Events

Toxic Stress Takedown with first5california Monday, February, 19, 11am - 4:30pm We all experience stress. Manageable stress can be helpful, as it can motivate us to accomplish a goal. But toxic stress can negatively affect our children’s development if it is left unaddressed. The good news is that there are many different ways you can […]

Knitting at the Felton Library Mondays, 12:30 - 2pm, through June 17 Join us every Monday afternoon at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

WPENS Preschool Open House Tuesday - Saturday, February 20 - 23, 9:30 - 11am Come check out the Westside Parent Education Network co-op preschool open house. Swing by anytime between 9:30 and 11:00 and see the magic that happens at WPENS' pre-school! We are currently enrolling for both spring 2024 and fall 2024. WPENS is […]

Mister Boom Boom's MusicPlayPatrol African Drum Circle Tuesday, February 20:  Felton 11am - 12pm, Felton; Santa Cruz 3:30-4:30pm Children will learn about a variety of West African hand drums including the djembe, talking drum, and more! Children will play authentic African drums and we will end the program with a dance and drum circle. There […]

Mister Boom Boom's MusicPlayPatrol African Drum Circle Tuesday, February 20,  11am - 12pm, Felton; 3:30-4:30pm, Santa Cruz Children will learn about a variety of West African hand drums including the djembe, talking drum, and more! Children will play authentic African drums and we will end the program with a dance and drum circle. There will […]

WPENS Preschool Open House Tuesday - Saturday, February 20 - 23, 9:30 - 11am Come check out the Westside Parent Education Network co-op preschool open house. Swing by anytime between 9:30 and 11:00 and see the magic that happens at WPENS' pre-school! We are currently enrolling for both spring 2024 and fall 2024. WPENS is […]

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!

Preschool Storytime at Garfield Park Library January 10 - April 24, 10:30 - 11am Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Ages 2 - 6

 Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, January 24 - May 1 Join us  for Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library. StoryTime is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending […]

Intro to E-bikes Lunch and Learn Wednesday, February 21, 12 - 1pm We’ve entered the E-bike Era! Join GO Santa Cruz and Ecology Action for this primer on all things e-Bike. They are fast, fun and everywhere, and they’re transforming how we get around. From hauling kids to having time to take the scenic route […]

WPENS Preschool Open House Tuesday - Saturday, February 20 - 23, 9:30 - 11am Come check out the Westside Parent Education Network co-op preschool open house. Swing by anytime between 9:30 and 11:00 and see the magic that happens at WPENS' pre-school! We are currently enrolling for both spring 2024 and fall 2024. WPENS is […]

Seminario Virtual Triple P: Cómo criar hijos resistentes Thursday, April 22, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Resistentes-22Feb Acompáñenos a este evento gratuito para aprender cómo ayudar a sus hijos a: • Expresar sentimientos de manera adecuada. • Desarrollar una perspectiva positiva. • Manejar situaciones estresantes de la vida Presentado en español por Zoom. ¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese […]

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library Fridays 11am - 1pm through Come join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! If you're looking for something fun and relaxing to do, come knit with us! Bring your own yarn, knitting needles, and any other crafting materials you'd like. We welcome crochet and cross stitch […]

Visit Monte Vista Christian School Friday, February 23, 8:15 - 11am Experience life at MVC! Explore our beautiful campus, meet teachers and students, and witness learning by visiting our classrooms. Our final eMVC for this admissions season is this Friday! If you didn’t get a chance to sign up, don’t forget to RSVP for Friday. […]

WPENS Preschool Open House Tuesday - Saturday, February 20 - 23, 9:30 - 11am Come check out the Westside Parent Education Network co-op preschool open house. Swing by anytime between 9:30 and 11:00 and see the magic that happens at WPENS' pre-school! We are currently enrolling for both spring 2024 and fall 2024. WPENS is […]

Discovery Zone Playgroup Fridays 10am - 12pm, through May A time for free discovery zone playgroup for children with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children […]

Join us at the Capitola Bridge Club Fridays,except the first Friday of the month, 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. […]

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11 - 11:30am, through May 3 Join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am.

Make and Explore  Live Oak Library Fridays, 3 - 4:30pm through June 14 Every week at Live Oak Library we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore including Science, Arts & Crafts, Model building, and Exploration of the environment around us. Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete a […]

Lego Friday Fun Fridays 3 - 4:30pm through May 31 Use your imagination and build anything you can dream at Lego Friday Fun! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.

Triple P Workshop: Coping with Stress Friday, February 23, 3 - 4:30pm Register online at: https://bit.ly/Stress-Feb23 Join us for this FREE positive parenting workshop to learn how to cope with stress: • Common causes of stress, and how stress affects parenting • How to recognize signs of stress • Healthy ways to reduce and manage […]

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!

Above and Below California’s Ocean through the photography of Marc Shargel January - March Enjoy beautiful projected photos of a diversity of subjects, including underwater images from around the world, eclipses, and western landscapes. Learn about California’s endangered kelp forest ecosystem and efforts to save it. Presenter Bio: Felton resident Marc Shargel has been a […]

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 […]

Tribute to Mas Hashimoto Saturday, February 24, 2 - 4pm Watsonville Public Library, Friends of the Watsonville Public Library, and Watsonville-Santa Cruz Japanese American Citizens League invite you to the “Tribute to Mas Hashimoto” event. This special event will honor and commemorate the legacy of our beloved teacher, activist, and community leader, Mas Hashimoto. Saturday, […]