5 Week 3D Entrepreneurs Club – Toy Design with 3D Printing Workshop (Ages 8–12) Tues Sept. 2-30

Londen Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

$123 – $153

Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating Friday, Oct. 31, 3 – 6pm Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf. Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19th - 31st! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of […]

Music at the Downtown Farmers Market

Downtown Farmers Market Cedar St & Lincoln St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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.

Event Series Community Crafters Boulder Creek

Community Crafters Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Library 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton Boulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am - 12pm  Felton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art […]

Free
Event Series Stuffie Hide & Seek

Stuffie Hide & Seek

Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA

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 […]

Free

Downtown Farmers Market 2022

Downtown Farmers Market Cedar St & Lincoln St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Capitola

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

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through June 6 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

Free

All Ages Art Reception The Raft

NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

All Ages Art Reception The Raft Friday, September 5, 4:30 - 7pm Reception Wednesdays - Sundays 10am - 4pm through October 29 The Sanctuary Exploration Center is excited to announce "The Raft," a new art show by Margaret Adachi. "The Raft" brings Monterey Bay's sea otters to life, and highlights the crucial role they play […]

Free

English Country Dancing in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange 1900 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

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 […]

$10 – $20

Mariachi Herencia de México

Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Mariachi Herencia de México – La Nueva Generación Tour Wednesday, October 1, 7:30 - 10:30pm Viva el mariachi! A new generation takes mariachi to whole new heights—2x Latin GRAMMY®-nominee Mariachi Herencia de México pushes the boundaries of traditional mariachi music. Simultaneously honoring the past, celebrating the present, and creating the future of mariachi music, Mariachi Herencia […]

$47 – $64

Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You

Santa Cruz Public Libraries Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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: […]

Free

Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating Friday, Oct. 31, 3 – 6pm Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf. Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19th - 31st! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of […]

Telling Stores of Mexican California

Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery 6299 Gushee St, Felton

Telling Stores of Mexican California September 21 - November 16;  Gallery hours are Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 1-4 pm Opening reception Sunday, September 21, 2 - 4pm Faye G. Belardi Gallery Learn about California’s history leading up to statehood as a backdrop to the factual and fictional stories that emerged after the US takeover.Opening […]

Free

Mah Jongg Club – Hong Kong Style

Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA

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, […]

Free
Event Series Drop-In Drawing at MAH

Drop-In Drawing at MAH All Ages

Santa Cruz Musueum of Art and History (MAH 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA

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, […]