The Art of Nature

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

The Art of Nature March 11 - May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works […]

Free – $4

Logjam! at Pleasure Point April 26-27

Logjam! E Cliff Drive and 33rd Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA

Logjam! at Pleasure Point Saturday & Sunday, April 26 - 27, 7am -5pm Big Stick Surfing Association’s legendary “old board, no cords” surf contest will be held April 26th and 27th, at Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz.  LogJam! is the longest -running classic longboard surfing contest in the world, with over 100 competitors ranging in age […]

Free

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

Get Splashed with Color at Live Like Coco’s Run

Pinto Lake Park 451 Green Valley Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

Get Splashed with Color at Live Like Coco's Run Saturday, April 26, 9 - 10am Join us for our annual run/ walk/ hike to celebrate Coco Lazenby’s birthday and fundraise for more books for our community! At this FREE COLOR RUN, kids can get splashed with color as they run a 1K. it's free but […]

Free

Loch Lomond Spring Birding Walk

Lochlomond 100 Lochlomond Way, Felton, CA

Loch Lomond Spring Birding Walk Saturday, April 26, 9 - 11am Bay Area ornithologist Jeff Smith will lead a short interpretive hike around Loch Lomond with a focus on bird identification by sight and sound. This free event is a great opportunity to learn from an experienced ornithologist! See the many perching birds, raptors, and […]

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

Open House Moss Landing Marine Laboratories

Moss Landing Marine Laboratories 8272 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA

Open House Moss Landing Marine Laboratories Saturday, April 26, 9am - 5pm Check out our flyer below for more information on the event, and clear your calendars for a jam-packed day of marine science exploration featuring touch tanks, speed talks, and local community. We hope to see you at MLML on April 26th from 9am […]

Free
Event Series Bowl For Kids Sake

Bowl For Kids Sake

Boardwalk Bowl 115 Cliff St, Santa Cruz, CO, United States

Big Brothers Big Sisters- Bowl For Kids Sake Saturday 9am - 2pm and Sunday 9am - 2pm, April 26 and 27 The 41st Annual Bowl For Kids Sake event will be held on Saturday, March 26th and Sunday, March 27th at the Boardwalk Bowl. Get ready for two incredible days of bowling, community-building, and fun—all […]

Help Restore the Wetland Habitat

Struve Slough trailhead 1018 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, United States

Help Restore the Wetland Habitat Saturday, April 26, 10am - 1pm Join us this Saturday, April 26th from 10am to 1pm at Struve Slough in Watsonville to restore the wetland habitat. The event will also include a presentation on California poppies by our interns. Students can receive community service hours! We hope to see you […]

Free

72nd annual Santa Cruz Mineral, Gem, Fossil & Jewelry Show

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

72nd annual Santa Cruz Mineral, Gem, Fossil & Jewelry Show Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm, April 26 & 27 If you have never gone to this wondrous event, this year is the time! We promise you will get hooked on the beautiful products of our earth! Encourage the children to wander and […]

$8

Art in the Park at Wilder Ranch

Wilder Ranch 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA

Art in the Park at Wilder Ranch Saturday, April 26, 11am - 4pm Artists and art-lovers, this one’s for you! Join us at Wilder Ranch State Park on April 26th from 11-4 for our new special event: Art in the Park! Come celebrate the incredible artistic talent we have in our community, especially artists inspired […]

Free

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+

Capitola Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+ 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 12-5pm, beginning May 25 For adults 18+, step into the realm of Dungeons & Dragons! Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran adventurer, join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday for an epic afternoon of storytelling. Be a bard, wizard, or barbarian, and tackle creative […]

Free
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

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. […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum

Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery 6299 Gushee St, Felton

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Free