Events

Aptos Writer's Workshop 2nd & 4th Mondays 1 - 3pm through September Aptos Writer’s Workshop is a place where writer’s 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 […]

Girls Cub Scout Pack 673 Meet the Dens Monday, September 9, 6:30-pm Join girls cub-scout-pack for a fun night working on age-appropriate activities with our single-grade dens. All girls K - 5th grade and their families are invited.  This is a great opportunity to meet us in smaller groups. Each den will be working on […]

Gateway School Tour Tuesday, September 19, 9-11am Visit us on one of our monthly Tuesday tours and see why Gateway was voted the Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Santa Cruz. Hang with our kindergarteners on Kindy Island, see what's growing in our Life Lab outdoor classroom, join our Middle Schoolers for a science […]

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 […]

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!

Story Time and Stay and Play Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, September 10 - December Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages three to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Story Time, stay for Stay & […]

SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room 2nd Wednesdays of the month, 3 - 5pm Hey Teens! Join the Felton Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) for Teens group every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Felton Library Teen Room. SAGA creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of […]

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 […]

Ocean Grove Park Days Fridays 10am-1pm, September 12, 19, 26 It’s official! Ocean Grove is kicking off our new rotating Park Days! Beginning September 12th, Park Days will be held one day a week at one of our designated Ocean Grove county sites! Come spend time with other Ocean Grove Charter School families. Bring a […]

Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, September 12, 2024 - January 23, 2025 Informal drop-in. Join us at Live Oak Annex to play pokemon. Ages 6-11 Bring your decks and get ready to see who is the Poke Master! No trades allowed unless parents are present. For more information please call 831-427-7713

CommonGround Festival: Sand Artwork with Jim and Brighton Denevan Friday - Sunday 8am–6pm, September 13–15 Join our commonground festival and help create sand artwork. The Pyramids By Jim and Brighton Denevan Cowell Beach, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA A large-scale sand installation co-created with the community, serving as a testament to the artists’ enduring appreciation […]

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 […]

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Friday, September 6,  11am-12pm Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play […]

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!

A Spell of Poetry Friday, September 13, 4-5:30pm Join us for a Voxteen poetry workshop, ages 13-18! (Vox is Latin for voice.) Mark your calendars this autumn to learn about four unique styles of poetry with 18-year-old published poet and Youth Poet Laureate finalist, Madeline Aliah. Feel free to bring a cozy pillow or cushion […]

Food Truck Friday Capitola Fridays, July 12,  August 16, September 13, 4:30pm Food Truck Fridays are back in the summer of 2024! Come to Monterey Ave. Park in Capitola to enjoy local centric food and entertainment in a fun, family friendly environment. Enjoy top-notch food from some of Santa Cruz County’s best food trucks while […]

CommonGround Festival: Sand Artwork with Jim and Brighton Denevan Friday - Sunday 8am–6pm, September 13–15 Join our commonground festival and help create sand artwork. The Pyramids By Jim and Brighton Denevan Cowell Beach, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA A large-scale sand installation co-created with the community, serving as a testament to the artists’ enduring appreciation […]

Capitola Art & Wine Festival Saturday 9:30am-8pm and Sunday 9:30am-7pm, September 14 &15 Join us at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival. Stroll the festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups, and street […]

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 […]

CommonGround Festival: Sand Artwork with Jim and Brighton Denevan Friday - Sunday 8am–6pm, September 13–15 Join our commonground festival and help create sand artwork. The Pyramids By Jim and Brighton Denevan Cowell Beach, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA A large-scale sand installation co-created with the community, serving as a testament to the artists’ enduring appreciation […]

Capitola Art & Wine Festival Saturday 9:30am-8pm and Sunday 9:30am-7pm, September 14 &15 Join us at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival. Stroll the festival sipping exceptional wines from 22 Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic talents of over 100 fine artists. Enjoy live music, be inspired by local dance groups, and street […]

Beach Cleanup and Bonfire with Girls Cub Scout Pack 673 Sunday, September 15, 4:30-6:30pm Join our All girls Cub Pack 673 as we celebrate Coastal Clean-up Day. We re K - 5th graders and our families.  We will meet at Seabright State Beach and do a beach clean-up, then we will move to the fire […]