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 […]

Seymour Reopens in October! Open to members October 1–3 & 8-10; all Friday October 15 Fridays – Sundays, 10am–4pm To thank those that have supported us over the past 19 months, we'll open to members October 1–3 and October 8–10. We’ll reopen to all visitors on Friday, October 15. Explore the wonders of marine science. […]

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 […]

Knitting at the Felton Library Mondays, 12:30 - 2pm Join us every Monday afternoon at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

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 […]

Cuéntame un Cuento Online Join us for Spanish Storytime, Mondays, 5:30pm. It's going to be a live Zoom meeting. Registration is required for this event. Registrants will receive an email 24 hours and 1 hour prior to the program with a Zoom link and instructions for logging in. Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7465143?hs=a Acompáñanos para una hora de […]

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

First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup Join us for a FREE Stroller Strides® workout + playgroup on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM at Seascape Park in Aptos! What is Stroller Strides? Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is […]

Seymour Reopens in October! Open to members October 1–3 & 8-10; all Friday October 15 Fridays – Sundays, 10am–4pm To thank those that have supported us over the past 19 months, we'll open to members October 1–3 and October 8–10. We’ll reopen to all visitors on Friday, October 15. Explore the wonders of marine science. […]

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 […]

Preschool Storytime in the Secret Garden Tuesdays, 11-11:45am Join us in the Secret Garden in Abbott Square at the MAH for storytime! We’ll share stories, songs and rhymes in a safe environment! This 30-40 minute program is intended for children aged 2-6. Do it yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Every other week […]

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

Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am-12pm, Wednesdays 3:30pm Strum Along every Sat 10-12 am, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest  Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach - Paul […]

Seymour Reopens in October! Open to members October 1–3 & 8-10; all Friday October 15 Fridays – Sundays, 10am–4pm To thank those that have supported us over the past 19 months, we'll open to members October 1–3 and October 8–10. We’ll reopen to all visitors on Friday, October 15. Explore the wonders of marine science. […]

Felton Toddler Time Wednesdays, 11am - 12pm Join Librarian Julie on our beautiful Felton patio for Toddler Time. 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. Let's play and learn together! […]

Rockin’ Pop-Up: Dangerous Minerals Wednesday, October 6, 12-12:30pm Live on Facebook You do not need a Facebook account in order to watch live. Some rocks are just stone cold killers. From asbestos to cinnabar, our natural world is full of toxic minerals, many of which appear in our everyday lives. Kick-off the Halloween season by […]

R.E.A.D., Reach Every Amazing Detail @ La Selva Beach Wednesdays 3pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. Contact SCPL Telephone Information if you have any questions: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

READ Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Capitola Wednesdays 3 - 5pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. Contact SCPL Telephone Information if you have any questions: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/8231963

Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am-12pm, Wednesdays 3:30pm Strum Along every Sat 10-12 am, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest  Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach - Paul […]

Family to Family Support Wednesdays 6-8:30pm, Sept 29 - Nov 17 Please help NAMI to spread the word about our upcoming Family-to-Family classes in English and Spanish. This is a free course for family members and loved ones of those with mental health conditions. Please see flyers attached to give to anyone who may be interested, including clients, colleagues, and […]

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

Seymour Reopens in October! Open to members October 1–3 & 8-10; all Friday October 15 Fridays – Sundays, 10am–4pm To thank those that have supported us over the past 19 months, we'll open to members October 1–3 and October 8–10. We’ll reopen to all visitors on Friday, October 15. Explore the wonders of marine science. […]

Preschool Storytime on the Felton Patio Thursdays, 11am - 12pm Join Librarian Jackie on our beautiful Felton patio for Preschool Storytime. Preschool Storytime is a weekly early literacy program for children ages 3-5 years old and their caregivers. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn. Let's […]

Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]

Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]

JavaScript Coding Thursdays 3 - 4pm This program will follow the curriculum from Khan Academy called “Intro to JS: Drawing & Animation”. It covers fundamental ideas of computer science, and helps students learn one of the most popular programming languages right now, JavaScript. The curriculum has 18 modules, each with a few videos, short readings, […]

READ Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Downtown Library Thursdays 3pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. Contact SCPL Telephone Information if you have any questions: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

Homeschooling 101  Thursday, October 7, 3pm Homeschooling 101, a FREE online Intro to Homeschooling Workshop, presented by the Homeschool Association of California (HSC) and hosted by HSC volunteer Jamie Heston, will take place on Oct 7th at 3pm. Choosing to homeschool your children is a major life decision! We will walk you through California's legal […]

Evergreen At Dusk: Cemetery History Tours Thursdays 4-7pm, 9/9 - 10/21 Welcome back to our second year of Evergreen at Dusk historical tours. We invite you to discover the stories and secrets found within Evergreen Cemetery, one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, on a self-guided or private tour of the grounds. Bring your […]

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

Teen Band is SO on! First & Third Wednesdays 3:30 - 5pm For ages 12-19. Participants play in an ensemble, developing musicianship, flexibility, and musical creativity. The class meets on the first and third Wendesdays from 3:30-5:00 pm in downtown Santa Cruz with fiddle teacher John Weed to arrange music from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Norway, […]

Seymour Reopens in October! Open to members October 1–3 & 8-10; all Friday October 15 Fridays – Sundays, 10am–4pm To thank those that have supported us over the past 19 months, we'll open to members October 1–3 and October 8–10. We’ll reopen to all visitors on Friday, October 15. Explore the wonders of marine science. […]

Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]

Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]

Midtown Summer Block Party Free Event! Fridays  through October 29  -  5:00 to 8:30ish Come Celebrate all the vibrancy of Midtown at our Summer Block Party, happening every Friday! 1111 Soquel Ave Food – Artists – Live Music – Vendors June 4th Vendors: Stay Cool Ice Cream Truck, Chicken Foot, Pana Food Truck, Willow & 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

Seymour Reopens in October! Open to members October 1–3 & 8-10; all Friday October 15 Fridays – Sundays, 10am–4pm To thank those that have supported us over the past 19 months, we'll open to members October 1–3 and October 8–10. We’ll reopen to all visitors on Friday, October 15. Explore the wonders of marine science. […]

Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk Saturday, October 9, 10am - 12pm Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks’ McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2-mile hike overlooking the California coast. From the trail, you will be able to view the evidence in the […]

Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]

On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces […]

County Parks Popup Saturday, Oct. 9, 11am - 1pm County parks will be at the Agricultural History Project's 2nd Saturday on the farm to collect design ideas for a potential south county parkland project. Please drop by to give input! Saturday, october 9th 11:00am-1:00pm at the santa cruz county fairgrounds. If you cannot attend in-person, […]

Felton Toddler Time Wednesdays, 11am - 12pm Join Librarian Julie on our beautiful Felton patio for Toddler Time. 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. Let's play and learn together! […]

Second Saturday on the Farm, October, Tractor Treat! 2nd Saturdays, 12-4pm Join us for some amazing fall fun! Come out to second Saturday on the farm and tractor treat with us. Kids and families will enjoy trick-or-treating around the farm, fall crafts, a special tractor drive around the fairgrounds and so much more! All the […]

Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]

Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am-12pm, Wednesdays 3:30pm Strum Along every Sat 10-12 am, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest  Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach - Paul […]

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

Baby Wearing Event Sunday, October 10, 11am - 1pm Don’t miss Santa Cruz Babywearing’s first in-person event in more than a year and a half! Held OUTSIDE at The Circle, this event will give you one-on-one access to babywearing experts. Ask questions, try new carriers from their lending library, and make sure your little one […]

Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more

Seymour Reopens in October! Open to members October 1–3 & 8-10; all Friday October 15 Fridays – Sundays, 10am–4pm To thank those that have supported us over the past 19 months, we'll open to members October 1–3 and October 8–10. We’ll reopen to all visitors on Friday, October 15. Explore the wonders of marine science. […]

Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]

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, […]

Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk Sunday, October 10, 10am - 12pm Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh from the days of the Ohlone to the present. Discover the byways of the Pescadero and Butano […]

North County, Advisory Council for Teens, Felton Second Sundays. 2-4pm, through December 12 Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all San Lorenzo Valley young adults, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies. This is […]

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