All Ages Art Reception The Raft

NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

All Ages Art Reception The Raft Friday, September 5, 4:30 - 7pm Reception Wednesdays - Sundays 10am - 4pm through October 29 The Sanctuary Exploration Center is excited to announce "The Raft," a new art show by Margaret Adachi. "The Raft" brings Monterey Bay's sea otters to life, and highlights the crucial role they play […]

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Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating Friday, Oct. 31, 3 – 6pm Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf. Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19th - 31st! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of […]

Mah Jongg Club – Hong Kong Style

Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA

Mah Jongg Club - Hong Kong Style Thursdays,  2 - 4pm, through December 18 Welcome players of all levels - the experienced and the newly curious! Connect with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts and build a supportive community. Share experiences, exchange tips, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow learners. I host a Beginner's Learning Table EVERY week, […]

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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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Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating Friday, Oct. 31, 3 – 6pm Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf. Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19th - 31st! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of […]

Youth Art in Lights Contest

Youth Art in Lights Contest Entry deadline: Friday, October 24 Calling all creative kids! The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation is planning the 2025 Sparky’s Holiday Lights event—and we need help from artistic youth in the community! Kids ages 5-12: enter the “Youth Art in Lights” contest. Artists aged 5-12 should submit a drawing of […]

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Event Series Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) 3rd Fridays, 11am - 12:30pm, March 15 - December 20 Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB). This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives […]

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Event Series Jazz at the Library

Jazz at the Library

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

Jazz at the Library Friday 12 - 1pm, August 1 Join us at the Downtown Library and enjoy free jazz music by local musicians! In memory of her husband, bassist and jazz singer, Betty has created the William H. Nadeau Memorial Fund promoting and rewarding excellence in jazz performance. In partnering with the library, the […]

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Event Series Scrabble at La Selva Beach

Scrabble at La Selva Beach

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

Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that  PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)?  Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too?  The LSB […]

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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!

All Ages Art Reception The Raft

NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

All Ages Art Reception The Raft Friday, September 5, 4:30 - 7pm Reception Wednesdays - Sundays 10am - 4pm through October 29 The Sanctuary Exploration Center is excited to announce "The Raft," a new art show by Margaret Adachi. "The Raft" brings Monterey Bay's sea otters to life, and highlights the crucial role they play […]

Free

Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating Friday, Oct. 31, 3 – 6pm Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf. Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19th - 31st! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of […]

Event Series “Weather and the Whale”

“Weather and the Whale”

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 […]

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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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