Paying for College: Understanding Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Cost Strategies

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Paying for College: Understanding Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Cost Strategies Saturday, March 29, 1 - 2:30pm With college costs on the rise, learn strategies to make higher education affordable. This workshop will explore how to navigate federal financial aid, apply for scholarships, consider cost-effective options, and plan financially for the college years.

Free

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. […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum

Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery 6299 Gushee St, Felton

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Free
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

Banana Slug String Band Family Show

Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United States

Banana Slug String Band 40th Anniversary Family Show Saturday, March 29, 4 - 6:30pm The Banana Slug String Band, a beloved children’s music group known for their quirky characters and educational tunes, is thrilled to announce their 40th Anniversary show for the whole family. With 40 years of experience and counting, the Banana Slugs have […]

$30

Apply Today Watsonville Wetlands Paid Internship

Watsonville Wetlands Watch 500 Harkins Slough R, Watsonville, CA

Watsonville Wetlands Paid Internship Apply today! We offer a year long paid climate action internship opportunity for public high school students in Watsonville for the 2025-26 school year. Earn a stipend, gain job skills, build your resume, and connect with your community. Apply today! Call (831) 728-1156 for immediate information. Email:  jose.wetlandswatch@gmail.com  or  info@watsonvillewetlandswatch.org   […]

Free

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

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, […]

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

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 In Person Tech Help Aptos

In Person Tech Help Aptos

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

In Person Tech Help Aptos Mondays 1-3pm,  January 13 - May 5 Get in-person technology help at the library. One of our tech savvy staff members at the Aptos Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, […]

Free

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum

Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery 6299 Gushee St, Felton

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Free

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities

Claraty Arts 1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA, 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 […]

Free

Story & Pictures By, A Children’s Books Documentary

Santa Cruz High School 415 Walnut Ave., Santa Cruz, CO, United States

Story & Pictures By, A Children's Books Documentary A Benefit Film Screening for Santa Cruz County Public School Libraries Sunday, March 30, 3 - 5pm Let’s celebrate the value of children’s books by supporting our local public school libraries together. Children’s books are often one of the first moments that allow children to dive deep […]

$15 – $500