Events

Hi Parents of Differently Wired Children 3 live meet-ups Tuesdays 11am, October 7, 14, and 21 Once a year, I gather our community for a free, live virtual book club for Differently Wired, and it’s that time again! Last year more than 200 folks joined me, and I’m excited to host it again starting October […]

Toddler Time Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, October 7, 14, 21 & November 4, 18 Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development. Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers. For this […]

Pumpkin Decorating Bonanza Tuesday, October 14, 2–5pm Pumpkin Decorating Bonanza! Let’s welcome the fall and its fading light with free pumpkin decorating! At this annual tradition kids and adults alike will sit down to celebrate the harvest season, the coming holidays and the joy of playing with food. Rodoni pumpkins of all shapes and sizes […]

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: […]

Free Positive Discipline Parenting Class Tuesdays  6-8pm, October 7, 14, 21, 28 Join us for a free Class Series on Parenting The Positive Discipline Way. Connect with other parents through this interactive and engaging educational series. You will be introduced to the Positive Discipline pathway to become an effective leader in your home being respectful […]

Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton Boulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am - 12pm  Felton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art […]

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through June 6 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

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 […]

Triple P Teen group Wednesdays, 9pm, October 15 - November 19 Attend this 8-week virtual Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: Build a positive relationship with your teen Understand and recognize everyday influences on your teen’s behaviors Respond to parenting challenges calmly and consistently Teach your teen […]

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 […]

Ocean Grove Park Days Friday, September 12, 10am - 1pm and Friday, October 17, 10am - 1pm Park Days: “Kick Off to a Great Year!” Santa Cruz County. Open to ALL Ocean Grove families and prospective students—come connect, play, and celebrate the start of the school year together! Click on the Park Days link below […]

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 […]

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!

Fall Carnival at Soquel Elementary Friday, October 17, 3:30-6:30pm You don’t want to miss this family-friendly, community event! Admission & live entertainment is *FREE*. Game wristbands & tickets, walk-thru haunted house, food, drinks & snacks for purchase. (Haunted house will be non-scary 3:30-4:30pm and more thrilling 4:30-6:30pm) Thank you for supporting our school Art & […]

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 […]

SC Beach Boardwalk Band Review Saturday, October 18, 9am-3pm Join us for an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides! Marching bands will be judged in […]

Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.  

𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐛𝐞 Saturday, October 18, 10:30am-3pm Join us at 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 in the countryside of Watsonville for a special Open House honoring 𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐬 (Day of the Dead). Latino dance group, 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 with colorful costumes will bring the spirit of the day to life. […]

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 […]

Wilder Ranch State Park: Heritage Harvest Festival Saturday, October 18, 11am - 4pm Wilder Ranch State Park: Heritage Harvest Festival Step back in time at the Wilder Ranch State Park Harvest Festival! Enjoy living history demonstrations, crafts, games, live music, food, heritage apple tasting with the California Rare Fruit Growers Association and more! Although this […]

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 […]

Visit Davenport Jail 2nd Saturdays, 12-3pm, through August 2026 The Davenport Jail is one of the MAH's historic sites. It was originally built in 1914 as a two-room county jailhouse in Davenport, California; and now its open to the public! Located in the old whaling village of Davenport, it was decommissioned in 1936. Read more […]

Creating in the Makerspace with Generative AI Saturday, October 18, 1-3pm Drop by between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to see how AI can transform ideas into images, 3D models, and videos, then bring them to life as physical art. Idea Fab Labs’ amazing volunteers will showcase this cutting-edge technology. Perfect for all ages, come […]

"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 […]

Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton Boulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am - 12pm  Felton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art […]

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 […]