Afternoon Art for Kids with Dana Schmidt Friday, August 15, 3:30 -4:30 pm Children will discover their inner artist while building self-confidence through fun and creative art activities. During the session, we will explore different art techniques: collage, drawing, painting, print making, and beyond using a variety of materials: pastels, crayons, watercolors, paint sticks, and […]
Celebrate the Reopening of West Cliff <Drive! Friday, August 15, 5– 8pm Please join us to celebrate the reopening of West Cliff Drive with live music, local food, family-friendly activities, and remarks from City leadership. Lighthouse Point, 701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz Highlights Live performance by SambaDá Food trucks including S.C. Eatery, H&H Fresh […]
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 […]
Movie in the Park - Jumanji Friday, August 15, 8pm (sunset) Food Truck Friday & Movie Night at Siltanen! Bring a low-back chair or a blanket, grab a spot on the grass, and settle in for a magical summer evening under the stars. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly night at Siltanen Park!
Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses....
The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar
Crescendo Dance Academy Grand Opening Saturday, August 16, 9am - 3pm Power. Empathy. Excellence in Dance Its been a dream in the making for a long time now and it’s finally here! Come celebrate with us. We'll have free dance classes, t-shirt decorating and a dance party. Schedule: 9am-3pm: T-shirt Decorating - Bring your questions […]
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am - noon We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your […]
Inkwash Workshop: The Meditative Practice of Painting with Ink Saturday, August 16, 10am-12pm Experience the joyful and calming rewards of inkwash, a simple and immediate medium. If you’ve never taken an art class before, this is the perfect way to start your creative life. If you are an experienced artist, you’ll come away with new […]
Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival Saturday, 10am – 6pm; Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm; August 16 & 17 This family-friendly, community event is held annually. Now in its 25th year, the two-day event running August 16th and 17th invites attendees to explore and shop for art from up to 130 artists (38 […]
Weekend Ranger Nature Programs for Kids, Big Basin Redwoods State Park– All Summer Long! Saturdays and Sundays through August 31 Little Rangers ages 3–6 – Saturdays at 10:00 AM (30-minute program) Perfect for children ages 3-6 and their families. Each session features a fun, engaging topic like “Furry Friends of the Forest” or “All About […]
Visit the fully restored Castro Adobe Saturdays 10:30am-3:30pm: March 22, May 17, June 14, August 16, October 18 Sundays 10:30am-3:30pm: April 27, September 21, November 16, December 7 Castro Adobe is the first State Historic Park in the Pajaro Valley This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of […]
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk […]
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 […]
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. […]
