Events

Calling All Youth Volunteers! The YouthSERVE Summer Institute kicks off on June 17th! Powered by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, this free 4-week program helps youth ages 11+ gain new skills, make new friends, earn community service hours, all while learning to use their superpowers to transform our community through volunteering! Work with […]

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 […]

Aptos Writer's Workshop 2nd & 4th Mondays 1 - 3pm through September Aptos Writer’s Workshop is a place where writers meet to discuss, and provide suggestions for fiction and non-fiction work in a positive and supportive small group environment. It is designed to help members with their own work over time from an initial idea, […]

Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años Cada lunes, del 22 de enero al 18 de marzo, 2024 • 4 – 6 pm (Excepto el 19 de febrero) Inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de sus niños GRATIS: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Ene2024 Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo GRATIS de Triple P […]

New Parents' Support Group at Felton Library Tuesdays 12:30 - 2pm April 2 - July 16 Join our new parents support group for this weekly peer support group for new parents facilitated by two local postpartum doulas. This program offers a welcoming space for new parents to learn from each other, make new friends, get […]

Summer Reading Craft at Downtown Library: Paint and Pot Tuesdays, 1-2pm: June: 11, June 25, July 23 Book Bag Decorating June 11: Get ready for summer reading by decorating your own book bag to hold all of those books. All supplies will be provided. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12320387 Paint and Pot June 25: Join our summer reading craft […]

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm,  June 11 - July 30 Join us for Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley starting on Tuesday, June 11. Bring the kids to work on craft projects that help them to explore the environment around us. Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need […]

Mini Library Carnival Tuesday, June 25, 4- 7pm Calling all teens! Join us for our Mini Library Carnival ~ enjoy inflatable axe throwing, an inflatable basketball shooting game, giant Jenga and connect four, a temporary tattoo station, and some snacks. Main Library, Watsonville This program is intended for teens. ¡Llamando a todos los jóvenes! Se […]

Tales to Tails Downtown 2nd & 4th Tuesdays , 4:30 - 6pm through June 25 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and […]

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!

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

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 […]

Tai Chi in the Library Thursdays 10 - 11am Are you ready to experience the ancient art of Tai Chi amidst the serene ambiance of your local library? What is Tai Chi?  Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing martial art that originated in ancient China. It's known for its graceful movements, deep breathing techniques, and […]

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Free Resource Recovery Center Tours Fridays 10am & 1pm through August 23 Summer Public Tours Are Back at the Resource Recovery Center! Join us for Public Tours of the Resource Recovery Facility Fridays at 10am or 1pm from June 14th through August 23rd, 2024. Tours are limited to 20 people. Children must be at least […]

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) 3rd Fridays, 11am - 12:30pm, March 15 - December 20 Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB). This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives […]

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

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!

Food Truck Friday - Skypark Last Friday of the month, 5-8pm Join Food Truck A-Go-Go's biggest community event the last Friday of each month at Skypark. Food Truck Fridays feature a beer and wine garden 100% benefiting SVEF live music face painting by Brenda a great variety of food trucks and desserts! June 28 - […]

Food Truck Friday - Skypark Last Friday of the month, 5-8pm Join Food Truck A-Go-Go's biggest community event the last Friday of each month at Skypark. Food Truck Fridays feature a beer and wine garden 100% benefiting SVEF live music face painting by Brenda a great variety of food trucks and desserts! Thanks to our […]

Midtown Summer Block Party Fridays, June 14 - August 30, 5-8:30pm After months of planning, it’s finally here! Event Santa Cruz, Midtown Summer Block Party, the official or unofficial start of summer here in Santa Cruz. We’re kicking it off with a bang every Friday. Food by @watsonvillemunchiess, @crackedcookiessc, J & M Baking Bagels, and […]

Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach Fridays 9pm, June 14 – August 9 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! Each movie will include a […]

Earth-Friendly Gardening: Designing your Garden Saturday, June 29, 10am - 12pm Join the UC Master Gardeners of Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties for this special earth-friendly, gardening, summer workshop! Earth-friendly Gardening is Master Gardeners’ advice for creating sustainable landscapes that benefit the broader environment and make things easier for the gardener. By adopting these practices, […]

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 […]

Join us for an epic Family Fun Day  Saturday, June 29, 10am - 3pm Leading us into July is Parks and Recreation month, park and recreation agencies from throughout Santa Cruz County have collaborated to provide you an epic FREE Family Fun Day for all ages. Join us for kickball, bounce houses, oversized board games, […]

Wheelin’ Bball 2024 at Franich Park Saturday, June 29, 11:30am-1:30pm Join us for Wheelin’ Bball 2024 at Franich Park in Watsonville! Make sure to join us for the Kickoff event on June 29th from 11:30am-1:30pm. It will be an exciting event full of wheelchair basketball. Although registration is not required, we would greatly appreciate the […]

Journal Writing Workshop with Magdalena Montagne Saturday, June 29, 1 - 3pm Scientific research has shown that a writing practice can help calm and dissipate stress. Getting feelings down on the page helps us gain perspective and awareness, offering a sense of relief and release. Besides this, journal writing is a great way to record […]