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 […]

Join us at the Bridge Club Mondays, 10:30am - 12pm, August 14 - October 2 Join us at the Bridge Club! Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you every Monday at the Capitola Branch Library. Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10056781

Triple P Workshop: Encouraging Your Chld’s Self-Esteem Monday, August 14, 5:30 - 7pm Register: https://bit.ly/Self-Esteem-Aug14 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Why it’s important for children to develop healthy self-esteem • How to encourage healthy self-esteem in your child • Tools to help your child cope with feelings and solve problems Presented […]

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 […]

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!

Nurture: Giving Young Children the Loving Care They Need Wednesday, August 16, 5:30 - 7pm Why are our babies so dependent? And what do they need from us to grow into adults with healthy independence? Some think that pushing them to become independent as early as possible is the best course, but science says different. […]

Start Smart Driving Education for Teens & their Parents Wednesday, August 16, 5:30 - 6:30pm In an effort to prepare young drivers to drive responsibly, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is offering new driver education class for new drivers and their parents. Start Smart, presented by the CHP, addresses such topics as the safe driving […]

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 […]

William Saroyan's Life and Works Thursday, August 17, 5pm William Saroyan, one of the most famous Americans from the 1930s through 50s, wrote some of the most beloved works of fiction and drama in American history. Son of Armenian immigrants, his work emphasized the outsider, and won praise and awards ranging from the Pulitzer to […]

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 […]

Winter on the Wharf Saturday, December 16, 5 - 8pm The Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, Police and the Santa Cruz Fire Departments welcome you to come celebrate Winter on the Wharf! Come enjoy holiday decorations, Wharf specials and see Santa arrive on the Wharf by a vintage fire engine! Take photos with Santa from […]

Tech Talks: Chatbot Privacy Strategies Thursday, August 17, 11am - 12pm Know your options for data privacy when using chatbots. Interactions with Artificial Intelligence (AI) Chatbots can reveal intimate information about how we think.  Join the conversation and identify your strategy for using this technology. Apple, Android, and PC users are welcome. Please register below […]

Bike Commuting 101 Workshop Thursday, August 17, 12 - 1pm Are you ready to take your morning commute to the next level? Or are you just ready to give your wallet a break from gas prices? Learn from the experts about bike commuting basics including hauling gear, what to look for in a solid commuting […]

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!

Triple P Brief Group: Helping Teens Cope with Depression Fridays, August 4 , 11, 18, 25,  • 5:30 – 7:00 pm Attend this FREE virtual 4-week parenting group to learn: • Common causes and signs of depression in teens • What to do if you think your teen is depressed • Tips for helping teens […]

Old Fashioned Campfire Friday, August 18, 5:30 - 8pm Join us in the evening at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park for our last Old Fashioned Campfire! From 5:30pm-8pm Friday August 18th. Bring some food to share, make tortillas over the comal, hear live music, and share skits and stories around our fire pit […]

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 […]

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 […]

Community Crafters Boulder Creek Saturdays 10am - 12pm, August 19 - December 2 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 process once a month with […]

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 […]

Triple P Workshop: Balancing Work & Family Saturday,  August 19, 11am - 12::30pm FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common challenges with balancing work and family responsibilities • Tools to help prevent work-related stress from affecting your home life • Tips for setting healthy boundaries between work life and home life Presented IN ENGLISH […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]