Events

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

October Adult & Children's Free Programs at the Libraries October Happy October!! Check out this month's free programs for adults and kids & Adult programs: https://loom.ly/0syMxQU Kids, Teens, and programs for all ages: https://loom.ly/bvLfXzA Download! Attend! Enjoy!

In-Person Tech Help Felton Tuesdays 10am - 12pm, September 5 - December 19 Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating […]

In-person Tech Help Capitola Tuesdays, 10 - 12:30pm, September 5 - December 19 Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Capitola Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating […]

Triple P Workshop: Helping with Homework Tuesday, October 3. 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Why homework time is a struggle in many families • How to help your child develop a good homework routine • Tools to decrease stress for you and your child during homework time Presented […]

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!

Pre & K Discovery Day Thursday, October 5, 9:30 - 11am Bring your preschool and kindergarten aged children for a morning of learning and play in our classrooms and campus in the redwoods. Get a hands-on glimpse of what a day looks like in our Montessori-based programs and find out if Mount Madonna School is […]

Baby Laptime Thursdays 10:30 - 11am, September 15 - December 28 Join us for baby laptime! Newborns, infants, and their caregivers will learn together and strengthen their relationship with each other through songs, bounces, rhymes, books, and play. (Ages 0 to non-walkers)

Seminario Triple P: El poder de ser padres positivos Thursday, October 5, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Padres-Positivos-5Oct Asista a este seminario de crianza GRATIS para aprender cómo: • Brindar entornos de aprendizaje positivos para los niños. • Usar una disciplina efectiva. • Tener expectativas realistas y a cuidar de usted mismo(a) Lugar: La Manzana Recursos […]

Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.

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!

Banned Books Week Discussion Friday, October 6, 3 - 5pm This Banned Books Week, the Library will host a discussion panel exploring the uptick and effects of censorship in our schools and libraries. Moderated by local author and reporter Wallace Baine, panelists include: -Faris Sabbah, Superintendent of the County Office of Education -Cynthia Lewis, Professor […]

Seymour Center Block Party on the Bluff Block Party - Friday, October 6, 5:30 - 9:30pm Special Events - Saturday & Sunday, October 7 - 8, 9am - 4pm Block Party on the Bluff - On October 6th (5:30 to 8:30), the Seymour Center will embark on a new journey, and we are excited to […]

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  

Family Field Days Saturdays 9am - 1pm: 9/9 & 23;  10/7 & 21;  11/4 & 18 Come to Pinto Lake County Park for exciting Family Field Days with County Park Friends, America SCORES, Ecology Action, and free books from Live Like Coco. PVUSD students can join the soccer clinic led by the awesome AmericaSCORES team.. […]

Fall Native Plant Sale Saturday, October 7, 9am - 1pm Join us on Saturday, October 7th for our annual Fall Plant Sale from 9AM to 1PM at the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center, located at the top of the Pajaro Valley High School campus. The Fall Native Plant sale will feature three dozen native plant […]

Seymour Center Block Party on the Bluff Block Party - Friday, October 6, 5:30 - 9:30pm Special Events - Saturday & Sunday, October 7 - 8, 9am - 4pm Block Party on the Bluff - On October 6th (5:30 to 8:30), the Seymour Center will embark on a new journey, and we are excited to […]

Family Fun with Fossils! Saturday, October 7, 10 - 11am Dig into the fascinating world of fossils during this month’s Family Fun day at the Museum! We’ll explore ancient whales from millions of years ago and dig for fossil shark teeth, while practicing being paleontologists. All ages welcome, but this is especially relevant for kiddos ages 7-10. Free | Donations […]

FREE Fall Family Film Festival Saturdays & Sundays 10am: 9/23 & 24, 9/30 & 10/1, 10/7 & 8 Join us for free, fall family film festival at our fabulous local movie theater! You do need to get a ticket, but it's free! Thanks, SV Cinelux! — feeling delighted at Cinelux in Scotts Valley.

Thriller Dance Classes are back! Saturdays 10am - 12 pm, September 21 - October 12 London Nelson Community Center CALLING ALL ZOMBIES!!! Free, drop in classes taught by volunteer instructors with previous zombie experience. Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun. Two Thriller performances! Halloween […]

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 […]

Alba Family Farm Day Saturday, October 7, 11am - 3pm ALBA is having their Family Farm Day on Saturday October 7th from 11am - 3pm at their headquarters in Salinas. Tractor hayrides around the fields and lots of fun things going on! This is a FREE event and open to the public. Our Farm ALBA’s […]

Triple P Workshop: Encouraging Your Child's Self Esteem Saturday, October 7, 11am - 12:30pm Register: https://bit.ly/Self-Esteem-Oct7 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 […]

Parent Mixer at the Park Saturday, October 7, 5pm Who's starting to plan their weekend?! Join us at Felt St Park on Saturday afternoon! Come meet other parents, play some games, and learn about the Live Oak Education Foundation -- we hope to see you there!

Makers Market at Old Town Los Gatos - A Holiday Craft Fair! Saturday, November 4, 11am - 5pm Fall is here, which means our Los Gatos local craft fair is back! Makers Market and Old Town Center have teamed up to bring you a highly curated, outdoor market in Downtown Los Gatos! Enjoy the beautiful […]

Seymour Center Block Party on the Bluff Block Party - Friday, October 6, 5:30 - 9:30pm Special Events - Saturday & Sunday, October 7 - 8, 9am - 4pm Block Party on the Bluff - On October 6th (5:30 to 8:30), the Seymour Center will embark on a new journey, and we are excited to […]

Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 9am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. Interested in vendor space? Call (831) […]

FREE Fall Family Film Festival Saturdays & Sundays 10am: 9/23 & 24, 9/30 & 10/1, 10/7 & 8 Join us for free, fall family film festival at our fabulous local movie theater! You do need to get a ticket, but it's free! Thanks, SV Cinelux! — feeling delighted at Cinelux in Scotts Valley.

Fern Creek & Western Garden Railroad Open Sunday, October 8, 10am - 4pm 419 Ocean View Ave, Santa Cruz Fern Creek & Western Garden Railroad will be open to the public on Sunday, October 8 from 10 AM-4 PM. Unfortunately, this will be the last time for the public to view the FC&W in operation […]

Welcome Back Monarchs Sunday, Oct. 8, 11am - 4pm Welcome Back Monarchs will be Sunday, Oct. 8, at Natural Bridges State Beach. Join State Parks for a family-friendly celebration of our favorite butterfly. The event will include arts and crafts, music, information tables, hand-cranked ice cream, a parade and even free cake! Parking is $10 […]

Active Family Time Sundays, September 17 - November 12 We are so excited to be hosting our first Active Family Time of this academic year! Families from LOSD, SUESD, SCCS, and SLVUSD are invited to participate. 2 - 3pm,  Shoreline Middle School Field: Join C2C, Santa Cruz Mid-County Youth Soccer Club and Live Oak School […]