Santa Cruz Shakespeare King Lear July 26 - August 27 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater. This year’s production of King Lear will explore […]
CABRILLO FESTIVAL of CONTEMPORARY MUSICJuly 30 - August 13 Free Rehearsals: Aug 1, 2 & 9 – 10am -12pm July 31, Aug 3, 8, 9, 10 & 11 – 2:30 – 5pm July 30, Aug 3 & 10, 7 - 9:30pm Join Cabrillo Festival's Celebration of Rhythm & Sound! “Cabrillo Festival is an incredible place […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
Trinity Rivers Equestrian Camp Sessions run from June 5th through July 24th Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3:30 pm Looking for a fun summer venture? Perhaps a new after school activity? Or maybe just looking to start a new life long love and passion? Our incredible staff would love to help your child learn […]
Adult Summer Crafts Camp Boulder Creek Library: Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Live Oak Library: Saturdays 1- 3pm: June 3, July 1, August 5 Garfield Park Library: Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Remember summer camp? Take yourself back in time, when days were longer and […]
Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Festival: The Book of Will July 8 through August 27 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and the production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. A play that […]
Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade Thursdays, 8:30 - 10pm, June 15 – August 10 Enjoy FREE Live Music Thursdays throughout the summer on the Boardwalk Colonnade! Come for the rides, stay for the entertainment! June 15 SANG MATIZ June 22 MAN IN BLACK June 29 EXTRA LARGE July 6 FAST TIMES July 13 SANTA CRUDA […]
Junior and Little Ranger Programs June through August Hey parents! Are you looking for FREE childcare this summer? Have your 7 - 12 year olds join us for Junior Ranger Programs where they can explore the natural world through projects, experiments, art, nature journaling, and more! Junior Ranger programs are happening in parks all across […]
Free Days California State Parks January 16: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April 22: First day of National Park Week August 4: Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act September 23: National Public Lands Day November 11: Veterans Day Include a park free day in your future! Some of these are nearby! The national […]
CABRILLO FESTIVAL of CONTEMPORARY MUSICJuly 30 - August 13 Free Rehearsals: Aug 1, 2 & 9 – 10am -12pm July 31, Aug 3, 8, 9, 10 & 11 – 2:30 – 5pm July 30, Aug 3 & 10, 7 - 9:30pm Join Cabrillo Festival's Celebration of Rhythm & Sound! “Cabrillo Festival is an incredible place […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am - 12:30pm, beginning June 17 This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be […]
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.
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!
First Friday Family Day at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences Friday, August 4, 3 - 7pm You’re invited to First Friday Family Day at the Institute of the Arts and Sciences (100 Panetta Ave) for an afternoon of family-friendly fun with hands-on activities and scheduled story times. We will have a button-making station, […]
