Afterschool Activities: Arte del Corazón

Arte de Corazon 80 Airport Blvd # 206, Freedom, CA

Afterschool Activities: Arte del Corazón 3rd Tuesdays beginning January 20, 4:30 - 6pm Every third Tuesday of the month, Watsonville community members are invited to Arte del Corazón (ADC), where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. The event is ADA accessible. Materials will be provided. The event will be […]

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UCSC Arts & Ecology Festival

UCSC Digital Arts Research Center (DARC)

UCSC Arts & Ecology Festival: Creative Resistance Wednesday, April 22, 10am - 10pm On Earth Day, UC Santa Cruz launches the inaugural Arts & Ecology Festival: Creative Resistance, a campus-wide gathering that refuses to treat climate change as a problem of carbon alone. Instead, it brings together artists, scientists, students, and community partners to engage […]

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

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

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through June 6 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

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Reading in the Redwoods Book Club

Virtual CA, United States

Reading in the Redwoods 4th Wednesday, 6 - 7:30pm Felton - Virtual Book Discussion The book for June is The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is a reimagining of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, the man who, according to the Bible wrestled an angel and won the name […]

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Event Series Game Zone Scotts Valley

Game Zone Scotts Valley

Scotts Valley Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

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. […]

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

Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA +3 more

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Thursdays 3-5pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Downtown, Aptos, Felton & Live Oak Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: […]

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Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop

NextSpace Coworking Santa Cruz (Opp Abbott Square) 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA, Philippines

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 […]

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Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours

Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

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.  

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Friday Pet Food Pantry

SPCA CA, United States

Friday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!

Fashion Teens 2026

Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Fashion Teens 2026 Friday, April 24, 6:30 - 8:30pm Join us for Fashion Teens annual show. Celebrate the creativity of Santa Cruz County students (Grades 6–12) at this one-night runway event featuring original, up-cycled wearable art and student-designed fashion. Fashion Teens is a countywide student arts program where Santa Cruz County youth in grades 6–12 design, […]

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Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours

Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

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.  

Free

Hot Composting Workshop and Raffle

Trescony Park 301 Trescony St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Hot Composting Workshop and Raffle Saturday, April 25, 10am - 12pm. Pre-registration required, space is limited! Trescony Park, City of Santa Cruz Have you been curious about hot composting? Maybe you have tried before but need a refresher. No matter your experience, join the City of Santa Cruz Waste Reduction Staff for a workshop all […]

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Deep-Sea Designers A Kids Art Workshop

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Deep-Sea Designers: A Kids Art Workshop Saturday, April 25, 10am-12pm Explore the deep at a kids art event at the Sanctuary Exploration Center! At the "Deep Sea Designers" art workshop, kids will learn about deep sea animals and habitats, and use them as inspiration to design a communal mural. Kids will learn about deep sea […]

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Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Big Basin Park 21600 Big Basin Way,, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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 […]

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