Film Screening – In Depth Look at Orphanage Trafficking

Resource Center for Nonviolence 612 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

In Depth Look at Orphanage Trafficking Tuesday, October 28, 6-8pm Rising Voices Film Series - Shedding light on forms of human trafficking that are too often overlooked, underrepresented, or unknown. Our first film: Volunteers Needed — The Truth Behind Orphanage Volunteerism Across the globe, children are being trafficked through exploitative orphanages—taken from their families and […]

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 […]

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 Storytime with Ivy

Storytime with Ivy

Bookshop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Storytime with Ivy Last Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am Join Ivy, our children’s book buyer, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section. Kids Event

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
Event Series All Ages Art Reception The Raft

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

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 […]

Event Series MODs Magical Halloween

MODs Magical Halloween

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery MOD 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA, United States

MODs Magical Halloween Thursday, October 30,  11am-5pm Friday, October 31,  11am-5pm Enter a world of spellbinding wonder where you can send letters via Owl Post, master the art of potion making, embark on a wizardly scavenger hunt, and craft your own magical creations all free with museum admission. Themed play areas and scavenger hunts open […]

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

Job Fair Oct. 30

Beach Boardwalk Cocoanut Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Job Fair Thursday, October 30, 4-6pm Connect directly with some of the region’s top companies to discover a diverse range of open positions across various industries. Whether you’re exploring new career paths or seeking your next professional opportunity, this event is designed to support your employment journey! Engage with company representatives, learn about current openings, […]

Free

How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying

First 5 Santa Cruz County Office 4450 Capitola Rd, Suite 106, Capitola, CA

How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying Thursday, October 30, 6–7:30pm FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN UP TO 12 YEARS OLD Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: -How to recognize different types of bullying -Common reasons why children bully others -What you can do if your child is being bullied Location: First 5 Santa […]

Free

The Wicker Man (1973) Film Screening

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

The Wicker Man (1973) Film Screening Thursday, October 30, 7 - 9pm Join the MAH on the Eve of the Witches New Year for a special screening of the cult classic horror film The Wicker Man (1973). This screening will be prefaced by a short 20-minute lecture on the History of Folk Horror by MAH's […]

$10 – $12