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 […]

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 […]

Taller Triple P: La crianza en equipo Monday, October 18, 6 - 7:30pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender sobre: • Temas de crianza que pueden causar desacuerdos entre las parejas • Como cuidar de su relación en pareja y crear una vida familiar positiva • Herramientas para ayudar a las […]

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

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 […]

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! […]

Nature Journaling: Botanical Drawing with Award-Winning Artist Claudia Stevens Wednesdays 2:00-3:00pm PT, October 20-Decmber 1 via Zoom (with no class November 24) In this digital six week course, students will learn a step-by-step methodology and foundational skills to develop their work with nature journaling and botanical drawing.  This course brings art to science while inviting […]

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

Coast Futura Streetcar Demo in Santa Cruz Thursday - Sunday , October 21 - 24, 9am - 7pm Take a ride on the Coast Futura! This free demonstration of a clean-energy, affordable, accessible streetcar on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line is happening in Watsonville and Santa Cruz. For the first time, our community will […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Morning & bedtime routines (for families with children with special needs) Thursday, October 21, 4:30 - 6pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How children with special needs benefit from having predictable routines • Tips for teaching your child to become more independent in their morning routine • Tips for creating healthy […]

Tobacco Use Prevention Education Thursday, Oct 21, 6-7pm Back by popular demand! The Santa Cruz County Office of Education's Tobacco Use Prevention Education program is hosting a free and bilingual (English/Spanish) webinar on Thursday, October 21, from 6-7 p.m. — and ongoing every third Thursday of the month. The program will cover the basics of […]

Seminario: Criando adolescentes responsables Thursday, October 21,  6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Adolescentes-Responsables-21Oct Ayude a su adolescente a aprender a: - Participar en las decisiones familiares - Ser respetuoso y considerado - Ser involucrarse en las actividades familiares - Desarrollar un estilo de vida saludable -Ser confiable -Ser asertivo Presentado en español por Zoom por Gladys […]

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

Coast Futura Streetcar Demo in Santa Cruz Thursday - Sunday , October 21 - 24, 9am - 7pm Take a ride on the Coast Futura! This free demonstration of a clean-energy, affordable, accessible streetcar on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line is happening in Watsonville and Santa Cruz. For the first time, our community will […]

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 […]

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!

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

Coast Futura Streetcar Demo in Santa Cruz Thursday - Sunday , October 21 - 24, 9am - 7pm Take a ride on the Coast Futura! This free demonstration of a clean-energy, affordable, accessible streetcar on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line is happening in Watsonville and Santa Cruz. For the first time, our community will […]

Pumpkin Patch & Apple Picking Sat, Oct 23, 10am and Sun, Oct 24,  2:30pm Fall on the Farm - Pumpkin Patch & Apple Picking. Pumpkin & Apple Pie & Fresh Pressed Apple Cider. Organic farm stand. Fun for Families. Featuring Live Music. Get outside together, celebrate being together and taste the best of fall that […]

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 […]

Creepy Carnival Halloween Festival & Haunted House October 23, 12pm Join us for our traditional Halloween Festival, including mask-making and a child-friendly Big Top Performance in Laurel Park! All FREE from 12-4pm. And for those seeking a more frightening experience, join us for an even scarier version of our Big Top performance from 6-8pm. Admission […]

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 […]

Intro to Tarot: Magic in the Cards Saturday, October 23, 2 - 4pm It’s the perfect, spooky season for tapping into the magic of tarot cards!, Learn a short history of the tarot, basic meanings of the 78 cards, how to ask them questions, and a special card spread for checking in with our thoughts […]

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 […]

Remembrance and Rejuvenation Saturday, October 23,  7:30pm at the Civic Auditorium Sunday, October 24, 2:00pm at the Henry J Mello Center All strings concert featuring the music of Barber, Corelli, Jessie Montgomery and Tchaikovsky! We celebrate the return of live performances at the Santa Cruz Civic and Mello Center for the Performing Arts with an […]

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

Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk Sunday, October 1, am - 12pm Join State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles round trip hike with only a small gain in elevation. Along the way […]

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

Coast Futura Streetcar Demo in Santa Cruz Thursday - Sunday , October 21 - 24, 9am - 7pm Take a ride on the Coast Futura! This free demonstration of a clean-energy, affordable, accessible streetcar on the Santa Cruz Branch Rail Line is happening in Watsonville and Santa Cruz. For the first time, our community will […]

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, […]

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 […]

Remembrance and Rejuvenation Saturday, October 23,  7:30pm at the Civic Auditorium Sunday, October 24, 2:00pm at the Henry J Mello Center All strings concert featuring the music of Barber, Corelli, Jessie Montgomery and Tchaikovsky! We celebrate the return of live performances at the Santa Cruz Civic and Mello Center for the Performing Arts with an […]

Pumpkin Patch & Apple Picking Sat, Oct 23, 10am and Sun, Oct 24,  2:30pm Fall on the Farm - Pumpkin Patch & Apple Picking. Pumpkin & Apple Pie & Fresh Pressed Apple Cider. Organic farm stand. Fun for Families. Featuring Live Music. Get outside together, celebrate being together and taste the best of fall that […]

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown October 24, 4:30pm, pacific time This holiday season, PBS will broadcast three Peanuts specials including “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” The specials will air ad free on PBS and PBS KIDS, in addition to streaming on Apple TV+. 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

Remembrance and Rejuvenation Saturday, October 23,  7:30pm at the Civic Auditorium Sunday, October 24, 2:00pm at the Henry J Mello Center All strings concert featuring the music of Barber, Corelli, Jessie Montgomery and Tchaikovsky! We celebrate the return of live performances at the Santa Cruz Civic and Mello Center for the Performing Arts with an […]