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 […]

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 & […]

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, January 23 - May 8 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

Christmas Concert at St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy Thursday, December 6, 6pm Our annual Christmas concert is this Thursday! Invite friends and family to this special evening of songs and sweetness from our TK-12th graders! We are so excited for our students to share what they’ve been diligently working on! There will be treats, cider […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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 Family Fun First Friday: Dino December! Friday, December 6, 5-8pm Bring your whole family for a T-REXcellent night at the Museum! From dinosaur-themed arts and crafts to fossil displays and interactives, audiences of all ages are in for a DINOmite evening! In addition to the hands-on festivities, local children’s book author and professional storyteller, Nancy Lenz, will be unveiling her new dinosaur book, The Rapping Rocking Dinosaur […]

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  

Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade Saturday, December 7, 10am - 12pm A Santa Cruz Holiday Tradition Join the fun at the annual Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade. A Santa Cruz Holiday Tradition Mark your calendars for the Holiday Parade on December 7, 2024! The traditional holiday parade is the official kickoff for the winter holidays […]

Museum Store Holiday Sale >Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8 | 10am - 5pm Next weekend, join us for our Annual Museum Store Holiday Sale!  Enjoy storewide discounts, complimentary cider and cookies as you shop in-store, or explore digital deals online. Come find the perfect gifts for the nature lovers in your life! Learn […]

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 […]

Sewing for Kids First Saturdays 10:30am-12pm, October 5 - February 1, 2025 Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! Come make something special with us. A different hand sewing project is offered each month. For October, we are making Button Owls. No sewing experience needed. Recommended for ages 7-12. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12711336  

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Holiday Dinner by the Grey Bears Friday, December 7, 11am-2pm Come to the Gray Bears Holiday Dinner For 55+ Register https://greybears.org/holiday-dinner-at-the-civic/  

Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8, 11am-4pm Welcome to our Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk! We're ONE week away from sweetness. Take a walk around historic Capitola Village and fill your box with delicious holiday cookies from participating stores! The Capitola Village Cookie Walk is a fun, family-centered activity […]

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) […]

Goodwill Drop Off at SVHS Sunday, December 8,  9:30am-3:30pm Goodwill Drop Off at SVHS Next Sunday will benefit the Scotts Valley High School Drama Club. Next Sunday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, you can drop off gently used items at SVHS to support Goodwill Central Coast and the SVHS Drama Club. Please note large […]

Museum Store Holiday Sale >Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8 | 10am - 5pm Next weekend, join us for our Annual Museum Store Holiday Sale!  Enjoy storewide discounts, complimentary cider and cookies as you shop in-store, or explore digital deals online. Come find the perfect gifts for the nature lovers in your life! Learn […]

Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8, 11am-4pm Welcome to our Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk! We're ONE week away from sweetness. Take a walk around historic Capitola Village and fill your box with delicious holiday cookies from participating stores! The Capitola Village Cookie Walk is a fun, family-centered activity […]