Event Series Chicago Teen Musical

Chicago Teen Musical

Colligan Theater at The Tannery 1010 River St, Santa Cruz, CA

Chicago Teen Musical 7pm: January 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 2pm: January 24, 31 Chicago: Teen Edition is a content-appropriate adaptation of the Broadway musical Chicago, set in the Roaring Twenties. It follows aspiring performers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who are in jail for murder and use the media to seek fame and freedom, […]

$22 – $30

Art of Manga

DeYoung Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr,, San Francisco, CA, United States

Art of Manga September 27, 2025 - January 25, 2026 Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, this exhibition traces manga’s evolution from the 1970s to today. The exhibition explores manga as a powerful medium for visual storytelling, highlighting themes across […]

$45 – $50

Craft Night Vision Boards

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

Craft Night Vision Boards Saturday, January 24, 5:30 - 7:30pm Join MOD for Vision Board Craft Night: an evening of intention-setting, creativity, and good company. Cut, paste, dream a little. Let the vision for 2026 take shape. The holidays have settled. The kids are back in school. And somewhere in the quiet, there's space to […]

$18 – $60

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, United States

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....

Free

Westside Farmers Market

Westside Farmers Market Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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

Free

Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee 2026

UCSC Stevenson College Classrooms 1& 2 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA

Santa Cruz County Spelling Bee 2026 Saturday, January 24, 2026 The Santa Cruz County Office of Education coordinates the Elementary (grades 4-6) and Junior High (grades 7-9) County Spelling Bee. Students first participate in school spelling bees, and then advance to the county-level event. The countywide Spelling Bee is open to two students from every […]

Free

Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours

Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.  

Free

Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Big Basin Park 21600 Big Basin Way,, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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 […]

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 GroovaRoo Dance

GroovaRoo Dance

RC Fam Center 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, 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  […]

Dream It, See It Teen Vision Board Party

Branciforte Library 250 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Dream It, See It: Teen Vision Board Party Saturday, January 24, 2 - 3pm Join us for a Teen Vision Board Party where you'll clip, glue, and design your goals and aesthetic for the year on your very own canvas.  Bring your imagination—we’ll bring the pizza and drinks!

Free
Event Series Chicago Teen Musical

Chicago Teen Musical

Colligan Theater at The Tannery 1010 River St, Santa Cruz, CA

Chicago Teen Musical 7pm: January 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 2pm: January 24, 31 Chicago: Teen Edition is a content-appropriate adaptation of the Broadway musical Chicago, set in the Roaring Twenties. It follows aspiring performers Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, who are in jail for murder and use the media to seek fame and freedom, […]

$22 – $30
Event Series The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music

Mount Madonna School 491 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA, United States

The Sound of Music Saturday, January 24 and Sunday, January 25, 2pm The mountain is alive with The Sound of Music! Join us for the Mount Madonna School High School Winter Production of The Sound of Music. This inspirational story, based on the memoir of Maria Augusta Trapp, follows an ebullient postulate who serves as […]

$21.72
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