Events

Opening Day Nature Explorers Camp June 27 Come explore nature, investigate museum collections, and have adventures outdoors with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History's Nature Explorers day camps! Camps are K-6th, Monday-Friday 9:00-3:00. Preregistration required, visit www.santacruzmuseum.org/camp for more info.

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 […]

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 Workshop: Coping with Stress Monday, June 27, 6 - 7:30pm Register: https://bit.ly/Stress-June27 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common causes of stress, and how stress affects parenting • How to recognize signs of stress • Healthy ways to reduce and manage everyday stress Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom by Gladys […]

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

In-Person Tech Help Capitola Tuesdays, 10am - 12pm, June 28 - Aug 12 Our tech savvy Capitola staff offers In-Person Tech Help at the Capitola Library and 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. Possible topics may […]

 Preschool Storytime Capitola Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am June 14 - July 26 Join us  for Preschool Storytime Capitola outside on the deck to read stories, sing songs, and chant rhymes. There will be an art & craft project to pick up and complete at home. This storytime is for children who can sit and listen […]

Decorate a Book Bag! Wednesday, June 8, 1 - 2pm DTN;  Friday, June 10, 2 - 4pm CAP;  Tuesday, June 28, 1 - 2pm GP Decorab book bag We provide all of the materials for you to decorate your very own book bag to carry your books this summer. Leave the mess at the library! […]

Diverse Youth Meet Up Tuesdays 2 - 3pm, June 28 - October 4 In partnership with The Diversity Center, the library is hosting Diverse Youth Meet Up Groups to bring queer, trans, and ally youth together for support, community, and leadership opportunities. All youth ages 12-18. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9102209

Seed Balls: Plant It! With Peopleologie Tuesday, June 2, 2:30 - 4pm The act of making and planting these (or randomly throwing) began as a way to encourage green growth in barren landscapes.  Green thumb or not, get your hands dirty and support the “greening” or flowering of your favorite patch of earth.  Your sprouts will attract hummingbirds and butterflies! Make […]

Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm, through October 4 Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club invites you to come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other kids! One-hour meetings include 15 minutes of instruction by chess master Dana Mackenzie. For ages 6-18. We welcome all skill levels, but […]

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

Summer Reading Program June 1 - July 31 The Summer Reading Program Starts June 1st! Stop the Summer Slide! Participate in the Summer Reading Program to track your reading, complete activities and earn prizes and raffle entries! Open to all ages. Sign up online  or come in to any open branch to sign up in person. Registration […]

A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.

Youth Action Network Pop Ups WATSONVILLE POP-UP: When: Friday August 12th from 4 - 7pm at the Youth Center 30 Maple Ave, Watsonville Theme: Mental Health and Wellness! Connecting youth to youth organizations and local leaders through games, activities, food & fun. Aptos • Capitola • Live Oak • Scotts Valley • Santa Cruz • […]

Capitola Twilight Concerts! Wednesdays, June 15 - August 31, 6pm The Capitola Twiight Concerts are hosted on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.and take place at the Esplanade bandstand in Capitola Village. These free events are made possible by the generousity of our sponsors. For an opportunity to be […]

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

Preschool Storytime Downtown Thursdays Downtown 10:30 - 11am   Preschool Storytime meets in the upstairs meeting room at the Downtown Library!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 30 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week.

Preschool Storytime Felton Thursdays, Felton, 11am  - 12pm, through Dec. 22 Preschool Storytime Felton meets in the the Felton Library to share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 60 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Join Librarian Jackie in JJune for a […]

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 […]

Grease Thur - Sat  7:30pm; Sundays 2pm, June 23 - July 10 GREASE is the perfect show to open our comeback. Light and fun, It’s a comic, coming-of-age story that touches us all through the nostalgic lens of life in the 1950’s. Duck-tailed, hot-rodding, "Burger Palace Boy", Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski […]

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

Color Theory in Watercolor July 11, 18, 25, 10am-11am or 11am-12:30pm   Watercolors from the Garden July 11, 18, 25, 11am-12:30pm   Classes meet outdoors, weekly on Mondays from July 11-25.  Take one class or extend your class time and take them both! https://www.artfactorystudios.com/booking-new

New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am - 12:30pm, beginning June 17 This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be […]

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 […]

Make & Explore at Capitola Library Fridays 2 - 4pm, June 10- July 17 Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make and explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. This will be Outdoors on the deck. Please wear […]

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!

Interview with Ed Penniman Friday, July 6, 6 - 8pm Meet us at Santa Cruz Art League this Friday July 1st at 6pm for another First Friday Santa Cruz evening – we'll enjoy an interview with local artist Ed Peniman among his solo exhibtion "Grounded in Nature–The California Central Coast" First Friday, July 1st from […]

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

Grease Thur - Sat  7:30pm; Sundays 2pm, June 23 - July 10 GREASE is the perfect show to open our comeback. Light and fun, It’s a comic, coming-of-age story that touches us all through the nostalgic lens of life in the 1950’s. Duck-tailed, hot-rodding, "Burger Palace Boy", Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski […]

Free Movies at the Beach Fridays, 9pm, June 17 - August 12 In front of the Colonnade There’s nothing like watching free, favorite movies right on the beach with the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs, and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! Music and movies […]

Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses....

Noble Harvest Lavendar Farm Open Weekends OPEN EVERY WEEKEND IN JULY!  9 - 1pm fresh cut lavender bundles • essential oil • dried lavender bud by the pound • art • potted plants • more! Excited to announce that we are at it again - Day Valley in Aptos, every weekend in July from 9am-1pm. […]

The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar

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 […]

Familypower: Starting Strong Saturday, July 9, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Family Movie La Selva Beach Saturdays 3-5pm Join us on Saturdays for a great family movie.  Movie will start at 3p. July 2: Atlantis: Milo's Return July 9: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (PG) July 16: Bernie the Dolphin July 23: Finding Nemo

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

Grease Thur - Sat  7:30pm; Sundays 2pm, June 23 - July 10 GREASE is the perfect show to open our comeback. Light and fun, It’s a comic, coming-of-age story that touches us all through the nostalgic lens of life in the 1950’s. Duck-tailed, hot-rodding, "Burger Palace Boy", Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski […]

Noble Harvest Lavendar Farm Open Weekends OPEN EVERY WEEKEND IN JULY!  9 - 1pm fresh cut lavender bundles • essential oil • dried lavender bud by the pound • art • potted plants • more! Excited to announce that we are at it again - Day Valley in Aptos, every weekend in July from 9am-1pm. […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Coding Basics: Scratch 101 for Tweens 1st and 3rd Sundays 11am- 12pm, July 3- October 16 Are you looking to learn how to code? Coding basics with Scratch 101 for tweens is a free online coding program. This fun and interactive course will show you the basics of coding, with the end purpose of creating […]

Free Live Music, featuring: Burnin Vernon & Spun Sunday, July 3,1 - 5pm Come and Join us for FREE Live music, Full bar, Tacos and Dancing. Enjoy Burnin Vernon and Ted Welty. About the artist: Vernon has also been a digital composer and songwriter since starting with Acid Pro software in 2002. He formed SupaSoul […]

Hear See Play Offers Free Music Series Sunday, July 3, 1-5pm Come and Join us on July 3rd at VFW Post 7263 from 1 - 5pm. Featuring El Camino Revival Band - ECRB; Tacos from Brothers Taco, full bar, dancing and a lot of fun! The event is FREE but we appreciate donations. Hear See […]

Grease Thur - Sat  7:30pm; Sundays 2pm, June 23 - July 10 GREASE is the perfect show to open our comeback. Light and fun, It’s a comic, coming-of-age story that touches us all through the nostalgic lens of life in the 1950’s. Duck-tailed, hot-rodding, "Burger Palace Boy", Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski […]

Scotts Valley Parade, Flyover and Fireworks Festival Sunday July 3: Parade 3pm;  Fireworks Festival 4pm;  Fireworks 9:15pm Festival Includes: Live music by The Joint Chiefs, and The Lost Boys - featuring James Durbin; BBQ; Treats; Kid's Zone (RockWall, Air Jumper, Large Inflatable Slide, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Large Inflatable Jumper, Small Inflatable Jumper, Carnival Games, Face […]

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

July 4 Freedom Fest Morgan Hill July 3 & 4 A Home Town Celebration Morgan Hill, with continuous July 4th celebrations since 1876 remains one of the very few cities in the entire Bay Area that continues to have all day events surrounding the 4th of July. Our events include Patriotic Sing, Downtown Family Street […]