Stuffie Hide & Seek Friday, August 1, 10am - 6pm Every day through December 1 A cuddly, book-loving stuffed animal is hiding in the Children’s Room—can you track it down? Explore the shelves, uncover fun books and surprises, and when you find the critter, let a librarian know to earn a sticker prize! This passive […]
Labor Day Barbecue and Fish Fry Monday, September 1, 12 - 2:30pm Enjoy a Traditional Labor Day barbecue and fish-fry: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Fish, Potato Salad & Vegetarian Options Santa Cruz has a long history of honoring labor and serving its veterans, the unhoused and those in our community of very limited means. This year, […]
Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays, 3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, […]
Postpartum Support International NEW SUPPORT GROUP! Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries. After a PPP survivor's symptoms have been stabilized, peer support can be an important tool for recovery. Because PPP occurs less often than other perinatal mood disorders, survivors can go their […]
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 […]
You Can Paint! Tuesdays, 10 am to 1 pm, and 2 pm to 5 pm through August Learn to paint in a fun, friendly setting — our beautiful classroom space at Palace Art. You can paint any subject that interests you. I’ve got lots of images for you to choose from, if you’re looking for […]
5 Week 3D Entrepreneurs Club – Toy Design with 3D Printing Workshop (Ages 8–12) Tuesdays, 4–6pm September 2 – 30 A 5-week hands-on program where kids ages 8–12 team up to design their own toy or product—and discover how the 3DE Club helps young innovators build early entrepreneurial and leadership skills through 3D modeling and […]
Music at the Downtown Farmers Market 1st Wednesdays 1:30-4pm, August through October The library is partnering with the Downtown Farmers Market to support our local musicians in Santa Cruz County. Come shop at the market and enjoy a live concert! First Wednesday of the month, August-October.
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
English Country Dancing in Santa Cruz 1st Wednesdays, 7-9pm, starting September 3 Join us on First Wednesdays for lively English country dancing in Santa Cruz at the Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange No partner or dancing experience needed — dances are taught and prompted. Everyone is welcome! Gender-neutral roles/calling (Odds/Evens) Wear comfortable non-marking sticky shoes […]
Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You Where will your California State Library Parks Pass take you? With access to over 200 participating #CAStateParks, the hardest part is choosing where to go first! Will it be a coastal escape? A serene redwood forest? A scenic desert landscape? How to get your pass: […]
Celebrate National Fossil Week with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! Saturday, October 4, 11am-3pm Join your friends at the Museum as we put the “pal” in paleontology with a free festival featuring fossils! Meet geologists, paleontologists, naturalists, and artists for an afternoon of family-friendly fun, activity stations, fossil interactives, and so much more. […]
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, […]
Drop-In Drawing at MAH, All Ages 1st Thursday of the month. 6-8pm, beginning September 4 Ever been inspired to drop everything and create when visiting an exhibition at the MAH? Join us for Drop-In Drawing at the MAH, all ages, from 6-8pm on the first Thursday of every month! This is not a formal lesson, […]
Wheelie Good Thursdays Open Skate Thursday, September 4, 6:30pm Let's skate the Civic! Join the Civic Auditorium and Skater Things for open skate night Thursdays, offered on four nights throughout this summer.Admission Prices: Advance tickets NOT including skate rental: $12 Advance tickets with included skate rental*: $15 Price increases day-of show: Day-of-show tickets NOT including skate […]
