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Where your California State Library Parks Pass Will Take You
2025-05-01 | 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.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream
July 13 – August 31, with Opening Night on July 18
Santa Cruz Shakespeare invites you to experience Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, under the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park this summer.
One of Shakespeare’s most famous and beloved works, Midsummer is a perfect evening of theatre, filled with magic, love, wild laughter and…an ass. In the mystical forest of Arden, the world is pulled apart and woven back together over the course of a single miraculous night. Fleeing lovers and earnest workingmen stumble into the magic of a fairy kingdom at war with itself. Hijinks and heartbreak ensue. Most famously, the amateur actor Nick Bottom is transformed into an ass before becoming the lover of the Fairy Queen, Titania. But by morning, all is set aright, and we return to Athens for a trio of marriages and an amateur performance for the ages. One of the funniest plays ever written, Midsummer celebrates our deep need to gather together, sacrifice and celebrate.
Tickets available for purchase starting May 1. More information at santacruzshakespeare.org/season-2025
Seasonal box office hours beginning May 1 are Tuesday through Friday from 12p.m. to 4p.m. Call 831-460-6399.
About Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Featuring professional actors from around the country and inspired by deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, Santa Cruz Shakespeare stages bold productions of the plays of Shakespeare and other great playwrights that stimulate audiences’ senses and spark their imagination. ShakesEDU, a program of Santa Cruz Shakespeare, provides students with opportunities to learn about theatre through after-school classes, summer intensive, traveling troupe and more. For more information about SCS, visit santacruzshakespeare.org.

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Pericles
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s Pericles
July 29 through August 30, with Opening Night on July 31; Time Choices: 2pm, 7pm, 8pm
Santa Cruz Shakespeare invites you to experience Shakespeare’s Pericles, under the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park this summer.
Shakespeare’s brilliant late romance continues the 2025 festival’s sweep into the mythic. The first half of this rarely performed play follows Prince Pericles’ incredible journey through multiple kingdoms, wild adventures, desperate escapes; a magnificent love affair, a pair of storms at sea and a single shipwreck. And that’s just part one. The second half shifts some fourteen years later to Pericles’ daughter, Marina, who must survive her own trials: an assassination attempt, an abduction by pirates, the violence of a brothel. By the power of her kindness, wit and virtue, she rises above each of these dangers, finally meeting her father. The reunion of Pericles and Marina is one of the most beautiful scenes Shakespeare ever wrote. We cannot survive alone; the coming together of father and daughter is the rebirth of a world. The play ends, indeed, with another incredible rebirth; in love and unity, miracles are possible.
Pericles runs July 29 through August 30, with Opening Night on July 31.
Tickets available for purchase starting May 1. More information at santacruzshakespeare.org/season-2025
Seasonal box office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 12p.m. to 4p.m. beginning May 1. Call 831-460-6399.
About Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Featuring professional actors from around the country and inspired by deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, Santa Cruz Shakespeare stages bold productions of the plays of Shakespeare and other great playwrights that stimulate audiences’ senses and spark their imagination. ShakesEDU, a program of Santa Cruz Shakespeare, provides students with opportunities to learn about theatre through after-school classes, summer intensive, traveling troupe and more. For more information about SCS, visit santacruzshakespeare.org.

Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Classes for Parents 2025
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:30 | 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

Mariela's Music Time La Selva Beach
2025-05-01 12:30 - 13:05 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Mariela’s Music Time
Thursday, May 1, 12:30pm – 1:05pm at La Selva Beach Library
Thursday, May 1, 4:30 – 5:05pm at Live Oak Library
Join us for Mariela’s Music Time, a bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and families.Through music, storytelling, and movement, Mariela will introduce children to instruments, cultures, and new words in a fun and interactive way!
Kids babies – 5years
Los invitamos a Mariela’s Music Time, una presentación bilingüe para infantes, niños pequeños y sus familias.
¡A través de la música, cuentos y el movimiento, Mariela presentará a los niños los instrumentos, culturas y palabras nuevas en una manera divertida e interactiva!

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum
2025-05-01 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.

Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Ben Lomond
2025-05-01 15:00 - 15:45 | Highlands Park Senior & Community Center, 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Ben Lomond

Wednesdays 4-4:45pm, Session Start Days: Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2
Thursdays 3-3:45pm, Session Start Days:

Join us for fun and active Super Winter Tots sports!

The Santa Cruz County Parks Department is excited to offer our indoor Super Tots winter sports programs for children ages 3-5! Each month, we focus on a different sport, helping your little ones develop skills, stay active and have fun. Please see program details by location below.

Winter Sports Schedule: Highlands County Park, Highlands House, 8500 CA-9, Ben Lomond
Thursdays, 3 – 3:45pm

• Dance: December 5 – December 19
• Flip Class: January 9 – January 30
• Yoga: February 6 – February 27
• Skills & Exercise: March 6 – March 27
• Basketball: April 3 – May 1

Winter Sports Schedule: Simpkins Family Swim Center, A and B Community Salon, 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz
Wednesday, 4 – 4:45pm

• Dodgeball: December 4 – December 18
• Yoga: January 8 – January 29
• Basketball: February 5 – February 26
• Flip Class: March 5 – March 26
• Skills and drills: April 2 – April 30

Registration information: Spaces are limited so be sure to sign up early! For more details or to register, please visit our website at SCPARKS.COM
or call us at (831) 454-7901

Phone: (831) 454-7901 (General); (831) 454-7941 (Registrations), Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, except holidays

Email: parksinfo@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov (General); rec@parks.santacruzcountyca.gov (Registrations)

Pokemon at Live Oak Annex
2025-05-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Live Oak Annex, 979 17th St, Santa Cruz, 95062
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex
Thursdays 3-5pm, January 23 – May 8

Informal drop-in. Join us at Live Oak Annex to play pokemon.
Ages 6-11
Bring your decks and get ready to see who is the Poke Master!
No trades allowed unless parents are present.
For more information please call 831-427-7713

LEGO Robotics
2025-05-01 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

Mariela's Music Time Live Oak
2025-05-01 16:30 - 17:30 | Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Mariela’s Music Time
Thursday, May 1, 4:30 – 5:05pm at Live Oak Library
Thursday, May 1, 12:30pm – 1:05pm at La Selva Beach Library
Join us for Mariela’s Music Time, a bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and families.Through music, storytelling, and movement, Mariela will introduce children to instruments, cultures, and new words in a fun and interactive way!
Kids babies – 5years
Los invitamos a Mariela’s Music Time, una presentación bilingüe para infantes, niños pequeños y sus familias.
¡A través de la música, cuentos y el movimiento, Mariela presentará a los niños los instrumentos, culturas y palabras nuevas en una manera divertida e interactiva!

Myth-Busting Menopause
2025-05-01 18:30 - 19:30 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Myth-Busting Menopause
Thursday, May 1, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Gain the fitness and nutrition tools to successfully navigate the menopause roller coaster. In this 1 hour class, Rebecca Hazelton and Amelia Foster de-bunk the 10 most common menopause myths in nutrition and fitness to support women to have a smoother transition and improved quality of life.
Diet and exercise recommendations for peri and post-menopause are DIFFERENT for this phase of life. This class highlights the special considerations for both peri and postmenopausal women and provides specific actions to support greater hormonal balance, improve body composition, sleep, mood, and energy as well as safely increase strength, balance, and function.
Rebecca Hazelton is a licensed Nutritionist and Amelia Foster is a licensed Physical Therapist. Both are specialty trained in peri and postmenopausal health and primarily work with women in these populations.

The Art of Nature
2025-05-02, 2025-05-03 | 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

Little Discoverer Fridays
2025-05-02 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.

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
2025-05-02 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
2025-05-02 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)
2025-05-02 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!

Scrabble at La Selva Beach
2025-05-02 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.

Lego Brick Builder Fridays
2025-05-02 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.

Afterschool STEAM: Lego Stop Motion Movies
2025-05-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Aptos Branch Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Afterschool STEAM: Lego Stop Motion Movies
Fridays 3 – 4:30pm, April 18 – May 9
Lights! Cameras! Action!
Dreamed of making your own movie? Here’s your big break make your own movie! Write the script, build the set, and film your own movie using Lego’s and Stop Motion Studio software. Space is limited to 10 individuals or teams. If you are working together, only one team member needs to register.
Ages 10 to 18

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2025-05-02 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!

Jewish Yemenite Chants and Songs
2025-05-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Capitola Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Jewish Yemenite Chants and Songs
Friday, May 2, 4 – 5pm
Join Dror and Avi Sinai in celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with a musical performance. This father son musical duo keep Sephardic traditions alive. Listen to original and traditional.

May Bike Fest
2025-05-03 | 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

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2025-05-03 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
2025-05-03 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.

5th Annual Move for CASA
2025-05-03 10:00 | Elkhorn Slough, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, 95003, United States
5th Annual Move for CASA

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 5th Annual Move for CASA!

Join CASA of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties on Saturday, May 3, at 10 AM at Elkhorn Slough for a fun, energizing morning in community—walking, chatting, and supporting local youth!

Free to register

Join a team or form your own

Enjoy great conversation while getting your steps in

This is an all-ages, casual community event—whether you walk, stroll, or just show up in support, you’re making a difference! Accessible trails available.

Can’t make it? You can donate to support CASA and the youth we serve.

Let’s Move for CASA together! Sign up now and spread the word! www.casaofsantacruz.org/moveforcasa

WPENS Pre-School Open House
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | WPENS, 250 California St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
WPENS Pre-School Open House
Saturday, May 3, 10am – 12pm
We invite you to Westside Parent Education Nursery School (WPENS) open house. Come check out our great new space at 250 California St and learn more about who we are and what we do.
WPENS is a school for families. Since 1970, WPENS has been providing a sense of community that supports your whole family, valuable social skills for your child, learning through play and incredible parenting seminars and speakers. Our non-profit parent cooperative has been an integral part of Santa Cruz offering quality education to both child and parent.
We are now enrolling 18 months – 4.5 years for the 2025-2026 school year.

Saturday Shakespeare A Midsummer Night's Dream
2025-05-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA, 95003
Saturday Shakespeare – A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Saturday, May 3, 10am – 12pm
Join us for learning, reading and a film, all about Shakeseare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream
The 1st hour will be spent in conversation with a guest speaker, Julia Lupton, Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature at UC Irvine, dramaturg for UCI’s New Swan Summer Festival
During the 2nd hour volunteers will read aloud part of the play. Readings: Act 2, Scenes 1 & 2; Act 3, Scene 1
During the final session a film will be presented.
For INFORMATION, ZOOM LINK, or to BE A READER, contact: saturdayshakespeare@gmail.com
May 3: Julia Lupton, Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature at UC Irvine, dramaturg for UCI’s New Swan Summer Festival.

Wildflower Weekend
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Rancho del Oso, 3600 Hwy 1 at Waddell Creek, Davenport, CA, 95017, United States
Wildflower Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, Wildflower Walks 10am and 1pm
Join us for guided walks and wildflower displays.
Rancho del Oso’s elegant annual Wildflower Weekend event displays an impressive collection of vibrant wildflowers growing in the northern Santa Cruz coast region.
Enjoy glowing buttercups, exuberant shooting stars, blushing western wake robins and an array of other natural beauties.
This botanically captivating exhibit includes over 80 plants in bloom, including native and non-native species that are found in the western portion of Big Basin Redwoods State Park. The assortment of shapes, sizes, colors and forms are a delight to the senses.
Botanist-led Wildflower Walks will be offered at 10:00am and 1:00pm on both Saturday and Sunday

View over 80 plants in bloom including species found in the Waddell Valley, the coastal portion of Big Basin Redwoods State Park, during Rancho del Oso Nature Center’s Wildflower Weekend.
Two walks are offered during each time slot:

Stroll along the Marsh Trail and out toward Waddell Beach.
Hike the Hoover Loop fire road overlooking the coast and explore the CZU Fire burn area.

Rancho del Oso Nature Center is located off Highway 1 near Davenport.
*Free event. For more information, call (831) 427-2288. Event made possible by Waddell Creek Association and California State Parks.

A Little History
Established in 1902, Big Basin Redwoods is California’s oldest state park. In the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains, its biggest attractions—literally—are its ancient coast redwoods. Some of these giants are more than 50 feet around and as tall as the Statue of Liberty. At 1,000 to 1,800 years old, some may predate the Roman Empire. The park also offers spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, many babbling brooks, and a fascinating natural and cultural history.
A new chapter in Big Basin’s story began on August 18, 2020, when the CZU Lightning Complex Fire swept through 97% of the park’s property. The fire destroyed all historic structures and radically changed the landscape. The park now looks very different from how generations of visitors experienced it, but it is steadily recovering. Most of the old-growth redwood trees survived, new plant life is vigorously growing, and many animals have returned to the area. The Reimagining Big Basin project is managing the multi-year process of rebuilding park facilities and infrastructure.

Friends of Scotts Valley Library Book Sale
2025-05-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Scotts Valley Branch Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Friends of Scotts Valley Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 3, 10am – 3pm
The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library are holding a book sale on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10:am – 3pm.
Gently used books, cds, dvds, audiobooks, puzzles, and games will be sold.
There are books of all kinds: children, young adult, mystery/thriller, popular fiction, romance, non fiction, oversize, travel, poetry, cookbooks, crafts, art, and home and garden. There are even antique books!
All proceeds benefit programs at the Scotts Valley Library.
