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 […]

Monthly Baby Stuff Swap Last Monday of the month Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need. This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park! New to FIT4MOM?? Join […]

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.

Preparando a los niños a tener visitas Monday, November 29, 4 - 5:30pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Por qué ocurren comportamientos problemáticos cuando hay visita en casa • Pasos que puede tomar para prevenir el comportamiento problemático antes de que la visita llegue • Cómo utilizar las visitas […]

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 […]

Winter Wonderland Saturday, November 27 - Friday, December 31 (except when it's raining) Welcome to Farley’s Christmas Wonderland website. We are a walk-in Christmas display located in the midtown of Santa Cruz, CA. Our exhibit is very traditional (emulating Disneyland): lots of Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, a miniature village, and a log […]

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

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 […]

Winter Wonderland Saturday, November 27 - Friday, December 31 (except when it's raining) Welcome to Farley’s Christmas Wonderland website. We are a walk-in Christmas display located in the midtown of Santa Cruz, CA. Our exhibit is very traditional (emulating Disneyland): lots of Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, a miniature village, and a log […]

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

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

Career Spotlight for Teens Wednesday, Dec 1, 4 - 5:30pm Hey Teens! Interested in learning about different jobs? And what it takes to achieve your dream career? Look no further, the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, in collaboration with Your Future is Our Business, are gathering four local professionals to speak and discuss about their respective […]

Winter Wonderland Saturday, November 27 - Friday, December 31 (except when it's raining) Welcome to Farley’s Christmas Wonderland website. We are a walk-in Christmas display located in the midtown of Santa Cruz, CA. Our exhibit is very traditional (emulating Disneyland): lots of Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, a miniature village, and a log […]

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

Concrete Ship History Walk 1am - 12pm, Thursday, December 2; Fridays, December 10, 17, & January 1 Learn about Seacliff State Beppmmach’s fascinating history on this 1-mile, 1-hour stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back. Get the lowdown on the Concrete Ship, the development of Aptos, “The Madman of Seacliff,” and much, much more. […]

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

Positive Parenting for Children with a Disability   Attend this seminar to: • Share your hopes & dreams for your children • Learn 7 principles of positive parenting • Learn strategies to make parenting less stressful & more enjoyable Register: https://bit.ly/SS-Seminar-Dec2 Presented in English on Zoom by Gladys Gómez, Community Bridges – La Manzana Community […]

Holiday Lights 2021 November starting the 19th: Friday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9pm;  December through the 26th: Thursday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9pm The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Holiday Lights is over a 1/2 mile drive through […]

Holiday Lights 2021 November starting the 19th: Friday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9pm;  December through the 26th: Thursday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9pm The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Holiday Lights is over a 1/2 mile drive through […]

Winter Wonderland Saturday, November 27 - Friday, December 31 (except when it's raining) Welcome to Farley’s Christmas Wonderland website. We are a walk-in Christmas display located in the midtown of Santa Cruz, CA. Our exhibit is very traditional (emulating Disneyland): lots of Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, a miniature village, and a log […]

Triple P Virtual Workshop: Coping with Stress Thursday, Dec 2, 5:30 - 7pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common causes of stress, and how stress affects parenting • How to recognize signs of stress • Healthy ways to reduce and manage everyday stress Presented in English on Zoom by Cori Burt, […]

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

Virtual Home Tour Online Nov. 20 - Dec. 31 We are so excited to announce the 2021 Virtual Home Tour with the focus on Indoor-Outdoor Living. You won’t want to miss this exclusive tour showcasing 10 amazing homes! The SCSL Virtual Home Tour runs from November 20th - December 31st, 2021. Tickets go on sale […]

Holiday Art Gift Exhibit October 29 – December 23 It’s that time of year again... when the air gets crisp, the leaves start to fall and we gather with family and friends to celebrate and give thanks for all we have. And what better way to do that than giving a beautiful and unique gift […]

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!

Winter Wonderland Saturday, November 27 - Friday, December 31 (except when it's raining) Welcome to Farley’s Christmas Wonderland website. We are a walk-in Christmas display located in the midtown of Santa Cruz, CA. Our exhibit is very traditional (emulating Disneyland): lots of Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, a miniature village, and a log […]

Holiday Lights 2021 November starting the 19th: Friday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9pm;  December through the 26th: Thursday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9pm The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Holiday Lights is over a 1/2 mile drive through […]

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

Holiday Wreath Workshops Nov. 27 & Dec. 4, 11 - 1pm We are excited to announce Holiday Wreath Workshops are back! Call our kiosk at (831)728-2532 or email plants@sierraazul.com to register.

Tea Party Saturday, Dec. 4,  - 9am Drop by to warm up and learn more about a few of the herbs found in Santa Cruz County. Three teas will be prepared for your enjoyment and delight! Casually discuss the properties of these herbs, how to identify them, and where to find them with a State […]

King Tide Walks Saturdays, December 4. January 2, 9 – 11am, 9:30 – 11:30 am Join Reserve naturalists on a hike to witness the “King Tide” phenomenon, and learn ​more about ​how the Reserve's research and restoration teams are addressing climate change impacts.

Winter Art Market at Tannery Arts Center Saturday Dec. 4, 10am - 5pm Start your Holiday Shopping at The Tannery Arts Center The Winter Art Market at the Tannery Arts Center returns the first Saturday of December! Find the perfect holiday gift as you peruse one-of-a-kind creations by local artists. Enjoy live music and on-site […]

Pogonip – A Trip Through History Saturday, Dec 4, 10am - 12:30pm Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History to explore approximately 4 miles of trail in Pogonip, the largest open natural space in Santa Cruz. Enjoy beautiful views of Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay and learn about our local history by visiting […]

Kids Craft Fair Saturday, December 4, 11am - 2pm Come on down and support young entrepreneurs as they sell their arts & crafts, baked goods, and wares. We hold the craft fair in our gym during the Downtown Santa Cruz holiday event a couple blocks away where lots of people will be gathered. There will […]

Guided Coastal Walk Saturdays, 11am - 1:30pm, Dec 4 & 11 On this 2.5 mile family friendly, guided, coastal 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 […]

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 […]

Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays, 12 - 1pm, December 4, 11, 18, 25 Are there different kinds of old-growth redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer to these questions and more every Saturday when you take a walk […]

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 […]

Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie Oct 30, 1 - 3pm Create and bring your stories to life! Work as part of a team and make friends who share your interests as you explore digital animation software. This FREE 6-week course will walk you through story ideas, storyboarding, animation software, and creating your final […]

Holiday Lights 2021 November starting the 19th: Friday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9pm;  December through the 26th: Thursday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9pm The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Holiday Lights is over a 1/2 mile drive through […]

Holiday Tree Lighting Festival Saturday, December 4. 5:30 - 7:30pm Save December 4 to Celebrate The Holiday Tree Lighting Festival With The Community Join us for the Holiday Tree Lighting Festival with plenty of fun for ALL ages! We will have Mr. & Mrs. Claus photo opportunities, hot cider, hot chocolate, coffee, cookies, music, entertainment […]

Winter Wonderland Saturday, November 27 - Friday, December 31 (except when it's raining) Welcome to Farley’s Christmas Wonderland website. We are a walk-in Christmas display located in the midtown of Santa Cruz, CA. Our exhibit is very traditional (emulating Disneyland): lots of Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, a miniature village, and a log […]

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

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

Monthly Wharf  Walks Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March 7th, the monthly "Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf that are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 […]

Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk Saturdays 10am - 12pm, Nov. 7,  Dec. 5 and 12 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 […]

Chris Johnson Glass Art Shows Saturday, Nov 27, 11am -4pm, Studio in Davenport Sunday, Dec 5, 11am -4pm, Live Oak Grange Hall in Santa Cruz Let the festivities commence! The Holiday season is upon us and we are celebrating this year by hosting not one but Two glass Art Christmas Shows! One at the Studio […]

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, […]

Winter Wonderland Saturday, November 27 - Friday, December 31 (except when it's raining) Welcome to Farley’s Christmas Wonderland website. We are a walk-in Christmas display located in the midtown of Santa Cruz, CA. Our exhibit is very traditional (emulating Disneyland): lots of Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, a miniature village, and a log […]

Holiday Lights 2021 November starting the 19th: Friday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9pm;  December through the 26th: Thursday - Sunday, 5:30 - 9pm The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Holiday Lights is over a 1/2 mile drive through […]

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