Events

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

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 […]

Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks First Sundays 11am - 5pm The Westside Marketplace on the first Sundays of the month is where local art, handmade and vintage shopping meet delicious food! This collaboration between Food Trucks A Go Go and the Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market presents a great mix of creators of all kinds! […]

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 […]

Enseñando hábitos para comer saludablemente a los adolescentes Monday, November 7,  5:30 - 7pm Inscríbase en línea en: https://bit.ly/Comer-Saludablemente-7Nov Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Por qué es importante desarrollar hábitos de comer saludablemente durante la adolescencia • Cómo animar hábitos de comer saludablemente • Cómo identificar y tratar con las […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Attend A SafeTALK Workshop Novvember 8, 9am - 1pm  and Dec.ember 8, 10am - 2pm Attend a free safeTALK workshop on recognizing the warning signs of suicide.  SafeTALK , or Suicide Alertness for Everyone, is a 4-hour training that provides training in suicide alertness, equipping participants with the knowledge to recognize when a person might be having thoughts of suicide and how […]

RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play Tuesdays/Martes, 10am-11am FREE with membership, $15 non-members GRATIS con membresía, $15 sin membresía More info/Para más información: 831-288-3105 — with Yesi Rocha and 10 others at RC Fam. RC Fam Center We commit to providing families with support systems that lead to finding connections, empowerment, and wellbeing for […]

Toddler Time at Scotts Valley Tuesdays 11am - 12pm, through Dec. 21 Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

Homework Help Tuesdays 3 - 5pm, October 4 -  May 24 Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in Homework Help sessions. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Students to grade 12. Call 831.427.7713 for more information. Locations: Capitola -  https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670439 Downtown - https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9671013 Felton - https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670550 La Selva Beach - https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670470 Live Oak - […]

Make and Explore Scotts Valley Tuesdays,  3 - 5pm Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts and exploration of the environment around us. Best for children 6+. Children under 6 […]

My Play Club Tuesdays  3:30-5:00pm through November 29 Resumes March 7, 2023 Join us at My Play Club at LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park. Create in the Park with us!   Family Drop-in ~  Arts & Activities ~    Family Visit - Arts and Activities   Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the […]

Seminario Triple P: Cómo criar hijos seguros y capaces Tuesday, November 8, 5:30 - 7pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Seguros-Capaces-8Nov Asista a este seminario virtual para aprender cómo ayudar a sus hijos a: • Aprender a tratar a los demás con respeto. • Tener buena comunicación y habilidades sociales. • Desarrollar una autoestima saludable. Presentado en español por […]

Triple P Workshop: How to Handle Fighting and Aggression Tuesday, November 8, 5:30 - 7pm Register at: https://bit.ly/Fighting-Aggression-Nov8 Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why children fight or become aggressive • How to teach your children to cooperate with others and solve problems • What to do if your children are […]

Join the World Harmony Chorus Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30pm, starting September 20 The World Harmony Chorus fall session is starting up, and we'll be singing songs from Scandinavia to Brazil, and many places in-between. The Santa Cruz chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, starting September 20. Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!

Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek Wednesdays 11am, June 29 - July 27 Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-rennovated Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday at 11am. Outdoor or indoor–weather and activity-dependent https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

Outside Toddler Time Capitola Wednesdays 11 - 11:20am, through December 14 Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending valuable social time with other children and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. […]

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

Make and Explore at Boulder Creek Wednesdays 2 - 4pm through December 28 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. […]

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through March 1, 2023 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to […]

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through March 1, 2023 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to […]

Be Natural Music Free Fall Concert Series Wednesday, November 9 & Tuesday, November 15, 2022, from 5 -9pm, Woodstock Pizza 710 Front St, Santa Cruz Be Natural Music will showcase their youth Rock and Jazz bands at Woodstock Pizza in Santa Cruz on the evenings of Wednesday, November 9th and Tuesday, November 15th. Local residents […]

Bookshop Santa Cruz Presents: Aida Salazar | A SEED IN THE SUN Wednesday, November 9, 6 - 7pm Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes critically acclaimed children's author Aida Salazar, who will join us to share her tender-hearted middle grade novel in verse, A Seed in the Sun, in which a young girl with big dreams meets […]

Free NAMI class in Spanish for parents starts next week! 6-week series begins Wednesday, Nov. 2, 6 -  8:30pm NAMI's Basics in Spanish is a free 6-week Spanish educational program for parents, guardians and other family caregivers who provide care for youth (age 17 or younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms. What Participants Gain: […]

“Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents.” Wednesday, November 9, 6 - 7:30pm Join us for the 2nd workshop of our Special Education Workshop series taking place Wednesday, November 9th from 6pm-7:30pm. Jennifer Lucas will be presenting “Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents.” Register at:  https://bit.ly/3P9xBFf Following workshops: January 9, 2023- IEP Training March […]

Nature Journal Studio Wednesday, November 9, 6:30 - 8pm Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary.  During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions at the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice skills in a […]

NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

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

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 […]

Holiday Food & Fund Drive Kickoff Thursday, November 10, 11:30am - 1pm Mark your calendar – our annual Holiday Food & Fund Drive Kickoff is Thursday, November 10, 11:30-1 at Aptos Village Green. 161 Aptos Village Way Sign up to raise food and funds or make a donation! Every $1 = 4 healthy meals. Rally […]

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 […]

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

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Felton Thursdays 3 - 5pm, October 6 - March 9 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Felton Library. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown Thursdays 3 - 5pm, October 6 - March 9 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Downtown Library. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

Make and Explore at Felton Library Thursdays 3 - 5pm through January 5, 2023 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. […]

Together We Can Youth Fundraiser Thursday, November 10, 6 - pm Together, we can help youth thrive across Santa Cruz County. Join us at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History on November 10th from 6:00-8:00 PM to celebrate the kick-off of this year's campaign season. Enjoy an evening connecting with community leaders and […]

Taller Triple P: Estrategias para ayudar a los adolescentes a manejar la ansiedad Thursday, November 10, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Ansiedad-Adolescentes-10Nov Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Causas comunes y señales de ansiedad en los adolescentes • Qué hacer si su adolescente es ansioso • Consejos para ayudar a los […]

Navigating Preschool Years Thursdays  7:30pm - 8:45pm,  9/8,     9/15,  10/13,   10/20,  11/10,   11/17 These 6 virtual support and networking group sessions will have space for first time parents and experienced families to connect on the joys and challenges of parenting. zoom.us/j/82183124096 Password: PDCR

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11am - 12pm, through November 20 Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9483528

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 […]

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!

Join the World Harmony Chorus Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30pm, starting September 20 The World Harmony Chorus fall session is starting up, and we'll be singing songs from Scandinavia to Brazil, and many places in-between. The Santa Cruz chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, starting September 20. Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions […]

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....

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense Saturday, November 12, 10 - 11am In our Familypower Introductory Self-Defense online program, youth ages 9-14 together with their adults learn 7 physical self-defense skills to escape an attack – plus age-appropriate strategies to avoid needing to use them.

Native Foods Workshop with Alex Tabone Saturday, November 12, 10am - 12pm How did the Ohlone, ancestors of the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band, use ingenuity to turn the bounty of the Santa Cruz area into delicious meals 500 years ago? Find out how as we use the traditional process of making food from local plants […]

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 […]

Aptos Grange 8th Annual Craft Fair November 12, 11am - 4pm Aptos Grange 8th Annual Craft Fair is coming November 12th from 11-4:00 at 2555 Mar Vista Drive. One of our 42 Artists this year is Aptos High School Arts Department. Come on out and get some early holiday shopping done

Board in the Library 2nd Saturdays 12 - 5pm, July 9 - November 12 Adults need playtime too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop board games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is for adults 18+.

Fish and Chips at the Beach Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 6pm, October 16 through November Fish and chips spotted at Seacliff State Beach! Scrumptious Food Awaits at the Cement Ship at Seacliff State Beach. Starting this Saturday, October 16, we will serve at the Cement Ship in Aptos, CA. Opening times are 12 pm […]

Taller Triple P: Ayudando a los niños con el trastorno de déficit de atención/hiperactividad (tdah) a ser exitosos en el hogar y la escuela Saturday, November 12, 1 - 2:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/ADHD-12Nov Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS para aprender: • Cómo el TDAH afecta la salud, las conductas y las emociones de los niños […]

Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie Saturday, October 8, 1 - 3pm Create and bring your stories to life! Work as part of a team and make friends who share your interests as you explore digital animation software. This FREE 6-week course will walk you through story ideas, storyboarding, animation software, and creating your […]

The Spongebob Musical Saturdays 2pm & 7:30pm , November 12 and 19 Sundays 1pm, November 13 and 20 Student Performances: Thursday, November 17 & Friday November 18 at 9:30am** ** Tickets for Student Performances are not available online, please call the box office for tickets to these. The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic […]

“Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales” Saturday, November 12, 3pm and 7pm "Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales” is a celebration of Monterey Bay as a unique eco-region that connects land and sea and people with nature. Join a special presentation by renowned National Geographic photographer-writer team Frans Lanting and Chris Eckstrom to […]

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 - […]

“Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales” Saturday, November 12, 3pm and 7pm "Bay of Life: From Wind to Whales” is a celebration of Monterey Bay as a unique eco-region that connects land and sea and people with nature. Join a special presentation by renowned National Geographic photographer-writer team Frans Lanting and Chris Eckstrom to […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

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

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, […]

Fish and Chips at the Beach Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 6pm, October 16 through November Fish and chips spotted at Seacliff State Beach! Scrumptious Food Awaits at the Cement Ship at Seacliff State Beach. Starting this Saturday, October 16, we will serve at the Cement Ship in Aptos, CA. Opening times are 12 pm […]

The Spongebob Musical Saturdays 2pm & 7:30pm , November 12 and 19 Sundays 1pm, November 13 and 20 Student Performances: Thursday, November 17 & Friday November 18 at 9:30am** ** Tickets for Student Performances are not available online, please call the box office for tickets to these. The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic […]

Dungeons and Dragons Sundays 1 - 3pm, September 11 - December 4 Attention 12-16yr-olds -- Adventure awaits! A friendly introduction to Dungeons & Dragons 5E for players of all experience levels, led by an accomplished D&D Dungeon Master. Held every Sunday from 1pm - 3pm, our Fall Campaign lasts from September 11th - December 4th for a […]