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 […]

Reading Skills Summer Program  Summer Sign up now for our FREE Reading Skills Summer Program for 1st -3rd grade students. Program includes live-online instruction from a dedicated and inspiring teacher and one-on-one tutoring support. Program for Entering 1st Graders Your child will learn to read independently. Children learn phonics and sight words, build fluency and […]

Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library  June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]

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 […]

Fratello Marionettes Present: Jack and the Bean Stalk Monday, June 26, 11am - 12pm Fratello Marionettes' production of "Jack and the Bean Stalk" tells a classic story through the art of puppetry. This performance is sure to delight the whole family! https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10699096

Fratello Marionettes Present: Jack and the Bean Stalk Boulder Creek Monday, June 26, 2 - 3 Fratello Marionettes' production of "Jack and the Bean Stalk" tells a classic story through the art of puppetry. This performance is sure to delight the whole family! https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10699032

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 […]

Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library  June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]

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 […]

Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library  June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]

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!

Mike the Magician's Summer Reading Magic Show Wednesday, June 28, 11am - 12pm Celebrate the magic of reading with Mike the Magician's fun, funny, highly participatory magic show for all ages! Funded by Friends funds for Recover and Thrive. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10699096

Mike the Magician's Summer Reading Magic Show Wednesday, June 28, 12 - 3pm Celebrate the magic of reading with Mike the Magician's fun, funny, highly participatory magic show for all ages! Funded by Friends funds for Recover and Thrive. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10699436    

Mike the Magician's Summer Reading Magic Show Wednesday, June 28, 4 - 5pm Celebrate the magic of reading with Mike the Magician's fun, funny, highly participatory magic show for all ages! Funded by Friends funds for Recover and Thrive. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10701783    

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library  June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]

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 […]

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 […]

Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library  June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]

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!

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 […]

Home Depot Kids Workshops 1st Saturdays of the month, 9am - 12pm Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073,  (831)462-5650    Register 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877,    Register  

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 […]

Free Harbor Water Taxi All Summer Weekends, 11am - 6pm The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer! The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day. Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X­1 Gate […]

Pup Parade at Franich Park Saturday, July 1, 11am Please join us for the Pup Parade at Franich Park! Meet near the Dog Park at Franich Park | Menasco Dr. Traiga a su perro, disfrazado o no, a pasar el tiempo moviendo la cola en nuestro desfile de perritos. Este es un evento gratuito. Bocadillos […]

Slim Chance and the Circus of Possibilities Saturday, July 1, 11am - 12pm Hilarious and inspiring family entertainment, Slim and Squeaky's show is the perfect cocktail of thrills and skills that will delight audiences of all ages. Juggling, unicycle, hula hoop and ridiculous clowning is just some of the fun that awaits you with this […]

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, […]

Youth Chess Tournament Saturday, July 1, 12 - 5pm The Youth Chess Tournament follows a competitive yet friendly format, allowing kids to test their skills against other players of similar age and experience levels. Participants will compete in various rounds, with each round consisting of a single chess game against another participant. The tournament will […]

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 […]

Slim Chance and the Circus of Possibilities Saturday, July 1, 3 - 4pm Hilarious and inspiring family entertainment, Slim and Squeaky's show is the perfect cocktail of thrills and skills that will delight audiences of all ages. Juggling, unicycle, hula hoop and ridiculous clowning is just some of the fun that awaits you with this […]

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 […]

4th of July 2023 Celebrations Find the perfect 4th of July Celebration for your family in Santa Cruz County and nearby. Aptos World’s Shortest 4th of July Parade – Tuesday, July 4, 10am. Come early. Roads close at 9:30am. Theme: Honor Our Parks! Come check out our awesome vendors at the 4th of July Party […]

Summer Kids Day Sunday, July 2, 10am - 2:30pm Come join us at Little Trends in Watsonville on Sunday, July 2 for a Summer Kids Day from 10am-2:30pm. Enjoy fun kid related vendors selling goodies and treats, coffee for the parents and shave ice cones! There will be a mix of free entertainment for the […]

Free Harbor Water Taxi All Summer Weekends, 11am - 6pm The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer! The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day. Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X­1 Gate […]