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 […]

Toddler Time Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, May 13 & 20, June 17 & 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development. May 13 - Music and Movement May 20 - Nutrition June […]

Tales to Tails Felton Library 3rd Tuesdays, 3-4pm, April 15 - December 16 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and have […]

Free Sewing Workshop 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays, through December 9 & 16,  4 - 5:30pm Free Sewing Classes - Ready to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill? Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced sewer, our free sewing classes are for you. Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can: […]

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. […]

Teen Anime Club 3rd Wednesdays, through December 17, 4pm Looking for a community of people who appreciate anime? During our monthly Teen Anime Club, we will explore and celebrate Japanese popular culture through cooking, craft-making and playing games. This program will take place on the third Wednesday of every month from 4:30-5:30pm. Audience: Teens (grades […]

Jr Rangers for Families at the Garfield Park Library Once a month 4 - 5pm: April 17, May 15, June 18, July 17 Come join us for a collaboration between California State Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries! Discover California’s Natural and Cultural History at these free programs at the Garfield Park Library through stories, […]

Capitola Twilight Concerts Wednesdays 6pm, June 11 - August 27 Join us for the Capitola Twilight Concerts are hosted on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.and take place at the Esplanade bandstand in Capitola Village. These free events are made possible by the generousity of our sponsors. June 11  […]

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, […]

Artificial Intelligence Discussion Group 3rd Thursdays, 6 - 8pm Join us and discuss the infinite possibilities of A.I.! Are you Intrigued by A.I.? Does A.I. Scare you? Do you want A.I. to write your next term paper? Come hang out and talk about the implementation and implications of this rapidly advancing field. Discussions are every […]

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 […]

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 & […]

Preparing Your Family for a New Baby Friday, June 20, 12:30 - 2pm The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world, backed by more than 35 years of ongoing research. Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: How to prepare your children to welcome […]

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!

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 […]

Music in the Plaza 6 - 8pm, June 20,  July 18, August , August 15, September 5, September 19 Join us at the City Plaza for the return of our popular Music in the Plaza concert series, featuring free live outdoor performances. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, or a picnic dinner and enjoy a fun, relaxing evening filled with […]

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 […]

 Felton Community Nature Journaling Saturday, June 21, 10:30am-12pm Have you ever wanted to learn how to nature-journal? Join and learn skills and techniques that will get you out into nature exploring sunlight, shadows, movement and heat in our wonderful natural world. Participants will develop mindfulness and observation skills, foster a deeper sense of wonder and […]

Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk […]

Pleasure Point Street Fair 2025 Saturday, June 21, 12 - 5pm The Pleasure Point Street Fair will feature live music, kids’ activities, shopping, food vendors, and a beer garden. We are pleased to announce that some of the proceeds will be donated to the Live Oak Education Foundation. Great Music: Local bands will perform a […]

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.

"Give Your Kids Wings to Fly" Saturdays 4-6pm Join this fun and interactive 2-hour workshop with your kids (ages 8–12) and watch them soar as high as their creativity and imagination can take them! This free workshop is led by the 3DE Club—an online after-school program that helps kids develop entrepreneurial, leadership, and financial skills […]

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 […]