“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance Fridays & Saturdays 6pm & 8pm through the New Year Kianti’s celebrates 21 years of performances and is bringing “The Nightmare Before Christmas” back to life. This holiday performance features Jack Skellington, pizza spinners, dancing staff and a flame-raising kitchen. Shows every Friday & Saturday night October 10 thru the […]
Sequoia Lights at Roaring Camp Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, 7:15 PM – Close Join us for a one of a kind lighted stroll, Sequoia Lights, beneath giant old-growth redwoods. Immerse yourself in the majesty of the ancient sequoia redwoods with this intimate new art and light installation in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Giant intricate […]
Tuck Everlasting 7pm November 7, 8, 13-15; 2pm November 8 & 15 Come see this talented cast as they tell the tale of 11-year-old Winnie Foster, who runs away from home and discovers the Tuck family, who have a secret: they are immortal because they drank from a magical spring in her family's woods. Winnie […]
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 […]
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....
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
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.
Familypower Starting Strong for ages 3-7 with their adults Saturday, November 15, 10 - 11am In this program, families learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and practice them in their daily lives through puppets and fun, interactive stories. Help your child learn how to handle a friend saying something mean, check first before touching […]
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am - noon We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your […]
La Selva Beach Holiday Fair Saturday, November 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm La Selva Beach Branch Shop 50+ vendors, food trucks, and more at the La Selva Beach Holiday Fair. Looking for holiday gifts and treats? Visit the La Selva Beach Holiday Fair at the La Selva Beach Clubhouse. Browse 50+ craft vendors with jewelry, art, […]
Friends of the Aptos Library Books & More Sale Saturday, November 15, 10:00am - 5:00pm Aptos Branch Shop thousands of gently used books, puzzles & more at the Friends of the Aptos Library Sale! Great finds, low prices. Every purchase supports literacy, library programs and community events. https://santacruzpl.libnet.info/event/14992295
Volunteers Needed at Hopes Closet November 15 and going forward Do you enjoy serving the community? Do you find joy in a role that is deeply rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Join our committed volunteer team at Hopes Closet, Santa Cruz! At Hopes Closet, we create "Bundles of Hope" for […]
Seasonal Wreath Making Class With Jess Saturday, November 15, 10am-1pm Join us for a Seasonal Wreath Making Class with Jess Tunis, where you'll create a one-of-a-kind seasonal masterpiece including dried flowers, and foraged accents. We anticipate a morning of fragrant materials, artistic visions, and good times all around. The wreath, with its circular shape, is […]
Migratory Birds of the SLV & Why They're Fantastic Saturday, November 15, 10:30am - 11:30am Felton Branch Join us to learn about a few winter migratory bird species occurring in the San Lorenzo Valley. During this hour-long program, we'll chat about fun facts, their ecology and life history and, furthermore, how to identify these fabulous […]
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk […]
