Creating in the Makerspace with Generative AI

Old Wrigley Building 2801 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA

Creating in the Makerspace with Generative AI Saturday, October 18, 1-3pm Drop by between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to see how AI can transform ideas into images, 3D models, and videos, then bring them to life as physical art. Idea Fab Labs’ amazing volunteers will showcase this cutting-edge technology. Perfect for all ages, come […]

Free

Telling Stores of Mexican California

Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery 6299 Gushee St, Felton

Telling Stores of Mexican California September 21 - November 16;  Gallery hours are Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 1-4 pm Opening reception Sunday, September 21, 2 - 4pm Faye G. Belardi Gallery Learn about California’s history leading up to statehood as a backdrop to the factual and fictional stories that emerged after the US takeover.Opening […]

Free

Lego No-So Simple Machines Aptos

Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA

Afternoon STEAM: Lego No-So Simple Machines Aptos Saturdays 2 - 3:30pm, through July 26 Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work at their own pace. Once their device will work manually, then it will be motorize. Builders will learn how to program motors using Lego WeDo software. […]

Free
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

Free Workshop “Give Your Kids Wings to Fly”

Next Space Coworking (Opp Abbott Square, downtown Santa Cruz) Next Space Coworking, Opposite Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA

"Give Your Kids Wings to Fly" Saturdays 4-6pm Join this fun and interactive 2-hour workshop with your kids (ages 8–12) and watch them soar as high as their creativity and imagination can take them! This free workshop is led by the 3DE Club—an online after-school program that helps kids develop entrepreneurial, leadership, and financial skills […]

Free

“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance 2025

Kianti's 1100 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA

“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance Fridays & Saturdays 6pm & 8pm through the New Year Kianti’s celebrates 21 years of performances and is bringing “The Nightmare Before Christmas” back to life. This holiday performance features Jack Skellington, pizza spinners, dancing staff and a flame-raising kitchen. Shows every Friday & Saturday night October 10 thru the […]

Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

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 […]

Capitola Women On Waves Surf Contest

Pleasure Point Pleasure Point

Capitola Women On Waves Surf Contest Saturday 8am-5pm, October 18  & Sunday October 19  Capitola Beach Esplanade, Capitola Village, CA, United States Head to Capitola to watch some amazing ladies do some long distance swimming races and surf contests! To the left of Capitola pier, keep an eye out for the long distance swimmers. Closer […]

Free

Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park!

Highlands Park Senior & Community Center 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Pancake Breakfast Highlands Park! 3rd Sundays 8:30am-12pm,  August 18 Join us for our Pancake Breakfast & Bake Sale Fundraiser every 3rd Sunday at Highlands Park Senior & Community Center in Ben Lomond. We are located in the green building behind the beautiful Highlands Park soccer field. Make it a family day at the park: Have […]

$5 – $12

Live Oak Farmers Market

Live Oak Farmers Market 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, United States

Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more

Free

Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

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, […]

$27 – $31
Event Series Community Crafters Boulder Creek

Community Crafters Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Library 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton Boulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am - 12pm  Felton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art […]

Free

Organic Farming Festival Esperanza Community Farm

Esperanza Community Farm Lee Road, Watsonville, CA

Esperanza Community Farm: Organic Farming Festival Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm, October 18 & 19 Join our festival for a celebration of the organic farming surrounding the central coast valleys. We will offer delicious, educational and interactive experiences to celebrate the rich and growing industry. The event features: Local Organic Farmers Market Local Art Vendors Vegan […]

Free

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, United States

The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, […]

Mom’s & Kids Self-Defense Workshop  5-12 Years Variable

MINORSAN Self-Defense and Fitness 1060 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Mom's & Kids Self-Defense Workshop  5-12 Years Variable Sunday, October 19, 11:30am-2:30pm Kids will learn the basics of safety and self-defense when they are not with parents/guardians. You'll learn how to reinforce what they learned. Simple skills and techniques, use of voice, and situational awareness (understanding, in an instant, when a situation is no longer […]

Free