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Spring Art Market at the Tannery
2025-05-10 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Tannery Arts Center, 1010 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Spring Art Market at the Tannery
Saturday, May 10, 10am – 5pm
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a vibrant day of art, music, and community at the Tannery Arts Center.
Explore works by 40+ local artists and makers—ceramics, textiles, jewelry, prints, and more.
Enjoy live music by La Otra Banda, DJ sets, food trucks, beer + wine, kids’ art activities, and open studios.
Free and family-friendly!

Tour Five Gardens
2025-05-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Gardens around town
Tour Five Gardens
Saturday, May 10, 11am – 4pm

Tour five gardens in the Santa Cruz area on May 10, the Saturday before Mother’s Day.
In Scotts Valley, visit a large garden with roses, colorful flowers, and an orchard In Santa Cruz:

A woodland garden of blooming azaleas and rhododendrons in a grove of redwood trees
A wildlife friendly garden surrounding a Victorian house near downtown Santa Cruz
A garden with a New Zealand flavor and many colorful flowers in Live Oak area
Near the harbor, a colorful patio garden

Purchase tickets through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1
Tickets are $50 a person or a carload for $120.
Parking is limited at some locations, so bring your friends. The entrance fee includes refreshments and a surprise at each garden. Gardens open at 11:00 am and close at 4:00 pm.

Board Games and More in Felton Branch Library
2025-05-10 12:00 - 17:00 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Are You Game? Board Games and More in Felton Branch Library
2nd Saturdays, February 8 – December 13, 12 – 5pm
Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite board games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library’s games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is for adults 18+. We will meet every second Saturday of the month in the Community Room at Felton Branch Library.

Science Saturdays
2025-05-10 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
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-11 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

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum
2025-05-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-11 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.

The Nature Club for Grades 6-8
2025-05-10 13:30 - 16:00 | tbd
The Nature Club for Grades 6-8

Saturdays, February 8, March 1, April 5, May 10

The Museum’s Nature Club invites young explorers (6th-8th grade) to discover local habitats and learn about the living world around us! Guided by Museum staff, kids build a connection to nature through hands-on activities, observation, and new friendships.
Register now: https://loom.ly/ybvfPNE

Cost: $100 non-members/ $80 members per session (4 programs per session)
*Scholarships are available upon request and funding availability
Registration Deadline: February 8, 2025

Register Now!

Registration & cancellation policies
Schedule:
Finding Fungus: Saturday, February 8th, 1:30-4pm – Join us in exploring the wonderful world of fungi at Pogonip Open Space. Participants will learn about local species of fungi and how they are a part of the ecosystem.
Salamander Search: Saturday, March 1st, 1:30-4pm – Learn about local salamander species through this program in DeLaveaga Park. Participants will learn how to identify salamanders, participate in a salamander population count, learn about salamander conservation, and engage in community science using iNaturalist.
Fossil Exploration: Saturday, April 5th, 10:30-12pm (note: this program meets at a different time) – Participants adventure to The Hook to explore fossils during low tide. Learn about Purisima Formation fossils that can be found in the coastal bluffs and how different geologic formations represent very different environmental conditions in Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay throughout history.
Wildflower Walk: Saturday, May 10th, 1:30-4pm – Visit Moore Creek Preserve to learn about the myriad native flower and plant species in Santa Cruz and how people maintain landscapes using grazers. Participants learn how to identify wildflowers while learning about different practices for maintaining healthy open spaces.

What to Expect
The Museum does not provide transportation to offsite meeting spots, and participants should be dropped off and picked up by parents/guardians. Some programs may be physically rigorous. Please email education@santacruzmuseum.org if you have questions about trail accessibility. Programs occur rain or shine, barring extreme weather.

Library Revolutionaries Movie "Free for All: The Public Library"
2025-05-10 14:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Library Revolutionaries
Saturday, May 1o, 2 – 4pm
SCPL invites you to take a deep dive into the world of Libraries in our Branciforte Branch. The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. Movie: Free for All: The Public Library

SCPL invites you to take a deep dive into the world of Libraries. Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today’s librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.
Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is recommended, and drop-ins are welcome.

Teens and Adults

Registration is recommended, and drop-ins are welcome. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/14294925

Chess Club with Gjon
2025-05-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Downtown Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Chess Club with Gjon
Saturdays, 2 – 3:30pm, through July 26
Professional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein.
For ages 6 – 18, all levels welcome!
If you have never played chess before, please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com or 831-425-7835.

Tales 2 Tails Capitola
2025-05-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Tales 2 Tails Capitola
2nd Saturdays 3:30 – 4:30pm, April 12 – July

Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and have proven to be extremely effective in increasing the self-confidence and reading abilities of the participants.
Ages 6-17
Call 831-427-7713 to make a 20-minute appointment at the Scotts Valley branch at either 3pm, 3:20pm or 3:40pm on the fourth Wednesday of every month. We and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!
All Libraries Offering Tales 2 Tails – https://loom.ly/SkbcHxE

Paint and Play Saturdays
2025-05-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Paint and Play Saturdays
Saturdays 10:30am

Unleash creativity and have a blast with colors at MOD’s Paint & Play!
Recommended for ages 4 and up, this informal class is perfect for anyone who can independently use a paintbrush. Learn a variety of fun painting techniques, from basic strokes to more advanced styles, while letting your imagination run wild as you create unique and colorful masterpieces!
No pre-registration required
Free with museum admission

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.

Live Oak Farmers Market
2025-05-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Live Oak Farmers Market, 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Live Oak Farmers Market
Sundays 9am – 1pm year round
Started in 2000, Live Oak Farmers Market is a neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. A decade has past since this market became year round and here you will find an excellent selection of organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more. The market is also the epicenter of the clean food movement, showcasing amazing Sunday brunch offerings like traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, dumplings, crepes and artisan hand pies. This is your Sunday destination.

Market Match
Market Match offers farmers’ market customers a dollar-for-dollar match up to $10 on their CalFresh (food stamp) cards at the Live Oak Market. If a customer swipes their CalFresh card for seven dollars, they get seven dollars in Market Match tokens for free. Swipe $10, you get $10. The goal of this project is to encourage CalFresh (EBT/SNAP) recipients to take advantage of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. By offering an incentive that lowers the price of fresh produce, we are helping shoppers stretch their food dollars while keeping their families healthy. SCCFM will be offering the Market Match program for the 2020 season. Locate the information booth and the market manager to redeem EBT coins and to participate in the Market Match Program.

Downtown Antique Faire
2025-05-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Santa Cruz, Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, 95060
Downtown Antique Faire

2nd Sundays, 9am – 5pm

The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm.
Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more!
Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar.
Interested in vendor space? Call (831) 476-6940

West Cliff Mother's Day Outdoor Market
2025-05-11 10:00 - 18:00 | Lighthouse Point, 701 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
West Cliff Mother’s Day Outdoor Market
Sunday, May 11, 10am – 6pm
This one-of-a-kind market takes place along West Cliff Drive in beautiful Santa Cruz, overlooking the iconic Steamers Lane surf spot, a favorite destination for both locals and tourists.it features handmade artists, specialty food , community atmosphere and a great food truck.
Enjoying shopping one of a kind goods, while overlooking a world class surf destination.
It’s a unique Santa Cruz market that locals and tourists love. Every hour one lucky shopper receives shopping dollars to spend at the market !

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
2025-05-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Corralitos Farm & Garden Market, 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, 95076, United States
The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos.
Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.
We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.
You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.
The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.
Open every Sunday 11am to 3pm, rain or shine, at the Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Road
For a booth we request a $5 donation to the CVREA, the non-profit who maintains the Corralitos Cultural Center.
Farm & Garden Market (including vendor inquiries)
Contact Wayne Miller: wayne@catalyst2001.com / (831) 724-1332

Redwood Loop Tour Henry Cowell Redwoods
2025-05-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Henry Cowell State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

Sundays, February 16, 12 – 2pm

Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will be chatting about life histories, ecology, etc. and sharing a wonderful adventure among these giants.
Click here to RSVP. Let’s plan to meet in the front of the Visitor Center, we hope you can join us!
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA 95018

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
2025-05-11 14:00 - 16:00 | Claraty Arts, 1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
Sundays 2 – 4pm
Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It’s for the whole family – all are welcomed! This will be a great relaxing creative time adaptive to all needs, come out and express yourself! Caregiver must stay and help the participant – this is not a drop off!
Drop ins Welcomed!
$10 cash donation appreciated for art supplies

1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C., Santa Cruz, CA

Click here to reserve your seat at art class

Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange
2025-05-11 14:30 - 17:30 | Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Contra Dancing at Live Oak Grange
2nd Sundays: Newcomers’ intro 2:30pm, dance 3 – 5:30pm
4th Fridays: Newcomers’ intro: 6:30pm, dance 7 – 10pm
Come kick your heels up contra dancing at Live Oak Grange with some amazing local talent and fun and friendly dancers!

Caller: Tanya MerchantBand: Corwin & Grace!
Event by Dakota Hult, Klaus Krull and Contra Dancing in Santa Cruz County
Note: There will be no pot luck going forward. Feel free to bring snacks to share!
Overflow parking: If you can’t find room at the Grange, try the Harbor Light Church, at 2008 17th Ave., less than a block up the street (towards Hwy. Ignore the “your car will be towed” signs – they have a deal with the Grange for extra parking

Check out our website at: https://www.santacruzcontra.com/
Signing in at the desk indicates your agreement with these policies:

The dance is an alcohol-free, drug-free, and smoke-free environment.
The dance is a scent-free event. In order to protect those with chemical sensitivities, please refrain from using scented products on your body, clothes, and belongings.
We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable at our dance and we value and expect consent, communication, community mindedness, and safety.
Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. If someone’s behavior is offensive or harassing during the dance, you should endeavor to speak up for yourself. If you need help, talk with one of the managers, sound tech or caller.
You should not come to the dance if you have health concerns for yourself or a close contact, test positive for COVID 19, have symptoms of illness, or do not feel well.
We each understand and accept the inherent risks of contracting COVID-19 or any other illness at this dance.By participating in this event, you take full responsibility for your health and well-being.
We appreciate and rely on your generous donations to pay for our dance hall and the excellent staff. We suggest $15 to $30 per person, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Only the caller, musicians, and sound tech will be paid. All other staff and helpers will be volunteering their time. Please bring cash to the dance hall. BUT: it is *pay as you can* – we need you dancing more than we need your money, so please come, even if you feel like you need to put in less than $15. If you can put in over $30, that would be great, too! In a pinch, we can take Venmo or Paypal.
Please help out wherever you can (setting up chairs, cleaning up the kitchen or the dance hall, sitting out one dance at the door, etc.).
Please bring friends and tell them to wear light, comfortable clothing and bring comfortable shoes with clean, non-marking soles

Upcoming dances every second Sunday and fourth Friday!Sunday, Feb. 9 Caller: Zack; Band: Slick’s Picks No. 6 – Mike “Slick” Lewinski (fiddle), Jordan Prieto, Olive Mathison, Mathew HarmonFriday, Feb. 21 – Caller: Kelsey Hartman, Band: Mike Lewinski (fiddle), Daniel Steinberg (piano, flute), Ezra Warren Steinberg (percussion)Sunday, Mar. 9 – Caller: Tanya Merchant; Band: Lucas Lawson & FriendsFriday, Mar. 28: Caller: Sarah Trop; Band: Corwin & GraceSunday, April 13 – Caller: Alan Winston; Band: Rodney Miller (fiddle), Daniel Steinberg (piano, flute), Ezra Warren Steinberg (percussion)

Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
2025-05-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual, CA, United States
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 stress and adjust to life with baby.

Pregnancy and Parenting Support Groups
Our support groups help parents navigate newborn care, post-partum wellness, sibling issues and partner relationship changes that can occur after baby arrives.
We also offer support groups for parents with babies in palliative care as well as those who have experienced miscarriage. These groups offer a compassionate environment for parents to receive and provide emotional support.
Our new parent groups are often tailored to parents of newborns ages three weeks to four months and four months and older. Check out our complete offering of support groups to find one near you.

Mystery Box Monday at MOD
2025-05-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery MOD, 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
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, artist, and problem-solver!
Every Monday is a surprise adventure! Your child will receive a mysterious box packed with intriguing materials, a low-temperature glue gun for safe crafting, and a challenge card.
Here’s what makes Mystery Box Monday so awesome:

Endless Possibilities: Each box is a portal to a world of unimaginable creations. With every new challenge, your child’s mind will stretch and twist, blossoming with fresh ideas.
Boosts Confidence: As kids conquer challenges and bring their creations to life, their confidence and self-esteem soar. They’ll discover that they can achieve anything they set their minds to!
Sparks Curiosity: Mystery Box Monday ignites a love for learning and exploration. Kids will delve into different themes, from outer space to the animal kingdom, all while having a blast.
Strengthens Bonds: This is an activity the whole family can enjoy! Work together, brainstorm ideas, and share in the laughter as you bring your mystery box masterpieces to life.

What kind of mystery materials, you ask? That’s the beauty of it – it’s a surprise! But you can expect to find a vibrant mix of things like:

Colorful craft paper and cardboard
Pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and pom-poms
Buttons, beads, and sequins
Recycled treasures like bottle caps and egg cartons
Nature’s bounty – leaves, twigs, and pinecones

Ages 3-100 ~ Open: Monday, Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm

Tales to Tails Garfield Park
2025-05-12 15:30 - 16:30 | Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Tales to Tails Garfield Park
Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, through July 14
Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud.
Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors.
Appointments are required; please contact 831-427-7704 to make yours now.
We and our furry friends look forward to seeing you there!

Postpartum Support Group
2025-05-12 16:30 - 19:30 | Virtual, CA, United States
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 whole lives without meeting another PPP survivor. In response, PSI has created an online peer-to-peer support group for PPP survivors. This group is intended for those who are in recovery (no longer experiencing psychosis). Whether your PPP experience was relatively recent or years ago, you are welcome to attend our free, online peer-to-peer support group.

Register here: https://www.postpartum.net/…/psi-online-support-meetings/
Full Meeting Schedule

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Presents Bilingual Storytelling Intensive
2025-05-12 17:15 - 19:45 | Vets Hall, 846 Front St, Santa Cruz, 95062
Santa Cruz Shakespeare Presents Bilingual Storytelling Intensive
Monday May 12 – Thursday May 15, 5:15 – 7:4pm
Inspired by Shakespeare’s tales, youth are invited to explore the tradition of storytelling in their own cultures and language. This intensive culminates in a bilingual showcase, where youth are invited to highlight their storytelling.
ShakesEDU will provide students aged 10-18 with a wide variety of opportunities to learn about theatre, playwriting, acting and improv. The program represents SCS’s commitment to community-building and investing in future fans of local theater productions.
Enroll in classes here: https://santacruzshakespeare.org/classes/. Classes are taught by professional artists and teachers. Classes are $395, scholarships available. Additional classes will be offered in the Fall, September through November.
Santa Cruz Vet’s Hall, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz

The Art of Nature
2025-05-13 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
The Art of Nature
March 11 – May 14, Tuesday – Friday| 11am – 4pm; Saturday – Sunday | 10am – 5pm

Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from diminutive sea slugs to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works from over 40 local artists in a variety of mediums, all sure to inspire curiosity and deepen connections with science and nature.
The Museum has been exhibiting science illustration since 1989 and this beloved annual show is guaranteed to appeal to lovers of both science and art.
Adults: $4
Seniors (60+): $2
College Students: $2
Youth (under 18): Free
Members: Free
Admission is free the First Friday of every month.

Dive into our beloved ‘The Art of Nature’ exhibit, an annual celebration of scientific illustration. Featuring artwork from 46 local artists across various mediums, this exhibit brings the wonders of nature to life in remarkable detail.

This year’s showcase is one you won’t want to miss!

Learn more: https://loom.ly/qnLtC_Q

Toddler Time
2025-05-13 11:00 - 23:45 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Toddler Time
Tuesdays 11 – 11:45am, May 13 & 20, June 17 & 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development.

May 13 – Music and Movement
May 20 – Nutrition
June 17 – Speech, Hearing, and Language Development
June 24 – Child Development and Play

Tuesday, July 1
Tuesday, July 8
Tuesday, July 15
Tuesday, July 22
Tuesday, July 29

Friends Who Scrap: Social Paper-crafting
2025-05-13 12:00 - 16:00 | Branciforte Library, 250 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Friends Who Scrap: Social Paper-crafting
2nd Saturdays, April 8 – July 12, 12 – 4pm
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for paper-crafting and community with Friends Who Scrap. This social paper-crafting group provides a friendly and supportive environment for all levels of experience. Bring your own project and materials or just come and see what is possible. Some materials are always on hand for the scrap-curious!

Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Public Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft
2nd Tuesdays, October 8 -May 13
Learn how to craft, build, and survive with afternoon steam Minecraft. Ages 8-18.
Space is limited, participation is on a first-come basis.

Jews of the Wild West and Fiddler on the Moon: Jews In Space
2025-05-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Jews of the Wild West and Fiddler on the Moon: Jews In Space
Tuesday, May 13, 4-6pm or 6:30 – 8:30pm, Verify times with Capitola Library.
Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month with us as we look at the past, present, and future of Jewish Americans through this screening and discussion double feature. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is not required, but recommended to help us plan our refreshments. https://loom.ly/yPvK0hE

Through on-camera interviews, compelling footage, and historical photographs, Jews of the Wild West tells a positive immigration story and highlights the dynamic contributions Jewish Americans made to shaping the Western United States. The independent not-for-profit feature length documentary is produced by Electric Yolk Media and directed by award-winning filmmaker Amanda Kinsey.
Fiddler on the Moon is a half-hour documentary short, which finally answers the question that has plagued scientists, theologians, and comedians for millennia: Will Judaism survive in space? Starring Neil deGrasse Tyson, astronauts Jeffrey Hoffman and Jessica Meir, and a quorum of rabbis and researchers.
This Jewish American Heritage Month event is brought to you in partnership with the Santa Cruz Jewish Film Festival and Chadeish Yameinu Jewish Renewal of Santa Cruz, and is sponsored by the Friends of the Capitola Library.
