Events

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 […]

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 […]

Tuesday Night Live Concert Series at the Santa Cruz Wharf May 9,  6 - 8pm We are looking forward to sunny days and live music at the Santa Cruz Wharf! Please sure to check out the first concert of the Tuesday Night Live Concert Series at the Santa Cruz Wharf on May 9th! The City […]

Crafts at SC Downtown Library Thursday, June 8, 12 - 2pm; Tuesday, June 13, 1 - 3pm; Thursday, June 22, 12 - 2pm; Thursday, June 29, 1- 3pm; Wednesday, July 12, 1 - 2:30pm; Tuesday, July 18, 12 - 2pm; Wednesday, July 26, 12 - 2pm   Book Bag Decorating @ Downtown   Come and […]

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!

The Puppet Company Presents: The Three Dinosaurs Gruff Wednesday, June 14, 11am - 12pm Join us for The Puppet Company's production of : The Three Dinosaurs Gruff! This theatrical comedy pokes fun at the famous “3 Billy Goats Gruff” tale through the use of imagery, music, and songs. There will be two showings of this […]

Lunch and Learn: Intro to E-Bikes Workshop Wednesday, June 14, 12 - 1pm Are you curious about making your transportation trips easier? Want to learn more about how eBikes can help elevate your commute, saving you both time and money? Maybe you’ve thought about biking to work, but you’re concerned about hills, distance, or the […]

¡Jaque Mate!: Bilingual Chess Club Wednesdays 2 - 3pm, May 17 - June 14 Bilingual Chess Club in Spanish and English, where children and tweens can learn tactics and grand strategy. Club de ajedrez bilingüe en español e inglés, donde los niños y preadolescentes pueden aprender tácticas y grandes estrategias.

The Puppet Company Presents: The Three Dinosaurs Gruff Wednesday, June 14, 2:30 - 3:30pm Join us for The Puppet Company's production of : The Three Dinosaurs Gruff! This theatrical comedy pokes fun at the famous “3 Billy Goats Gruff” tale through the use of imagery, music, and songs. There will be two showings of this […]

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 […]

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 […]

Plant Seed Balls La Selva Beach Library Thursday, June 15, 11am - 12pm Create seed balls that can be planted (or randomly thrown) to help our planet and make our neighborhoods bloom! Free Program Limited Space, please register in advance: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10698792 All Materials Provided.

Plant Seed Balls Thursday, June 15, 1:30 - 2:30 Create seed balls that can be planted (or randomly thrown) to help our planet and make our neighborhoods bloom! Free Program Limited Space, please register in advance: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10698809 All Materials Provided.

Lego Engineering Challenges Thursday, June 15,  3 - 5pm Are you looking for fun, and competitive challenge? Are you good at building stuff using Legos? Are you between the ages of 8 yrs to 12 yrs? If you answered yes to all these questions, then you are more than qualified to join our Lego Engineering […]

Let's Dye! Shibori Workshop Thursday, June 15, 4 - 5pm Weave together history, science, math, and folk art when you transform a piece of cotton into a unique shibori/resist-dyed art work and wall hanging. Free Program Limited Space, please register in advance All Materials Provided.

Seminario Triple P: Cómo criar hijos seguros y capaces Thursday, June 15, 5:30 - 7pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Seguros-Capaces-15Jun Ayude a sus hijos a: • Aprender a tratar a los demás con respeto. • Tener buena comunicación y habilidades sociales. • Desarrollar una autoestima saludable Presentado en español por Zoom. Estos seminarios virtuales Triple P son GRATIS […]

Triple P Workshop: Traveling With Your Children Thursday, June 15, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why traveling can be hard for children • Positive parenting strategies to prevent problems before they occur • Tips for handling challenging behaviors while traveling with your children Presented IN ENGLISH […]

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 […]

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!

Watsonville Summer Concert Series Music in the Plaza 1st & 3rd Fridays 6 - 8pm, June 16 - September 1 Ready to dance the night away? Our summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back and will feature a variety of bands to help you get your groove on! Grab a bite at […]

Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach Fridays 9pm, June 16 - August 11 There's nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! June 16  THE LOST BOYS June […]

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 […]

Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach […]

Bilingual Family Storytime Saturdays 10:30 - 11am, June 3 - 24 Weekly bilingual stories and songs for children and their families at the newly renovated Branciforte Branch Library!

Living History Wilder Ranch Saturday, June 17,  11am - 4pm Celebrate communities and culture at Wilder Ranch State Park. At this living history event, costumed docents will guide you through the past and take you into historical homes, barns, and workshops. Experience old-fashioned crafts, activities, and games at this free family-friendly event. Vehicle day-use fee […]

The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail Open Saturdays, 12 - 3pm, On view until July 8 We are excited to announce the reopening of The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail (70 Center St, Davenport) The Writing on the Wall, a collaboration between Hank Willis Thomas and Dr. Baz Dreisinger, […]

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 […]

Bilingual Storytime and Market Hunt  Third Sundays, 9am - 1pm June 18-November 19 Join SCPL Librarians at the Live Oak Farmers' Market for Market Hunt materials and prizes, Bilingual Storytime at 10am and 11am, and information about the services, programs, and events the Library is offering. The Farmers' Market is located at 15th and Eastcliff […]

Liberation Paddle Out Sunday, June 18, 12-4pm We are SO excited for this year’s Black Surf Santa Cruz Liberation Paddle Out!! This event is NOT to be missed. Join for an indigenous land blessing, spoken word, live DJ thatsmaigirl, beach games, a beach cleanup, a paddle lesson and of course the legendary paddle-out itself. Come […]

Ranch House Tour Sunday, June 18, 1 - 3pm Within These Walls: Ranch House Tour. Join Park Docent Richard James on a tour of the Ranch house. Learn about its history from the Watermelon King to Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and beyond. This informative tour will give you the opportunity to find out about four […]

Hugo Award Winning Films: Defining Science Fiction & Fantasy 3rd Sundays 2 -4pm, June 18 - September 17 Come watch Hugo award winning movies! An exciting event that showcases some of the best science fiction and fantasy films through the ages. The Hugo awards are prestigious honors given to outstanding works of science fiction and […]