Free Movies at Capitola Beach Fridays at dusk, August 22, September 12 Movies begin at dusk. All movies are shown on the bandstand stage in Esplanade Park. Attendees are encouraged to bring seating. Low back chairs and blankets are recommended. Consider bringing a picnic dinner, or dine locally at area restaurants. No alcohol or dogs […]
Institute of the Arts and Sciences
100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
"Weather and the Whale" Tuesday–Sunday 12–5pm, through October 12 Weather and the Whale is a major exhibition project featuring immersive displays of original science research and newly commissioned contemporary artworks. Working at the intersections of art and science to connect people to the impacts of climate change, the project brings leading artists into collaboration with […]
Capitola Art & Wine Festival 2025 Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm, September 13 & 14 Join us at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival. Art, wine, music, dance, and good vibes…all in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise! Stroll the Festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa […]
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 […]
Felton Library
6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, United States
Are You Game? Board Games and More in Felton Branch Library 2nd Saturdays, February 8 - December 13, 12 - 5pm Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite board games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is […]
Pajaro Valley Arts
37 Sudden St, Watsonville, CA, United States
Collage Making with The MAHSecond Saturday, September 13, 1-4pm Saturday is almost here! We’re excited to welcome our friends from the MAH for Collage Making, inspired by Santa Cruz artist Ed Penniman. Drop in this Saturday for free, hands-on fun! Pajaro Valley Arts, 37 Sudden Street, Watsonville Pajaro Valley Arts Council
Felton Library
6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, United States
Teen Art Workshops & Introduction to A.C.T. 2nd Saturdays, 2-4pm, July 12 through December 13 July 12: Techniques in Printmaking- Contrast Eraser-Carving All teens 12-18 years are welcome as we learn about volunteer opportunities in the library, share our input on teen spaces, policies, and programs, enjoy snacks, as well as a special art lesson. You […]
Next Space Coworking (Opp Abbott Square, downtown Santa Cruz)
Next Space Coworking, Opposite Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA
"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 […]
Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 9am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. Interested in vendor space? Call (831) […]
Capitola Art & Wine Festival 2025 Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-5pm, September 13 & 14 Join us at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival. Art, wine, music, dance, and good vibes…all in the enchanting beach-side setting of Capitola Village…summer’s last hurrah, and truly a weekend in paradise! Stroll the Festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa […]
Henry Cowell State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States
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 […]
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf October 19, 8 am - October 31, 8pm Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United States Enjoy 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf! Take part in the Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, and […]
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
5271 Scotts Valley Dr, Scotts Valley, CA
STEM Activities with Girls Cub Scout Pack 673 Monday, September 15, 6:30pm Girls Cub Scout Pack 673 invites all girls K-5 and their families to join us for some fun STEM activities and crafts. Cub Scouts has many opportunities for exciting STEM adventures, such as these https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/stem-adventures/ Cub Scouts is a great way to make […]
Felton Branch Library- New
6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, United States
Tales to Tails Felton Library 3rd Tuesdays, 3-4pm, April 15 - December 16 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and have […]
Freedom Library
2021 Freedom Blvd, Freedom, CA, United States
Free Sewing Workshop 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays, through December 9 & 16, 4 - 5:30pm Free Sewing Classes - Ready to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill? Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced sewer, our free sewing classes are for you. Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can: […]