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!
"Ojos de Dios" Friday, September 26, 3-5pm Join us at the Capitola Library for an afternoon creating "Ojos de Dios" (God's Eyes) with the Friends of Santa Cruz County Parks. This traditional craft, especially among the Huichol (Wixárika) people of Mexico, symbolizes prayer and protection. Light refreshments and all materials will be provided. All ages […]
All Ages Art Reception The Raft Friday, September 5, 4:30 - 7pm Reception Wednesdays - Sundays 10am - 4pm through October 29 The Sanctuary Exploration Center is excited to announce "The Raft," a new art show by Margaret Adachi. "The Raft" brings Monterey Bay's sea otters to life, and highlights the crucial role they play […]
Watsonville Film Festival Presents American Agitators Friday, September 26, 5:30-8:30pm Join us for a special event presented by the Watsonville Film Festival in collaboration with Indivisible Pajaro Valley and community partners. We are honored to present the documentary film American Agitators and to host award-winning Director Ray Telles. American Agitators was inspired by Fred Ross […]
Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange 2nd Sundays: Newcomers' intro 2:30pm, dance 3 - 5:30pm 4th Fridays: Newcomers' intro: 6:30pm, dance 7 - 10pm Come kick your heels up contra dancing at Live Oak Grange with some amazing local talent and fun and friendly dancers! Caller: Tanya MerchantBand: Corwin & Grace! Event by Dakota Hult, […]
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 […]
Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating Friday, Oct. 31, 3 – 6pm Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf. Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19th - 31st! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of […]
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....
"Weather and the Whale" Tuesday–Sunday 12–5pm, through October 12 Weather and the Whale is a major exhibition project featuring immersive displays of original science research and newly commissioned contemporary artworks. Working at the intersections of art and science to connect people to the impacts of climate change, the project brings leading artists into collaboration with […]
Capitola Beach Festival 2025 Saturday & Sunday, September 27 & 28 , 8am-5pm Join us at the Sand Sculpture competition at 10am, Saturday, September 27, on our Capitola Beach. This year's theme is "VACATION SNAPSHOTS" Start diagramming your ideas, gather your sculpture-building team, and get ready for some Fun In The Sand. All ages welcome. […]
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
Canning A' La Mode ~ Apple Pie Filling & The Water Bath Canning Process With Jess Saturday, September 27, 10am- 12pm Preserve the sweetness of fall in a jar! In this class, we will demonstrate and discuss a recipe for making and canning apple pie filling from start to finish; by the end of class […]
New Leaf Community Market’s Grand Opening Celebration! Saturday, September 27, 10am-2pm On September 27, New Leaf will be opening its newest store at the corner of River Street and Highway 1! We are excited to continue the excitement and new features that debuted last Fall in the new Capitola store with a return to our […]
New Leaf Community Markets Grand Opening New River Street Store Saturday, September 27, 10am-2pm New Leaf will be opening its newest store at the corner of River Street and Highway 1 on September 27th! We are excited to continue the excitement and new features that debuted last Fall in the new Capitola store with a […]
