Events

Tales to Tails Garfield Park Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, through July 14 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 must be […]

Community Day Free Admission! First Tuesdays, 9am - 5pm The first Tuesday of each month, Community Day, the Arboretum is open and free for visitors. See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open. NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday, June 4 - 7 Get ready to get messy! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying slime sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your kids don't want to […]

Tales 2 Tails Aptos Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through July 9 Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday, June 4 - 7 Get ready to get messy! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying slime sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your kids don't want to […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Mah Jongg Club - Hong Kong Style Thursdays,  2 - 4pm, through December 18 Welcome players of all levels - the experienced and the newly curious! Connect with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts and build a supportive community. Share experiences, exchange tips, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow learners. I host a Beginner's Learning Table EVERY week, […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday, June 4 - 7 Get ready to get messy! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying slime sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your kids don't want to […]

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Fridays, through July 25,  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 & […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jungle James Animal Adventures Friday, June 6, Branciforte 11am; La Selva Beach 1:30pm; Boulder Creek 4:30pm Meet Jungle James and a variety of creatures, including amphibians, insects, and reptiles! Jungle James Animal Adventures sheds new light on some of the world’s most commonly misunderstood creatures, evokes children’s natural sense of curiosity, and teaches respect for […]

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 […]

Jungle James Animal Adventures Friday, June 6, Branciforte 11am; La Selva Beach 1:30pm; Boulder Creek 4:30pm Meet Jungle James and a variety of creatures, including amphibians, insects, and reptiles! Jungle James Animal Adventures sheds new light on some of the world’s most commonly misunderstood creatures, evokes children’s natural sense of curiosity, and teaches respect for […]

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!

Jungle James Animal Adventures Friday, June 6, Branciforte 11am; La Selva Beach 1:30pm; Boulder Creek 4:30pm Meet Jungle James and a variety of creatures, including amphibians, insects, and reptiles! Jungle James Animal Adventures sheds new light on some of the world’s most commonly misunderstood creatures, evokes children’s natural sense of curiosity, and teaches respect for […]

Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party Fridays, May 30 - August 29, 5:00 to 8:30ish The Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party is back for its 5th year—every Friday from May 30th to August 29th. We’re re-imagining the event, and we can’t wait to share the details with you! In the meantime, we’re […]

Moonlight Madness at Henry Cowell Friday, June 6, 6 - 10pm (ish) This is your sign to get excited about the moon! Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park will host their annual Moonlight Madness event on June 6th, 2025 in front of the Visitor Center. Join us for Moonlight Madness from 6:00-10:00(ish) for a night full […]

Annual UCSC Print Sale Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 10am - 5pm Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center Hundreds of original prints in a variety of media are for sale at this two-day event, including woodcuts, lithographs, etchings, photo-based prints, screen prints, and more. All proceeds benefit UCSC Art Department students: 80% of proceeds […]

Weekend Ranger Nature Programs for Kids, Big Basin Redwoods State Park– All Summer Long! Saturdays and Sundays through August 31 Little Rangers ages 3–6 – Saturdays at 10:00 AM (30-minute program) Perfect for children ages 3-6 and their families. Each session features a fun, engaging topic like “Furry Friends of the Forest” or “All About […]

Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday, June 4 - 7 Get ready to get messy! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying slime sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your kids don't want to […]

Finances for Teens Saturday, June 7, 11am - 12pm Are you starting a summer job and wondering how best to manage the money you'll be earning? Do you have big questions about your financial future? Join us on Saturday, June 7th, to learn some financial fundamentals. Christopher Genetti, a local financial consultant, will be presenting […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Chess Club with Gjon Saturdays, 2 - 3:30pm, through July 26 Professional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. For ages 6 - 18, all levels welcome! If you have never played chess before, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835.

Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 9am - 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) […]

World Oceans Day Beach Cleanup Sunday, June 8, 10am - 12pm Celebrate World Oceans Day with the Museum as we team up with Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup! Give back to your community while showing your love for marine ecosystems as we take to Seabright Beach scrub it clean of trash.All trash grabbers, […]

Artist Yard Sale Alert! Saturday, June 8, 10am - 2pm Artists are the best collectors, studio treasures, quirky finds, vintage gems, and all the art supplies you never knew you needed. Their spaces are eclectic, inspiring, and full of surprises. Too Much Stuff — Tannery Studio Yard Sale Tannery loft and studio artists are spring […]

Weekend Ranger Nature Programs for Kids, Big Basin Redwoods State Park– All Summer Long! Saturdays and Sundays through August 31 Little Rangers ages 3–6 – Saturdays at 10:00 AM (30-minute program) Perfect for children ages 3-6 and their families. Each session features a fun, engaging topic like “Furry Friends of the Forest” or “All About […]

Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Sundays, February 16, 12 - 2pm Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]