Mountain Farmers' Market Fridays, 2:30-6:30pm, August 15 - October 31 Located among the redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mountain Farmers' Market brings together local farmers, food vendors, and artisans in a scenic outdoor setting. Shop fresh, organic produce, sourdough bread, pastries, honey, olive oil, specialty coffee beans, cacao, fresh-pressed juice, and more. Enjoy […]
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!
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 […]
First Friday Boulder Creek Sip & Savor 1st Fridays 5-8pm, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5 At First Friday in Boulder Creek, you can find unique arts and crafts at vendor booths throughout the downtown core, food trucks, and most months will include a special activity and/or kid zone on Forest […]
Pleistocene Pop-Up Sept 30 – Oct 12 only October is almost here, and so is National Fossil Day (10/15)! To celebrate, we’re bringing you an exclusive sneak peek at rarely seen Ice Age fossils recently unearthed right here in Santa Cruz County. Don’t miss the 'Pleistocene Pop-Up', on display Sept 30 – Oct 12 only! […]
Scheherazade Saturday, October 4, 7:30pm, Civic Auditorium, Doors open at 6pm| Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm Sunday, October 5, 2pm, Henry J. Mello Center. Doors open at 12:45pm| Pre-concert talk at 1pm Rimsky-Korsakov’s depiction of tales from One Thousand and One Nights features Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou representing Scheherazade on her violin. Acclaimed […]
Scheherazade Saturday, October 4, 7:30pm, Civic Auditorium, Doors open at 6pm| Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm Sunday, October 5, 2pm, Henry J. Mello Center. Doors open at 12:45pm| Pre-concert talk at 1pm Rimsky-Korsakov’s depiction of tales from One Thousand and One Nights features Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou representing Scheherazade on her violin. Acclaimed […]
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 […]
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
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm, October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 , 25-26 Dress up for Halloween with favorites Thomas and Percy, for a 25 minute train ride, entertainment, and fun filled activities for the entire family. Please note: The first weekend is Thomas the Train only—Percy joins us for the second, third, […]
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 […]
