A Whale of a Birthday

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Museum’s 120th Birthday Party! Friday, August 1,  5 - 8pm; Free entry to museum all day 11am - 8pm To celebrate, we’re throwing a huge whale of a birthday party for August’s First Friday! We’re bringing together some of our friends from across the community for a night of games, arts and crafts, music, and […]

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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 […]

La Selva Beach Summer Fair

La Selva Beach Clubhouse 314 Estrella Ave., Watsonville

La Selva Beach Summer Fair Saturday, August 2, 10am Booths, beers, books and a Birthday Bash! Fifty craft vendors will sell handcrafted jewelry, art, woodwork, bags, ceramics, garden art, specialty foods, soaps, clothing, books and more. La Selva Library 75th Birthday Bash with family oriented musical performance, story hour and cupcakes! Library Friends Used Book […]

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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 […]

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Merlyn Moreno Art Show Reception

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Merlyn Moreno Art Show Reception Reception: Saturday, August 2, 3-5pm; On view through September 30 Merlyn Moreno's paintings will be on view at the Aptos Branch Library from July 1st through September 30th, with a reception for the artist on Saturday, August 2nd from 3:00- 5:00 PM. A resident of Santa Cruz County (Aptos & […]

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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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Event Series Wee Kirk Market

Wee Kirk Market

Wee Kirk Church 9500 Central Avenue, Ben Lomond, CA

Wee Kirk Market 1st Sundays, 9am - pm, June 1 - October 5  and Saturday, December13: HOLIDAY MARKET (4-8 pm) Join us at Wee Kirk Market, a charming, old-fashioned farmers and makers market celebrating local artisans, farmers, musicians, and food vendors. Enjoy fresh produce, handcrafted goods, live music, and delicious eats in the heart of […]

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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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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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Cabrillo Festival Family Concert

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

Cabrillo Festival Family Concert Sunday, August 3, 1 - 3pm Join us for a musical adventure the whole family will love! Dive into Karen LeFrak's Sleepover at the Museum, a playful symphonic scavenger hunt, and Frank Duarte's Xhnisa. Get up close with the orchestra and explore the magic of music— fun, interactive, and totally FREE […]

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Community Day Free Admission!

UCSC Arboretum 120 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Community Day Free Admission! First Tuesdays, 9am - 5pm The first Tuesday of each month, Community Day, the Arboretum is open and free for visitors. See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open. NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage […]

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Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk

Virtual

Virtual Author Talk with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk Tuesday, August 5, 11am - 12pm The Stories, Science, and History of Birds with Smithsonian Biologist Jay Falk Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations in this absorbing global guide, The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds. Birds are […]

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National Night Out

Pinto Lake Park 451 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

National Night Out Tuesday, August 5, 3  - 7pm Join us on August 5 for National Night Out! Free community celebration for the whole family! Come for the food, raffle resources, games, entertainment, and more as we celebrate our community together! Pinto Lake County Park

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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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