Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm, June 4 -7 Get ready to get messy at Slime Week! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your […]
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years Join us and […]
Slime Week Wednesday - Saturday, June 4 - 7 Get ready to get messy! Let's gooooooo! Santa Cruz's most satisfying slime sensory experience is back! Our Museum of Discovery is transforming with massive tubs of gooey goodness delivering amazing ASMR vibes for one week only. This is THE summer activity your kids don't want to […]
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Fridays, through July 25, 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 & […]
Jungle James Animal Adventures Friday, June 6, Branciforte 11am; La Selva Beach 1:30pm; Boulder Creek 4:30pm Meet Jungle James and a variety of creatures, including amphibians, insects, and reptiles! Jungle James Animal Adventures sheds new light on some of the world’s most commonly misunderstood creatures, evokes children’s natural sense of curiosity, and teaches respect for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jungle James Animal Adventures Friday, June 6, Branciforte 11am; La Selva Beach 1:30pm; Boulder Creek 4:30pm Meet Jungle James and a variety of creatures, including amphibians, insects, and reptiles! Jungle James Animal Adventures sheds new light on some of the world’s most commonly misunderstood creatures, evokes children’s natural sense of curiosity, and teaches respect for […]
Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]
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!
Jungle James Animal Adventures Friday, June 6, Branciforte 11am; La Selva Beach 1:30pm; Boulder Creek 4:30pm Meet Jungle James and a variety of creatures, including amphibians, insects, and reptiles! Jungle James Animal Adventures sheds new light on some of the world’s most commonly misunderstood creatures, evokes children’s natural sense of curiosity, and teaches respect for […]
Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party Fridays, May 30 - August 29, 5:00 to 8:30ish The Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party is back for its 5th year—every Friday from May 30th to August 29th. We’re re-imagining the event, and we can’t wait to share the details with you! In the meantime, we’re […]
Moonlight Madness at Henry Cowell Friday, June 6, 6 - 10pm (ish) This is your sign to get excited about the moon! Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park will host their annual Moonlight Madness event on June 6th, 2025 in front of the Visitor Center. Join us for Moonlight Madness from 6:00-10:00(ish) for a night full […]
Annual UCSC Print Sale Friday, June 6 & Saturday, June 7, 10am - 5pm Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center Hundreds of original prints in a variety of media are for sale at this two-day event, including woodcuts, lithographs, etchings, photo-based prints, screen prints, and more. All proceeds benefit UCSC Art Department students: 80% of proceeds […]
