Events

March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden Daily in March  This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology […]

Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza at Franich Park! April 19, 1 - 4pm Join us at Franich Park, 795 Vista Montana Drive, on April 19 from 1PM to 4PM for our annual free Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. This fun-filled event features arts and crafts, games, music, delicious food, and an egg hunt for children ages 3 to 13. […]

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 […]

Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Simpkins, Wednesdays 4-4:45pm, Session Start Days: Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2 Ben Lomond, Thursdays 3-3:45pm, Session Start Days:Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, April 3 Join us for fun and active Super Winter Tots sports! The Santa Cruz County Parks […]

Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Ben Lomond Wednesdays 4-4:45pm, Session Start Days: Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2 Thursdays 3-3:45pm, Session Start Days: Join us for fun and active Super Winter Tots sports! The Santa Cruz County Parks Department is excited to offer our indoor Super Tots winter […]

Aptos Chamber 2nd Annual Mutt Strut and Market Saturday April 5, 1 - 3pm Join the Aptos Chamber 2nd Annual Mutt Strut and Market. It's fun for the whole family. Free to walk in. Come check out adoptable dogs. Enter your pup in a fun pet contest, learn from top industry professionals and shop local […]

Mutt Strut & Market Saturday April 5, 1 - 3pm Does Your PUP Have What It Takes To Win: Best Of Show?!! The 2nd Annual Mutt Strut & Market is coming up on April 5th.Register your PUP Today! Scan the QR Code or click this link.   https://forms.gle/C7nCSR2Csa41Jqko8 Location: 151 Aptos Village Way (behind New Leaf […]

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 […]