UCSC Family Opera Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” Sunday, March 1, 1-2pm and 3-4pm Voice students, accompanied by Luke Shepherd on piano, perform an abridged version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Join us for a family-friendly production of Mozart’s most famous fairytale. Duration is approximately 1 hour with music and dialogue presented in English. The two […]
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. […]
Carnival of the Animals Sunday, March 1, 2pm Doors open at 1 PM | Concert duration: 1 hour 45 minutes Weeks of innovative educational programming wrap up with our Family Concert, featuring Carnegie Hall Link Up’s The Orchestra Swings and showcasing our community arts partners with a multicultural offering of tunes and dances. After intermission, […]
UCSC Family Opera Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” Sunday, March 1, 1-2pm and 3-4pm Voice students, accompanied by Luke Shepherd on piano, perform an abridged version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. Join us for a family-friendly production of Mozart’s most famous fairytale. Duration is approximately 1 hour with music and dialogue presented in English. The two […]
Awkward Pet Portraits 2026 Orders close January 31 Digital portraits delivered February 14 Awkward Pet Portraits is a joyful, slightly surprising community fundraiser supporting the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Foundation. Local student artists and professional artists create one-of-a-kind pet portraits that celebrate the quirks, expressions, and undeniable charm of the animals we love. Some portraits […]
Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent December 15 - March 31 The park offers guided walks led by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the natural and cultural history of […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum and Botanical Garden March 1-31, Daily 9am-4pm This time of year, the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary […]
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 […]
Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays, 3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, […]
Postpartum Support International NEW SUPPORT GROUP! Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries. After a PPP survivor's symptoms have been stabilized, peer support can be an important tool for recovery. Because PPP occurs less often than other perinatal mood disorders, survivors can go their […]
Community Day Free Admission! First Tuesdays, 9am - 5pm The first Tuesday of each month, Community Day, the Arboretum is open and free for visitors. See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open. NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum and Botanical Garden March 1-31, Daily 9am-4pm This time of year, the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary […]
You Can Paint! Tuesdays, 10 am to 1 pm, and 2 pm to 5 pm through August Learn to paint in a fun, friendly setting — our beautiful classroom space at Palace Art. You can paint any subject that interests you. I’ve got lots of images for you to choose from, if you’re looking for […]
5 Week 3D Entrepreneurs Club – Toy Design with 3D Printing Workshop (Ages 8–12) Tuesdays, 4–6pm September 2 – 30 A 5-week hands-on program where kids ages 8–12 team up to design their own toy or product—and discover how the 3DE Club helps young innovators build early entrepreneurial and leadership skills through 3D modeling and […]
March is Hummingbird Month at the UCSC Arboretum and Botanical Garden March 1-31, Daily 9am-4pm This time of year, the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, the two most common species in Northern California. “The density of hummingbirds—the number per area in the Arboretum—is ridiculously high,” says Bruce Lyon, professor of Ecology and Evolutionary […]
