Event Series Mah Jongg Club – Hong Kong Style

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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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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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 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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Concert Featuring Soundswell Artists

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

Concert Featuring Soundswell Artists Friday, September 26, 12-1:20pm Join us for a live music concert featuring one of our Soundwell artists! Charged Particles features three of the country's virtuosos crossing stylistic boundaries in the acoustic and electric jazz arena. Murray Low is a keyboard wizard with dazzling Latin-jazz technique and imaginative improvisational skills. Aaron Germain […]

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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!

“Ojos de Dios”

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

"Ojos de Dios" Friday, September 26, 3-5pm Join us at the Capitola Library for an afternoon creating "Ojos de Dios" (God's Eyes) with the Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks. This traditional craft, especially among the Huichol (Wixárika) people of Mexico, symbolizes prayer and protection. Light refreshments and all materials will be provided. All ages […]

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Event Series All Ages Art Reception The Raft

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 […]

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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Event Series Capitola Beach Festival 2025

Capitola Beach Festival 2025

Capitola Beach Capitola

Capitola Beach Festival 2025 Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28 , 8am-5pm  Join us at the Sand Sculpture competition at 10am, Saturday, September 27, on our Capitola Beach. This year's theme is "VACATION SNAPSHOTS" Start diagramming your ideas, gather your sculpture-building team, and get ready for some Fun In The Sand. All ages welcome. […]

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New Leaf Community Market’s Grand Opening Celebration!

New Leaf Community Market River Street 650 River St, Santa Cruz, United States

New Leaf Community Market’s Grand Opening Celebration! Saturday, September 27, 10am-2pm On September 27, New Leaf will be opening its newest store at the corner of River Street and Highway 1! We are excited to continue the excitement and new features that debuted last Fall in the new Capitola store with a return to our […]

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New Leaf Community Markets Grand Opening New River Street Store

New Keaf Market River Street Gateway Plaza on River St, Santa Cruz, CA

New Leaf Community Markets Grand Opening New River Street Store Saturday, September 27, 10am-2pm New Leaf will be opening its newest store at the corner of River Street and Highway 1 on September 27th! We are excited to continue the excitement and new features that debuted last Fall in the new Capitola store with a […]

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