R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Thursdays 3-5pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Downtown, Aptos, Felton & Live Oak Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: […]
Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop Thursdays 4-6pm, starting September 4 Watch your child’s creative ideas come to life with 3D printing! Join our 3D Entrepreneurs Club for a fun and engaging free 2-hour intro workshop designed for kids ages 8–12. In this 2-hour session, kids will explore creativity, confidence, and community while learning the […]
Santa Cruz City Schools Parent Nights January 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 27, 29 Come meet your new school! Prospective parent nights are your chance to meet teachers and staff, tour classrooms and ask questions about enrollment and starting school next year! ¡Ven a conocer tu nueva escuela! Las jornadas informativas para padres son tu […]
How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying Every Thursday. January, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 6 – 7:30pm For families with children up to 12 years old Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: -How to recognize different types of bullying -Common reasons why children bully others -What you can do if your child […]
Triple P Parenting Group for families with children 2-12 years old Thursdays, January 8 – February 26, 6 – 8 pm Attend this FREE 8-week Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: -Strengthen relationships in your family -Encourage positive behaviors -Teach your child new skills & behaviors -Handle disruptive […]
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the natural and cultural history of […]
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.
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years Join us and […]
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!
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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....
