My Play Club: Create in the park with us! Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5pm March 7 through November 29 LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park Free - Free Family Drop-in - Arts & Activities Family Visit - Arts and Activities Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the "Outdoor Equity Program" of CA State […]
Bipoc Bonfires Thursdays, June 15, Museum 4 - 5pm; Beach 5 - 6:30pm Be in community for monthly bonfire talks at Seabright Beach led by local leaders of color, in partnership with County Park Friends. Museum and Seabright Beach RSVP here Monthly Series Topics June 15: BIPOC Roller Skaters History of Venice Beach with County […]
My Play Club: Create in the park with us! Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5pm March 7 through November 29 LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park Free - Free Family Drop-in - Arts & Activities Family Visit - Arts and Activities Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the "Outdoor Equity Program" of CA State […]
Splash with Santa Saturday, December 2, 12 – 4pm Get ready for a festive splash of holiday cheer at our Splash with Santa event! The highlight of the event is our annual Holiday Market! More than 20 local artists and vendors will join us, offering a splendid array of quality and handmade holiday gifts from […]
Wilder Ranch Victorian Holiday History Saturday, December 9, 11am - 3pm Celebrate the winter holidays as folks did in Californio, Victorian, and early 20th century Santa Cruz at Wilder Ranch State Park. Enjoy performances featuring the Lyric Victorian Carolers, sample Victorian-era holiday goodies, watch live demonstrations in the blacksmith and machine shop, explore the historical […]
Quail Hollow Ranch House Tour Sunday, December 10, 4-6pm Do you enjoy looking through old buildings, learning about their stories? Join Park Docent, Richard James, on a tour through the Quail Hollow Ranch house. Learn about its history from the Watermelon King to Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and beyond. This informative tour will give you […]
Free Days California State Parks January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 22: First day of National Park Week August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act September 23: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day Include a park free day in your future! Some of these are nearby! The national […]
World Wetlands Day 2024 Saturday, February 3, 9:30am - 1pm Join us on Saturday, February 3rd, at Struve Slough to celebrate World Wetlands Day with a wetlands restoration project, litter clean-up, educational activities hosted by local environmental and climate organizations, live music, and lunch! Meet us by the butterfly statue near the Struve Slough trailhead, […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum! March, Daily 9am - 5pm Come celebrate these tiny aerial acrobats and the beautiful gardens that sustain them during March Hummingbird Month. This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds. We have a variety of activities scattered throughout the month, including; docents in […]
She's All That Mondays, starting March 4 Last chance to sign up for the 2nd half of She's All That, young women's empowerment class. https://bcrpd2.wufoo.com/forms/z1w272r41anulu0/ NO CLASS: April 1, April 8, April 22 or May 13 Instructor: Monique McComas, sundancer381@comcast.net 2:44pm-5pm Our team will pick up from BCE and walk down to the Rec Center […]
The Snow Queen Class: Tues & Thurs, March 5 - April 18 Performance: April 19 & 20 There is still time to sign up for the Parks & Recreation's Children's Theatre Winter/Spring Production of The Snow Queen. Classes on Tues & Thurs March 5 - April 18 for 7 - 12 years old. Performances at […]
Mammals at Moore Creek Preserve with the Nature Club Saturday, March 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm Calling all middle school students (6th-8th grade) with a love for the great outdoors and a sense of adventure! Join the Nature Club to explore mammals inhabiting Moore Creek Preserve on March 16th at 10am. Explore the wonders of nature […]
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The Snow Queen Friday & Saturday, April 19 & 20, time TBD There is still time to sign up for the Parks & Recreation's Children's Theatre Winter/Spring Production of The Snow Queen. Classes on Tues & Thurs March 5 - April 18 for 7 - 12 years old. Performances at the Center on April 19th […]
Run for Reading with Live Like Coco Saturday, April 20, 8:30am (Verify event times.) Help Live Like Coco this Spring at our Run for Reading or other Community Events! We need lots of volunteers to support our Run for Reading and other spring events! Here's how to help: https://forms.gle/5VqbJAibcEcAwcjo8 Once you have submitted your preferred dates, […]
