Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Teen Crafternoon Downtown Library Wednesdays 4 - 6pm beginning September 6 Teens, come do crafts with your peers while using your creativity. Every month we will offer a different craft or project. Snacks will be provided. For ages 13-18.
Crafting Your College Application Essay Wednesday, September 6, 5:30 - 7:30pm Writing your college application essay? Get some pointers on how to get started. The Princeton Review is partnering with the Santa Cruz Public Libraries to bring you a series of virtual webinars focused on college admissions preparedness and will provide the opportunity to get info and ask questions. […]
Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
Triple P Workshop: Setting Healthy Screen Time Limits Thursday, September 7, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How “screen time” can affect children’s health and behaviors • Tips for setting screen time limits • What to do if your child refuses to follow the screen time rules Register: https://bit.ly/Screentime-Sept7 […]
Taller Triple P: Ayudar con la tarea Thursday, September 7, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Tarea-7Sept Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Por qué la hora de hacer tarea es un problema para muchas familias • Cómo ayudar a su hijo o hija a desarrollar una buena rutina de tarea • […]
Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade Thursdays, 8:30 - 10pm, June 15 – August 10 Enjoy FREE Live Music Thursdays throughout the summer on the Boardwalk Colonnade! Come for the rides, stay for the entertainment! June 15 SANG MATIZ June 22 MAN IN BLACK June 29 EXTRA LARGE July 6 FAST TIMES July 13 SANTA CRUDA […]
Junior and Little Ranger Programs June through August Hey parents! Are you looking for FREE childcare this summer? Have your 7 - 12 year olds join us for Junior Ranger Programs where they can explore the natural world through projects, experiments, art, nature journaling, and more! Junior Ranger programs are happening in parks all across […]
Fall Activity Guide Santa Cruz County September Our Fall Activity Guide is now available! Stop by the Simpkins Family Swim Center for a copy or view it online at https://scparks.com/.../Fin.../Recreation/ActivityGuide.aspx
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
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!
Festa Italia Friday 3 - 9pm; Saturday 10am - 9pm; Sunday 10am - 6pm, September 9-11 Save the date for the award-winning 90th Festa Italia, celebrating Monterey’s Italian heritage and cultural traditions. Join us for this special festival honoring the local fishermen of Monterey, both past and present. This event’s free entertainment line-up, described below, is unrivaled! […]
Maui Relief Fundraiser Party! Friday, September , 5 - 8:30pm Together, let's support and show aloha to Maui! We cordially invite you to our MAUI RELIEF Fundraiser Party, hosted by fine artist Cindy Mori and The Painted Cork owner Kimberly Godinho. Profits are donated to Direct Relief Maui! All ages are welcome! You will receive […]
