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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup Join us for a FREE Stroller Strides® workout + playgroup on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM at Seascape Park in Aptos! What is Stroller Strides? Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is […]
Amah Mutsun Fire Relationships Tuesday, August 3, 6-7pm Fire is many things to the Amah Mutsun and other California Indian Tribes — it is sacred, it is a tool gifted by Creator, and it is a way to restore balance to Mother Earth. This presentation hosted by the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History will […]
Rockin’ Pop-Up: Great Geologic Goodbyes Wednesday, August 4 | 12-12:30pm For over three years, the Geology Gents have been regular fixtures at the Museum — both online and in-person. For this month’s pop-up though, we say goodbye to Graham as he heads out to New Hampshire for his post-doctoral work at Dartmouth College. The good […]
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 […]
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
Wildfire Solutions “Not If, But When: Wildfire Solutions” Screening and Directors Q&A Thursday, August 5, 6-8pm Join director/producer team Radu Sava and Rebekah Hood-Sava for a screening of their documentary "Not If, But When: Wildfire Solutions" followed by a Q&A. This film will explore the changing ways we deal with wildfires in America, the impact […]
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 […]
Early Bird Tours are back! First Saturdays of the month A special early morning birding tour especially for birders. Meets the first Saturday of every month at 8:30am at the Reserve. We will be taking reservations for Early Bird Tours. Sign ups are only available for the upcoming tour, limited to 10 spots. The August […]
Midsummer Magic Market! Saturday August 7, 8:30am to 2:00pm Bingo, food, vendors, and more! Bring a picnic to enjoy a day in the beautiful redwoods. Featuring: Ed Jenkins Handcrafted Toys, Dales Avocados, Freedom Lions Club, Art, Photography, Jewelry, Collectibles, and more! Looking for vendors for this fun day in the park! $25 for tables around […]
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
Grupo Breve Virtual de Triple P: Como tratar con las peleas y agresividad Cada lunes, del 9 de agosto al 30 de agosto, 2021, 4:00 – 5:30 pm Asista a este Grupo Breve de Triple P de 4 semanas para familias con niños (0 – 12 años) para aprender: Las razones más comunes por qué […]
Free Online Early Readers Book Club Join us for a Free Community Book Club! Our book clubs are designed to strengthen your child’s reading foundations and help them become a successful reader. Our book clubs are live, interactive, and fun! We incorporate reading lessons, games, discussion, and crafts all led by a reading expert! […]
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
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 […]
Join us for a Free Community Book Club! Free Online Early Readers Book Club: Our book clubs are designed to strengthen your child’s reading foundations and help them become a successful reader. Our book clubs are live, interactive, and fun! We incorporate reading lessons, games, discussion, and crafts all led by a reading expert! During […]
Join us for a Free Community Book Club! August 12, 4-5pm Our book clubs are designed to strengthen your child’s reading foundations and help them become a successful reader. Our book clubs are live, interactive, and fun! We incorporate reading lessons, games, discussion, and crafts all led by a reading expert! During this book club, […]
Vax Up Santa Cruz! Friday, August 13, 12-4pm The MAH in partnership with the County of Santa Cruz, HSA Public Health Division will hold a walk-in vaccination clinic offering the Janssen vaccine. While you're at the MAH, contribute to the Tree of Hope activity. Walk-ins accepted, no registration required.
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 […]
Exploring the Burn Zone: Rancho Del Oso Saturday, August 14, 10am - 12pm While the majority of Big Basin State Park remains closed to the public after intense impacts suffered from the CZU Lightning Complex fires of August 2020, its coastal portion, Rancho Del Oso, has reopened. During this event hosted by the Santa Cruz […]
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 […]
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!
Fascinating Fish Bones Eréndira M. Quintana Morales, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Anthropology Department, UC Santa Cruz At coastal archaeological sites, thousands of fish bones represent the discarded remains of past meals. Fish bones provide important clues about how people of the past lived and how their daily activities shaped the identity of coastal residents, their relationships, […]
A Year Ago Today: Communities Reflect on the CZU Lightning Complex Fires Monday, August 16, 6-7:30pm Join collaborators from across the county as we collectively reflect on the one year anniversary of the 2020 CZU Lightning Complex Fires. This event will highlight the stories of those affected by these fires as part of the MAH’s […]
Taller Virtual Triple P: Controlando las luchas por el poder y los berrinches Martes, 17 de agosto, 2021, 5:30 – 7:00 pm 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 […]
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 […]
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
Triple P Virtual Workshop: Encouraging your child’s self-esteem Thursday, August 19, 2021, 4:00 – 5:30 pm 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: - Why it’s important for children to develop […]
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 Third Saturdays, 10am-12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 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 […]
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 […]
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
Taller Virtual Triple P: Estableciendo limites saludables de tiempo de pantalla Martes, 24 de agosto, 2021, 3:00 – 4:30 pm 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) […]
Fire and the Bonny Doon Ecological Reserve with Dr. Jodi McGraw (online) Tuesday, August 24, 6-7pm Many of our native plants in the Santa Cruz Mountains are fire adapted, from the familiar coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) to the extremely rare Santa Cruz cypress (Hesperocyparis abramsiana) and Santa Cruz wallflower (Erysimum teretifolium). However, decades of fire […]
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 […]
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
Taller Virtual Triple P: Promoviendo el desarrollo del lenguaje Jueves, 26 de agosto, 2021, 4:00 – 5:30 pm 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: […]
Setting healthy screen time limits Thursday, August 26, 5:30-7pm Register to get the Zoom meeting link: https://bit.ly/Screentime-Aug26 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How “screen time” can affect children’s health and behaviors • Tips for setting screen time limits during the pandemic • What to do if your child refuses to follow […]
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 […]
Triple P Virtual Workshop: Taming power struggles & tantrums Saturday, August 28, 2021, 10:00 – 11:30 am 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: What your child might be trying to […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
Taller Virtual de Triple P: Ya es tiempo de entrenar para ir al baño Lunes, el 30 de agosto, 2021, 3:00 – 4:30 pm 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 […]
Triple P Virtual Parenting Seminar for families with teens from 13-16 years old: Raising responsible teens Tuesday, August 31, 2021, 6 – 7:30 pm Triple P Seminars offer general parenting tips that can be used in a wide range of situations. Attend Raising Responsible Teens to learn strategies to encourage teens to: Participate in family […]
Rockin’ Pop-Up: What even IS North America? Wednesday, September 1, 12-12:30pm Santa Cruz County is obviously a part of North America. Right? Well, it’s a little more complicated than that. There’s the continent of North America, but there’s also the North American tectonic plate — where Santa Cruz County does not reside! While our neighbors […]
Learn All About Bees Wednesday, September 1, 1-2pm Learn all about bees and their important role in our ecosystem with Hilary Kearney of Girl Next Door Honey. Learn about how these amazing pollinators live, work, and help our planet! Grab & Go Kits containing bee-friendly flower seed packets and a honey stick are available at […]
Workshop: Strategies to help teens manage anxiety Thursday, September 2, 5-7pm Triple P Workshops are brief classes that provide quick tips for handling everyday parenting issues. Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common causes and signs of anxiety in teens • What to do if your teen is anxious • Tips for […]
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 […]
Free to Be a Kid Clothing Exchange Bring what you can, take what you need.
Out and About: Birding at Neary Lagoon Saturday, September 4, 10am-12pm Let’s get out and about with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! This month we’ll be looking for birds at Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, an oasis for local wildlife in the heart of Santa Cruz. We’ll bring binoculars for each participant and share […]
See first-hand how to build fertile soil and control pests, recycle yard and kitchen waste, conserve water, and encourage biodiversity
