Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You
2025-05-15 | Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You

Where will your California State Library Parks Pass take you?

With access to over 200 participating #CAStateParks, the hardest part is choosing where to go first!

Will it be a coastal escape? A serene redwood forest? A scenic desert landscape?

How to get your pass: Visit your local library and check out a free vehicle day-use pass.

You can find your library and eligible parks here: parks.ca.gov/LibraryPass.

May Bike Fest
2025-05-15 | Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
May Bike Fest
May 1, 3, 8, 15, 20, 22, 24
Let’s Ride, Santa Cruz County! ¡Sí, se pedal! Bike Fest begins May 1. Join your neighbors and record your rides for chances to win prizes. GO Santa Cruz and GO Santa Cruz County will be co-hosting and participating in events all month long. Check out our favorites below!
Sign up for Bike Fest!

E-bike and Bike Safety Saturday, May 3, 1 – 4pm – We’re thrilled to partner with the Santa Cruz Police for a community event that puts safety first – and makes it fun!We’ll be co-hosting a free, family-friendly pop-up focused on e-bike and bike safety. Expect helmet fitting, obstacle courses, on-bike tips on how to ride responsibly, and prizes! Pedal in the Park is more than just a bike event—it’s a celebration of what makes Santa Cruz a vibrant, connected, and fresh-air-loving community. Bring your family, friends, and bike, and let’s ride together!
Walk and Roll to School Day May 8 – Morning negotiations just got easier during Walk and Roll to School Day on May 8. Tasty treats, stickers and prizes for students who participate! Happy kids, cleaner environment and healthier communities? Yes please! Walk and Roll to School Day returns this Spring in Santa Cruz County at participating schools.Bike to Wherever Day Thursday, May 15, 7 – 9am – Bike to Wherever day is back with Modo, powered by Ecology Action! Roll with your neighbors or coworkers to free breakfast and coffee at one of the 12 sites throughout the county including; New Leaf (Westside and Capitola), Bicycle Trip, Watsonville Staff of Life, UCSC, Watsonville Plaza, SV Cycle Sport, Cabrillo College, Picnic Basket, Abbott Square, REI and the Ugly Mug. Log your trip on GO Santa Cruz County to earn sweet rewards! Find a Site and Sign Up
FREE Bike Repair May 20, 11am – 2pm at Ecology Action – Have a persistent squeaky brake? Inconsistent shifting? Rusty chain? Flat tire? Have your bike checked by one of our mechanics for free! Book a time with us, and we’ll help your bike out with minor tune-ups and repairs to get you rolling into summer.
E-Bike Safety Workshop May 22, 12pm – Santa Cruz Civic or via zoom. E-bikes are here to stay, and with the right preparation, riding them can be safe and rewarding. The fact that they tend to be faster, offer powerful acceleration and be heavier than standard bikes means that they require some additional know-how to operate safely. That’s why we’re here – we’ll be your guides to everything you need to know to get the most out of your e-bike, whether it’s your own personal bike or a BCycle bike share. RSVP Now
Community Ride and Bike Repair May 24, 1 – 3pm – Callaghan Park in Watsonville. Participants can get their bike repaired for FREE and then join in on the community ride in Watsonville. Details

Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Classes for Parents 2025
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Private Location in Soquel, Soquel, 95073
Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Classes for Parents 2025
Thursdays 10 – 11:30am, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nutrition and Wellness Series with Jill Troderman, Certified Holistic Nutritionist

Empower Yourself, Inspire Others! https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/

Walking the path towards optimal health is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your children. In these classes and workshops for parents, you will discover and awaken your inner drive for you and your family to be and feel well utilizing wholesome nutrient dense foods!
This group experience is for moms, dads, and primary caregivers who want to be in a supportive environment to hone their skills on feeding their family nutrient-dense, delicious, and nutritious foods everyone (mostly always) will like.
May 1 Intro to The Food Tree Holistic Nutrition
May 8 Nutrition Vampires to Avoid
May 15 Eating For Two
May 22 Feeding Your Toddler Part 1
May 29 Feeding Your Toddler Part 2
Also, classes June 5 – July 3
For more information Visit Holistic family Nutrition
jill@jilltroderman.com or call Jill Troderman at: 831-239-1021

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum
2025-05-15 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery, 6299 Gushee St, Felton, 95018
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, many of which have never before been exhibited, and a locally constructed model of Vannevar Bush’s 1931 differential analyzer – a mechanical analog computer that solves differential equations.
These objects and archives can serve as a window into the lives of those that used them and into occupations that no longer exist such as human computers, operators, clerks, etc.
There are hands on objects for younger visitors too, with activities that promote problem solving.

Differential Analyzer
Now – June 15, Saturday & Sunday, 2pm-3pm
The differential analyzer will be operated each Saturday and Sunday, from 2pm-3pm, or by arrangement.
Call (831) 338-8382 to schedule a demonstration.

LEGO Robotics
2025-05-15 15:30 - 17:00 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
LEGO Robotics
Thursdays 3:30 – 5pm, April3 – May 15
Join us at the Boulder Creek Library to explore robotics using LEGO Spike Prime.
This is a 6 part series, April 3-May 15, where students will work in pairs to create increasingly complex machines using LEGO pieces.
Students will practice engineering skills and learn to program motors using LEGO Spike Prime software to create functional robotics.
Ages 8-17
Registration is required & must register for all classes in the series:
Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/14296028

Jr Rangers for Families at the Garfield Park Library
2025-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Jr Rangers for Families at the Garfield Park Library
Once a month 4 – 5pm: April 17, May 15, June 18, July 17

Come join us for a collaboration between California State Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries!
Discover California’s Natural and Cultural History at these free programs at the Garfield Park Library through stories, games, crafts, and other hands-on activities.
Parents/caregivers and siblings welcome to join!
Participating 7 – 12 year olds can earn Junior Ranger badges & stamps. Adult assistance may be required for younger participants.
Thursday, April 17, 4 – 5pm – Migratory Birds
Thursday, May 15, 4 – 5pm – Indigenous Teacher’s Day in Mexico
Wednesday, June 18, 4 – 5pm – Lady Lightkeepers
Thursday, July 17, 4 – 5pm – Castro’s 175th Anniversary

Artificial Intelligence Discussion Group
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Idea Fab Labs, 2801 Mission St #204, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Artificial Intelligence Discussion Group
3rd Thursdays, 6 – 8pm
Join us and discuss the infinite possibilities of A.I.! Are you Intrigued by A.I.? Does A.I. Scare you? Do you want A.I. to write your next term paper? Come hang out and talk about the implementation and implications of this rapidly advancing field.
Discussions are every 3rd Thursday at Idea Fab Labs.
Co-sponsored by Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
We have Open House hours Monday 5:00pm-7:00pm where the public is invited to see our equipment, take tours, and get a feel for the facility.

New Member Orientation Join us first and third Mondays, immediately after Open House at 7:00pm to start the process of becoming a member!
Our location is on the 2nd floor of the Wrigley Building in Santa Cruz.
RSVP for New Member Orientation

Don't Be a Hero: Embracing Good Enough Parenting and Balanced Family Life
2025-05-15 19:30 - 21:00 | online
Don’t Be a Hero: Embracing Good Enough Parenting and Balanced Family Life
Thursday, May 15, 7:30 – 9pm
Trying to do it all and have it all leads parents to burn out. And parenting is one job you can’t afford to burn out on, so give yourself a break!
Join Tina McRorie, MA for this 90 minute online workshop (part of the Attached at the Heart Parenting Program from Nurturings) and learn strategies for simplifying your family life, prioritizing what’s essential and balancing the needs of every member of your family – including you!

Goat Hill Fair May
2025-05-16 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds, 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Goat Hill Fair
Friday, May 16, Early Goats 8 – 10am, General Admission 10am -4pm
Saturday, May 17, General Admission 9am – 4pm
We are looking forward to our next event the Goat Hill Fair at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Make sure you save the date! We will be bringing you a great event filled with fun, and of course a variety of vintage and antique finds!
Goat Hill Fair is well known for being an authentic antique/vintage show. Our juried vendors bring the very best in antiques and beautifully display their wares. Guests love the “WOW” factor as they shop from booth to booth. We are also known for our friendly staff and fun vendors.

GHF is an antiques and vintage show.
goathillfair@aghistoryproject.org
Tickets: To be posted…

Future Dates: November 14-15, 2025

Little Discoverer Fridays
2025-05-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays

Fridays 10:30-11am

Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery’s Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child.

Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required
Ages 0-3 years
Join us and experience:

Sensory Extravaganza: Dive into a world of textures, colors, and sounds as your little explorer engages in sensory-rich activities tailored to their developmental stage.
Musical Moments: Let the rhythm take over! Our interactive musical sessions will have your tots tapping their tiny toes and exploring the joy of sound.
Parent-Child Bonding: Forge connections with fellow caregivers while your little ones build social skills through play and shared exploration.

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Mod is open: Monday and Wednesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm
Daily Tickets:

All non-member adults & children: $10, half-price grandparents/senior on Wednesdays: $5
Museums for All (with EBT card): $3
Children under 1: Free
All members: Free
We offer annual memberships, monthly memberships, and 10-pass punch cards.
Click here to become a member
Call 831-316-5200 to inquire about our new punchcard.

Firefighter Storytime Scotts Valley Library
2025-05-16 11:00 - 11:30 | Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Firefighter Storytime Scotts Valley Library
Friday, May 16, 11 – 11:30pm
Come meet our local firefighters for a special storytime where we will learn about the importance of fire safety. Afterwards we will also get to see the firetruck!

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
2025-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Fridays, through July 25, 11am-12pm
Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills.
This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play to reinforce early literacy skills through play and create connections with other families.

New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
2025-05-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
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 an isolating and devastating experience. This group is led by trained peer facilitators who have also experienced infant loss.<
Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”
Register at http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
2025-05-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
3rd Fridays, 11am – 12:30pm, March 15 – December 20
Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB).
This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives with fellow readers. Whether you’re passionate about fiction, non-fiction, classics, or contemporary literature, BYOB Book Group welcomes all genres and interests.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12055882
How It Works:

Choose Your Book: Select a book that you’ve recently read or have been wanting to discuss. It could be a novel, biography, memoir, poetry collection, or any other genre that interests you.
Bring Your Book: Arrive at the library with your chosen book in hand. Make sure it’s one you’re eager to share and discuss with others.
Engage in Discussion: Once everyone has gathered, participants will take turns sharing their thoughts on their chosen books. This could include favorite passages, character analysis, thematic elements, personal connections, and more.
Respectful Exchange: Engage in respectful and open-minded discussions with fellow participants. Share your perspectives while also listening attentively to others’ viewpoints. This is a space for lively literary dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Discover New Reads: Explore a diverse range of books and genres through the recommendations and discussions of fellow participants. You might just find your next favorite read!

Whether you’re a voracious reader or just starting to delve into the world of books, Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Book Group offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for lively literary discussions and discovery. Join us at the library and let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!

How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying: Triple P Workshop for Parents
2025-05-16 12:30 - 14:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying: Triple P Workshop for Parents
Friday, May 16, 12:30 – 2pm
The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is one of the most effective evidence-based parenting programs in the world, backed by more than 35 years of ongoing research.
Triple P gives parents simple and practical strategies to help them build strong, healthy relationships, confidently manage their children’s behavior, and prevent problems from developing.
Triple P is used in more than 30 countries and has been shown to work across cultures, socio-economic groups, and in all types of family structures.
The topic for this month’s event is helping your child deal with bullying.

Scrabble at La Selva Beach
2025-05-16 13:00 - 14:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Scrabble La Selva Beach
August 2 – November 15, Fridays, 1 – 2pm

Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library.
La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB
Are you a bridge player too? The LSB Bridge Club is 10:30-12:00 on Fridays (except the 1st Friday of the month).
Questions? Call the La Selva Beach Library at 831-427-7710.

Multicultural Market and Festival
2025-05-16 13:10 - 15:00 | Green Acres Elementary School, 966 Bostwick Ln, Santa Cruz, 95062
Multicultural Market and Festival
Friday, May 16, 1:10 – 3pm
Cuna to Career warmly invites all families to our Low-Cost Multicultural Market and Festival, where you can enjoy organic products, delicious food from local vendors (tacos, tamales, Afghan dishes, desserts, and much more), free books for children, live music, and resources for the whole family.
It will be a celebration for all ages!
Green Acres Elementary (blacktop area).
For more information, contact Marlen at (424) 204-3618 or email mreyes@c2cscc.org.
We can’t wait to see you there!Cradle to Career Santa Cruz County is with Live Oak School District at Green Acres Elementary.

Lego Brick Builder Fridays
2025-05-16 15:00 - 16:30 | Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Lego Brick Builder Fridays
Fridays, 3-4pm
Calling All Master Builders!
Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children’s Museum of Discovery’s LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages.
Here’s what you can expect:

A Fun Challenge: We’ll have a special build theme announced on the day of the event. It could be anything from building the tallest tower to creating the most fantastical creature!
A Sea of Bricks: We’ll provide a massive collection of LEGO bricks to fuel your imagination.
Building Buddies: Work together with other LEGO enthusiasts to create something truly amazing.
Show Off Your Skills: Once the time is up, all creations will be displayed for everyone to admire.

Mod is open: Monday and Wednesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm
Daily Tickets:

All non-member adults & children: $10​1/2-price grandparents/senior on Wednesdays: $5
Museums for All (with EBT card): $3
Children under 1: Free
All members: Free
We offer annual memberships, monthly memberships, and 10-pass punch cards.
Click here to become a member
Call 831-316-5200 to inquire about our new punchcard.

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2025-05-16 15:00 - 17:00 | SPCA, CA, United States
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!

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2025-05-17 08:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Saturdays 8am-12pm, year round, rain or shine
Voted America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California
In 2011, 2012, and 2013 our farmers markets were voted “America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California.” Additionally, Coastal Living Magazine named the Aptos Farmers Market one of “The Coast’s Best Farmers Markets.”
Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. 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, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Additional Market Attractions
Professional sharpening services are available for knives and gardening tools year round.
Our other Markets: Carmel, Del Monte, Monterey

Westside Farmers Market
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Westside Farmers Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Westside Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am – 1pm, year round

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every week, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the UCSC Campus. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from Downtown.
Foodies Unite
This market is proud to have been named best market by the Santa Cruz Metro’s, “Peoples Poll” multiple times. 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 operated by up-and-coming Santa Cruz-based roaster 11th Hour Coffee.
With easy access and an abundance of free parking, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing.

Familypower: Boundary Skills for kids 7-12 together with their adults
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom, CA, United States
Familypower: Boundary Skills for kids 7-12 together with their adults
Saturday, May 17, 10 – 11am
Boundary skills help people of all ages have more fun and fewer problems with people – including friends and family members!

Saturdays in the Soil
2025-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
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 hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s Garden Learning Center and Pilkington Creek.
Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP. Space is limited.
What to Expect

This project requires volunteer support with general landscaping, occasional watering, weeding, and replanting.
Please let us know if you need special accommodations when you email to RSVP.
This program happens rain or shine, but we will cancel in the case of muddy conditions or inclement weather.
All ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 require a parent/guardian to sign waivers.
Please follow latest guidelines for covid safety at the time of the program.

Visit the fully restored Castro Adobe
2025-05-17 10:30 - 15:30 | Castro Adobe Rancho, 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Visit the fully restored Castro Adobe
Saturdays 10:30am-3:30pm: March 22, May 17, June 14, August 16, October 18
Sundays 10:30am-3:30pm: April 27, September 21, November 16, December 7
Castro Adobe is the first State Historic Park in the Pajaro Valley

This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of the Castro family, and the two-story adobe hacienda built over 170 years ago. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon touring Rancho San Andres Castro Adobe State Historic Property in Watsonville CA. Learn about the Vaquero culture and living during the Mexican Rancho Period of California History. Please note that dogs are not permitted during your tour of the castro adobe. We do not recommend that you leave your dog in your car.
Preregistration is required! To preregister visit: https://santacruzstateparks.as.me/schedule.php
Continuous rain will cancel event.

Located at 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, the two-story Rancho San Andrés Castro Adobe, built between 1848-49, is one of the finest examples of a rancho hacienda in the Monterey Bay area. Friends is leading a multi-year restoration effort to preserve and interpret Pajaro Valley’s first State Historic Park in partnership with California State Parks.

Birth & Baby Fair
2025-05-17 11:00 - 14:00 | The Circle Family Center, 245 Sea Ridge Road, Ste 3, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Birth & Baby Fair
Saturday, May 17, 11am – 2pm
The Family Circle Center Birth & Baby Fair is this Saturday from 11-2! There will be more than 30 local providers & vendors, plus the first 100 families get a FREE diaper bag from The Bunso Collection, filled with goodies from FridaBaby & more!

This event is FREE to the public! Drop by anytime between 11am and 2pm.

The first 100 families will receive a FREE diaper bag from Bunso Collection, filled with goodies from FridaBaby & more!

Enjoy shopping local vendors, meeting providers that serve pregnant and postpartum folks, snacks & coffee, freebies & giveaways, plus 20 minute classes (like Baby Sign Language & more!)

Science Saturdays
2025-05-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, 95010, 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 Saturday is a great way for the whole family to explore the wonders of science together!
This weekly event is free with museum admission, and it’s the perfect opportunity to make science both fun and educational.
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Mod is open: Monday and Wednesday – Saturday, 10am-5pm
Daily Tickets:

All non-member adults & children: $10, half-price grandparents/senior on Wednesdays: $5
Museums for All (with EBT card): $3
Children under 1: Free
All members: Free
We offer annual memberships, monthly memberships, and 10-pass punch cards.
Click here to become a member
Call 831-316-5200 to inquire about our new punchcard.

READ program with Ziggy the mini
2025-05-17 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.
From this, Lisa (a Reading Specialist with 25+ years of experience) works with students to build and develop strong reading skills such as: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and reading comprehension.
Since reading is a gateway to accessing information, students will likely improve in all subject areas.
In addition, their self esteem will begin to soar as they gain confidence with each reading session.
Lastly, Ziggy’s adorable, gentleness is just too cute for words. Students will fall in love with him at first sight. So, come join the fun and learn is a holistic way with Ziggy and Lisa 🙂

Where: READ program is currently hosted at a ranch in Watsonville. Also we will be visiting libraries, schools, hospitals, and nursing homes soon! Ziggy Stardust is our dwarf miniature horse and he loves reading with all age levels.
Lisa is also available to visit your horse(s) and READ with them! This social/mental stimulation provides an overall sense of well-being. They love it; see video How tab for evidence. 😉

When: For availability, more information and directions, text Lisa at (831) 227-9847

Great Expectations Parenting Group for Parents and Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children
2025-05-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Great Expectations Parenting Group for Parents/Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children
3rd Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm, April 30 – (May 17?)

Here at the Scotts Valley library, we’re hosting a parenting group for caregivers raising neurodivergent individuals with behavior challenges and delays from toddlers to teens. We will meet on the third Saturday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm.

We’ll Explore:
Autism and Neurodiversity
Behavior Challenges
Feelings as Parents
Social Norms
Compassionate Self-Care

From Third Wave ABA:
At Third Wave ABA, we’re deeply committed to helping those living with behavioral, social, and developmental challenges reach their highest potential. Our unique approach combines modern technology and compassionate care for a comprehensive wellness experience that gives families peace of mind in knowing they are truly being taken care of! We believe everyone deserves the chance to live an enriched life.

thirdwaveaba.com
