Downtown Farmers Market 2022
2024-08-14 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Farmers Market, Cedar St & Lincoln St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Downtown Farmers Market
Wednesdays, May – Oct 1 – 6pm; Nov – April 1 – 5pm
The Downtown Santa Cruz Market runs year-round on Wednesdays, 1-6pm May through October and 1-5pm November through April. Our largest and oldest market, it is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz, one block off of Pacific Avenue. Established in 1990, many of the farms that sell here were and remain pillars of the organic and ecological farming movement. This is the place to eat with the seasons! The variety of fruits, vegetables, flowers, pastured meats and other products is swoon worthy.
The Downtown Market also spotlights a large variety of up-and-coming, unique cultural food businesses. This weekly spot may serve up the most diverse selection of ethnic foods in the county including momo, naan and curry, Japanese fermented misos, Eritrean dishes, crepes, El Salvadorean pupusas, traditional Italian cookies, fish and chips and long-ferment fresh breads. Shopping at the Wednesday market is a wonderful way to support regional responsible farms and small local businesses. Fill your grocery bags! Then sit down for a delightful meal and rest your weary arms.

SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room
2024-08-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Felton Branch Library- New, 6121 Gushee St., Felton, CA, 95018, United States
SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room
2nd Wednesdays of the month, 3 – 5pm
Hey Teens! Join the Felton Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) for Teens group every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Felton Library Teen Room. SAGA creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We will have activities, snacks, and lots of fun. Bring your friends and meet new friends and allies!

Workshop: How to Handle Swearing and Stealing
2024-08-14 18:00 - 19:30 | La Manzana Community Resources, 18 W. Lake Ave, Suite E, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Workshop: How to Handle Swearing and Stealing
Wednesday, August 14, 6 – 7:30pm
To register visit: https://bit.ly/Behavior-Aug14
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
Why children engage in stealing and swearing
How to teach your child appropriate language and behavior
Strategies to prevent and manage swearing and stealing
How to use logical consequences to encourage positive behavior changes
Presented IN ENGLISH in person by Salma Albor, Community Bridges – La Manzana Community Resources.
Register to reserve your spot and get free child care. Light snacks will be provided.
Got questions? Contact Salma Albor at (831) 724-2997 Ext. 220 or salmal@cbridges.org

Nature Journal Studio
2024-08-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Nature Journal Studio
2nd Wednesdaysof the month, 6:30 – 8pm
Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions at the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice skills in a group setting and share our learning with others. We will develop observation skills and awareness of nature, improve sketching skills, and practice strategies to bring the 3-dimensional world onto the page. Rather than an art class, nature journaling is about observation, curiosity, wonder, and honing these abilities.

Free with Admission Register

Sign-up for other Nature Journal Studio events.

*Free for Members and Youth under 18 | $4 General | $2 Students and Seniors

About Melinda Nakagawa
Melinda Nakagawa is a biologist, naturalist, and educator with a passion and skill for connecting people to nature. She founded Spark in Nature to guide participants to cultivate a deeper relationship with the natural world, slowing down to nature’s pace and seeing rather than just looking at the world. With an approach that bridges nature, art, and heart, she welcomes all people regardless of their skill level or background. Through her gentle guidance, hundreds of participants have awakened their spark of curiosity, sense of wonder, and connection to the natural world. Melinda has partnered with local institutions such as the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium and Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History to lead educator trainings on nature journaling. She leads the Monterey Bay Nature Journal Club’s free online Sunday sessions. She has an M.S. degree in Marine Science, and has also worked as a naturalist guide, floral designer, and wildlife rehabilitator. For the past two decades Melinda has kept nature journals and continues to learn more from nature with each journal she fills.

Dads Support Group
2024-08-14 19:00 - 20:00 | RC Fam Center, 7 Hangar Way, Suite B, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
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 dad who is a member of the community.

Acompáñenos a este grupo de papás donde encontrará comunidad para compartir los retos y gozos de ser padre. Los temas tratados serán guiados según las necesidades e intereses de los papás. El grupo será relajado, confidencial y facilitado por un papá que es miembro de la comunidad.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Hamlet
2024-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Hamlet
July 31 – August 31; Opening Night August 2
Times: 2pm or 7pm
Santa Cruz Shakespeare, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, invites you to experience Shakespeare’s Hamlet, under the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park this summer.
The most famous play ever written, Prince Hamlet contends with the ghost of his father, with the swift marriage of his mother to his uncle, with himself… most potently with himself. His questions throughout, of what it means to be a man, a son, a citizen of the world; what it means to be alive; what is owed; these questions have echoed through the last four hundred years and will no doubt echo for as long as we stand up on a stage and tell stories. Not to mention that it’s a thrilling tale of murder, revenge, madness, and betrayal.
Artistic Director Charles Pasternak will play Hamlet with former Artistic Director Mike Ryan as Claudius.
Hamlet runs July 31-August 31, with Opening Night on August 2.
Purchase tickets after May 1, and get more information at santacruzshakespeare.org/season-2024
Seasonal box office hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 12pm – 4pm. beginning June 1. Call 831-460-6399.
About Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Featuring professional actors from around the country and inspired by deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, Santa Cruz Shakespeare stages bold productions of the plays of Shakespeare and other great playwrights that stimulate audiences’ senses and spark their imagination.
For more information about SCS, visit santacruzshakespeare.org, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter (X).

Dipper Days at the Boardwalk
2024-08-15, 2024-08-16, 2024-08-17 | Beach Boardwalk, CA, United States
Dipper Days at the Boardwalk

Wednesdays, May 29 – August 7
Ride the Giant Dipper for 1 point – $1 every Wednesday May 29th thru August 7th. Celebrate your favorite wooden roller coaster with retro prices! Regular height requirements apply.

May 17 – August 16, 2024 –In Honor of your beloved Giant Dipper turning 100, we are giving YOU the chance to show off your incredible artistic talent.Dazzle us with your most thrilling Giant Dipper “Fan Art” to celebrate the Giant Dipper and over 68 million riders! Enter your Giant Dipper photos, paintings, or crafty creations for a chance to win Dipper Swag, MyBoardwalk Cards, or Rides Wristbands.

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Triple P Workshop: Understanding Why Your Baby Cries
2024-08-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Nueva Vista Community Resources, 711 East Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, United States
Triple P Workshop: Understanding Why Your Baby Cries

Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
• Why babies cry
• Strategies to calm, and soothe your crying baby
• Tips for taking care of yourself when your baby cries a lot
Presented IN ENGLISH in person by Lidia Montesino, Community Bridges – Nueva Vista Community Resources.
Register to reserve your spot and get free child care. Light snacks will be provided.
To register visit: https://bit.ly/Baby-Aug15
Location: Nueva Vista Community Resources, 711 East Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz
Questions? Contact Lidia Montesino at (831) 423-5747 or lidiam@cbridges.org

Snazzy Productions presents Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
2024-08-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Scotts Valley Community Theater Guild, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, 95066, United States
Snazzy Productions presents Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
Friday, August 15, 7:30-9:30pm
Renowned duo Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley will perform at Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center. Snazzy Productions is thrilled to announce a special evening featuring Grammy-nominated artists Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley at the Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center on August 15.
Rob Ickes, a 15-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Dobro Player of the Year, and Trey Hensley, celebrated for his rich baritone voice and masterful guitar skills, have garnered acclaim for their unique blend of bluegrass, country, blues, and Americana. Together, they promise an unforgettable performance showcasing their virtuosity and deep musical chemistry.
“We are delighted to bring Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley to Scotts Valley,” said Luke Hess, of Snazzy Productions. “Their talent and passion for music resonate with audiences of all tastes, and we’re confident that this event will be a highlight of our summer concert series. Rob and Trey are not strictly bluegrass. They’re much more progressive and straddle the lines of country, rock, and yes, newgrass. But straight-ahead bluegrass, they are not.”
The Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center provides an intimate setting ideal for enjoying the duo’s captivating music. Fans can expect to hear selections from their critically acclaimed albums, along with new material that continues to push the boundaries of traditional roots music. https://www.robandtrey.com/
Tickets for Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley at the Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center on August 15 are available now at snazzyproductions.com
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/2572800-0?pid=10427

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's As You Like It
2024-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s As You Like It
July 13 – September 1, with Opening Night on July 19
Santa Cruz Shakespeare, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, invites you to experience Shakespeare’s As You Like It, under the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park this summer.
As You Like It is a tale of banishment and escape to the forest of Arden, where a merry band find unity, love, and rebirth. The ensemble includes the melancholy Jacques (“All the world’s a stage…”), the vigorous Orlando, and the brilliant Rosalind. Amidst a hurly of comedy, disguise, and discovery, love is sought, debated, and eventually learned. As You Like It is a hilarious journey into the heart of human foibles and frailty, showing us the myriad ways that love can rebuild the world.
As You Like It runs July 13 – September 1, with Opening Night on July 19.
Purchase tickets after May 1 and get more information at santacruzshakespeare.org/season-2024
Seasonal box office hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 12p.m. to 4p.m. beginning June 1. Call 831-460-6399.
About Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Featuring professional actors from around the country and inspired by deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, Santa Cruz Shakespeare stages bold productions of the plays of Shakespeare and other great playwrights that stimulate audiences’ senses and spark their imagination. For more information about SCS, visit santacruzshakespeare.org, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter (X).

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's The Importance of Being Earnest
2024-08-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-08-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
July 14 – September 7, with Opening Night on July 19
Santa Cruz Shakespeare, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, invites you to experience Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, under the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park this summer.
Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest has not been done in the 42-year history of Santa Cruz Shakespeare. It is one of the greatest comedies ever written, filled with some of the sharpest wit in the English language. The most iconic figure of this masterpiece is the formidable Lady Bracknell; obsessed with tradition and propriety, she cannot countenance her daughter Gwendolyn’s love of our titular Earnest. It’s not his money she objects to, of which he has plenty, but his bloodline: he has seemingly, and famously, descended from a HANDBAG. At least, that’s where he was discovered as an orphan. The young strain and contrive against their elder’s conservatism; through
fantasy, imagination, and so much wit, they will reshape the world; redefining, and renaming, love’s conventions.
The Importance of Being Earnest runs July 14-September 7, with Opening Night on July 19.
Purchase tickets after May 1 and get more information at santacruzshakespeare.org/season-2024
Seasonal box office hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 12p.m. to 4p.m. beginning June 1. Call 831-460-6399.

About Santa Cruz Shakespeare – Featuring professional actors from around the country and inspired by deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, Santa Cruz Shakespeare stages bold productions of the plays of Shakespeare and other great playwrights that stimulate audiences’ senses and spark their imagination. For more information about SCS, visit santacruzshakespeare.org, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter (X).

Blacksmith Hammer-In at Roaring Camp
2024-08-16 08:00 - 2024-08-17 21:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Blacksmith Hammer-In

Friday & Saturday, August 16-17, 8am-9pm

The California Blacksmith Association Presents – The 8th Annual Hammer-In at Roaring Camp Railroads.
Watch demonstrators push the boundaries of hot metal, bring ancient techniques to life and share with the community their talent and dedication to the blacksmith craft.
Read the article from the San Lorenzo Valley Post: https://slvpost.com/roaring-camp-blacksmith-hammer-in-august-16-17/

By Anna Bobisuthi

Welcome to another great year of forging in the redwoods! It’s time once again for Roaring Camp’s annual Hammer-In, a spectacular event with blacksmiths from all over California meeting up for a weekend of fun and education! The event runs August 16 and 17 from 8 am to 5 pm. Organized by Bill Kasper, the California Blacksmith Association(CBA) and hosted by Roaring Camp. It’s fun for the whole family! Come watch 50 blacksmiths forge for the weekend, ask questions and see the sparks fly, OR if you’re a member of the CBA you can sign up and forge yourself! This event is great for beginners and experts alike!
Amazing demonstrators for the weekend are:
Ellen Durken – Creating “Forged Fashion” Ellen has been working in metal for 15 years and her current body of work is wearable forged art, embracing physical and emotional vulnerability to decorate the body as visual and metaphorical armor. With a Graduate Degree in Fine Arts she demonstrates and teaches classes internationally. She’s coming all the way from Delaware to demonstrate for us and we are ecstatic to have her.
Jake Trogden – Jake was introduced to metal work at an early age and was immediately fascinated and that fascination turned into a lifelong passion. A mainstay at CBA conferences and events, teaching has allowed Jake to share his love for metalwork with others and continue to be a student himself.
John Barron – John will be demonstrating how to forge a copper and steel rose. A masterful blacksmith in Georgetown, CA, John first started working with metal in 1975 and specializes in architectural ironwork.
Mark Aspery and David Thayer – Hands on Projects this year are a Suffolk Latch and a Trivet. Our education team is amazing and great working with smiths of all ages and skill levels, plus they’re a ton of fun! Mark Aspery has literally written the book on blacksmithing!
This event was started by Frank Golding in 2016 and this is the 8th year we’ve held it. We are only able to organize this great event with support from the CBA which is a nonprofit blacksmithing association that holds workshops, classes, and conferences all over California. This event raises money for the organization and acts as a great education opportunity. If you have any questions feel free to stop by Roaring Camp on the weekends and talk to our resident blacksmiths. While we have blacksmiths at Roaring Camp year round, the Hammer-In only comes around once a year and is not to be missed. We hope to see you there!

Free Resource Recovery Center Tours
2024-08-16 10:00 - 11:30 | 605 dimeo lane, 605 Dimeo Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Free Resource Recovery Center Tours
Fridays 10am & 1pm through August 23
Summer Public Tours Are Back at the Resource Recovery Center!
Join us for Public Tours of the Resource Recovery Facility Fridays at 10am or 1pm from June 14th through August 23rd, 2024.
Tours are limited to 20 people. Children must be at least 8 years old. Youth ages 8 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited.
Visitors will see what happens to the 30 to 50 tons of material that Santa Cruzians place into their blue recycle bins every single day. They will learn why it is important to “recycle right” and avoid “wish-cycling.” Visitors will also see a mountain of scrap metal, learn about the facility’s Household Hazardous Waste Program and see the Food Scrap Pre-Processor Machine.
Pre-registration is required. No Drop In. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-santa-cruz-resource-recovery-facility-summer-tours-tickets-876191701967?aff=oddtdtcreator

New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
2024-08-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am – 12:30pm, beginning June 17
This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be an isolating and devastating experience. This group is led by trained peer facilitators who have also experienced infant loss.<
Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”
Register at http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
2024-08-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, 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 with fellow readers. Whether you’re passionate about fiction, non-fiction, classics, or contemporary literature, BYOB Book Group welcomes all genres and interests.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12055882
How It Works:

Choose Your Book: Select a book that you’ve recently read or have been wanting to discuss. It could be a novel, biography, memoir, poetry collection, or any other genre that interests you.
Bring Your Book: Arrive at the library with your chosen book in hand. Make sure it’s one you’re eager to share and discuss with others.
Engage in Discussion: Once everyone has gathered, participants will take turns sharing their thoughts on their chosen books. This could include favorite passages, character analysis, thematic elements, personal connections, and more.
Respectful Exchange: Engage in respectful and open-minded discussions with fellow participants. Share your perspectives while also listening attentively to others’ viewpoints. This is a space for lively literary dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Discover New Reads: Explore a diverse range of books and genres through the recommendations and discussions of fellow participants. You might just find your next favorite read!

Whether you’re a voracious reader or just starting to delve into the world of books, Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Book Group offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for lively literary discussions and discovery. Join us at the library and let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!

Scrabble at La Selva Beach
2024-08-16 13:00 - 14:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, 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 Bridge Club is 10:30-12:00 on Fridays (except the 1st Friday of the month).
Questions? Call the La Selva Beach Library at 831-427-7710.

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2024-08-16 15:00 - 17:00 | 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!

Food Truck Friday Capitola
2024-08-16 16:30 | Monterey Avenue Park, Monterey Avenue, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Food Truck Friday Capitola
Fridays, July 12, August 16, September 13, 4:30pm

Food Truck Fridays are back in the summer of 2024! Come to Monterey Ave. Park in Capitola to enjoy local centric food and entertainment in a fun, family friendly environment. Enjoy top-notch food from some of Santa Cruz County’s best food trucks while grooving to some of the most talented musicians the central coast has to offer.
There is plenty of open spaces as well as an adult only beer garden in the center of the action. Join us in celebrating Capitola at its best on select Fridays.
Thank you to Best Western Capitola By -The-Sea Inn & Suites and Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz/Capitola for sponsorship of the music for this family friendly event!

June 14 TNT & the Explosions
July 12 Tsunami
Aug 16 Digbeats
Sept 13 Coffee Zombie Collective

Midtown Summer Block Party !
2024-08-16 17:00 - 20:30 | Midtown Square, 1111 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, 95062
Midtown Summer Block Party
Fridays, June 14 – August 30, 5-8:30pm

After months of planning, it’s finally here! Event Santa Cruz, Midtown Summer Block Party, the official or unofficial start of summer here in Santa Cruz. We’re kicking it off with a bang every Friday.

Food by @watsonvillemunchiess, @crackedcookiessc, J & M Baking Bagels, and Scott Dawg-z Hot Dogs and more!

Off The Lip Radio Show hosted the live bands every week.
June 14th: Funkranomicon – Opener: Trianna (GTRI)
June 21st: TBD – The Cruzers – Opener: Ripatti & Rose
June 28th: Hijinx – Opener: Mo Cruz (Animo)
July 5th: The Money Band
July 12th: Santa Cruda
July 19th: The Joint Chiefs – Opener: Jake Nielsen
July 26th: Locomotive Breath
August 2nd: John Michael Band
August 9th: Cowboys After Dark
August 16th: Ribsy’s Nickel
August 23rd: Spun
August 30th: Alex Lucero Band

Music in the Plaza Concert Series
2024-08-16 18:00 - 20:00 | City Plaza Park Watsonville, Main St, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Music in the Plaza Concert Series

1st & 3rd Fridays, beginning June 21, 6-8pm
Join us at our summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series! Come and enjoy an evening of music outdoors. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics, then sit back and relax to the sounds of summer. A variety of bands from different genres will be showcased at these concerts. Grab a bite at our downtown restaurants or farmers market and join us for the music from 6-8 PM on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month throughout the summer.

FREE!
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic baskets to create your own cozy spot and immerse yourself in the sounds of summer.
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each summer month.
2024 Music in the Plaza Dates

Date

BAND

June 21
Selena Musical Tribute

July 5
Grupo Fuerza Mx vs La Distancia de Tierra | Friendly music showdown between two local groups

July 19
Mojo Faux Band | Rock and Roll, Soul party songs

August 2
5 Star Band | playing cool music with a variety of influences, mostly Rock and R&B

August 16
D-Kovers | performing all the best Rock and Español hits

September 6
Roots Rockers | Reggae tunes with one of the most favorite local reggae bands

Downtown City Plaza

https://www.watsonville.gov/1804/Music-in-the-Plaza

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2024-08-17 08:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Saturdays 8am-12pm, year round, rain or shine
Voted America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California
In 2011, 2012, and 2013 our farmers markets were voted “America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California.” Additionally, Coastal Living Magazine named the Aptos Farmers Market one of “The Coast’s Best Farmers Markets.”
Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Additional Market Attractions
Professional sharpening services are available for knives and gardening tools year round.
Our other Markets: Carmel, Del Monte, Monterey

National Honey Bee Day Movie & Discussion
2024-08-17 08:00 - 17:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
National Honey Bee Day Movie & Discussion La Selva Beach
Saturday, August 17, 1 – 2:30pm

Celebrate National Honey Bee Day with us. See bees like you’ve never seen them before in the PBS Nature documentary, My Garden of a Thousand Bees.
Locked down during the coronavirus pandemic, acclaimed wildlife filmmaker Martin Dohrn set out to record all the bee species in his tiny urban garden in Bristol, England. Filming with one-of-a-kind lenses he forged at his kitchen table, he catalogues more than 60 different species, from Britain’s largest bumblebees to scissor bees the size of mosquitoes. Over long months, Dohrn observes how differences in behavior set different species apart. He, eventually, gets so close to the bees he can identify individuals by sight, documenting life at their level as we have never seen it before.
After the film, there will be time for discussion with local beekeeper Richard Smith.
We are pleased to offer this My Garden of a Thousand Bees screening as part of the nationwide #PlantWildflowers campaign that highlights the critical role bees and other pollinators play in healthy ecosystems.
In support of the film, My Garden of a Thousand Bees, HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and PBS Nature launched the #PlantWildflowers campaign to encourage communities.

Westside Farmers Market
2024-08-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Westside Farmers Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Westside Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am – 1pm, year round

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every week, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the UCSC Campus. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from Downtown.
Foodies Unite
This market is proud to have been named best market by the Santa Cruz Metro’s, “Peoples Poll” multiple times. The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar operated by up-and-coming Santa Cruz-based roaster 11th Hour Coffee.
With easy access and an abundance of free parking, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing.

National Roller Coaster Day
2024-08-17 09:00 - 23:00 | Beach Boardwalk, CA, United States
National Roller Coaster Day

Saturday, August 17, 9am – 11pm
Celebrate National Roller Coaster Day by taking a spin on our National Historic Landmark, the Giant Dipper.
First 100 riders on the Giant Dipper will receive a Boardwalk souvenir cup. As an extra, 2,000 riders will receive 100th Anniversary Giant Dipper buttons.
Normal ride pricing and restrictions apply.

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Beach behind Crow’s Nest, CA, United States
Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Saturdays, 10am – 12pm

Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest
Upcoming Uke Song List
Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest
Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts

Sons of the Beach – Paul Ruiz – paulatthebeach@hotmail.com m

Saturdays in the Soil
2024-08-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Saturdays in the Soil
Third Saturdays, 10am – noon
We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s Garden Learning Center and Pilkington Creek.
Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP. Space is limited.
What to Expect

This project requires volunteer support with general landscaping, occasional watering, weeding, and replanting.
Please let us know if you need special accommodations when you email to RSVP.
This program happens rain or shine, but we will cancel in the case of muddy conditions or inclement weather.
All ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 require a parent/guardian to sign waivers.
Please follow latest guidelines for covid safety at the time of the program.

Beekeeping with The Beekeeper's Apprentice
2024-08-17 10:03 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Beekeeping with The Beekeeper’s Apprentice
Saturday, August 17, 10:03am

Explore the fascination of bees while celebrating the 30 year anniversary of The Beekeeper’s Apprentice, by Laurie R. King!
Apiarist Emily Bondor, a full-time beekeeper and educator, will share her knowledge of bees while Laurie shares how they continue to inspire.
NOTE: Live bees will be at the event, contained in an observation hive.

Registration is required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/11579773
Laurie R. King’s best-selling novels include the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes stories, from The Beekeeper’s Apprentice to The Lantern’s Dance. She has won an alphabet of prizes from Agatha to Wolfe, is a Baker Street Irregular and a Mystery Writers of America’s 2022 Grand Master, and has lived in Santa Cruz most of her life.
Emily Bondor is a full-time beekeeper and educator. She founded Santa Cruz Bee Company in 2015. Emily has served as the president of the Santa Cruz Beekeepers Guild and is still on their board. Recently Emily joined ABBA, the Adaptive Bee Breeders Alliance, a collaboration of a dozen beekeepers and researchers under the direction of Melanie Kirby.
