Events

In-Person Tech Help Felton   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. Possible topics may include: creating an email […]

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 […]

Naming Guardians Workshop Wednesday, August 24, 3:00pm ~ or ~ Monday, August 29, 12:15pm With Ashley Thompson Join Us Online via Zoom. Register: https://beautifullifeestateplanning.com/guardians/ You are a great parent. But has something been left incomplete? Who will take care of your kids if something happens to you? And will they be cared for the way […]

Knitting at the Felton Library Mondays, 12:30 - 2pm, July 11 - October 24 Join us every Monday afternoon at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

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 […]

Parentpower: Seguridad para niños pequeños Monday, August 29, 6 - 7pm Seguridad para niños pequeños Aprende el enfoque de Kidpower para hacer que la seguridad sea parte de tu vida diaria con bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares de maneras divertidas, positivas y prácticas, ¡que no asustan! Tu registro incluye apoyo personalizado respondiendo a tus preguntas […]

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

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

El Mercado Farmers Market Tuesdays 2 - 6pm, August2 - October 25 El Mercado is a weekly farmers’ market aiming to decrease food insecurity and improve access to health-promoting resources for Pajaro Valley families. No cash, no problem. You can use your credit card at the Manager’s Booth to purchase tokens valid at every El […]

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

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

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 […]

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm, April through October Wednesday Night Sailboat Races begin for the season in March (with Daylight Savings), and run through fall ending in October. Wednesday Night Races begin at 6:30 pm – 8 pm. For more information on races / regattas highlights, contact the Santa Cruz Yacht Club […]

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 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 […]

Monterey County Fair Thursday - Sunday, September 1 - 5 Mark your calendars and gather up your family for the 2022 Monterey County Fair!  Buy pre-sale tickets online or at Costco and save big! Lock in the best price now, tickets go up on 9/1. Pre-Sale Fair Admission Tickets: Adults $10 (Ages 13-61);  Children $5(Ages […]

The Land of Milk and Honey Thursdays - Sundays, 12 - 6pm, September 1–December 31 An exhibition exploring the ideological concept of agriculture The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) in partnership with the MexiCali Biennial is pleased to announce The Land of Milk and Honey, a traveling multidisciplinary arts and culture program […]

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 […]

Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 15 on a first-come basis. No advance registration.   Kids 6-11 years     Teens 12-18

White Sky, Falling Dragon Thursday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 4 at 3 p.m. Presented by Soaring Dragon Endeavors After his WWII service as a bombardier, a young Chinese American man must come to terms with tragedy on his […]

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 […]

Crow’s Nest Thursday Beach Barbeques May 26, 2022, through September 1 Each Summer on Thursday evenings the Crow's Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series with fun and funky live entertainment, right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. With live entertainment on the outdoor beach stage, […]

Tips for Mealtimes for families with children with special needs Thursday, September 1, 5:30  -  7pm Register and attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: • How to teach children to feed themselves independently • Tips for handling challenging behaviors at mealtimes • How to encourage children to eat a wider variety of healthy foods […]

NAMI TAY Family Support Group 1st Thursdays, 6:30 - 8pm ​for loved ones of transition age youth (18-26) ​To attend this group, please complete the registration form. You will immediately receive an email with the Zoom link. You will only need to do this once, and will be able to use the same link for […]

Trivia on Tap Thursdays 6:30 - pm, July 7, August 4, September 1 Trivia on Tap is back! New day, new questions, same great experience! Join Jenn and Victor every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company for a rollicking good time. Participants can form teams of up to 6 people and will 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

White Sky, Falling Dragon Thursday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 4 at 3 p.m. Presented by Soaring Dragon Endeavors After his WWII service as a bombardier, a young Chinese American man must come to terms with tragedy on his […]

Santa Cruz SPCA Community Service Saturdays Saturdays, September - May Many area middle and high school students are required to meet a certain number of community service hours in order to graduate or meet their program goals. We realize that these students may not have the desire, nor the ability, to commit to volunteering with […]

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 […]

Monterey County Fair Kids Day Kids Day: Friday, September 2, 12 - 11pm Entire Fair: Thursday - Sunday, September 1 - 5 Mark your calendars and gather up your family for KIDS DAY at the 2022 Monterey County Fair!  All Kids 12 & Under Admitted Free all day Friday, September 2nd. Buy pre-sale tickets online […]

The Land of Milk and Honey Thursdays - Sundays, 12 - 6pm, September 1–December 31 An exhibition exploring the ideological concept of agriculture The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) in partnership with the MexiCali Biennial is pleased to announce The Land of Milk and Honey, a traveling multidisciplinary arts and culture program […]

Monterey County Fair Thursday - Sunday, September 1 - 5 Mark your calendars and gather up your family for the 2022 Monterey County Fair!  Buy pre-sale tickets online or at Costco and save big! Lock in the best price now, tickets go up on 9/1. Pre-Sale Fair Admission Tickets: Adults $10 (Ages 13-61);  Children $5(Ages […]

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!

Make the MAH a stop on your Santa Cruz First Friday Art Tour Friday, September 2, 6pm Explore all three floors of exhibitions and see our new exhibition, The Land of Milk & Honey. Then stay into the night dancing to live music out in Abbott Square. MAH First Friday 9/2 schedule: 6:00-6:30pm: Curator + […]

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

White Sky, Falling Dragon Thursday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 4 at 3 p.m. Presented by Soaring Dragon Endeavors After his WWII service as a bombardier, a young Chinese American man must come to terms with tragedy on his […]

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....

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

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 […]

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

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 […]

Monterey County Fair Thursday - Sunday, September 1 - 5 Mark your calendars and gather up your family for the 2022 Monterey County Fair!  Buy pre-sale tickets online or at Costco and save big! Lock in the best price now, tickets go up on 9/1. Pre-Sale Fair Admission Tickets: Adults $10 (Ages 13-61);  Children $5(Ages […]

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 […]

Chess Club with Gjon Saturdays 2:00 - 3:30pm (except 1st Saturday of the month) Downtown Library 224 Church St. In the upstairs meeting room Professional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. All levels welcome. For ages 6 - 18. If you have never played chess before please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com […]

Fire in the Sky Open House Saturday, September 3, 5pm Fire in the Sky Open House returns this year on Saturday, September 3 at the Watsonville Municipal Airport. Gates open at 5:00pm. Free Admission. Only $10.00 to park on the crosswind runway. Watsonville's Airport Open House includes first responder aviation assets, local agri-business flight departments, […]

White Sky, Falling Dragon Thursday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 4 at 3 p.m. Presented by Soaring Dragon Endeavors After his WWII service as a bombardier, a young Chinese American man must come to terms with tragedy on his […]

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

Many Threads One Cloth August 24 - October 2 Threads, made from a variety of plant or animal fibers, are universal. Cloth, made from various fibers utilizing unique methods, is universal. Every culture in the world makes, wears and uses textiles from birth through death. Materials and natural resources used for the production of cloth […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Monterey County Fair Thursday - Sunday, September 1 - 5 Mark your calendars and gather up your family for the 2022 Monterey County Fair!  Buy pre-sale tickets online or at Costco and save big! Lock in the best price now, tickets go up on 9/1. Pre-Sale Fair Admission Tickets: Adults $10 (Ages 13-61);  Children $5(Ages […]

White Sky, Falling Dragon Thursday, September 1 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 2 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, September 3 at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, September 4 at 3 p.m. Presented by Soaring Dragon Endeavors After his WWII service as a bombardier, a young Chinese American man must come to terms with tragedy on his […]

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