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 […]

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 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 […]

Taller Triple P: Estableciendo límites saludables de tiempo de pantalla (En persona) Monday, April 18, 6 - 7:30pm Asista a este taller en persona GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Cómo el “tiempo de pantalla” puede afectar la salud y comportamiento de los niños • Consejos para establecer límites de tiempo de pantalla durante la […]

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

Taller Virtual Triple P: Enseñando destrezas sociales a los niños ( para familias que crían a niños con necesidades especiales) Tuesday, April 19,  3 - 4:30pm ¡Talleres GRATIS de crianza por Zoom para familias que crían a niños con necesidades especiales! Asista para aprender: • Cómo el juego le ayuda a los niños a aprender […]

Grupo Virtual Triple P - Para familias con adolescentes de 13-16 años Cada martes, 6 – 8 pm, del 12 de abril al 31 de mayo Asista a este Grupo de Triple P de 8 sesiones para aprender estrategias sencillas para ayudarle a: • Construir relaciones positivas con su adolescente • Entender y reconocer 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

Free Urban Cycling & Bike Safety Workshop Wednesday, April 20, 12 - 1pm Gas prices putting a strain on your pocketbook? Are you curious about how to ride your bike safely and confidently around town? Want to learn the rules of the road and how you fit in as a cyclist? How about gear selection, […]

Teen Job Fair April 30, 2 - 5pm The Access2Employment Teen Job Fair is scheduled for April 20, 2022. It’s FREE to employers and job seekers. Employers should contact Amanda Ares at (831) 420-5437 to register.

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

Parenting Strong Willed Children: what to do when triggered by disrespectful behavior Wednesday, April 20, 5 - 6 Parenting Strong Willed Children can be very frustrating for parents. Allison has been coaching parents for 7 years to learn proven effective scripts and practices to shift from surviving to thriving. Specifically what to do when triggered […]

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

Womens Clothing Exchange Friday, May 21, 10am Come join Capitola Recreation Women’s Clothing Exchange and turn your unwanted clothes into “new to you”. Bring your unwanted, gently used, clean and scent free clothing, shoes and accessories and swap for as much as your closet will hold. Any items not claimed will be donated. Arrive on […]

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 Brief Virtual Group: Helping Children with ADHD Thrive at Home and School Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:00 pm, April 7 - 28 Attend this FREE 4-week virtual parenting group to learn: • How ADHD affects children’s health, behaviors, and emotions at home and school • Tips for working with teachers and school staff to […]

Confronting Climate Change Conference Thursday, April 21, 6 - 8pm Take a deep dive into responses to climate impacts around the world and right here in Santa Cruz County during the eighth annual Confronting Climate Change Conference at UC Santa Cruz. Attend a panel discussion at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center, “Responding to the impacts […]

Triple P 8-Week Virtual Parenting Group (for families with children 2-12 years old) Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm, April 7 – May 26 Attend this 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 your child […]

Dancing in the Streets Friday, April 21 Mark your calendars because in the evening of April 21st, dancers from all over Santa Cruz will flock to Pacific Avenue for an evening full of live dance performance! Come dance, witness and take part in this fun and inspiring annual event. Apply to participate or just come […]

Foodie for the People Thursday, April 21, 7pm Get free tickets to see the documentary Foodie for the People, that features Joseph Schultz of the former India Joze Restaurant. foodiefilm.eventbrite.com

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 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 at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me. Meet at the shaded […]

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!

Stress Less with Jovenes Sanos Fridays 4 - 5pm, March 25, April 8  & 22, and Saturday, April 23, 2 - 5pm Learn ways to self care and stress less, see you there! Don’t forget to join us at the Watsonville Youth Center! If you have any questions, please email pvelazquez@unitedwaysc.org!

Confronting Climate Change Conference Friday, April 22, 6 - 8pm The introduction of Strange Weather, a new exhibition will be held at downtown Santa Cruz’s hub for community creativity, the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The UC Santa Cruz Institute of Arts & Sciences is sponsoring the show, Strange Weather: Contemporary Art from […]

Lion King Jr Friday, Saturday 6:30pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1:30pm, April 22 - 24 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now, for the first time ever, you have the opportunity to produce this one-of-a-kind musical in your school. The African savannah comes to life […]

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

ON KIDS DAY, KIDS TAKE OVER DOWNTOWN Kids' Day will take place on April 23, 2022,  from 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Exhibitors will be lined up on Cooper Street and Pacific Ave (between Church St. & Locust St.) Almost every exhibitor will have a free, family activity. There will also be performances and demonstrations all day long in […]

Climate Action Market at the Confronting Climate Change Conference Saturday, April 23, 10am - 2pm Come out to the Climate Action Market, a family-friendly festival at the Seymour Marine Discovery Center that is the culminating event of the eighth annual Confronting Climate Change Conference at UC Santa Cruz. Dozens of researchers, nonprofits, businesses, and public […]

Beach Train Saturdays & Sundays depart 10am through September. Choose 1 hour or 5 hour layover Travel from trees to sea, through the Santa Cruz Mountains, arriving at the Boardwalk. Departing weekends through September. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across […]

Omega Nu 32nd Ducky Derby Saturday April 23 10:30am– 3:30pm Harvey West Park – Friendship GardensOmega Nu will hold its 32nd Annual Ducky Derby and Carnival at Harvey West Park. A fun-filled day for the entire family! Come to the duck races and enjoy food, games, and music. Listen as the bugle blares signaling 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 […]

NAMI Peer-to-Peer Free Class for Adults with Mental Health Challenges Tuesdays, September 12th, 6 - 8pm A NAMI Peer-to-Peer class has been scheduled for Fall 2023! This is a free class for adults with mental health conditions. Please see flyer attached to distribute to anyone who may be interested, including clients, providers, and family members.    […]

Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays, 12 - 1pm, April 2 - 30 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 the […]

Job and Services Resource Fair Saturday, April 23, 12 - 4pm Looking for a job? Looking for housing? Challenges getting in the way of these goals? Connect with local programs that can help! The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL), in partnership with the Homeless Garden Project and the Santa Cruz County Workforce Collaborative, is excited […]

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 […]

Lion King Jr Friday, Saturday 6:30pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1:30pm, April 22 - 24 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now, for the first time ever, you have the opportunity to produce this one-of-a-kind musical in your school. The African savannah comes to life […]

Old-Growth Redwood Tours Saturdays, 12 - 1pm, April 2 - 30 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 the […]

Stress Less with Jovenes Sanos Fridays 4 - 5pm, March 25, April 8  & 22, and Saturday, April 23, 2 - 5pm Learn ways to self care and stress less, see you there! Don’t forget to join us at the Watsonville Youth Center! If you have any questions, please email pvelazquez@unitedwaysc.org!

Readers Theater Festival of Six Short Comedies Saturday, April 23, 2 - 4pm NextStage Productions is a non-profit group dedicated to enriching the lives of those 50+ years through musical theater, story telling, Taiko drumming (for those with Parkinsons) and Readers Theater. Readers Theater is proud to present six short comedies at Capitola Branch on […]

Parents Night Out 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 5:30 - 8:30pm Our February Parents Night Out dates have plenty of availability for sign ups! This 3-hour long event includes gymnastics activities, coach supervision, arts & crafts, and pizza for dinner. Call us at 831-464-2847 or stop by the gym to make your reservation! Time: 5:30 - […]

The Art of Nature Friday, April 2 - June 6, Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from minute zooplankton to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works from over 30 local artists in a variety of mediums, all sure to […]

Lion King Jr Friday, Saturday 6:30pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1:30pm, April 22 - 24 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now, for the first time ever, you have the opportunity to produce this one-of-a-kind musical in your school. The African savannah comes to life […]

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

Running + Reading Go Together Sunday, April 24, 9am It's going to be a fun day: Stick yoga, free books for all kids, music by the amazing Morgen, plus loads of activities from County Park Friends! WE NEED YOU! Sign up  ($0 - $30):  runsignup.com/Race/CA/Watsonville/RunReadRepeat Join us for the return of our annual run/ walk/ […]

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

Coastal Wildflower Day Festival Sunday, April 24, 10am - 2pm Half Moon Bay State Beach’s annual Coastal Wildflower Day returns! This festival celebrates the native wildflowers of the San Mateo coast and the power of community-based volunteer efforts with activities for the whole family. Discover the beauty and special features that help plants thrive in […]

Beach Train Saturdays & Sundays depart 10am through September. Choose 1 hour or 5 hour layover Travel from trees to sea, through the Santa Cruz Mountains, arriving at the Boardwalk. Departing weekends through September. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across […]

Walk with a Docent Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk Sundays 10am - 12pm, 2/27, 3/27 & 4/24 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 […]

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 […]

Sacred Soul: Cultivating Natural Rhythms Exhibit Dates: Weds -Sun, 11am - 4pm, April 6 – May 22; Opening Reception: Sunday, April 10,  1:00 – 4pm Join us for a free, family-friendly, welcoming opening reception on April 10th for the entire community to experience Alma Sagrada: Cultivando Ritmos Naturales (Sacred Soul: Cultivating Natural Rhythms), an exhibit […]

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, […]

Lion King Jr Friday, Saturday 6:30pm; Saturday & Sunday, 1:30pm, April 22 - 24 TICKETS ON SALE NOW Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now, for the first time ever, you have the opportunity to produce this one-of-a-kind musical in your school. The African savannah comes to life […]

Join Dickens Proiect Director, John O. Jordan, for a series of discussions about how one of the first historical novels may have inspired Charles Dickens.

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