SUMMER KICK-OFF FESTIVAL

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Summer Kick-off Festival Saturday 11am - 3pm, June 25 Celebrate summer in Santa Cruz! Enjoy free admission to the Museum and outdoor festivities. It promises to be a day of nature-filled family fun — both out in the sunshine and within our Museum galleries. Live animals,  Live music,  Food trucks,  Nature Crafts,  Science activities Free! […]

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James Henry’s House of Samba Kids at Felt Street Park

Felt Street County Park 1904 Felt St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

James Henry's House of Samba Kids at Felt Street Park Saturday 2 - 3pm, June 25 Join us at the Felt Street County Park for an afternoon of drums and dance! James Henry, master percussionist, has traveled the world and incorporates cultural wisdom from across the globe into his performances. Expect to dance, sing, and […]

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Explore Oceans of Possibilities

Watsonville Public Library 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, United States

Explore Oceans of Possibilities Monday, June 6 - July 31 Explore Oceans of Possibilities with art, nature, technology, crafts, trivia and film screenings at Watsonville Library this summer while reading your way to fun rewards. Our annual Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 6th ~ you can sign up and participate online with the […]

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Monthly Baby Stuff Swap hosted by FIT4MOM Santa Cruz

Jade Street Park 4400 Jade St, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

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Triple P Workshop: Coping with Stress

Zoom CA, United States

Triple P Workshop: Coping with Stress Monday, June 27, 6 - 7:30pm Register: https://bit.ly/Stress-June27 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common causes of stress, and how stress affects parenting • How to recognize signs of stress • Healthy ways to reduce and manage everyday stress Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom by Gladys […]

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Seed Balls: Plant It! With Peopleologie

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Seed Balls: Plant It! With Peopleologie Tuesday, June 2, 2:30 - 4pm The act of making and planting these (or randomly throwing) began as a way to encourage green growth in barren landscapes.  Green thumb or not, get your hands dirty and support the “greening” or flowering of your favorite patch of earth.  Your sprouts will attract hummingbirds and butterflies! Make […]

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Event Series Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club

Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm, through October 4 Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club invites you to come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other kids! One-hour meetings include 15 minutes of instruction by chess master Dana Mackenzie. For ages 6-18. We welcome all skill levels, but […]

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Event Series Preschool Storytime Downtown

Preschool Storytime Downtown

Downtown Library 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Preschool Storytime Downtown Thursdays Downtown 10:30 - 11am   Preschool Storytime meets in the upstairs meeting room at the Downtown Library!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 30 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week.

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Event Series Preschool Storytime Felton

Preschool Storytime Felton

Felton Branch Library- New 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, United States

Preschool Storytime Felton Thursdays, Felton, 11am  - 12pm, through Dec. 22 Preschool Storytime Felton meets in the the Felton Library to share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 60 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Join Librarian Jackie in JJune for a […]

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R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola

Capitola Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]

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Event Series Make & Explore at Capitola Library

Make & Explore at Capitola Library

Capitola Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Make & Explore at Capitola Library Fridays 2 - 4pm, June 10- July 17 Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make and explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. This will be Outdoors on the deck. Please wear […]

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Free Movies at the Beach

Beach Boardwalk Cocoanut Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Free Movies at the Beach Fridays, 9pm, June 17 - August 12 In front of the Colonnade There’s nothing like watching free, favorite movies right on the beach with the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs, and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! Music and movies […]

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Event Series Family Movie La Selva Beach

Family Movie La Selva Beach

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Family Movie La Selva Beach Saturdays 3-5pm Join us on Saturdays for a great family movie.  Movie will start at 3p. July 2: Atlantis: Milo's Return July 9: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) July 16: Bernie the Dolphin July 23: Finding Nemo

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