Events

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 […]

Join Cabrillo Music Festival for Open Rehearsals and Talks July 29 through August 11 TALKS: Friday, August 2, 7-7:30pm; Saturday, August 3, 1:30-2:30pm; Thursday, August 8, 6:15-6:45pm; Friday, August 9, 1:45-2:15pm REHEARSALS: Monday, July 29, 2:30-5pm; Tuesday, July 30, 10am-1pm; Wednesday, July 31, 10am-12:30pm & 4-6:30pm; Thursday, August 1, 2:30pm-5:30pm & 7pm-10pm; Wednesday, August 7, […]

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 […]

Jack Spareribs: Pirate 4 Hire Boulder Creek Tuesday, July 30, 1:30-2:30pm Join Pirate-4-Hire Jack Spareribs for swashbuckling magic, mayhem, and comedy... and ventriloquism with Maynard, his talking Monkey! This show will have a little something for everyone and is sure to delight the whole family!

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 […]

Jack Spareribs: Pirate 4 Hire Capitola Tuesday, July 30, 3-4pm Join Pirate-4-Hire Jack Spareribs for swashbuckling magic, mayhem, and comedy... and ventriloquism with Maynard, his talking Monkey! This show will have a little something for everyone and is sure to delight the whole family!

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 […]

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 […]

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!

Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]

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 […]

Free Online Parent Drop-In: Youth Mental Health Last Wednesday, 5:30-6:30pm, July 31, August 28, September 25 Parent Drop-Ins are free, 1-hour sessions where parents can seek guidance from experts specializing in specific mental health disorders. Parents can also connect with others facing similar challenges. Clinical Psychologists who specialize in anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidality, and […]

Garfield Park Library Avid Readers Book Club 1st Thursdays 10:30am - 12pm through The Garfield Park Library Avid Readers Book Club meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p.  All adults are welcome. Meetings will be in-person at the Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060. 831-427-7709 for more information March-Tom […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that  PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)?  Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too?  The LSB […]

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!

Art Events at SLV Museum Saturday 7/20, 3-4pm; Friday, 8/2, 4-6pm; Sat/Sun, 8/3 - 8/4, 2-3:30pm Our Artist-in-Residence, Bailey Rios, has been working diligently on a new body of work at the Grace Gallery in Boulder Creek. Stop by SLV Museum during open hours to visit with Bailey and learn about his paintings and process. […]

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 […]

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  

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 […]

Life on the Ranch Day

Art Events at SLV Museum Saturday 7/20, 3-4pm; Friday, 8/2, 4-6pm; Sat/Sun, 8/3 - 8/4, 2-3:30pm Our Artist-in-Residence, Bailey Rios, has been working diligently on a new body of work at the Grace Gallery in Boulder Creek. Stop by SLV Museum during open hours to visit with Bailey and learn about his paintings and process. […]

Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Aptos 1st Sunday of the month, 11am - 1:00pm Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies.  This […]

Watsonville Strawberry Festival Friday, August 2, 5–9pm, Music & Carnival only Saturday, August 3. 11am – 8pm, StrawberryJam Fun Run - Registration required, Carnival, Entertainment, Food, Arts & Crafts, Strawberries & More Sunday, August 4,  11am – 7pm, Carnival, Entertainment, Food, Arts & Crafts, Strawberries & More Join us for the Strawberry Festival in Watsonville. The […]

Art Events at SLV Museum Saturday 7/20, 3-4pm; Friday, 8/2, 4-6pm; Sat/Sun, 8/3 - 8/4, 2-3:30pm Our Artist-in-Residence, Bailey Rios, has been working diligently on a new body of work at the Grace Gallery in Boulder Creek. Stop by SLV Museum during open hours to visit with Bailey and learn about his paintings and process. […]

Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]

Family Movie Time at the Capitola Library! Saturday, August 4, 2:30-4pm Join us for a fun family movie at the Capitola Library!  A family-friendly, animated film will be shown, popcorn and lemonade will be served. Kung Fu Panda 4 brings back Jack Black as the most unlikely kung fu master, Po, to take on a wicked, […]