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 […]

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. […]

February's Lowest Tides Here are February's lowest tides in Santa Cruz. Negative low tides offer the perfect opportunity to go tide pooling: Saturday, Feb. 26 at 1:35 pm -.94 Sunday, Feb. 27 at 2:23 pm -1.2 Monday, Feb. 28 at 3:07 pm -1.3 Remember to respect all #MarineProtectedAreas by not touching, disturbing or collecting any […]

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: Promoting Positive Behaviors at School Monday, Feb. 28,  5:30 - 7pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why behavior problems occur at school • How to involve your child in improving their behavior at school • Tips for working with your child’s teacher to promote positive […]

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 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 […]

Gateway School Day Tours Tuesday & Wednesday, March 1 & 2, 9am - 1pm Come and learn how Gateway School inspires children's innate curiosity and sense of wonder through daily exploration, discovery, and hands-on experiences. Visit www.gatewaysc.org and schedule a tour to experience all that Gateway has to offer!

California State Parks Backpacking Adventures Tuesday, March 1, 9 - 5 Registration is now open for the California State Parks Backpacking Adventures (CASPBA) program, which will offer three guided backpacking tours in the Santa Cruz Mountains this summer. Led by experienced backcountry naturalists, the CASPBA trips are enjoyable for novice and advanced backpackers alike. Trips […]

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 […]

Arboretum Free Day First Tuesdays The first Tuesday of the month is free to non-members. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world. We are open daily, 9am to 5pm.

Irish Genealogy pre-1800 with guest speaker, Lorna Moloney Tuesday, March 1, 1 -3pm Live from Ireland! Lorna will discuss records available for researching in Ireland for events before 1800 including Census substitutes, origins of Irish Clans, Fiants, Letter Patents, Pardons, LandSurveys, Pender Census,Hearth Tax, University Sources and more. Lorna is a professional genealogist, member of […]

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, […]

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

Gateway School Day Tours Tuesday & Wednesday, March 1 & 2, 9am - 1pm Come and learn how Gateway School inspires children's innate curiosity and sense of wonder through daily exploration, discovery, and hands-on experiences. Visit www.gatewaysc.org and schedule a tour to experience all that Gateway has to offer!

Movie Discussion Group La Selva Beach Wednesdays 1:30 - 3pm The LSB Movie Discussion group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30pm. All adults are welcome. We discuss movies and TV series that are currently in the movie theaters or streaming online.  For more information call 831-427-7710

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 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 […]

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

Santa Cruz County Workforce Collaborative: Think Big About Your Future: Teen Career Spotlight (In-person and online) Wednesday, March 2, 4:30 - 6pm Hey Teens! (12 to 18 years) 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 […]

Financial Knowledge For All: Identity Theft Wednesday, March 2, 5:30 - 6:30pm Join us for an online workshop on preventing and understanding identify theft. Led by financial expert, Dyann Meschi, Community Development Manager at Santa Cruz Community Credit Union, this is the first in a series of programs offering free financial education to help participants […]

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

Tallet Triple P: Ayudando a los niños y adolescentes a tratar con la depresión y la ansiedad Thursday, March 3, 9 - 11am Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Causas y señales comunes de la depresión y la ansiedad en los niños y adolescentes • Qué hacer si usted cree […]

Triple P Workshop: Helping Children and Teens Cope with Depression and Anxiety Thursday, March 3, 9 - 11am Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common causes and signs of depression and anxiety in children and teens • What to do if you think your child or teen is depressed or has anxiety […]

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 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  […]

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 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

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 […]

NAMI Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-26) 1st Thursdays 6:30 - 8pm Free, monthly support group for parents, caretakers, and loved ones of transition age youth (18-26) with mental health challenges. All parents or caregivers are encouraged to join - there does not need to be a formal diagnosis. Common themes of […]

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 Thursday, March 17, 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 required […]

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!

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

Communi-Tea Party Saturday, March 5, 9 - 10am 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 […]

Familypower Boundary Skills for kids ages 7-12 with their adults Saturday, March 5, 10 - 11am Learn boundary setting skills and strategies to have more fun and fewer problems with people- including friends and family members! Your $45 registration per family includes one-on-one email support with questions before and after the workshop and links to […]

Nature Club Arana Gulch, Santa Cruz Harbor, & Spring Wildflowers Saturday, March 5, 10am - 12:30pm Spring wildflowers abound at Arana Gulch! Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History in exploring the 63 acre open space observing wildlife, exploring forests and fields, and walking around the adjacent Santa Cruz Harbor to look for marine […]

Life on the Ranch: A Living History Event Saturday, March 5, 10am - 12pm Join us on a trip back in time to experience what life would have been like on a working dairy ranch in the early 1900s. At this living history event, costumed docents will guide you through the past and take you […]

Responding with Empathy, Compassion and Composure March 5 & 6, 10am A FREE 2-day event filled with strategies and tools to help you respond to your child’s behavior in a way that aligns with your values, communicates calmness and respect, and promotes connection. The event will take place March 5 and 6 at 10:00am, for […]

Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]

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, 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 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 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 […]

Drive-Thru Crab Feed Fundraiser Saturday, March 5, Dinner Pick-up 2- 5 PM Your Drive-Thru Crab Feed Dinner includes: WHOLE CRAB 1/2 BBQ CHICKEN Tossed Green Salad with Italian Dressing Fire Roasted Garlic Bread Cup of Clam Chowder Container of our Famous Cioppino Sauce Cookies Crab Bib & Crab Cracker All packaged in a reusable cooler! […]

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

Familypower Starting Strong for ages 3-7 with their adults Sunday, March 6, 10 - 11am Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Your $45 registration per family includes one-on-one email support with questions before and after the workshop and […]

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 […]

Responding with Empathy, Compassion and Composure March 5 & 6, 10am A FREE 2-day event filled with strategies and tools to help you respond to your child’s behavior in a way that aligns with your values, communicates calmness and respect, and promotes connection. The event will take place March 5 and 6 at 10:00am, for […]

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, […]

Takeaways Art to Go January 19 - March 6 Opening Reception: Sunday, January 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm This annual invitational exhibit features seventy-three of the county's most notable artists. As a fundraising event, these artists are presenting works that fit into many budgets. Several donated pieces will be part of a raffle drawing during the […]

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 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