Santa Cruz Parent

Downtown Farmers Market 2022
2023-08-30 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.

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!
2023-08-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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!

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
2023-08-30 08:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-29 08:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-28 08:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-27 08:00 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Thursday – Saturday, October 13 – 15

The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We are forever grateful to the loyal attendees, field trip leaders, workshop presenters, keynote speakers, local businesses, government municipalities, local non-profit organizations, and an army of volunteers who have helped to put on the festival throughout the years.
Monterey Bay has a unique natural landscape and a diversity of birds. We want to continue to highlight the magnificence of our region and create a hub where people of all backgrounds feel included and eager to explore the magical world of birds. You can look forward to interactive workshops and field trip options throughout the many communities of Monterey Bay. This festival will be full of fun community connections, food, music, and a keynote speaker.

Check out this amazing schedule: https://www.birdschoolproject.org/3day-festival-schedule

My Play Club 2023
2023-08-29 15:30 - 17:00 | Leo’s Haven at Chanticleer Park, 1975 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
My Play Club: Create in the park with us!

Every Tuesday 3:30 – 5pm March 7 through November 29

LEO’s Haven at Chanticleer Park
Free – Free

Family Drop-in – Arts & Activities
Family Visit – Arts and Activities

Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the “Outdoor Equity Program” of CA State Parks and if your family may want to participate. #linkinbio
Learn more about Youth Leaders Outdoors, funded by CA State Parks’ “Outdoor Equity Program” and whether your family may want to participate. #linkinbio

More/Mas info: www.countyparkfriends.org

RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play
2023-08-29 10:00 - 11:00 | RC Fam Center, 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play

Tuesdays/Martes, 10am-11am

FREE with membership, $15 non-members

GRATIS con membresía, $15 sin membresía

More info/Para más información: 831-288-3105 — with Yesi Rocha and 10 others at RC Fam.

RC Fam Center
We commit to providing families with support systems that lead to finding connections, empowerment, and wellbeing for the whole family. We commit to being an equitable, inclusive, and safe space where the community feels welcome and can raise our children together. Our center is committed to equity, inclusion, and wellness for all families.

En el Centro Familiar Raíces y Cariño, queremos proveer a las familias con el apoyo a sistemas que fomenten conexión, empoderamiento y bienestar para todas las familias. Estamos comprometidos a ser un lugar seguro, inclusivo y equitativo donde la comunidad se sienta bienvenida y puedan criar a sus hijos juntos. Valoramos la equidad, inclusión y bienestar para todas las familias.

Above, Below and Around the World
2023-08-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Above, Below and Around the World – A Photography Exhibit

Daily through September 26
A wide-ranging portfolio of marine life photographs will be on exhibit throughout the Scotts Valley Library July 1 – September 26.
Marc is an award-winning marine life photographer who has been capturing underwater images for nearly four decades. He has authored four books including three lavish coffee-table volumes from his Wonder of the Sea series and presented at nearly every dive club and dozens of civic organizations in the greater Bay Area. Marc is well-known to local art lovers as well.
His home-studio in Felton is a regular stop on the Santa Cruz County Open Studios tour each October as well as the newer San Lorenzo Valley Art Tour each May. Art in the Library, sponsored by the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library.

Brainfuse HelpNow!
2023-08-29 | online
Brainfuse HelpNow!

24/7

Now you can get live help with math, reading, writing, and language arts anytime day or night with Brainfuse HelpNow! Online tutoring has expanded hours for all California students. Math, reading, and writing tutors are available 24/7. Tutors in other subjects are available from 10:00 am – 10:00 pm.

HelpNow: Get ready to succeed this school year! Whether it’s brushing up on math, conquering tricky science concepts, or improving your writing skills, Brainfuse tutors are here to help you succeed! https://loom.ly/5_duJo4

About Brainfuse: https://home.brainfuse.com/

To access Brainfuse HelpNow, go to www.santacruzpl.org > Research > Homework Help: https://www.santacruzpl.org/elibrary/research/category/8/

Sign in with your library card to get started! https://www.santacruzpl.org/teens/homework-help/

Grupo Triple P Virtual: Para familias con niños de 2–12 años
2023-08-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom, CA, United States
Grupo Triple P Virtual: Para familias con niños de 2–12 años
Cada lunes, del 31 de julio al 25 de septiembre, 6 – 8 pm, Excepto el 14 de agosto
Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Jul2023
Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo virtual GRATIS de Triple P para conocer a otras familias y aprender estrategias sencillas que le ayudarán a:
• Fortalecer las relaciones en su familia
• Fomentar comportamientos positivos
• Enseñarle a su niño habilidades y comportamientos nuevos
• Manejar las conductas disruptivas o problemáticas con mayor confianza
Presentado en español por Zoom.
¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese con Sandra Rodelo al (831) 724-2997 Ext. 211 o sandrar@cbridges.org

Stepping Stones Triple P Workshop: Changing Challenging Behaviors into Positive Behaviors
2023-08-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Zoom, CA, United States
Stepping Stones Triple P Workshop: Changing Challenging Behaviors into Positive Behaviors
for families with children with special needs
Monday, August 2, 5:30 – 7pm
Register: https://bit.ly/SS-Behaviors-Aug28
Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to:
• Learn 6 key steps to prevent and handle challenging behaviors
• Learn positive parenting strategies to encourage cooperation
• Develop a personalized parenting plan
Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom by Cori Burt, Triple P Stepping Stones Practitioner
Got questions? Contact Cori Burt at (831) 252-1137 or corib@cbridges.org

Postpartum Support Group
2023-08-28 16:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, CA, United States
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 whole lives without meeting another PPP survivor. In response, PSI has created an online peer-to-peer support group for PPP survivors. This group is intended for those who are in recovery (no longer experiencing psychosis). Whether your PPP experience was relatively recent or years ago, you are welcome to attend our free, online peer-to-peer support group.

Register here: https://www.postpartum.net/…/psi-online-support-meetings/
Full Meeting Schedule

Join us at the Bridge Club
2023-08-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Join us at the Bridge Club
Mondays, 10:30am – 12pm, August 14 – October 2
Join us at the Bridge Club! Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you every Monday at the Capitola Branch Library.
Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10056781

Monthly Baby Stuff Swap hosted by FIT4MOM Santa Cruz
2023-08-28 10:30 - 11:30 | Jade Street Park, 4400 Jade St, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Monthly Baby Stuff Swap
Last Monday of the month
Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need.
This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park!
New to FIT4MOM?? Join us for a free class by registering at santacruz.fit4mom.com!

Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
2023-08-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, CA, United States
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am
Call 831-477-2229 for log-in
Santa Cruz County Moms only
Pregnancy and childbirth usher in new responsibilities and profound emotions that can be both exciting and challenging. Sutter care centers have local support groups to help you and other soon-to-be or new parents reduce stress and adjust to life with baby.

Pregnancy and Parenting Support Groups
Our support groups help parents navigate newborn care, post-partum wellness, sibling issues and partner relationship changes that can occur after baby arrives.
We also offer support groups for parents with babies in palliative care as well as those who have experienced miscarriage. These groups offer a compassionate environment for parents to receive and provide emotional support.
Our new parent groups are often tailored to parents of newborns ages three weeks to four months and four months and older. Check out our complete offering of support groups to find one near you.

Heritage Events at Roaring Camp
2023-08-28 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Heritage Events at Roaring Camp
All Summer

Heritage sounds like something old. Unless you’re talking Heritage Events at Roaring Camp

Free Heritage Events with the purchase of a Roaring Camp train ticket:

Monday: Blacksmith
Tuesday: Printing Press
Wednesday: Candle Making
Thursday: Crafts
Friday: Gold Panning

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Santa Cruz Shakespeare King Lear
2023-08-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Santa Cruz Shakespeare King Lear
July 26 – August 27
Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater.
This year’s production of King Lear will explore how the craving for power can shatter both kingdoms and families. King Lear paints a chilling picture of the plight of humanity in an indifferent universe and charts a monarch’s disturbing descent into madness. Featuring some of the most powerful and harrowing verse that Shakespeare wrote at the height of his powers, this powerful tale will star former Shakespeare Santa Cruz artistic director and Royal Shakespeare Company actor Paul Whitworth in a not-to-be-missed tour de force performance.
Performances of Shakespeare’s King Lear, directed by Paul Mullins, will take place from July through August. Other productions in Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s 2023 Summer Festival include Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, and The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson. Learn more at santacruzshakespeare.org.
Tickets on Sale May 1, 2023. Don’t miss what is sure to be a memorable and delightful experience in one of Santa Cruz’s most majestic settings!

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
2023-08-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Claraty Arts, 1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
Sundays 2 – 4pm
Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It’s for the whole family – all are welcomed! This will be a great relaxing creative time adaptive to all needs, come out and express yourself! Caregiver must stay and help the participant – this is not a drop off!
Drop ins Welcomed!
$10 cash donation appreciated for art supplies

1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C., Santa Cruz, CA

Click here to reserve your seat at art class

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Festival: The Book of Will
2023-08-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Festival: The Book of Will
July 8 through August 27
Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and the production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. A play that tells the funny and moving story of the two actors who worked to preserve Shakespeare’s legacy with the creation of the First Folio (the first published collection of Shakespeare’s plays), it is a love letter to William Shakespeare and his plays. 2023 will mark the 400th anniversary of the printing of the First Folio.
Mike Ryan, SCS’s outgoing artistic director, and Charles Pasternak, incoming artistic director, will play the roles of Heminges and Condell, the men who collected Shakespeare’s texts.
Directed by Laura Gordon, performances of The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson, will take place July 8 through August 27. Tickets on sale May 1, 2023.
Don’t miss this memorable and delightful experience in one of Santa Cruz’s most majestic settings!
Other productions in Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s 2023 Summer Festival include Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, and King Lear. Learn more at santacruzshakespeare.org.

Free Harbor Water Taxi
2023-08-27 11:00 - 18:00, 2023-08-26 11:00 - 18:00 | Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Free Harbor Water Taxi
All Summer Weekends, 11am – 6pm

The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer!

The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day.

Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations:

X1 Gate
AA Dock
Launch Ramp

For more information including a map of all the pick-up & drop-off locations visit our website at: https://www.santacruzharbor.org/harbor-water-taxi/

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
2023-08-27 11:00 - 15:00 | Corralitos Farm & Garden Market, 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, 95076, United States
The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos.
Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.
We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.
You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.
The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.
Open every Sunday 11am to 3pm, rain or shine, at the Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Road
For a booth we request a $5 donation to the CVREA, the non-profit who maintains the Corralitos Cultural Center.
Farm & Garden Market (including vendor inquiries)
Contact Wayne Miller: wayne@catalyst2001.com / (831) 724-1332

Live Oak Farmers Market
2023-08-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Live Oak Farmers Market, 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Live Oak Farmers Market
Sundays 9am – 1pm year round
Started in 2000, Live Oak Farmers Market is a neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. A decade has past since this market became year round and here you will find an excellent selection of organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more. The market is also the epicenter of the clean food movement, showcasing amazing Sunday brunch offerings like traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, dumplings, crepes and artisan hand pies. This is your Sunday destination.

Market Match
Market Match offers farmers’ market customers a dollar-for-dollar match up to $10 on their CalFresh (food stamp) cards at the Live Oak Market. If a customer swipes their CalFresh card for seven dollars, they get seven dollars in Market Match tokens for free. Swipe $10, you get $10. The goal of this project is to encourage CalFresh (EBT/SNAP) recipients to take advantage of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. By offering an incentive that lowers the price of fresh produce, we are helping shoppers stretch their food dollars while keeping their families healthy. SCCFM will be offering the Market Match program for the 2020 season. Locate the information booth and the market manager to redeem EBT coins and to participate in the Market Match Program.

Summer BBQ with Boulder Creek Fire Department
2023-08-26 17:30 - 23:00 | Boulder Creek Fire Department, 3230 Central Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA, 95018, United States
Summer BBQ with Boulder Creek Fire Department
Saturday, August 26, 5:30 – 11pm
Boulder Creek Fire is pleased to announce we will be welcoming local bands The Dirt Rakers, Sugar by the pound, and the Swagtones to our stage this year.
Join us for a night of music, dancing, BBQ, and beverages! Doors at 5:30pm, music until 11:00pm.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew
2023-08-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Santa Cruz Shakespeare, 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew
July and August 2023
Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater.
In one of Shakespeare’s most raucous comedies, The Taming of the Shrew, characters struggle against the roles they have been prescribed by gender, class, or age. While the results of these struggles provide some of the most hilarious moments in the canon, they also leave us with unsettling questions about the human cost of maintaining the status quo. Thorny, funny and deeply human, Kate and Petruchio are two of Shakespeare’s most fascinating characters. Out of place because of their honesty in a world of deception, can these two broken people find happiness where they least expect it?
Join us as we explore Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew with humor and grace, and discover the deeply complex characters at the story’s heart as they journey to find love.
Other productions in Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s 2023 Summer Festival include Shakespeare’s King Lear, and The Book of Will by Lauren Gunderson. Learn more at santacruzshakespeare.org.
Tickets on Sale May 1, 2023. Don’t miss this memorable and delightful experience in one of Santa Cruz’s most majestic settings!

GroovaRoo Dance
2023-08-26 13:30 - 14:30 | RC Fam Center, 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
GroovaRoo Dance
2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance is fun for mamas, dadas, babies, grandmas, grandpas, aunts, uncles and family friends, too! You’ll find us at RC Fam on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month!

Community Crafters Boulder Creek
2023-08-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Community Crafters Boulder Creek
Saturdays 10am – 12pm, August 19 – December 2

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 process once a month with the weeks in between being open “studio” time. Come be part of this new community at the Boulder Creek library! Materials will be provided for craft being taught, or bring what you want to work on!

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
2023-08-26 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
