Free Movies at Capitola Beach

Capitola Beach Capitola

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 […]

Free

Fall Planting in the Garden

Mountain Feed & Farm Supply

Fall Planting in the Garden Saturday, August 23, 10 - 11am Come join us here at Mountain Feed & Farm Supply for a free talk on Fall Planting in the Garden! Join our resident garden guru Jess Tunis for a free hour-long class to get your Fall garden off to a thriving start! There will […]

Free

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 […]

Free

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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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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Chalk-It-Up! Sidewalk Chart Art Contest

Skypark Scotts Valley CA, United States

Chalk-It-Up! Sidewalk Chart Art Contest Sunday, August 24, 9am - 12pm Join us for our first Chalk it up! Sidewalk Chalk Art Event. Artists of all ages are invited to transform the sidewalks of Skypark into a colorful outdoor gallery. Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply enjoy sketching, this event welcomes everyone! Stay for […]

$25 – $45

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 […]

Free

Redwood Loop Tour Henry Cowell Redwoods

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 […]

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Monthly Baby Stuff Swap hosted by FIT4MOM Santa Cruz

Jade Street Park 4400 Jade St, Capitola, CA, United States

Monthly Baby Stuff Swap Last Monday of the month Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need. This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park! New to FIT4MOM?? Join […]

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Taller: Tratando con emociones fuertes: Superando el miedo

Watsonville Public Library 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, United States

PARA FAMILIAS CON NIÑOS DE HASTA 5 AÑOS jueves, el 25 de agosto, 6 – 7:30 pm Escanee para inscribirse Asista a este taller GRATUITO de crianza para aprender: -Las razones comunes por las cuales los niños desarrollan temores -Cómo ayudar a su niño/a a manejar y enfrentar sus temores -Estrategias para guiar a su […]

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Event Series Storytime with Ivy

Storytime with Ivy

Bookshop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Storytime with Ivy Last Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am Join Ivy, our children’s book buyer, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section. Kids Event

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Reading in the Redwoods Book Club

Virtual CA, United States

Reading in the Redwoods 4th Wednesday, 6 - 7:30pm Felton - Virtual Book Discussion The book for June is The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is a reimagining of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, the man who, according to the Bible wrestled an angel and won the name […]

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Capitola Twilight Concerts

Capitola Esplanade 100 Monterey Ave., Capitola, CA

Capitola Twilight Concerts Wednesdays 6pm, June 11 - August 27 Join us for the Capitola Twilight Concerts are hosted on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.and take place at the Esplanade bandstand in Capitola Village. These free events are made possible by the generousity of our sponsors. June 11  […]

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Promoting Early Learning Skills Workshop

Mountain Community Resources 6134 Highway 9, Felton, CA, United States

Promoting Early Learning Skills Workshop Wednesday, August 27,  6 – 7:30 pm FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: -How to support the development and potential of your child with special needs -Tips for teaching learning skills, such as making eye contact, imitating, following simple instructions, and playing […]

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NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth

Zoom CA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]

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