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 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 […]
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am - 12:30pm, beginning June 17 This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
"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 […]
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 […]
WATs Up Block Party Saturday, October 4, 11am-3pm Join us at a Watsonville block party with an electric twist. Enjoy local bands, food, dancing and test out the latest EVs and e-bikes! All Local. All Fun. All Electric. Say WAT’s UP to the most energizing block party of the year. There’s an activity for everyone- […]
Big Messy Fun Saturday, October 4, 11am-4pm We are in search for some pumpkins to SMASH at our Zoom Honk Smash Touch a Truck event on Oct 4! Please email us Jamie@sccmod.org or call 831-316-5200. We are also in search of a farm to donate the pumpkin guts to! https://www.sccmod.org/zhs
Harvest Festival Downtown Santa Cruz Saturday, October 4, 12-4pm Harvest Festival returns to Downtown Santa Cruz. We'll be throwing up tents, flipping pupusas, popping popcorn, stacking hay bales and setting up a slew of silly, throw-back games and fun activities for all of you. Think of a sweet nook version of county fair meets a […]
Ben Lomond Scottish Day Saturday, October 4, 1 - 5pm Join us for Ben Lomond Scottish Day, a celebration of our town’s proud Scottish roots! This family-friendly festival features live Scottish music, cèilidh community dance, a falconry demonstration, delicious food and drinks for sale, kids’ activities and more. There will also be a shortbread contest and […]
