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 […]

Special Invitation: Let's go through Differently Wired together! 4 Mondays 4pm, starting April 24 Last year I ran a live, 4-week, free virtual book club to go through my book Differently Wired with a group of readers. We had a great time connecting and exploring what it takes to help our families thrive. I've decided […]

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 […]

Full Moon Hike at Quail Hollow Ranch Friday, May 5, 9 - 10pm Come join us for a quiet exploration of Quail Hollow Ranch, under the full moon. On this one-hour guided hike on the lower trails, you can search for critters and meander through the forest. Bring flashlights and/or a headlamp (though we may […]

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 […]

First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup Join us for a FREE Stroller Strides® workout + playgroup on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM at Seascape Park in Aptos! What is Stroller Strides? Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is […]

Mama Tea and Talk 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10 - 11:30am In collaboration with Creative Eden Lounge, I’m proud to present an in person mamas* support group. Everyone needs a village, come find yours at Mama Tea & Talk! Expecting mamas, new mamas, or experienced mamas and their babies are welcome! If you are interested […]

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 […]

Arboretum Free Day First Tuesdays The first Tuesday of the month is free to non-members. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world. We are open daily, 9am to 5pm.

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: Create in the park with us! Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5pm March 7 through November 29 LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park Free - Free Family Drop-in - Arts & Activities Family Visit - Arts and Activities Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the "Outdoor Equity Program" of CA State […]

Santa Cruz SPCA PRETEEN PAWS Program Tier One Tuesdays 4 - 6pm, February 7, 14 & 21 Promoting Animal Welfare with Students The PAWS program is aimed at animal lovers. Preteen PAWS Tier One is for students 10-12 years. It introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and […]

Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults Beginning Fencing Youth (9-13 years old): Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:00 Open Fencing: Tuesdays: 8:00-9:30pm Adult Fencing: Thursdays 6:30-8:00. Contact:  robin@monarchfencing.com More information and an online waiver can be found at www.monarchfencing.com Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz  

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!

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

Growing Gorgeous Dahlias Wednesday, May 3, 4 - 5:30pm Dahlias bring joy wherever they are grown, but can be tricky to grow well in our micro-climates. This class will cover all the tips and tricks for growing healthy plants and stunning flowers. The Presenter: Karla Delong’s farm and love project is Beeline Blooms. Her dahlia […]

Parentpower: Summer Safety Wednesday, May 6, 5 - 6pm It’s been a hard year, and kids deserve a safe summer full of fun and connection. Send them out with skills and confidence to have more fun and fewer problems with people!

CODE WRITE DRAW Virtual Summer Camp - LIVE Demo Event! Wednesday, May 3, 6pm Looking for a FUN, CREATIVE, & EDUCATIONAL virtual summer camp for your 4th-8th grader? Join our LIVE DEMO EVENT to learn about our popular CODE WRITE DRAW class and to meet our awesome instructors! The LIVE DEMO EVENT will be held […]

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 […]

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 […]

Triple P Workshop: Helping Your Child Deal with Fears Thursday, May 4, 4 - 5:30pm Register online at: https://bit.ly/Fears-May4 Scotts Valley Public Library, Fireside Room • 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why children develop fears • How to help your child manage and face […]

Positive Discipline for Young School Age Thursdays, 6-8pm, April 27,  May 4, 11, 18 It takes a village— come find yours! Free + childcare + snacks! Eight weeks of compassionate listening and effective tools / strategies to navigate parenting our little ones 0-5 and school age kiddos 6-11yrs Gain strategies. Topics covered will include understanding […]

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 […]

Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.

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!

Inscríbase para el taller de crianza: https://bit.ly/Berrinches-5Mayo Asista a este taller para aprender: • Lo que su niño quizás esté tratando de comunicar por medio de su conducta • Cómo manejar la desobediencia sin atraparse en una lucha por el poder • Maneras eficaces de prevenir y manejar los berrinches Presentado en español por con […]

Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Autoestima-Mayo2023 Asista a este grupo breve virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Las razones del porque su hijo pueda tener una baja autoestima • Como fomentar en su hija una autoestima saludable • Herramientas para ayudar a su hijo a desarrollar habilidades para resolver problemas Cada viernes, del 5 al 26 de mayo, […]

PUFFS - Harry Potter Parody by All About Theatre Friday, April 28th - 7pm; Saturday April 29th - 2pm & 7pm Friday, May 5th - 7pm; Saturday, May 6,  2pm & 7pm All About Theatre proudly presents PUFFS: Harry Potter parody two-act play that will leave you rolling in your seats! Live Performances: The Actor's […]

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 […]

Home Depot Kids Workshops 1st Saturdays of the month, 9am - 12pm Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073,  (831)462-5650    Register 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877,    Register  

San Lorenzo Valley Community Health Fair Saturday, May 6 from 9am - 4pm We're bringing healthcare home to the San Lorenzo Valley! Come to the free Community Health Fair presented by Santa Cruz Mountain Health Center on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Highlands Park Senior Center. There will be […]

Open House SCPENS Saturday, May 6, 9 - 10:30am Please visit Santa Cruz Parent Education nursery school (SCPENS) Open House. We are currently accepting applications for the Fall 2023 school year. SCPENS provides a play-based, nurturing, practical education for both children and their parents. We are a parent participation preschool and the only parent co-op […]

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

Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach […]

Wildflower Weekend Saturday and Sunday, May 6 & 7, 10 am and 1pm Following the success of Half Moon Bay’s Coastal Wildflower Day,  Rancho del Oso’s Wildflower Weekend will showcase over 80 plants in bloom! Free, botanist-led wildflower walks are offered.

Multicultural Fair Saturday, May 6, 10:30am - 2:30pm Scotts Valley School District, along with the City of Scotts Valley, is hosting their second annual Multicultural Fair on May 6th, 2023. Last year’s event was such a success that we have decided to make it a tradition! The Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair is a community celebration […]

Live Music & Fundraiser Event Saturday, May 6, 1 - 3:30pm Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz 120 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FREE Be Natural Music will be showcasing more bands along with its Spring Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6th, at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz. There will be multiple kid bands […]

PUFFS - Harry Potter Parody by All About Theatre Friday, April 28th - 7pm; Saturday April 29th - 2pm & 7pm Friday, May 5th - 7pm; Saturday, May 6,  2pm & 7pm All About Theatre proudly presents PUFFS: Harry Potter parody two-act play that will leave you rolling in your seats! Live Performances: The Actor's […]

The Jungle Book Saturday and Sunday, May 6 & 7, 2pm A mixed repertory concert featuring The Jungle Book with choreography by Debra Pearse Rogo.  In addition, new creations by guest choreographers Eva Stone and Erin Robbins, as well as the classic Black Swan Pas de Deux.  The program features the talented SCBT Senior Company […]

Family Karaoke 1st Saturdays, 5:30 - 7:30 If anyone is feeling up to it (and healthy!), once a month RC Fam hosts family karaoke and games night. It's basically kids, teens, and adults singing their fave Disney songs.  Dads are usually the shy ones leading chess, puzzles, scrabble, etc It's co-hosted with Shared Adventures to […]

PUFFS - Harry Potter Parody by All About Theatre Friday, April 28th - 7pm; Saturday April 29th - 2pm & 7pm Friday, May 5th - 7pm; Saturday, May 6,  2pm & 7pm All About Theatre proudly presents PUFFS: Harry Potter parody two-act play that will leave you rolling in your seats! Live Performances: The Actor's […]

Concert to End Homelessness Saturday, May 6, 7 - 9am The United Methodist Church of Santa Cruz is hosting a benefit concert for AFC - The Association of Faith Communities - in the First Annual Concert To End Homelessness. AFC are now in their 10th year as a local Santa Cruz nonprofit serving the unhoused, […]

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

10th Annual SCM Makers Market Sunday, May 7, 10m - 5pm 10 Years of Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Markets! Sunday, May 7 marks the 10 year anniversary of the SCM Makers Market! Find one-of-a-kind handmade items from our local artists and makers, enjoy live music, food, beer and wine. The community is invited to Hallcrest […]

Familypower: Introductory Self-Defense for 9-14 year olds with their adults Saturday, May 10, 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.

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 […]

Wildflower Weekend Saturday and Sunday, May 6 & 7, 10 am and 1pm Following the success of Half Moon Bay’s Coastal Wildflower Day,  Rancho del Oso’s Wildflower Weekend will showcase over 80 plants in bloom! Free, botanist-led wildflower walks are offered.

Circle to Thank Our Roots 1st Sundays, 10am Another FREE family event TODAY at 10! Hoping to bring elders in our community. ALL languages, cultures, abilities, and ages are welcome. This is a drumming circle to honor our elders and ancestors. Led by Joaquin Barreto. He would like this to be inclusive to ALL community […]

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! […]

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, […]

"Home through the eyes of children" Sunday, May 7, 11am - 12:30pm What does your home sound like? Smell like? Feel like? Exploring "What's Home" through words and art. A workshop for children and teens // ages 6 and up // Sunday, May 7th from 11am to 12:30pm Radius Gallery at the Tannery Art Center, […]

The Jungle Book Saturday and Sunday, May 6 & 7, 2pm A mixed repertory concert featuring The Jungle Book with choreography by Debra Pearse Rogo.  In addition, new creations by guest choreographers Eva Stone and Erin Robbins, as well as the classic Black Swan Pas de Deux.  The program features the talented SCBT Senior Company […]

Copeland, Beethoven, Bach and Haydn Sunday, May 7, 7pm Join us for this beautiful concert that is just a joy to sing! Hear Copeland, Beethoven, Bach, Haydn, and an appearance by the Cabrillo Youth Chorus! Something for everyone, next weekend,  May 7 in Santa Cruz! Tickets Our 30th Anniversary Season Finale celebrates Ensemble Monterey’s 30 […]