Events

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

La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group 2nd Thursdays, 10:30an - 12pm The LSB Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p.  The group will meet virtually via Zoom during the remodel.  All adults are welcome. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7587480

Youth Action Network Pop-up Event Wednesday, April 27, 2 - 5pm The Youth Action Network is excited to announce that they are hosting a series of Youth Action Network Pop-Up Events throughout the county this Spring and Summer. The first pop-up event will be at Laurel Park in Santa Cruz in partnership with the Teen […]

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

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

Propower: Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse Thursday, April 28,  - 9am Protect Children From Sexual Abuse Without Scaring Them Educators, parents, and other caring adults, learn ways to protect children from sexual abuse without scaring them, destroying their trust, or explaining sexual abuse. FREE in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month – two times to […]

Evergreen Volunteer Days Fridays, 9:30am - 12:00pm Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up ready to work! All ages are welcome to help, including high school students seeking community service hours. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Please […]

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 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 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 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 […]

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 […]

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Thursday - Saturday, 7pm, April 28 - 30; Saturday, April 30, 2pm Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Presented by Monte Vista Christian School. Tickets  

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

Protecting Children From Sexual Abuse Without Scaring Them Thursday, April 28, 8 - 9pm Educators, parents, and other caring adults, learn ways to protect children from sexual abuse without scaring them, destroying their trust, or explaining sexual abuse. FREE in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month – two times to choose from!  

Evergreen Volunteer Days Fridays, 9:30am - 12:00pm Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up ready to work! All ages are welcome to help, including high school students seeking community service hours. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Please […]

Small Business Summit Friday, April 29, 9 am- 4pm Have you registered? Come network & learn from business owners and experts in finance, marketing, business strategy, and more! Did we mention the mixer afterwards? Learn more & register: https://loom.ly/RQ0Qetw sbdc@cabrillo.edu

Parenting Strong Willed Children: Facing An Angry or Inflexible Child Friday, April 29, 9 - 10am Do you feel overwhelmed parenting an obstinate or disrespectful child? Are family dynamics impacting the relationship you want with your child? Is your child more quick to anger in today's unpredictable and challenging world? Parent Coach Allison Livingston was […]

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!

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Thursday - Saturday, 7pm, April 28 - 30; Saturday, April 30, 2pm Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Presented by Monte Vista Christian School. Tickets  

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

50 Family Seacliff Yard Sale Saturday, April 30, 9am - 1pm On April 30, 2022 (9am to 1pm) over 50 Seacliff Beach households in Aptos will be holding yard sales to make your treasure hunting more efficient. Just in time for Mother's Day! The Seacliff neighborhood can be accessed from HWY 1 via the New […]

Familypower: Starting Strong Saturday, April 30, 10 - 11am Starting Strong, for ages 3-7 with their adults Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Your US$45 registration per family includes one-on-one email support with questions before and after the […]

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 […]

Familypower: Starting Strong Saturday, April 30, 10 - 11am Starting Strong, for ages 3-7 with their adults Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Your US$45 registration per family includes one-on-one email support with questions before and after the […]

Rocks Rock! Saturday, April 30, 10am - 3pm Prepare to dig deep into rocks and minerals at our April Science Saturday event: "Rocks Rock!" this Saturday, April 30th from 10-3:00! We are partnering with the Carmel Valley Gem and Mineral Society to put on an event the whole family will love! Come learn how rocks […]

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 […]

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 […]

Familypower: Un Buen Comienzo Saturday, April 12, 11am - 12pm Un Buen Comienzo para niños de 3 a 7 años con sus adultos Aprende cómo presentar las Habilidades de Seguridad con Personas y cómo continuar practicándolas en tu vida diaria a través de títeres e historias divertidas e interactivas. Tu inscripción incluye apoyo con preguntas […]

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.    […]

Makers Market: The Art of Nature Saturday, April 30, 12 - 4 During this outdoor Makers Market, meet local artists featured in our annual science illustration exhibit, The Art of Nature, watch them at work, and support them by going home with prints, stickers, cards, cups, and more! There will be free admission to the […]

Celebra el Día de los Niños con SCPL! Saturday, April 30 and Sunday May 1 Visítanos en cualquiera de nuestras bibliotecas abiertas el sábado, 30 de abril y domingo, 1º de mayo para participar en un Busca y Encuentra. ¡Al completar tu oja, recibiras un cupón para una concha gratis y un libro nuevo!* El […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre in Concert: Giselle Saturday, April 30, 2pm & 6pm Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents the full-length “Giselle,” a romantic ballet in two acts, featuring Senior, Junior and Petite Company dancers.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Thursday - Saturday, 7pm, April 28 - 30; Saturday, April 30, 2pm Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Presented by Monte Vista Christian School. Tickets  

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 […]

Matsiko World Orphan Choir Saturday, April 30, 3pm On Liberia’s 200th anniversary, the Matsiko World Orphan Choir will sing for government officials, business leaders and local dignitaries to celebrate freedom from slavery and independance as a nation. Invited to sing at the prestigious church attended by the President of Liberia, the celebration will include a […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre in Concert: Giselle Saturday, April 30, 2pm & 6pm Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents the full-length “Giselle,” a romantic ballet in two acts, featuring Senior, Junior and Petite Company dancers.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast Thursday - Saturday, 7pm, April 28 - 30; Saturday, April 30, 2pm Step into the enchanted world of Broadway’s classic, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Presented by Monte Vista Christian School. Tickets  

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

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 […]

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 […]

Familypower: Boundary Skills Saturday,May 1, 10- 11 Boundary Skills, for ages 7-12 with their adults Learn boundary setting skills and strategies to have more fun and fewer problems with people- including friends and family members! Your US$45 registration per family includes one-on-one email support with questions before and after the workshop and links to resources […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebra el Día de los Niños con SCPL! Saturday, April 30 and Sunday May 1 Visítanos en cualquiera de nuestras bibliotecas abiertas el sábado, 30 de abril y domingo, 1º de mayo para participar en un Busca y Encuentra. ¡Al completar tu oja, recibiras un cupón para una concha gratis y un libro nuevo!* El […]

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