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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Make & Explore @ Branciforte Library Tuesdays 3 - 4pm,  June 6 - July 25 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Branciforte 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 […]

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 […]

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.

¡Jaque Mate!: Bilingual Chess Club Wednesdays 2 - 3pm, May 17 - June 14 Bilingual Chess Club in Spanish and English, where children and tweens can learn tactics and grand strategy. Club de ajedrez bilingüe en español e inglés, donde los niños y preadolescentes pueden aprender tácticas y grandes estrategias.

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 […]

Last Day of School Party Thursday, June 1, 12:30 - 2:30pm Come celebrate the last day of school with -Balloon Amimals -Root Beer Floats -Crafts -More!

Adult Summer Crafts Camp Boulder Creek Library: Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Live Oak Library: Saturdays 1- 3pm: June 3, July 1,  August 5 Garfield Park Library: Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Remember summer camp? Take yourself back in time, when days were longer and […]

Adult Summer Crafts Camp Boulder Creek Library: Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Live Oak Library: Saturdays 1- 3pm: June 3, July 1,  August 5 Garfield Park Library: Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Remember summer camp? Take yourself back in time, when days were longer and […]

Triple P Workshop: What to Do When Your Teen Is Rude & Disrespectful Thursday, June 1, 5:30 - 7pm Register: https://bit.ly/Disrespectful-June1 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to encourage positive communication with your teenager • How to handle rude or disrespectful behavior • Tips for being calm, consistent, and fair with […]

The Little Prince June 1-3, 7:30pm; June 4, 3pm UCSC Opera students perform Rachel Portman's enchanting opera, The Little Prince, along with members of the University Orchestra and members of the Sequoia Symphony. This production includes a special collaboration with El Sistema Pajaro Valley and elementary students from Gilroy and Watsonville joining our cast as […]

Junior and Little Ranger Programs June through August Hey parents! Are you looking for FREE childcare this summer? Have your 7 - 12 year olds join us for Junior Ranger Programs where they can explore the natural world through projects, experiments, art, nature journaling, and more! Junior Ranger programs are happening in parks all across […]

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 […]

Seacliff State Beach History Walk Friday 11 am, June 2 and 23 Have you lived in Aptos for a long time or just moved to the area and want to learn more about the history of Aptos? Join a State Parks docent for a guided history walk at Seacliff State Beach to hear stories about […]

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 […]

Suki Wessling presents “This is Not Your Mother’s Homeschool: Meeting the 21st Century Challenge” Friday June 2, 3pm PT / 7:00pm ET When I started homeschooling, the iPhone had just been released. YouTube was a little startup. Khan Academy consisted of Sal Khan sending videos to his cousin. To say a lot has changed is […]

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!

The Little Prince June 1-3, 7:30pm; June 4, 3pm UCSC Opera students perform Rachel Portman's enchanting opera, The Little Prince, along with members of the University Orchestra and members of the Sequoia Symphony. This production includes a special collaboration with El Sistema Pajaro Valley and elementary students from Gilroy and Watsonville joining our cast as […]

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 […]

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

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  

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 […]

Bilingual Family Storytime Saturdays 10:30 - 11am, June 3 - 24 Weekly bilingual stories and songs for children and their families at the newly renovated Branciforte Branch Library!

Castro Adobe Open House Saturday, June 3, 10:30am Holy cow! As summer approaches it’s time to learn about the history of the Castro Adobe State Historic Park! Register for the Castro Adobe Open House: Alta COWlifornia event on Saturday, June 3 at 10:30am. and learn why cows were so important in Alta California and how […]

Redwood Mountain Faire Saturday and Sunday, June 3 & 4 The 12th Annual Redwood Mountain Faire joyfully returns to Roaring Camp in Felton. Everyone’s favorite family-friendly music festival is back with an amazing line-up on two stages, juried arts and crafts, memorable kids’ activities, and reasonable prices to beckon all ages. Great food, local brews, […]

Girl Scout Friends and Robots Saturday, June 3, 11am - 2pm You're Invited! SoCalGas and Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast are hosting a FREE Open House! Learn more about the Girl Scout program and enjoy time with your family at this FREE event! Join us for a day of fun-filled games and activities. We […]

Adult Summer Crafts Camp Boulder Creek Library: Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Live Oak Library: Saturdays 1- 3pm: June 3, July 1,  August 5 Garfield Park Library: Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Remember summer camp? Take yourself back in time, when days were longer and […]

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 […]

Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert Saturday, June 3, 7:30pm After a brief hiatus, we are excited to be performing live once again! As always, we've got an unusual mix of music spanning the entire spectrum of the idiom. In addition to the healthy dose of traditional salsa, modern salsa, and latin jazz, we've got […]

The Little Prince June 1-3, 7:30pm; June 4, 3pm UCSC Opera students perform Rachel Portman's enchanting opera, The Little Prince, along with members of the University Orchestra and members of the Sequoia Symphony. This production includes a special collaboration with El Sistema Pajaro Valley and elementary students from Gilroy and Watsonville joining our cast as […]

Welcome to Biblito, Watsonville Public Library’s Podcast With Watsonville Library's Biblito podcast stay informed about the library and Watsonville as our hosts entertain you and discuss books, the community, what to read next and other cultural topics. Episodes Monthly Listen to episodes on Spotify ► To listen to Biblito on the go, download the Spotify application […]

Redwood Mountain Faire Saturday and Sunday, June 3 & 4 The 12th Annual Redwood Mountain Faire joyfully returns to Roaring Camp in Felton. Everyone’s favorite family-friendly music festival is back with an amazing line-up on two stages, juried arts and crafts, memorable kids’ activities, and reasonable prices to beckon all ages. Great food, local brews, […]

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

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 […]

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, […]

Paint Your Pet - Warhol Style Sunday, June 4, 12 - 3pm Join us for our 11th Paint Your Pet fundraiser for Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter on June 4th from 12-3 pm. Proceeds from this event go back to SCCAS! Register for the event and then send us a picture of your pet to […]

The Little Prince June 1-3, 7:30pm; June 4, 3pm UCSC Opera students perform Rachel Portman's enchanting opera, The Little Prince, along with members of the University Orchestra and members of the Sequoia Symphony. This production includes a special collaboration with El Sistema Pajaro Valley and elementary students from Gilroy and Watsonville joining our cast as […]