Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!
Story Time and Stay and Play Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, September 10 - December Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages three to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Story Time, stay for Stay & […]
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]
Connect with nature and increase creativity Wednesday, September 18, 2-5pm Are you ready to connect with nature and become more creative? Would you like to write with more ease and joy? This class will explore how connecting with nature inspires our writing, and how writing can lead us into a deep and nourishing connection with […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Wednesdays 4-6pm, September 11, 18, 25 The PAWS Tier 2 Program at the Santa Cruz SPCA engages students in respecting and responding to the needs of our shelter animals through learning, play and training. The children help socialize the animals and learn […]
Meet the Authors and Illustrator of the Princess Black Series Wednesday, September 18, 6pm Bookshop welcomes authors Shannon Hale and Dean Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham—the award-winning team behind the bestselling Princess in Black series—for a celebration of their new book, The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe. Ten years after she first donned […]
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 […]
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit Exhibit Daily through August 29 Closing Reception, August 24, 3:30-5pm To honor and recognize local talent, the Friends of the Aptos Library are hosting a closing art reception event in the Betty Leonard Community Room. Joel Michael Smith Art is currently on display at the Aptos Branch Library and the […]
Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch Join us for a Ranch Kid Field Trip at Wilder Ranch State Park on Thursday, September 19th! Travel back in time to experience life on a working dairy ranch 120 years in the past at this special event. Homeschoolers, non-traditional or small class students are invited to […]
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, September 12, 2024 - January 23, 2025 Informal drop-in. Join us at Live Oak Annex to play pokemon. Ages 6-11 Bring your decks and get ready to see who is the Poke Master! No trades allowed unless parents are present. For more information please call 831-427-7713
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 2 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Thursdays, 4-6pm, September 12-26 The PAWS Tier 2 Program at the Santa Cruz SPCA engages students in respecting and responding to the needs of our shelter animals through learning, play with the animals and dog training. The children will help socialize the […]
Come learn more about our co-op preschool and watch one of our classes in session Friday, September 20, 9-10am Join our wpens co-op preschool open house and watch one of our classes in session. We are now enrolling ages 1.5-4.5 for the 5 school year. WPENS is a school for families. Since 1970, WPENS has […]
Museum of Discovery Presents Potter the Otter: a Healthy Adventure Traveling Exhibit Fridays & Saturdays 10am-2pm, August 24-November 11 Join the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery 's season of celebration in honor of its 10th anniversary and a decade of discovery in our community. Join us for the exciting kick-off event as we unveil […]
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Friday, September 6, 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 & Play […]
