Week of Events
Pollinators: Keeping Company with Flowers Exhibit
Pollinators: Keeping Company with Flowers Exhibit January 15 - March 6 This exhibit at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History highlights California pollinators — our native bees, flies, birds, beetles, and butterflies — that play key roles in the ecology of our environments. Vivid images, specimens, and educational text introduce visitors to what pollination […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
FREE Backyard Bird Count Webinar!
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count! February 18 - 21 Register for the FREE Backyard Bird Count Webinar! February 16, 11am We shall help you make birdwatching easier and more fun—right in time for the 25th Great Backyard Bird Count, February 18 - 21. Join our experts as we brush up on bird ID, unlock […]
FREE Backyard Bird Count Webinar!
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count! February 18 - 21 Register for the FREE Backyard Bird Count Webinar! February 16, 11am We shall help you make birdwatching easier and more fun—right in time for the 25th Great Backyard Bird Count, February 18 - 21. Join our experts as we brush up on bird ID, unlock […]
Santa Cruz Teenagers
Santa Cruz Teenagers Vicky Boone Casting is looking for teenagers in and around the Santa Cruz, CA area for a major feature film shooting here next year. The film will be created by an Academy Award-winning filmmaking team. Young adults 14-18 are encouraged to submit for the project. No acting experience required! WHO WE’RE LOOKING […]
Great Backyard Bird Count
Great Backyard Bird Count Friday - Monday, February 18-21 It’s free, it’s fun, and it helps scientific research. Here's how to participate in this annual February tradition that spans the globe. For some folks, the best part of President’s Day is having an extra 24 hours to veg out. But for others, it's that joyous […]
FREE Backyard Bird Count Webinar!
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count! February 18 - 21 Register for the FREE Backyard Bird Count Webinar! February 16, 11am We shall help you make birdwatching easier and more fun—right in time for the 25th Great Backyard Bird Count, February 18 - 21. Join our experts as we brush up on bird ID, unlock […]
Elephant Seal Guided Walks
Elephant Seal Guided Walks Daily, December 15 - March 31 Explore Año Nuevo with a Docent The park offers guided walks lead by volunteer docent naturalist to see the northern elephant seals in their natural habitat inside the Año Nuevo Coast Natural Preserve. Año Nuevo docents go through extensive training and are highly knowledgeable in the […]
FREE Backyard Bird Count Webinar!
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count! February 18 - 21 Register for the FREE Backyard Bird Count Webinar! February 16, 11am We shall help you make birdwatching easier and more fun—right in time for the 25th Great Backyard Bird Count, February 18 - 21. Join our experts as we brush up on bird ID, unlock […]
Santa Cruz Teenagers
Santa Cruz Teenagers Vicky Boone Casting is looking for teenagers in and around the Santa Cruz, CA area for a major feature film shooting here next year. The film will be created by an Academy Award-winning filmmaking team. Young adults 14-18 are encouraged to submit for the project. No acting experience required! WHO WE’RE LOOKING […]
FREE Backyard Bird Count Webinar!
Join the Great Backyard Bird Count! February 18 - 21 Register for the FREE Backyard Bird Count Webinar! February 16, 11am We shall help you make birdwatching easier and more fun—right in time for the 25th Great Backyard Bird Count, February 18 - 21. Join our experts as we brush up on bird ID, unlock […]
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
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 […]
In-Person Tech Help Felton Library
In-Person Tech Help Felton Library
In-Person Tech Help Felton Library Mondays 10am - 12pm through May 9 Are you stuck with a technology question? Our tech savvy and bilingual (English/Spanish) staff at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. […]
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support Group
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 […]
Triple P Virtual Workshop: Teaching Children To Clean Up
Triple P Virtual Workshop: Teaching Children To Clean Up
Triple P Virtual Workshop: Teaching Children To Clean Up Monday, Feb. 14, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Tips for teaching children how to clean up by themselves. • Ways to make cleaning up fun for you and your child • Strategies for staying calm if your child refuses […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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
Homework Help @ Capitola, Downtown, Felton, and La Selva Beach
Homework Help @ Capitola, Downtown, Felton, and La Selva Beach
Homework Help: Capitola, Downtown, Felton, and La Selva Beach Tuesdays 3 - 5pm through March 29 Need a little Homework Help? Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in sessions. Homework Help is free to all students under 18 years of age. Drop-in. Bilingual assistance available. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Capitola, […]
Learn How To Support and Keep Bees with Emily Bondor
Learn How To Support and Keep Bees with Emily Bondor
Learn How To Support and Keep Bees with Emily Bondor Tuesday, February 15, 5:30 - 7pm Do you want to start keeping bees, but aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Are you determined to start your own hive, but just aren’t sure how, or what to do first? Join Emily Bondor of the Santa […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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
Free/Gratis Parent & Co-Parent Positive Discipline Workshop Series
Free/Gratis Parent & Co-Parent Positive Discipline Workshop Series
Free/Gratis Parent & Co-Parent Positive Discipline Workshop Series English: Monday Jan 24 & 31 from 7 – 8:15pm - Zoom: 831 6104 6195 English: Monday Co-Parents please attend together Feb 7, 21, 28 8:15-9:15pm Zoom: Positive Discipline is offering free workshops for parents/guardians followed by co-parenting workshops via Zoom! Available in English or Spanish, attend […]
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail La Selva Beach Wednesdays 3 - 5pm R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar - www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info […]
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Capitola
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Capitola
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 through May 4 Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 18 on a first-come basis. No advance registration. Wednesdays: Capitola Branch, 2005 Wharf Rd. 3:30-5:30 Thursdays: La Selva Beach Branch, 316 Estrella Ave. 4:00-5:30
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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
Triple P Workshop: Support Our Children and Teens’ Mental Health & Well-being
Triple P Workshop: Support Our Children and Teens’ Mental Health & Well-being
Triple P Workshop: Support Our Children and Teens' Mental Health & Well-being Thursday, February 17, 9 - 11am Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How stress affects children and teens • Positive parenting strategies that support mental health and well-being • Ideas for “family stress busters” Register to get the Zoom meeting […]
Taller: Apoyar la salud mental de nuestros niños y adolescentes
Taller: Apoyar la salud mental de nuestros niños y adolescentes
Taller: Apoyar la salud mental de nuestros niños y adolescentes Thursday, February 17, 9 - 11am Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Cómo el estrés afecta a los niños y adolescentes • Estrategias de crianza positiva que apoyan la salud mental y el bienestar • Ideas para actividades familiares de […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
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 […]
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown Thursdays 3– 5pm through May 19 R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online calendar www.santacruzpl.org/calendar or call our Tel-Info staff […]
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft La Selva Beach
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft La Selva Beach
Afterschool STEAM: Minecraft Thursdays 4 - 5:30pm through May 5 Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 18 on a first-come basis. No advance registration. Thursdays: La Selva Beach Branch, 316 Estrella Ave. 4:00-5:30 Wednesdays: Capitola Branch, 2005 Wharf Rd. 3:30-5:30
In-Home Support Services Series with Disability Rights California
In-Home Support Services Series with Disability Rights California
In-Home Support Services (IHSS) - Series with Disability Rights California Tuesdays 5 - 7pm, Jan. 1, Feb. 8 & 22; Thursday 5 - 7pm, Feb. 17 For more than 40 years, Disability Rights California (DRC) has been protecting and advocating for the rights of Californians with disabilities. This is a series of workshops you don't […]
IEP Workshop
IEP Workshop
IEP Workshop Thursday, February 17, 6 - 7:30pm Are you new to the IEP process? Or maybe you need a refresher? Make sure to attend our second IEP Training on Thursday, February 17 at 6pm via Zoom. Everyone is welcome! Zoom registration link: https://bit.ly/2ZkLtHA ¿Es nuevo en el proceso del IEP? ¿O tal vez necesitas […]
Triple P Virtual Parenting Group for Families with Children 2-12 years old
Triple P Virtual Parenting Group for Families with Children 2-12 years old
Triple P Virtual Parenting Group for Families with Children 2-12 years old Thursdays, January 13 – March 3, 2022 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm Attend this FREE 8-week virtual Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: • Strengthen relationships in your family • Encourage positive behaviors • Teach […]
Monarch Community School Open House
Monarch Community School Open House
Monarch Community School Open House Monday, February 7, 6:30pm; Thursday, February 17, 6:30pm Monarch Community School invites you to attend one of the Open Houses for prospective families: Monday, February 7th @6:30 https://fb.me/e/2nKeGk6bZ Thursday, February 17th @6:30 https://fb.me/e/2SvvIJDIG I am happy to answer any questions about this wonderful "Small School with a Big Heart"! Read […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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
Free Pop Up Vet Clinic for Pets
Free Pop Up Vet Clinic for Pets
Free Pop Up Vet Clinic for Pets February 18, 9am - 12:45pm Healthy Pets for All is a free pop up community vet clinic offering free vet exams, vaccinations, flea/tick prevention, and a variety of pet supplies for those in need. This upcoming clinic will be held at the Watsonville Animal Shelter located at 580 […]
Concrete Ship History Walk
Concrete Ship History Walk
Concrete Ship History Walk Friday, Feb. 4 & 18, 11am -12pm Learn about Seacliff State Beach’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. Bring water and layered clothing. Pre-registration […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
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
Friday Pet Food Pantry
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!
Cartwheel Clinics
Cartwheel Clinics
Cartwheel Clinics Friday February 4th 3:30 - 4:30 Friday February 18th 3:30 - 4:30 These private sessions will teach proper hand and body positioning to heighten and lengthen your child's cartwheel! We promise your kiddos will leave the gym tired and stronger! Our clinics are geared toward the intermediate/advanced gymnast and open to ages 5-8. […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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
Mini Fungus Fair
Mini Fungus Fair
Mini Fungus Fair Saturday, February 19, 10am - 2pm For nearly 50 years, the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz has welcomed thousands of visitors to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms through the annual Fungus Fair. This year, the event will return to its original home at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, where […]
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays 10am - 12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect […]
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, February 19, 10am - 12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to […]
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am-12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect -This native […]
Animal Browsing Hours
Animal Browsing Hours
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 […]
Guided Coastal Walk
Guided Coastal Walk
Guided Coastal Walk Saturdays 11am - 1:30pm, Feb 5, 19 & 26 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. […]
Old-Growth Redwood Tours
Old-Growth Redwood Tours
Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays 12 - 1pm, Jan 1 - Mar 26 Are there different kinds of 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 through […]
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1 - 2pm, Jan 1 - April 17 Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns, and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
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 […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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
Live Oak Farmers Market
Live Oak Farmers Market
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
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
Animal Browsing Hours
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 […]
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Historic Ranch Ground Tours
Historic Ranch Ground Tours Saturdays 1 - 2pm, Jan 1 - April 17 Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns, and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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