June 19th is Freedom Day On June 19, 1865 — over 2 years after President Lincoln declared all enslaved persons free — Major General Gordon Granger and Union Army troops marched to Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation and free the last enslaved Black Americans in Texas. The Santa Cruz Juneteenth annual celebration […]
Home Depot Kids Workshops 1st Saturdays of the month, 9am - 12pm Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073, (831)462-5650 Register 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877, Register
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
Library Summer Reading Kickoff: Saturday, June 1, 10am Library Summer Reading's theme this year is Read, Renew, Repeat, a conservation message inviting participants to reduce consumption and reuse materials, and to read as a restorative measure for self-care and renewal. The program kicks off Saturday, June 1 at 10am at the Aptos Branch Library. Festivities […]
Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts Sons of the Beach […]
Community Crafters Boulder Creek Saturdays 10am - 12pm, through June 15 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 process once a month with the weeks […]
Graphic Novel Workshop for Teens with Phil Yeh at Felton Saturday, June 1, 11am-12:30pm Teens! Learn how to make your own comics and graphic novels with Phil Yeh. Now you can in this hour and a half workshop for teens with a comic book legend! Join us at the Felton library and learn from the […]
Life on the Ranch Day
Redwood Mountain Faire Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2 Listen to great music on two stages and enjoy the day with friends and family in the Santa Cruz Redwoods. Enjoy locally-made crafts, food, beer, and wine. Kids 15 and under are free with a guardian. Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you at the […]
Graphic Novel Workshop for Teens with Phil Yeh at Downtown Saturday, June 1, 3:30-5pm Have you ever wanted to learn how to make your own comics and graphic novels? Now you can in this hour and a half workshop for teens with a comic book legend! Join us at the Downtown branch library and learn […]
Family Karaoke 1st Saturdays, 5:30 - 7:30 If anyone is feeling up to it (and healthy!), once a month RC Fam hosts family karaoke and games night. It's basically kids, teens, and adults singing their fave Disney songs. Dads are usually the shy ones leading chess, puzzles, scrabble, etc It's co-hosted with Shared Adventures to […]
Funk Night with The Joint Chiefs, An Elks Charity Fundraiser Saturday, June 1, 6-10pm Bring your funkiest moves and join us for a night of fun and dancing at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge as we welcome The Joint Chiefs! Doors open at 6 p.m. Music and dancing from 6:30-9:30 p.m. The first 100 guests […]
Gilbert and Sullivan’s Iolanthe Thursday-Sunday, May 30 - June 2 Gilbert and Sullivan’s absurdly comical operetta, Iolanthe, performed in English by UCSC voice students with members of the UCSC Orchestra and local professionals. This family-friendly production is conducted by Bruce Kiesling and directed by Sheila Willey. Costumes designed by Brooke Jennings Hair and makeup by […]
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, […]
Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Aptos 1st Sunday of the month, 11am - 1:00pm Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies. This […]
