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

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Stepping Stones Workshop: Tips for Mealtimes for families with children with special needs Monday, October 23, 5:30 - 7pm Register: https://bit.ly/Mealtimes-Oct23 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to teach children to feed themselves independently • Tips for handling challenging behaviors at mealtimes • How to encourage children to eat a wider […]

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 […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Taller Triple P: Tratando con emociones fuertes: Estrés y ansiedad Tuesday, October 24, 6 - 7pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/TripleP-PVUSD-2023-24 Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Causas y señales comunes del estrés y la ansiedad en los niños y adolescentes • Qué hacer si usted cree que su hijo está estresado o tiene […]

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!

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Lego Engineering Challenge Wednesdays 4 - 5:30pm, September 27 Are you looking for a 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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)

Wilder Ranch Kid Day October 26, 11am - 3pm Home school families - Mark your calendars for the second annual Home School Wilder Ranch Kid Day event! It’s the perfect opportunity to enhance your third and fourth grade pioneer studies curriculum. Parking $10 Wilder Ranch State Park is a California State Park on the Pacific […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Day of the Dead Family Program Thursday, Oct 26, 5:30-7pm Join us for our annual Day of the Dead family program at the Main Library on Thursday, October 26 from 5:30-7:00pm. Create a glow-in-the-dark lantern, play loteria and win prizes, and get your face painted like a calavera. Supplies will be available on a first-come, […]

Triple P Workshop: Preparing Children to Have Visitors Tuesday, October 26, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • What your child might be trying to communicate through their behavior • Why behavior problems can occur when visitors come over • Steps you can take before visitors arrive to prevent behavior […]

Grupo Breve Triple P: Prevención y manejo de la conducta desafiante Cada jueves, del 26 de octubre al 16 de noviembre • 6:00 – 7:30 pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Conductas-Oct2023 Cada jueves, del 26 de octubre al 16 de noviembre • 6:00 – 7:30 pm Asista a este grupo breve virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Spook-tacular Story Time and Party Friday, October 27, 3 - 5pm Families are invited to a special story time with local children's author Julie Costa Langley, who will read her latest book, "The Hat in the Closet," the story of a little girl who learns not everything related to Halloween is scary. Stay for fun […]

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 Film Festival's Dia de Los Muertos Friday, October 27, 4 - 8:30pm Everyone is invited to participate in this beautiful tradition at the Watsonville Plaza. Featuring community altars, live music and dance, hands-on activities, and the screening of coco! Los invitamos a ser parte de esta hermosa tradición el viernes 27 de octubre en […]

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 […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]

Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]

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 […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Soul Collage Saturday, October 28 & December 2, 12 - 3pm Come join us for Soul Collage, an amazing activity that will help you focus your intentions and bring your dreams to life! Soul Collage is a dynamic and insightful process that uses collages as a powerful visual tool. We'll have a short PowerPoint presentation […]

Día de los Muertos Saturday, October 28, 12 - 4pm Join us for the Día de los Muertos community celebration of traditional music, dance, and art at Evergreen Cemetery. Enjoy live performances by Senderos’ Centeotl Danza y Baile and Ensamble Musical de Senderos. Stroll through the cemetery in a self-guided presentation of community altars. Evergreen […]

Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Boulder Creek Cemetery Saturday, October 28, 2 - 5pm A scavenger hunt and fun for the whole family at the historic Boulder Creek IOOF Cemetery. Wear your finest Halloween attire and send the kids out looking for goodies among the stones. Free. A day at the historic Boulder Creek Cemetery. […]

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 […]

College and Career Family Night Monday, October 23, 6 - 8pm College and Career Family Night is a chance for students and families to meet university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities. It is also an opportunity to learn about Cabrillo College’s certificate, degree and transfer opportunities, attend workshops, and explore various resources. This event is free and open to the public. This […]

Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]

Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

2023 Capitola Village Halloween Parade Sunday, October 29, 1:30pm Lineup, 2pm Parade Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls…join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade! Parade will be led by a Central Fire Engine with music from the Soquel High Senior Band. Line up begins at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village […]

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 […]