2025 Santa Cruz County STEAM Expo

Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA, United States

2025 Santa Cruz County STEAM Expo Saturday, March 8, 10:30am - 3pm Community members of all ages are invited to attend the Santa Cruz County STEAM Expo! This event includes the traditional Science Fair competition alongside performances and an interactive expo with industry representatives, community partners, and hands-on activities. The STEAM Expo takes place at […]

Free

MOD’s Teddy Bear Clinic

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

MOD's Teddy Bear Clinic Saturday, April 12, 11:30am - 4:30pm Check-ups are fun, not a bore, keep your teddy healthy to the core! Does your teddy bear have a mysterious tummy ache? Did your unicorn lose a horn in a daring adventure? It's time for a check-up at MOD's Teddy Bear Clinic. Bring your favorite […]

Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase

Porter Building 280 Main Street, Watsonville, CA

Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase Fridays 2-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-4pm, March 8 – March 23 Celebrate the next generation of artists! The Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase features incredible work by talented students from local schools including Aptos High School, Ceiba College Prep Academy, Diamond Tech Institute, Pajaro Valley High School, St. Francis High School, Watsonville […]

Free

Board Games and More in Felton Branch Library

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, United States

Are You Game? Board Games and More in Felton Branch Library 2nd Saturdays, February 8 - December 13, 12 - 5pm Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite board games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is […]

Free
Event Series Science Saturdays

Science Saturdays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Science Saturdays Saturdays 1 - 2pm Join us every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm for fun and interactive science adventures at the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each week, we’ll bring learning to life through engaging science lessons, followed by hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity for all. From exciting experiments to interactive demos, Science […]

Free – $10

READ program with Ziggy the mini

A ranch in Watsonville

READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning  November 30 and December 1 READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. […]

Event Series Paint & Play Saturdays

Paint and Play Saturdays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Paint and Play Saturdays Saturdays 10:30am Unleash creativity and have a blast with colors at MOD's Paint & Play! Recommended for ages 4 and up, this informal class is perfect for anyone who can independently use a paintbrush. Learn a variety of fun painting techniques, from basic strokes to more advanced styles, while letting your […]

Free – $10

An intentional gathering designed to help process the challenges of life as a mom

Monarch Pilates 4125 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, CA

Mom Parts Salon: An intentional gathering designed to help process the challenges of life as a mom Saturday, March 8, 3 - 5pm Hi Santa Cruz area moms! Enjoy a guided 5 step process to gain clarity, self compassion and acceptance of all your "parts." If you've seen the Pixar film Inside Out, you're acquainted […]

$40.00

Bay Nature’s Bioblitz at UCSC

Bay Nature's Bioblitz at UCSC Saturday, March 15, from 10am-1pm Attention Santa Cruz community members! Join Bay Nature and UC Santa Cruz staff for a bioblitz on Saturday, March 15, from 10am-1pm on UC Santa Cruz’s Campus. Attendees will learn how to use the iNaturalist app on their phones to identify local wildlife, then explore […]

Live Oak Farmers Market

Live Oak Farmers Market 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, United States

Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more

Free
Event Series Downtown Antique Faire

Downtown Antique Faire

Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 9am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. Interested in vendor space? Call (831) […]

March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden

UCSC Arboretum 120 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum & Botanical Garden Daily in March  This time of year the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology […]

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, 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, […]

Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase

Porter Building 280 Main Street, Watsonville, CA

Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase Fridays 2-4pm, Saturdays & Sundays 11am-4pm, March 8 – March 23 Celebrate the next generation of artists! The Watsonville Teen Artist Showcase features incredible work by talented students from local schools including Aptos High School, Ceiba College Prep Academy, Diamond Tech Institute, Pajaro Valley High School, St. Francis High School, Watsonville […]

Free

Redwood Loop Tour Henry Cowell Redwoods

Henry Cowell State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States

Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Sundays, February 16, 12 - 2pm Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will […]

Free