@aptoschamber.com The event will follow state and county COVID-19 regulations — whatever they may be […]
4th July Free Swim at Simpkins Happy 4th of July. Join us for a free recreation swim Sunday July, 4th from 1-4:30pm. Hot dogs, chips, and refreshments will be sold. No reservation required. First come first served.
Beach Cleanups July 6 Help us protect our coast, ocean, and marine life by lending a hand to cleanup the beaches after the upcoming holiday. Show our beaches some love and help us keep them clean! Please note registration is required to participate. Visit the Save Our Shores Events Calendar to register for a cleanup […]
Tuesdays 6/1 - 7/27, 2 - 4pm Swing by Becky's table to check out this week's activity, see other families, then head to LEO's Haven for some playtime! This is a Family Meet-up Activity, no drop-offs! Meet-ups are currently scheduled every Tuesday in June and July, 2021. Sign up for as many weeks as you […]
Agents of Discovery Bay Area Explorers June 30 - August 31 We are excited to launch this year's Bay Area Explorer 2.0 Campaign! The Campaign will be running from June 30th- August 31st and we invite all players to get out and explore your communities in a whole new way! Agents of Discovery Bay Area […]
Wildlife Tracking Basics with Pathways for Wildlife Friday, June 11 & Friday, July 9 ~ 12-1pm Free https://baynature.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/wildlife-tracking-copy.jpg Wildlife is all around us in the Bay Area. Diverse species of animals filter through our urban landscapes, crossing the boundaries of our homes, cities and the protected lands that surround our region. Whether you are visiting […]
Midtown Summer Block Party Free Event! Fridays through October 29 - 5:00 to 8:30ish Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! 1111 Soquel Ave Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors June 4th Vendors: Stay Cool Ice Cream Truck, Chicken Foot, Pana Food Truck, Willow & The […]
Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk Saturday, July 10 at 10 am Join State Park docents for a 2-mile, 2-hour moderate hike at McNee Ranch in Montara State Beach. View evidence in the landscape of the Ocean Shore Railroad and bunkers left over from the World War II era. Enjoy the ocean views, the coastal plants, […]
NorCal Bats Saturday, July 10, 1-2pm NorCalBats is dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of bats throughout Northern California. Live bats will be presented along with a slide show geared to dispel myths and prejudices against bats that can lead to the destruction of their roosts and colonies. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7612433?hs=a
Half Moon Bay Pescadero Marsh Walk Sunday, July 11 at 1 pm Join State Park docents on an easy 1-mile, 2wo-hour stroll on the Sequoia Audubon Trail. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Pescadero Marsh from the days of the Ohlone to the present. Discover the byways of Pescadero and Butano Creeks as […]
Herramientas para manejar la depresión y ansiedad en adolescentes July 12, 6-pm Cada lunes, del 12 de julio al 2 de agosto, 2021, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Asista por 4 semanas a este grupo virtual de Triple P para conocer a otras familias y aprender estrategias sencillas que le ayudarán a: Construir relaciones positivas con […]
Tuesdays 6/1 - 7/27, 2 - 4pm Swing by Becky's table to check out this week's activity, see other families, then head to LEO's Haven for some playtime! This is a Family Meet-up Activity, no drop-offs! Meet-ups are currently scheduled every Tuesday in June and July, 2021. Sign up for as many weeks as you […]
Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability Stepping Stones Triple P offers parenting support for families with children with special needs, such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome and other developmental delays. Stepping Stones Triple P Seminars offer general parenting tips that can be used in a wide range of situations. Attend this virtual […]
Grab and Go STEAM: Make your own Electromagnet! We provide the materials and directions - you pick them up and make them at home! This project is a great introduction to electromagnetism, the force that not only helps pick up squished cars in junkyard wars, but is also responsible for a lot of the properties […]
It's time for potty training July 14, 4:30-6pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to decide when your child is ready for potty (toilet) training • How to prepare your child to use the toilet • Tips to make potty training a positive experience for you and your child Presented in […]
Agents of Discovery Bay Area Explorers June 30 - August 31 We are excited to launch this year's Bay Area Explorer 2.0 Campaign! The Campaign will be running from June 30th- August 31st and we invite all players to get out and explore your communities in a whole new way! Agents of Discovery Bay Area […]
Teaching children to do chores July 15, 3-4:30pm Triple P Workshops are brief classes that provide quick tips for handling everyday parenting issues. Attend this virtual parenting workshop for families with children (0 – 12 years old) to learn: Tools to help you introduce your child to household chores; How to make chores less stressful […]
How to help your child deal with being bullied July 15, 6-7pm Triple P Workshops are brief classes that provide quick tips for handling everyday parenting issues. Attend this virtual parenting workshop for families with children (0 – 12 years old) to learn: How to recognize different types of bullying; Common reasons why children bully […]
Midtown Summer Block Party Free Event! Fridays through October 29 - 5:00 to 8:30ish Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! 1111 Soquel Ave Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors June 4th Vendors: Stay Cool Ice Cream Truck, Chicken Foot, Pana Food Truck, Willow & The […]
Saturdays in the Soil July 17, 10am-12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect -This native plant garden requires general landscaping, occasional watering, weeding, […]
Slim Chance Outdoors Event at Harvey West Park July 17, 2-3pm Hilarious and inspiring family entertainment, Slim Chance's Circus of Possibilities is the perfect blend of thrills and skills to delight audiences of all ages. This 30 minute show combines classic circus, vaudeville and slapstick comedy into a multitude of magical moments and surprises.
Untangling Giant Kelp July 18, 1:30-2:30pm How Do the Environment and Genetics Shape Giant Kelp Form and Structure? Sara Gonzalez, Ph.D. Candidate Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department, UC Santa Cruz Giant kelp poses a fascinating mystery—this single seaweed species exists in two distinct forms. The two forms—or “ecomorphs”—differ in the shape of their holdfast, the […]
Herramientas para manejar la depresión y ansiedad en adolescentes July 12, 6-pm Cada lunes, del 12 de julio al 2 de agosto, 2021, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Asista por 4 semanas a este grupo virtual de Triple P para conocer a otras familias y aprender estrategias sencillas que le ayudarán a: Construir relaciones positivas con […]
Tuesdays 6/1 - 7/27, 2 - 4pm Swing by Becky's table to check out this week's activity, see other families, then head to LEO's Haven for some playtime! This is a Family Meet-up Activity, no drop-offs! Meet-ups are currently scheduled every Tuesday in June and July, 2021. Sign up for as many weeks as you […]
Cómo Criar Hijos Seguros y Capaces July 20, 4-5:30pm Los Seminarios de Triple P ofrecen consejos para padres generales que se pueden utilizar en una amplia gama de situaciones. Este seminario es el segundo de una serie de tres. Puede asistir a uno, dos o los tres de los seminarios de la serie. Asista a […]
Teaching teens to manage money & work July 21, 5-6:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Tips for teaching teens how to save and manage their money • How to help teens look for jobs that fit with their interests and schedules • How to decide when it feels right to ask […]
Agents of Discovery Bay Area Explorers June 30 - August 31 We are excited to launch this year's Bay Area Explorer 2.0 Campaign! The Campaign will be running from June 30th- August 31st and we invite all players to get out and explore your communities in a whole new way! Agents of Discovery Bay Area […]
Exploring the Burn Zone: Butano State Park with Amy Patten July 22, 10am-12pm Butano State Park is located in San Mateo County and features a quiet canyon filled with towering second- and third growth-redwood trees, babbling creeks, and more. While 85% of the park was within the fire perimeter of the CZU Lightning Complex, State […]
Ensenando a los niños/as a hacer tareas de la casa July 22, 3-4:30pm Los talleres de Triple P ofrecen consejos prácticos y estrategias para manejar las preguntas y desafíos de crianza específicas. Asista a este taller virtual de crianza para para familias con niños (0 – 12 años) para aprender: Herramientas para ayudarle a introducir […]
Midtown Summer Block Party Free Event! Fridays through October 29 - 5:00 to 8:30ish Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! 1111 Soquel Ave Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors June 4th Vendors: Stay Cool Ice Cream Truck, Chicken Foot, Pana Food Truck, Willow & The […]
Summer 2021 Free Movie Nights July 9 & 23 Friday July 9, Finding Nemo (Rated PG) Anna Jean Cummings Park, 461 Soquel San Jose Rd, Soquel, Reserve Here Friday July 23, Onward (Rated PG), Highlands County Park, 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond, Reserve Here (TBA) Join the Santa Cruz County Parks Dept for a series of FREE […]
July Is Parks & Recreation Month! July 24 - 31 We have so much fun planned this month! ALL FREE! For the month of July, we will be posting weekly with fun and free opportunities for you to enjoy at your county parks and facilities! . FREE EVENTS THIS WEEK! July 24 , Free Zumba […]
Giants of the Fog Belt–Redwoods, Mountain Lions, and Historic Ruins Saturday, July 24, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Free Join Saved By Nature Community Nature Guide Sean Reedy for a shady 6.3-mile hike with 800 feet of elevation gain on the Bayview-Tan Oak-Redwood Lollipop Loop. You’ll learn about redwood forests, hear a tale of a […]
Seymour Center Outdoors! Open outdoors only on Saturdays from 11am – 2pm Tide Pool Investigation: Hone your observation skills and watch animals such as sea stars, sea urchins, and hermit crabs gracefully move in their environment. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt: Explore the Pathway of Giants and find nine outdoor objects hidden around the Seymour Center. Larval […]
July Is Parks & Recreation Month! July 24 - 31 We have so much fun planned this month! ALL FREE! For the month of July, we will be posting weekly with fun and free opportunities for you to enjoy at your county parks and facilities! . FREE EVENTS THIS WEEK! July 24 , Free Zumba […]
Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk Sunday, July 25 at 10 am Join State Park docents on a leisurely 2.5-mile, 2-hour hike. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. Along the way you will learn about the lives of early pioneers and farming families who first settled here […]
July Is Parks & Recreation Month! July 24 - 31 We have so much fun planned this month! ALL FREE! For the month of July, we will be posting weekly with fun and free opportunities for you to enjoy at your county parks and facilities! . FREE EVENTS THIS WEEK! July 24 , Free Zumba […]
Monthly Baby Stuff Swap Last Monday of the month Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need. This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park! New to FIT4MOM?? Join […]
Herramientas para manejar la depresión y ansiedad en adolescentes July 12, 6-pm Cada lunes, del 12 de julio al 2 de agosto, 2021, 6:00 – 8:00 pm Asista por 4 semanas a este grupo virtual de Triple P para conocer a otras familias y aprender estrategias sencillas que le ayudarán a: Construir relaciones positivas con […]
July Is Parks & Recreation Month! July 24 - 31 We have so much fun planned this month! ALL FREE! For the month of July, we will be posting weekly with fun and free opportunities for you to enjoy at your county parks and facilities! . FREE EVENTS THIS WEEK! July 24 , Free Zumba […]
Tuesdays 6/1 - 7/27, 2 - 4pm Swing by Becky's table to check out this week's activity, see other families, then head to LEO's Haven for some playtime! This is a Family Meet-up Activity, no drop-offs! Meet-ups are currently scheduled every Tuesday in June and July, 2021. Sign up for as many weeks as you […]
Cómo Criar Hijos Seguros y Capaces July 27, 4-5:30pm Los Seminarios de Triple P ofrecen consejos para padres generales que se pueden utilizar en una amplia gama de situaciones. Este seminario es el tercero de una serie de tres. Puede asistir a uno, dos o los tres de los seminarios de la serie. Asista a […]
July Is Parks & Recreation Month! July 24 - 31 We have so much fun planned this month! ALL FREE! For the month of July, we will be posting weekly with fun and free opportunities for you to enjoy at your county parks and facilities! . FREE EVENTS THIS WEEK! July 24 , Free Zumba […]
Grab and Go STEAM: Make your own Robotic Hand! Wednesday, August 2, 4-5pm We provide the materials and directions - you pick them up and make them at home! Learn about Anatomy and engineering! The strings in your robot hand function much like the tendons in your own hand, which connect muscles to bones and […]
Turning Challenging Behaviors into Positive Behaviors Stepping Stones Triple P offers parenting support for families with children with special needs, such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome and other developmental delays. Stepping Stones Triple P Seminars offer general parenting tips that can be used in a wide range of situations. Attend this virtual seminar […]
July Is Parks & Recreation Month! July 24 - 31 We have so much fun planned this month! ALL FREE! For the month of July, we will be posting weekly with fun and free opportunities for you to enjoy at your county parks and facilities! . FREE EVENTS THIS WEEK! July 24 , Free Zumba […]
Agents of Discovery Bay Area Explorers June 30 - August 31 We are excited to launch this year's Bay Area Explorer 2.0 Campaign! The Campaign will be running from June 30th- August 31st and we invite all players to get out and explore your communities in a whole new way! Agents of Discovery Bay Area […]
Como ayudar a su hijo a lidiar con la intimidación July 29, 6-7:30pm Los talleres de Triple P ofrecen consejos prácticos y estrategias para manejar las preguntas y desafíos de crianza específicas. Asista a este taller virtual de crianza para para familias con niños (0 – 12 años) para aprender: Cómo reconocer los diferentes tipos […]
July Is Parks & Recreation Month! July 24 - 31 We have so much fun planned this month! ALL FREE! For the month of July, we will be posting weekly with fun and free opportunities for you to enjoy at your county parks and facilities! . FREE EVENTS THIS WEEK! July 24 , Free Zumba […]
Midtown Summer Block Party Free Event! Fridays through October 29 - 5:00 to 8:30ish Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! 1111 Soquel Ave Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors June 4th Vendors: Stay Cool Ice Cream Truck, Chicken Foot, Pana Food Truck, Willow & The […]
July Is Parks & Recreation Month! July 24 - 31 We have so much fun planned this month! ALL FREE! For the month of July, we will be posting weekly with fun and free opportunities for you to enjoy at your county parks and facilities! . FREE EVENTS THIS WEEK! July 24 , Free Zumba […]
FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Saturday, July 31, 10am-1pm Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos' THE SPOT is hosting a FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Pfizer Vaccine is available for anyone 12 years old and up *Parental consent required for minors* Janssen Vaccine is available for those seeking a single dose. Gift cards and snacks will be provided for […]
James Henry House of Samba Kids Felton Library Parking Lot, 11am-12pm Anna Jean Cummings Park, Soquel, Saturday July 31, 2- 3pm James Henry, master percussionist, has traveled the world and incorporates cultural wisdom from across the globe into his performances. Expect to dance, sing, and be transported to many areas of the globe through the […]
Boardwalk Marketplace Popup Daily Support local artists and small businesses at the NEW Boardwalk Marketplace Pop-Up! Located on the Colonnade between Marini's and O'Neills. https://beachboardwalk.com/Marketplace
Art On the Beach Sundays, Aug 1 & 15, 11am - 5pm Sunday art on the beach! Enjoy an afternoon in Capitola at the Sunday Art at the Beach event taking place this summer at the Esplanade!
Free Festival Streams Start Saturday! Cabrillo Festival's opening night, Saturday, July 31, 7pm, presents the world premiere of Gabriela Lena Frank's Contested Eden, with a dance video featuring Molly Katzman & Co. filmed in the CZU fire zone. Sunday, August 1, at 11am offers two programs spotlighting emerging composers: first Danny Clay's animated Sounding Puzzles […]
Bonny Doon Studio Tour 2021 Adventure down the roads less traveled, above the fog & ocean, to where the wild things are. The Bonny Doon Studio Tour is back! After weathering fires and the pandemic, we will be open July 31st & August 1, Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 5pm Celebrating the vast array […]
