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

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

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
Event Series Saturdays in the Soil

Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series HOLIDAY POP-UP Dec 19-21

HOLIDAY POP-UP Dec 19-21

1407 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CA

HOLIDAY POP-UP and coming!! Fridays-Sundays 10am-5pm, November 28-30, December 5-7, 12-14 & 19-21 Join us for a special pop-up for four weekends (Fri-Sun) starting THIS weekend, NOV 28-30! 1407 Pacific Ave. Sponsored by @firstfridaysantacruz Check our website scmmakersmarket.com for all the details!

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

Santa Cruz SPCA Home for the Holiday

Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz SPCA Home for the Holiday Through January 3: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-5pm The Santa Cruz SPCA’s Home for the Holidays event starts TODAY -- and our adoptable animals are ready!! Like, brushed-their-fur-and-everything ready. From NOW through Jan 3, you can meet your future snuggle buddy AND enjoy waived adoption fees for the following animal categories: […]

Event Series Ice Skating by the Bay

Ice Skating by the Bay

Custom House Plaza 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA, United States

Ice Skating by the Bay November 21 - January 4 Join us for ice skating by the bay. Located in the Custom House Plaza, behind the Portola Hotel and Spa Every year from mid November through the New Year, Custom House Plaza, behind Portola Hotel and Spa, transforms into a magical winter wonderland with Ice […]

$5 – $15

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the music of The Beatles & more for kids

Felton Music Hall 6275 CA9, Felton, CA, United States

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the music of The Beatles & more for kids Saturday, December 20, 12 - 2pm The perfect holiday family outing is here. Join us at Felton Music Hall on December 20 for "The Music of The Beatles (for Kids)"! Your little ones will dance, jump, and sing along to […]

$23.14
Event Series Sa

Santa Cruz Dance Theater’s Nutcracker 2025

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United States

Santa Cruz Dance Theater's Nutcracker 2025 Saturday, December 20  & Sunday December 21, 1pm & 4:30pm December 20 and 21 at 1pm and 4:30pm Experience Santa Cruz's most spectacular holiday tradition with Santa Cruz Dance Theater's production of The Nutcracker, taking place at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. This year, we are thrilled to welcome […]

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Santa Cruz City’s Nutcracker 2025

Cabrillo Crocker Theatre 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA, United States

Santa Cruz City's Nutcracker 2025 Saturday & Sunday, 1pm & 4:30pm, December 20 &21 Don't miss the magic of the Nutcracker with Santa Cruz City Ballet (at the International Academy of Dance)'s performance is sure to WOW as you teleport to the wonderful world of Clara and friends in a twirl of holiday magic. Enjoy […]

$55 – $65

The Nutcracker is coming to the Crocker Theater

Cabrillo Crocker Theatre 6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA, United States

The Nutcracker is coming to the Crocker Theater Saturday & Sunday, December 20 & 21, 1pm & 4:30pm As the leaves deepen into beautiful fall colors, it is a true sign that winter is around the corner and with it ...the magic that only the Nutcracker Ballet can bring! Santa Cruz City Ballet (SCCB) at […]

$55 – $65
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
Event Series READ program with Ziggy the mini

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. […]