Events

Tales to Tails Garfield Park Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, September 16 through December 30 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. Child […]

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 […]

First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup Join us for a FREE Stroller Strides® workout + playgroup on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM at Seascape Park in Aptos! What is Stroller Strides? Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is […]

Arboretum Free Day First Tuesdays The first Tuesday of the month is free to non-members. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world. We are open daily, 9am to 5pm.

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 […]

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 […]

Tai Chi for Teens Tuesdays 5-6pm, Oct. 29 - November 19 Join Tai Chi for Teens at Capitola Library Tuesdays 5-6pm. Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing martial art that originated in ancient China. It's known for its graceful movements, deep breathing techniques, and meditative benefits. Benefits of Tai Chi: - Enhance your balance and […]

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 & […]

Be Natural Music at Woodstock's Pizza in Santa Cruz Wednesday, November 6, 5-9pm Fall into FREE LIVE MUSIC: Be Natural's Real Rock Band program is having their second concert of the season at Woodstock's Pizza in Santa Cruz, Wednesday, the 6th of November! 7 of our 14 bands will be showcasing what they've been working […]

Seminario Triple P: Criando adolescentes responsables Wednesday, November 7, 6-7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Responsable-6Nov Asista para aprender como fomentar la independencia y responsabilidad de su adolescente al involucrarlo en decisiones familiares, promover el respeto, realizando actividades en familia, y fomentando un estilo de vida saludable, la confianza y la asertividad. Lugar: Live Oak Recursos Comunitarios, 1740 17th […]

Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit Exhibit Daily through August 29 Closing Reception, August 24, 3:30-5pm To honor and recognize local talent, the Friends of the Aptos Library are hosting a closing art reception event in the Betty Leonard Community Room. Joel Michael Smith Art is currently on display at the Aptos Branch Library and the […]

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 […]

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

Working With What’s There: A Poetry Workshop for Teens With Teen Poet Sylvi Kayser Thursday, November 7, 4pm - 5pm Today’s workshop for teens hones in on brainstorming topics to write about, how to produce poetry from everyday items, as well as utilizing poetry as a channel for inner thoughts and/or turmoil. No prior experience […]

“Fentanyl High” Thursday, November 7, 6:30 - 8pm Join a special screening “Fentanyl High” on November 7 to learn about the opioid crisis through the eyes of students. The screening of this impactful documentary will be followed by resource distribution and Q&A with experts. Admission is free, but registration is required due to limited space; […]

Triple P Workshop: Promoting Positive Behaviors: Tantrums and Power Struggles Friday, November 8, 9:30-10:30am At this Triple-P workshop parents will learn how to promote positive behaviors and prevent tantrums and power struggles. Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: • What your child might be trying to communicate through their behavior • How to handle […]

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!

B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens Fridays 3-4:30pm, September 20 - November 22 Join Branciforte Library's  program of video gaming and traditional board games for young tweens and teens. A great opportunity to meet and make new friends!

Boulder Creek Flea Market 2nd Saturday of the Month Anyone can join the Boulder Creek Flea Market.Call  831-295-3737 to reserve your $20 flea market spot at Junction Park.Please remember these spots are not meant for art/craft/food vendors.Questions or concerns, please contact the number above or the BCRPD office 831-338-4144

New Leaf Community Market's Grand Opening Celebration! Saturday, November 9, 10am-2pm Join the New Leaf  Community Market's Grand Opening Celebration. The Capitola store is opening in King’s Plaza on Saturday, November 9, 10am -2pm at 1475 41st Ave. and will feature: Free sampling throughout the store, with games, giveaways, and chances to win $250 New […]

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 […]

Protect Our Sandhills Saturday, November 9, 10:30am - 11:30am This Community-led Learning program overviews an extremely rare and highly sensitive ecosystem here in the SC Mountains, the sandhills. We will learn about some of the specialized, and often threatened, plants and animals that occur here. Furthermore, we will discuss actions we can all take to […]

Grupo Virtual Triple P: Balanceando el trabajo y la familia Saturdays, 11am-12:30pm, November 9-30 Cada sábado, del 9 al 30 de noviembre, 2024 de las 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Asista a este grupo virtual GRATUITO de crianza de 4 semanas para aprender: • Desafíos comunes al equilibrar las responsabilidades familiares y laborales • Herramientas […]

Land Trust Santa Cruz County: HWY 17 Wildlife Crossing First Year Impacts Saturday, November 9, 1- 3pm The Land Trust of Santa Cruz County is thrilled by the amazing support our local community (and beyond!) has shown for the Highway 17 wildlife crossing! YOU have been key to the crossing’s success. The first year of […]

Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 8am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. Interested in vendor space? Call (831) […]

The Little Chefs with author Rosemary Wells Sunday, November 10, 4-5pm FREE IN-STORE EVENT: Bookshop welcomes award-winning author-illustrator Rosemary Wells for a reading and signing of her wonderful new picture book The Little Chefs. "A dash of magic and a whisk of expertise." —Publishers Weekly, starred review Your RSVP helps us plan for your arrival […]