What to Do Instead: Guiding Kids and Teens with Empathy and Trust

online CA, United States

What to Do Instead: Guiding Kids and Teens with Empathy and Trust Thursday, April 24, 7:30 - 9pm As parents, we want to help our kids get along with each other, respect and set healthy boundaries, and develop self-discipline. We know that the old ways of harsh discipline and unrealistic expectations don’t work. So what […]

$40

Apply Today Watsonville Wetlands Paid Internship

Watsonville Wetlands Watch 500 Harkins Slough R, Watsonville, CA

Watsonville Wetlands Paid Internship Apply today! We offer a year long paid climate action internship opportunity for public high school students in Watsonville for the 2025-26 school year. Earn a stipend, gain job skills, build your resume, and connect with your community. Apply today! Call (831) 728-1156 for immediate information. Email:  jose.wetlandswatch@gmail.com  or  info@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org   […]

Free

The Art of Nature

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Art of Nature March 11 - May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works […]

Free – $4

Santa Cruz Dance Week April 17-25

Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Dance Week Dancing in the Streets Thursday, April 17, 5- 9pm Thursday, April 17 - Thursday, April 25, ALL Dancing Events Santa Cruz Dance Week kicks off on Thursday, April 17 with Dancing in the Streets!  Don’t miss out on the fun as we dance our way into an unforgettable week of movement […]

Parent Nest: A guided Play and Connection Series

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Parent Nest: A guided play and connection series Fridays, April 7 - 28, 9:15 - 10am If those early parenting days feel like a mix of wonder and worry, you're not alone. Between those middle-of-the-night feeds and milestone questions, it's natural to feel both overwhelmed and amazed—sometimes in the same moment. While you're marveling at […]

Event Series Little Discoverer Saturdays

Little Discoverer Fridays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years  Join us and […]

Free – $10
Event Series Baby Time and Stay & Play

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Fridays, through July 25,  11am-12pm Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & […]

Free
Event Series Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Scrabble at La Selva Beach

Scrabble at La Selva Beach

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Youth Birding Workshop

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Youth Birding Workshop Friday, April 25, Session One for grades K-2: 2:30 - 3:30pm; Session Two for grades 3-6: 4:00 - 5pm Join us for a youth birding workshop at La Selva Beach! This event is perfect for kids interested in discovering the world of birds and birdwatching. Participants will learn to identify local birds, […]

Free
Event Series Lego Brick Builder Fridays

Lego Brick Builder Fridays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]

Afterschool STEAM: Lego Stop Motion Movies

Aptos Branch Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Afterschool STEAM: Lego Stop Motion Movies Fridays 3 - 4:30pm, April 18 - May 9 Lights! Cameras! Action! Dreamed of making your own movie? Here's your big break make your own movie! Write the script, build the set, and film your own movie using Lego's and Stop Motion Studio software. Space is limited to 10 […]

Free

Friday Pet Food Pantry

SPCA CA, United States

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!

Friday Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange

Live Oak Grange 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange 2nd Sundays: Newcomers' intro 2:30pm, dance 3 - 5:30pm 4th Fridays: Newcomers' intro: 6:30pm, dance 7 - 10pm Come kick your heels up contra dancing at Live Oak Grange with some amazing local talent and fun and friendly dancers! Caller: Tanya MerchantBand: Corwin & Grace! Event by Dakota Hult, […]

$15 – $30