Events

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf October 19, 8 am - October 31, 8pm   Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United States Enjoy 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf! Take part in the Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, and […]

STEM Activities with Girls Cub Scout Pack 673 Monday, September 15,  6:30pm Girls Cub Scout Pack 673 invites all girls K-5 and their families to join us for some fun STEM activities and crafts.  Cub Scouts has many opportunities for exciting STEM adventures, such as these https://www.scouting.org/program-updates/stem-adventures/ Cub Scouts is a great way to make […]

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: […]

Santa Cruz Black 2025 Film Series 3rd Tuesdays, September 16, 6:30 - 8:30pm Santa Cruz Black's 2nd annual BLACK on Screen Film Series continues on 3rd Tuesdays at the Capitola Branch and 3rd Wednesdays at the Resource Center for Nonviolence. What does it mean to fall into a forbidden love? When your friends don’t understand […]

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 […]

All Ages Art Reception The Raft Friday, September 5, 4:30 - 7pm Reception Wednesdays - Sundays 10am - 4pm through October 29 The Sanctuary Exploration Center is excited to announce "The Raft," a new art show by Margaret Adachi. "The Raft" brings Monterey Bay's sea otters to life, and highlights the crucial role they play […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

All Ages Art Reception The Raft Friday, September 5, 4:30 - 7pm Reception Wednesdays - Sundays 10am - 4pm through October 29 The Sanctuary Exploration Center is excited to announce "The Raft," a new art show by Margaret Adachi. "The Raft" brings Monterey Bay's sea otters to life, and highlights the crucial role they play […]

Summer Concert Series Watsonville Friday, September 19 , 6 - 8pm   Band: Sixth Street AlternativeThe Watsonville summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back! Enjoy an evening of music outdoors. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer. A variety of bands from different genres […]

"Weather and the Whale" Tuesday–Sunday 12–5pm, through October 12 Weather and the Whale is a major exhibition project featuring immersive displays of original science research and newly commissioned contemporary artworks. Working at the intersections of art and science to connect people to the impacts of climate change, the project brings leading artists into collaboration with […]

Nordic Naturals Hosts California Coastal Cleanup Day Celebration at Rio Del Mar Beach Saturday, September 20, 8:30am-2pm Join Nordic Naturals, the California Coastal Commission & Save Our Shores to help keep our beaches clean and celebrate California Coastal Cleanup Day! Let's come together to clean up our beautiful coastline, protect marine life, and have fun […]

The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday, September 20, 9am – 5pm Sunday, September 21, 9am – 3pm Reasons to Attend the Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Thousands of locally-made art glass pumpkins. All for exhibit and for sale on the lawn of LGHS. Support local artists and art programs. Over $250,000 raised for LGHS programs in […]

Thriller Dance Classes are back! Saturdays 10am - 12 pm, September 20 - October 11 London Nelson Community Center Calling ALL ZOMBIES out of the crypt!! Our 2025 Thriller Season is ON, starting on Saturday Sept 20th at 10am at The London Nelson Community Center in downtown Santa Cruz. Classes are FREE and open to […]

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 […]

"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 […]

Santa Cruz Sea Scouts Orientation Cruise Saturday, September 20 5:30-7:30pm;  Wednesday, October 1,  6-8pm The Santa Cruz Sea Scouts invites you to a free pizza orientation cruise! If you're 12 to 18 years old and interested in ocean adventures, leadership, fun, boating and sailing, this is your chance to learn more about the Sea Scouts […]

The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday, September 20, 9am – 5pm Sunday, September 21, 9am – 3pm Reasons to Attend the Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Thousands of locally-made art glass pumpkins. All for exhibit and for sale on the lawn of LGHS. Support local artists and art programs. Over $250,000 raised for LGHS programs in […]

Visit the fully restored Castro Adobe Saturdays 10:30am-3:30pm: March 22, May 17, June 14,  August 16, October 18 Sundays 10:30am-3:30pm: April 27, September 21, November 16, December 7 Castro Adobe is the first State Historic Park in the Pajaro Valley This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of […]

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 […]

Boogie on the Capitola Wharf September 7: Line Dance with Jeremy Pilling (Palomar Ballroom) September 21: Line & Charleston with Nora McKenna (Cannery Row Jump) Come Dance by the Sea! Dance • DJ • Ocean BreezeMusic by DJ Sun Free Dance Lessons and Fun for All Ages