Arboretum Free Day First Tuesdays The first Tuesday of the month is free to non-members. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world. We are open daily, 9am to 5pm.
Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade Tuesday, July 4, 12:30pm Celebrate the Fourth of July in Historic Downtown Watsonville. The Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July parade proceeds down Main St. from St. Patrick’s Church to First Street. Thousands of spectators line the route five to six people deep. Those wanting a front row […]
Make & Explore @ Branciforte Library Tuesdays 3 - 4pm, June 6 - July 25 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Branciforte Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
Capitola Twilight Concerts Wednesdays 6pm, June 21 - August 30 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. For an opportunity to be […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
Adult Summer Crafts Camp Boulder Creek Library: Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Live Oak Library: Saturdays 1- 3pm: June 3, July 1, August 5 Garfield Park Library: Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Remember summer camp? Take yourself back in time, when days were longer and […]
Adult Summer Crafts Camp Boulder Creek Library: Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Live Oak Library: Saturdays 1- 3pm: June 3, July 1, August 5 Garfield Park Library: Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Remember summer camp? Take yourself back in time, when days were longer and […]
Teens, GetCrafty with YAN Thursday, July 6, 6pm Get crafty with YAN! Join us on Thursday July 6th @6pm for an evening filled with arts and crafts such as sticker making, origami and much more. Snacks will be provided! High school youth can rsvp to vvelasquez@unitedwaysc.org.
Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade Thursdays, 8:30 - 10pm, June 15 – August 10 Enjoy FREE Live Music Thursdays throughout the summer on the Boardwalk Colonnade! Come for the rides, stay for the entertainment! June 15 SANG MATIZ June 22 MAN IN BLACK June 29 EXTRA LARGE July 6 FAST TIMES July 13 SANTA CRUDA […]
Junior and Little Ranger Programs June through August Hey parents! Are you looking for FREE childcare this summer? Have your 7 - 12 year olds join us for Junior Ranger Programs where they can explore the natural world through projects, experiments, art, nature journaling, and more! Junior Ranger programs are happening in parks all across […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
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 […]
Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks First Sundays 11am - 5pm The Westside Marketplace on the first Sundays of the month is where local art, handmade and vintage shopping meet delicious food! This collaboration between Food Trucks A Go Go and the Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market presents a great mix of creators of all kinds! […]
