Encouraging Creativity Workshop

Live Oak Community Resources 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), CA, United States

Encouraging Creativity Workshop Thursday, August 7, 6 – 7:30pm FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UP TO 12 YEARS OLD Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: -How participating in art, music, dance, drama and other creative activities promotes children’s learning, development, and well-being. -Tips for encouraging children to express their creativity through different activities. Presented IN […]

Free
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 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!

Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party

The Lot 1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party Fridays, May 30 - August 29, 5:00 to 8:30ish The Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party is back for its 5th year—every Friday from May 30th to August 29th. We’re re-imagining the event, and we can’t wait to share the details with you! In the meantime, we’re […]

Event Series Zentangle Art

Zentangle Art

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

Zentangle Art 2nd Saturdays 10 - 11:30am, January 11 - August 9 The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop and monthly meetup to practice the method. The monthly meetup will take place on the […]

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Rancho del Oso Appreciation Day

Rancho del Oso 3600 Hwy 1 at Waddell Creek, Davenport, CA, United States

Rancho del Oso Appreciation Day Saturday, August 9, 10am through the afternoon Rancho del Oso staff and the Waddell Creek Association invites you, nature lovers, art appreciators and history enthusiasts, to attend our very first Hulda Hoover McLean Appreciation Day at the RDO Nature and History Center. We are thrilled to honor Hulda, who was […]

Weekend Ranger Nature Programs for Kids Big Basin

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

Weekend Ranger Nature Programs for Kids, Big Basin Redwoods State Park– All Summer Long! Saturdays and Sundays through August 31 Little Rangers ages 3–6 – Saturdays at 10:00 AM (30-minute program) Perfect for children ages 3-6 and their families. Each session features a fun, engaging topic like “Furry Friends of the Forest” or “All About […]

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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 […]

Free

Dental Discovery Day

Sea Glass Orthodontics 824 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Dental Discovery Day Saturday, August 9, 11am-3pm This interactive event hosted by Sea Glass Orthodontics and Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery will feature discovery-based games, hands-on activities, and a chance to explore dental tools and concepts in a relaxed, engaging setting. Pizza, snacks, and drinks, and games will be included. The goal is to […]

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Board Games and More in Felton Branch Library

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 […]

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Dental Discovery Day

Seaglass Orthodontics 824 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA

Dental Discovery Day Saturday, August 9, 11am - 3pm This interactive event hosted by Sea Glass Orthodontics and Santa Cruz Museum of Discovery will feature discovery-based games, hands-on activities, and a chance to explore dental tools and concepts in a relaxed, engaging setting. Pizza, snacks, and drinks, and games will be included. The goal is […]

Free
Event Series Teen Summer Art Workshops

Teen Art Workshops

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 […]

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Youth Ensemble Concert

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United States

Youth Ensemble Concert Saturday, August 9, 3:30 - 4:30pm Hear the future of new music in this free chamber concert of original works programmed, produced, performed, and presented by the adventurous 16-24-year-old Youth Ensemble. Interested in joining the Youth Ensemble Program this summer? Sign up by May 31st!

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Free Workshop “Give Your Kids Wings to Fly”

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 […]

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