Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde July 14 - September 7, with Opening Night on July 19 Santa Cruz Shakespeare, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, invites you to experience Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of […]
Forest Nights - Watercolor Painting Sunday, July 14, 2- 4pm Paint a stunning midnight sky and a golden moon, buttressed with redwood tree silhouettes. Local artist Sarah Orre will walk you through every step of the process using watercolor and acrylic metallic paint to achieve stunning results. You will learn how to build color with […]
Heritage Events at Roaring Camp All Summer Heritage sounds like something old. Unless you’re talking Heritage Events at Roaring Camp Free Heritage Events with the purchase of a Roaring Camp train ticket: Monday: Blacksmith Tuesday: Printing Press Wednesday: Candle Making Thursday: Crafts Friday: Gold Panning Buy Tickets
Dipper Days at the Boardwalk Wednesdays, May 29 – August 7 Ride the Giant Dipper for 1 point – $1 every Wednesday May 29th thru August 7th. Celebrate your favorite wooden roller coaster with retro prices! Regular height requirements apply. May 17 – August 16, 2024 -In Honor of your beloved Giant Dipper turning 100, […]
Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free All Summer Summer break is here, and our Youth Cruz Free program is your ticket to adventure! Youth in grades K-12 can ride for FREE on Santa Cruz METRO buses. Whether you're exploring the beach, heading to summer camp, or just hanging out with friends, let us take you there […]
Summer Reading Program at Watsonville Main Library June 3 - July 26 Adventure begins at your library this summer at the Watsonville Public Library Summer Reading Program. Track your reading to earn prizes and participate in a variety of fun events and programs for the entire family throughout the summer. The fun begins on Monday, […]
Summer Reading Program at Freedom Library June 3 - July 26 Adventure begins at your library this summer at the Freedom Public Library Summer Reading Program. Track your reading to earn prizes and participate in a variety of fun events and programs for the entire family throughout the summer. The fun begins on Monday, June […]
Semillas to Sunflowers! Four one week sessions beginning July 1, 8 am-2pm Semillas to Sunflowers' free program is open for families with kids that go to one of the Elementary Schools in PVUSD. Cost: $0 For kids that are going into 3rd grade, 4th grade, or 5th grade during the 2024-2025 school year. 5 (1 […]
Enter Contests at Santa Cruz County Fair Entry deadlines: August 22 Don’t be shy! Make this the year you finally enter the Santa Cruz County Fair! The 2024 Exhibitor’s Entry Guide is available now! There are so many exciting divisions… Livestock, AgHort, Amateur Wine, Fine Arts, LEGOs, Photography, Poultry, Floriculture, Collections, Home Arts and Innovation… […]
Free Girls in Engineering Camp for Middle Schoolers Session 1: July 8-12; Session 2: July 15-19; Session 3: July 22-26 Free Girls in Engineering Camp for Middle Schoolers (rising 7th - 9th). Free transportation to UCSC, Free Lunch, Free Field trip to Google! Robotics, Coding, Lab Tours @UCSC, Women in STEM role models and more! […]
La Cultura Cura! August 15-25 Get ready, Santa Cruz County! This August, the heart of Veracruz beats in our streets. Dance, music, and heritage collide in a vibrant cultural fiesta. From master classes to dazzling performances, immerse yourself in the healing power of Mexican folklorico arts. Esperanza del Valle, Cabrillo College, and Universidad Veracruzana present: […]
Familypower: Starting Strong for ages 3-7 with their adults Monday, July 15, 10-11am Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Help your child learn how to handle a friend saying something mean, check first before touching something unsafe, move […]
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only Pregnancy and childbirth usher in new responsibilities and profound emotions that can be both exciting and challenging. Sutter care centers have local support groups to help you and other soon-to-be or new parents reduce […]
Calling All Youth Volunteers! The YouthSERVE Summer Institute kicks off on June 17th! Powered by the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County, this free 4-week program helps youth ages 11+ gain new skills, make new friends, earn community service hours, all while learning to use their superpowers to transform our community through volunteering! Work with […]
