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 […]

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

GERBERA DAISY FESTIVAL Preorder beginning May 6 - 31. Pick up June 4, 9am - 1pm Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks on Tuesday announced the Kitayama Brothers Farms Gerbera Festival will be celebrated again this year as Gerbera-N-Go, a drive-through flower sale at Kitayama Brothers Farms. Crates of five plants each, featuring a mix of colors, […]

Parentpower: Seguridad en Línea Tuesday, May 10, 10 - 11am Seguridad en línea: Habilidades para proteger y empoderar a los jóvenes Aprende habilidades y estrategias de seguridad socioemocional para ayudar a tus hijos a estar seguros en línea. Este programa incluye apoyo personalizado respondiendo a tus preguntas vía correo electrónico antes y después del taller […]

Taco Tuesday Skypark 2nd Tuesdays 5 - 8pm beginning May 10, except for 3rd Tuesday in August Join us for the first Taco Tuesday of the season at Skypark in Scotts Valley with delicious dinner from some of your favorite food trucks -- with traditional, authentic tacos and some very creative new twists, 5-8pm. For […]

Triple P Workshop: It’s Time for Potty Training Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 - 7pm Attend this FREE positive parenting workshop to learn: • How to decide when your child is ready for potty (toilet) training • How to prepare your child to use the toilet • Tips to make potty training a positive experience for […]

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

Quail Hollow Moon Party Friday, June 3, 8:25pm Quail Hollow Ranch County Park, 800 Quail Hollow Rd, Felton, Sunset at 8:25pm, darkness about 9:30pm , 19% crescent moon sets at midnight

Glass Critters Wednesdays - Saturdays 1 - 4pm until May 14 Glass spiders and snails on show, in all their awesome colors! The exhibition "Moze & Jaime Sanchez—Creative Encounters" is open until May 14th, stop by Santa Cruz Art League during our open hours (Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4pm) to see this inspiring multimedia exhibition!

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 […]

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

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 […]

GERBERA DAISY FESTIVAL Preorder beginning May 6 - 31. Pick up June 4, 9am - 1pm Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks on Tuesday announced the Kitayama Brothers Farms Gerbera Festival will be celebrated again this year as Gerbera-N-Go, a drive-through flower sale at Kitayama Brothers Farms. Crates of five plants each, featuring a mix of colors, […]

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

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 […]

Glass Critters Wednesdays - Saturdays 1 - 4pm until May 14 Glass spiders and snails on show, in all their awesome colors! The exhibition "Moze & Jaime Sanchez—Creative Encounters" is open until May 14th, stop by Santa Cruz Art League during our open hours (Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4pm) to see this inspiring multimedia exhibition!

Virtual Aptos Book Discussion Group Monthly 2nd Thursdays 1 - 2:30pm The Aptos Library Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 1:00p - 2:30p and all adults are welcome. Reading selections will be made by the group with an emphasis on thought-provoking fiction and challenging non-fiction. Facilitator: Judy McNeely; judybookdoc@collegepathfinders.com. (January […]

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  […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Glass Critters Wednesdays - Saturdays 1 - 4pm until May 14 Glass spiders and snails on show, in all their awesome colors! The exhibition "Moze & Jaime Sanchez—Creative Encounters" is open until May 14th, stop by Santa Cruz Art League during our open hours (Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4pm) to see this inspiring multimedia exhibition!

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 […]

Live Oak Book Group Meeting Monthly 2nd Friday 2 - 3pm Online Reading selection for each month will be selected by the group. This month's selection is A Long Petal Of the Sea by Isabel Allende. Please check the Santa Cruz Public Library catalog for a copy of this book. Don't forget our Download/Stream page for an […]

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!

All Comers Events Fridays, May 6 and 13, 4-6pm Fun opportunity for all kids in the community, 14ish and younger, from our friends at Santa Cruz Track Club's Youth Track and Field Program: All Comers Events are back!! It’s been THREE years since we had these incredibly fun evenings and we are happy to announce […]

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

Second Saturday Hikes New Year, New Growth. Come celebrate the new year with a short, 1.5-mile hike through Butano. Take in the majesty of the redwoods and revel in their resilience. Ponder over the new growth that has sprouted from the burn scar. This loop through the Six Bridges Trail and the main park road […]

 Introduction to Drawing Trees with Patricia Larenas Saturday, May 14, 10am - 12pm Get to know the trees around you through a fun field sketching experience in the park. In this workshop led by Patricia Larenas (featured in this year’s The Art of Nature exhibit), we will discuss different branching forms, how to scale a […]

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 […]

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 […]

Skatetola Contest Saturday, May 14 Skatetola is this Saturday!! ALL ages welcome!!Skatetola is a free-entry skateboard contest held at McGregor Skate Park in Capitola. Each contestant will receive a raffle ticket for prize giveaways!! TC and the crew from Santa Cruz Boardroom will be there and 3upFront will be keeping the energy up with some […]

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.    […]

Second Saturday on the Farm 2nd Saturdays, 11am - 3pm; May 14 – 10am – 3pm Every month we produce a 2nd Saturday on the Farm, a family event that focuses on a particular area of agriculture. Visitors can participate in the regular activities of the Ag History Project plus others related to the day’s […]

History Fair! Saturday, May 14, 12 - 4pm The Santa Cruz County History Fair is Back! Do you love learning about local History? Join us  at the MAH to explore Santa Cruz County History with a special collective of over twenty Museums, Galleries, and Historians from around the county! We will be sharing antique photos […]

Glass Critters Wednesdays - Saturdays 1 - 4pm until May 14 Glass spiders and snails on show, in all their awesome colors! The exhibition "Moze & Jaime Sanchez—Creative Encounters" is open until May 14th, stop by Santa Cruz Art League during our open hours (Wednesday-Saturday from 1-4pm) to see this inspiring multimedia exhibition!

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 […]

"The Magical Music of Disney" Saturday & Sunday 2pm, May 14 - 15 You are invited to "The Magical Music of Disney" performed by Aptos High and Junior High Choirs on Saturday, May 14 at 2:00 and Sunday, May 15 at 2:00 in the Aptos High Performing Arts Center. This is going to be SWEET […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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