Watsonville Taiko's Holiday Boutique Sunday, November 2, 12-4pm Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Watsonville Taiko's Holiday Boutique, Sunday Nov 2, noon to 4 pm. Shop for creative holiday gift baskets, handmade arts and crafts by local artists, gift certificates for local businesses, succulents, delicious snacks, and much more. Some items are one-of-a-kind, so […]
Capitola Plein Air 2025 November 3-9 Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! Want to Get Involved? Join us for the 10th annual Capitola Plein Air on November 3rd to November 9th Exhibition & Art Sale at New Brighton Middle School Auditorium on November 9th. Artists […]
Visit us on one of our monthly Tuesday tours and see why Gateway was voted Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Santa Cruz. Hang with our kindergarteners on Kindy Island, see what’s growing in our Life Lab outdoor classroom, join our middle schoolers for a science experiment, and see first hand the unique benefits […]
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 […]
Toddler Time Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, October 7, 14, 21 & November 4, 18 Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development. Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers. For this […]
Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton Boulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am - 12pm Felton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art […]
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through June 6 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]
TEACHING CHILDREN TO SHARE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH - 5 YEARS Wednesday, November 5, 6 – 7:30pm Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: -How to teach your child to share with siblings and others -Simple ways to encourage sharing and cooperation -What to do if your child doesn’t want to share with […]
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, […]
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Thursdays 3-5pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Downtown, Aptos, Felton & Live Oak Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: […]
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 […]
Mobile Museum: Herpetology Thursday, November 6, 4:30 - 6:00 pm Families will have an opportunity to view and interact with the herpetology collection from the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Herpetology is a branch of zoology that studies reptiles and amphibians. The exhibit includes snake specimens in jars, snake skins, sea turtle carapace, and […]
SEMINARIOS DE CRIANZA PARA FAMILIAS CON ADOLESCENTES DE 13 A 16 AÑOS jueves, el 6 de noviembre, 2025 • 6 – 7:30 pm Criando Adolescentes Responsables Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Responsable-6nov Fomente la independencia y responsabilidad de su adolescente al involucrarlo en decisiones familiares, promoviendo el respeto, realizando actividades en familia, y fomentando un estilo de vida saludable, […]
Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.
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 […]
