Events

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 […]

Toddler Time by Julie Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn. Parents are encouraged to participate it the fun. You must register for this event in order to receive the […]

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 […]

NAMI De Familia-a-Familia This is a free, 12-week Spanish-language educational program for family members/friends of adults with a mental health condition. It is the Spanish-language version of our Family-to-Family program. Topics covered include up-to-date information about mental health conditions, treatment and resources, working with and finding providers, crisis management, family impact, and more. https://www.namiscc.org/de-familia-a-familia.html

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

Book Bundles for Kids Introducing Book Bundles for Kids Missing the ability to browse our shelves? Let us select books for you! We are currently only offering book bundles at the Downtown Santa Cruz Branch. Book Bundles are available in the following categories: beginning readers beginning chapter books juvenile fiction If you're looking for picture […]

Gateway School Day Tours April 6, 9:15am - 2:15pm Come and learn how Gateway School inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through innovative education for a fast-changing world. Visit www.gatewaysc.org to make an appointment for a personalized, individual tour of our campus.

Toddler Time by Julie Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn. Parents are encouraged to participate it the fun. You must register for this event in order to receive the […]

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look Seymour Center Aquaria Exploration Seymour Marine Discovery Center Members are invited to join us on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 3:30 PM PDT for a behind-the-scenes look at our rocky reef exhibit, watch a live feeding, and learn how UC Santa Cruz researchers monitor these ecosystems to understand the […]

Navigating the Teen Years Searching for a space that can encourage and support you as you navigate parenting/raising teenagers? Positive Discipline Community Resources is offering a FREE Teen series which begins NEXT WEEK Tuesday March 9th 4-5:15pm via Zoom. Gain encouragement strategies, skills for co-creating respectful agreements, tools to navigate power struggles-- and so much […]

NAMI Basics Class for Parents of Teens NAMI Santa Cruz County offers NAMI Basics, a free, 6-session education program for loved ones of teens (11-17) with mental health challenges. This series will be offered via Zoom. Class begins March 9th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and runs for 6 consecutive Tuesdays. Students must commit to […]

Building Children's Communication & Problem-Solving Skills Tuesdays 4/6 - 4/27, 6pm Attend this FREE 4-week virtual parenting group to learn: • How to teach children communication skills by talking, reading, singing & playing • How to teach your child to express emotions in healthy, appropriate ways • Tips for teaching children problem-solving skills Presented in […]

Adapting to having a child with special needs Stepping Stones Triple P offers parenting support for families with children with special needs, such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome and other developmental delays. Stepping Stones Triple P Workshops are brief classes that provide quick tips for handling everyday parenting issues. Attend this FREE virtual […]

Keys to Obituary Research Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County Lecture Series:  Junel Davidsen, guest speaker This session will focus on free and subscription websites where online obituaries and death notices can be found as well as strategies to maximize search results. Examples include a variety of locations and time periods to highlight content, search […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

Financial Literacy for Families Did you know that the month of April is financial literacy month? Make learning about personal finance a family affair ~ explore our curated booklists to find materials that match your financial goals, join our online Beanstack challenge to track your progress, and stop by the Main Library to pick up […]

Gateway School Day Tours April 6, 9:15am - 2:15pm Come and learn how Gateway School inspires curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through innovative education for a fast-changing world. Visit www.gatewaysc.org to make an appointment for a personalized, individual tour of our campus.

Rockin’ Pop-Up: The Moon! Geology literally means the study of the Earth, so why are we digging into the Moon for this month’s Rockin’ Pop-Up? Well, as the Geology Gents put it, “The moon is basically the Earth.” Say what? Don’t worry, all will be revealed. This month, learn about the formation of our moon […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

April Tech Talks Continue at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries Learn more about using your phone or tablet with our weekly series of Tech Talks. All classes are free and run from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Registration is required. The classes are presented virtually in zoom. Learn the basics and share tips at iPhone 101 […]

8-week Virtual Group: for families with children 2 - 12 years old This is the 1sr session of an 8-week virtual Triple P Group for families with children 2-12 years old.  Individuals, couples, and any friends or family members who are helping raise children are welcome to attend. Participants must register and attend by the […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

"The Art of Nature" On this California Poppy Day we are excited to give you a sneak peek at this year's "The Art of Nature" exhibit. This piece from local artist Peggy Edwards depicts the life cycle of the California poppy (Eschscholzia californica) from seed to flower in gorgeous detail.  The virtual exhibit opens April […]

Gadgets and Gizmos This online exhibition celebrates the ingenuity of the people of the Santa Cruz Mountains through the patents they filed or the patented machinery they built here. Enjoy exploring this exhibition by clicking this link: http://www.slvmuseum.com/gg.html "We have just opened and it is a great exhibition. It is especially pertinent to California Grade […]

Qingming Community Workday Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH )Evergreen restoration team on a community workday to celebrate and honor the Chinese cultural holiday Qingming. The Qingming Festival, also called Tomb Sweeping Day or, literally, 'Pure Brightness' Festival in English, pays respect to ancestors and celebrates the warming weather of spring. […]

The Outdoor Scientist, Dr. Temple Grandin Do you have a budding scientist, inventor, and/or creator in your household? Have you wondered what are the aerodynamics of skipping stones or the physics of making sandcastles? Have you asked if birds use GPS to navigate their migratory routes? Gather your family and join us for a virtual event […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

Positive Discipline Enjoying the “Early Years” 0-5 Saturdays 10-11:15am via Zoom Positive Discipline family support sessions for families from Monterey and Santa Cruz county with children 0-5 years old. This 4-week virtual gathering will bring you great joy, compassion, and tools to enjoy (not just survive and endure) the first few years of raising your […]

NAMI Free Peer to Peer for Adults   Please help us to spread the word about our NAMI Peer-to-Peer class. This is a no-cost, 8-session class series for adults with mental health challenges.   Our Spring 2021 class will run for 8 consecutive Saturdays, starting April 10th, from 11:30am to 1:30pm It will be offered via Zoom […]

Beyond the Grave: Spoken Word Performances Join the MAH's new series of multidisciplinary performances at Evergreen Cemetery as artists connect Santa Cruz County's past with the present moment. Artists and performers introduce new, site-specific work for this series of intimate performances. Inspired by the stories and landscape of the historic Evergreen Cemetery, dancers, spoken word […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

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Beyond the Grave: Spoken Word Performances Join the MAH's new series of multidisciplinary performances at Evergreen Cemetery as artists connect Santa Cruz County's past with the present moment. Artists and performers introduce new, site-specific work for this series of intimate performances. Inspired by the stories and landscape of the historic Evergreen Cemetery, dancers, spoken word […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com