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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 […]

Scotts Valley Tree Lighting Festival Saturday, December 3, 5 - 7:30pm The Exchange Club of Scotts Valley would like to invite you to a very special event which is the annual Tree Lighting Event. It is being called "LIGHT UP THE NIGHT" and it's coming Saturday, December 3rd from 5-7:30pm at the Scotts Valley Community […]

Language and Sensory Play Second Saturdays of the month, 10:30am Language and Sensory Play Facilitated by a Licensed Speech Language Pathologist for Ages 12 months - 4 years Language Development Play Skills Visual Aids Parent-Child Interaction Fun English andSpanish Free for members, $15 for non-members I’m a local speech therapist and will be hosting a […]

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 […]

William Visscher Organ Concert Sunday, November 14, 3pm Join us this Sunday at 3 p.m. for an organ concert with former St. John's organist, the amazing William Visscher. Bach | Vivaldi | Mozart You can attend in person or online via Zoom. Tickets are $25 and for sale on the church website at www.st-john-aptos.org, or […]

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: Supporting Your Partner Monday, November 14, 5:30 - 7pm Register: https://bit.ly/Supporting-Partner-Nov14 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn about: • Parenting issues that often cause disagreements between partners • How to take care of your relationship with your partner and create a positive family life • Tools to help partners support […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 - […]

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 […]

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 […]

Seminario Triple P: Cómo criar hijos resistentes Tuesday, November 15, 5:30 - 7pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Hijos-Resistentes-15Nov Asista a este seminario virtual para aprender cómo ayudar a sus hijos a: • Expresar sentimientos de manera adecuada. • Desarrollar una perspectiva positiva. • Manejar situaciones estresantes de la vida. Presentado en español por Zoom. Estos seminarios virtuales Triple […]

Empty Bowls Tuesday, November 15, 6 - 7:30pm And…. Empty Bowls is back! Come support Second Harvest and enjoy student-made food and art. $20 gets you a bowl and student-prepared food! The $20 goes to Second Harvest.

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 […]

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: […]

Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]

Pregnant? Considering a Doula on your birth team? Wondering what a postpartum doula does?

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 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 […]

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

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. […]

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, […]

Free Techshop with Techgirlz Wednesday, November 17, 4 - 5:30pm The Santa Cruz County Office of Education invites students to attend our Create Video Games TechShop.  The event will be held virtually on Wednesday, November 17th, 2022 from 4:00-5:30 pm and is designed for students in third through eighth grade. The TechShop is being hosted […]

Workshop: Helping Your Child Deal With Fears Thursday, November 17, 5:30pm Register: https://bit.ly/Fears-Nov17 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why children develop fears • How to help your child manage and face their fears • Coping strategies you can teach your child Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom Got questions? Contact […]

Triple P Stepping Stones Workshop: Coping With Stress Thursday, November 17, 6 - 7:30pm Register to get the Zoom meeting link: https://bit.ly/Stress-Nov17 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How stress affects parenting and children’s development • How to recognize signs of stress • Healthy ways to reduce and manage stress Presented in […]

Taller Triple P Paso a Paso: Manejando el estrés Thursday, November 17, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Stress-Nov17 Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Las causas comunes del estrés y cómo el estrés afecta la crianza • Cómo reconocer las señales del estrés • Formas saludables para reducir y controlar el […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

Handstand Clinics Fridays 3:30 - 4:30pm, Nov 4 &  18 Our popular Handstand Clinics are back for the month of November! Does your child want to master their handstand form and balance? If so this clinic is meant for you! We offer clinics for children aged 5 - 8 years old. Call us at sign […]

Holiday Tree Lighting Friday 5pm, November 18 Join us for our festive tradition of lighting up the holiday tree in the Plaza beginning at 5 PM on Friday, November 18th. Enjoy a musical performance by El Sistema, convocation by The Salvation Army, a welcome by Mayor Parker and, of course, a visit by SANTA! More […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz Baroque Honors Beethoven November 19, 7:30pm The year 2020 marked the 250th birthday of Ludwig Van Beethoven (1770— 1827). We honor the span of his creative life with a concert of his music on two different fortepianos representing the middle and late periods of his musical style. UC Berkeley Music Professor Nicholas Mathew […]

Santa Cruz Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 19,  Kids' 1K: 7:45 am,  5K: 8am,   10K: 8:45am Come celebrate Thanksgiving at the Santa Cruz Turkey Trot. Enjoy a flat, fast courses with beautiful ocean views through the streets of Santa Cruz. Come for the chance to win a prize or for the cool finishers socks. "Flat, fast […]

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 […]

Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire 2022 Saturday 9am – 4pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm, November 19 & 20 After a 2-year pause we are planning to host the Santa’s Shelves Craft Fair this year! It will be held on November 19th and 20th, the weekend before Thanksgiving and the event will help raise funds for […]

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

Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays 10am - 12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect […]

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 […]

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair Five Weekends: November 19/20, 25/26/27; December 3/4, 10/11, 17/18, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm The Great Dickens Christmas Fair is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure into Victorian London ~ an elaborate holiday party with hundreds of costumed players performing and interacting with patrons in over 140,000 square feet of theatrically-lit music […]

German Library for All Ages 3rd Saturdays, December 17, 10 - 11:30am Special treat today: Lebkuchen! We have German books for readers of all ages, children, youth and adults! Die Bücherei für Gross und Klein ~ Our outdoor German library for ALL Ages is open the 3rd Saturday of every month. Our library collection includes […]

A Free Fruit Tree for Volunteers Saturday, November 19, 10am - 1pm Join us on Saturday, November 19th, from 10am-1pm at Pajaro Middle School (250 Salinas Road), as we continue our school greening efforts. Our goal for this work day is to plant 20 trees. Volunteers who assist us in this project can take home […]

Family Fun: Nature Weaving Saturday, November 19, 10am - 12pm Bring your family to this hands-on morning of weaving using materials collected from nature. As a group, we’ll gather our collections, learn different techniques for creating woven treasures, and make artwork that can be taken home or given as a gift. Space is limited and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Annual Kirking of Tartans Saturday, November 19, 4pm Bring your tartan - kilt, blanket, swatch - and have it blessed at the annual celebration of St. Andrew. Join us afterward for a supper of homemade Shepherd's Pie, salad, and dessert, enjoying Highland dancing and music. All donations benefit Valley Churches United missions. Recommended donation for […]

Deep Roots Dance Fest Saturday, Nov 19, 7:30pm As we bid farewell to October and it’s jam packed lineup of community events and shared JOY, we look to what excitement November has in store for y’all! Kicking it off with what is bound to be an incredible inaugural event for TWDCC: DEEP ROOTS DANCE FEST […]

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 […]

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

Santa’s Shelves Craft Faire 2022 Saturday 9am – 4pm & Sunday 10am – 4pm, November 19 & 20 After a 2-year pause we are planning to host the Santa’s Shelves Craft Fair this year! It will be held on November 19th and 20th, the weekend before Thanksgiving and the event will help raise funds for […]

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 […]

Yuletide Marketplace & Holiday Tea Sunday, November. 20, 1:30pm Enjoy a festive holiday tea, featuring sweet and savory bites, an assortment of teas to choose from, and champagne available for purchase. Shop the Vintage Treasures sale and explore the beautiful grounds before and after your tea. On-site parking is free. MENU: Tea Savories: Christmas Chicken […]

Paint Your Pet Sunday, November 20, 4 - 7pm Paint your Pet at The Painted Cork’s New Studio on the Westside of Santa Cruz located at 2100 Delaware Ave #B.  Join us for a Paint Your Pet event on November 20th from 2-5pm. Proceeds from this event go back to SCCAS! Simply register for the […]