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 […]

Trinity Rivers Equestrian Camp Sessions run from June 5th through July 24th Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3:30 pm Looking for a fun summer venture? Perhaps a new after school activity? Or maybe just looking to start a new life long love and passion? Our incredible staff would love to help your child learn […]

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 […]

LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]

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: It's Time for Potty Training Monday, July 10, 5:30 - 7pm Register: https://bit.ly/Potty-Training-Jul10 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to decide when your child is ready for potty (toilet) training • How to prepare your child to use the toilet • Tips to make potty training a positive […]

Tuesday Night Live Concert Series at the Santa Cruz Wharf May 9,  6 - 8pm We are looking forward to sunny days and live music at the Santa Cruz Wharf! Please sure to check out the first concert of the Tuesday Night Live Concert Series at the Santa Cruz Wharf on May 9th! The City […]

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 […]

Trinity Rivers Equestrian Camp Sessions run from June 5th through July 24th Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3:30 pm Looking for a fun summer venture? Perhaps a new after school activity? Or maybe just looking to start a new life long love and passion? Our incredible staff would love to help your child learn […]

July Park and Recreation Events Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department has planned a variety of free events throughout the month of […]

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 […]

LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]

Pawsitively Fun Family Day Saturday, July 15, 11am - 3pm Join us at the animal shelter for a FREE, fun community event for families and kids on Saturday, July 15th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Summer camp activities will be offered in stations around the Shelter. Tie Dye Meet an ACO Lick Art Kitten […]

Talking to Neurodivergent Kids About Sex Tuesdays 1 - 2:30pm, July 11, 18 & 25 Starts next week! I'm excited to be partnering with my friend and respected sex educator Amy Lang to bring our community a series of 3 classes especially for parents and caregivers of differently wired kids ages nine to twelve. Amy […]

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 […]

Naturally Creative Writing in Partnership with Nature Tuesday, July 11, 3 - 6 pm Are you ready to feel more connected with nature and more creative? Would you like to write with more ease and joy? This class will explore how connecting with nature inspires our writing, and how writing can lead us into a […]

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 […]

Tuesday Night Wharf Concerts 2nd Tuesdays 6 - 8pm, May 9, July 11, August 8, September 12 The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, Economic Development and the Santa Cruz Wharf Tenants proudly present Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common's stage! Every 2nd Tuesday of the month from May through September join […]

Taller Triple P: Cómo hablar con los adolescentes sobre el uso de las drogas Tuesday, July 11,  6- 7:30pm Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Cómo reconocer las señas de alerta que su adolescente quizás esté usando drogas • Consejos para hablar con los adolescentes y enseñar a ellos a resistir […]

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  

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Festival: The Book of Will July 8 through August 27 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and the production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. A play that […]

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 […]

Trinity Rivers Equestrian Camp Sessions run from June 5th through July 24th Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3:30 pm Looking for a fun summer venture? Perhaps a new after school activity? Or maybe just looking to start a new life long love and passion? Our incredible staff would love to help your child learn […]

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!

LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]

Music of Zulu Ancestors July 12, 12 - 1pm Join Baba Shibambo for an interactive, high-energy performance that takes you on a journey back into the heart of ancient Africa through music and story!

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

Crafts at SC Downtown Library Thursday, June 8, 12 - 2pm; Tuesday, June 13, 1 - 3pm; Thursday, June 22, 12 - 2pm; Thursday, June 29, 1- 3pm; Wednesday, July 12, 1 - 2:30pm; Tuesday, July 18, 12 - 2pm; Wednesday, July 26, 12 - 2pm   Book Bag Decorating @ Downtown   Come and […]

Capitola Twilight Concerts Wednesdays 6pm, June 21 - August 30 The Capitola Twilight 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 […]

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 […]

Nature Journal Studio 2nd Wednesdaysof the month,  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 […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew July and August 2023 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater. In one of Shakespeare’s most raucous […]

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 […]

Trinity Rivers Equestrian Camp Sessions run from June 5th through July 24th Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3:30 pm Looking for a fun summer venture? Perhaps a new after school activity? Or maybe just looking to start a new life long love and passion? Our incredible staff would love to help your child learn […]

Kirby School Campus Tour Thursday, February 9, 9:30 am Take advantage of our weekly drop-in tour with Admissions Director, Emily Lamoureux. No registrations necessary, just show up any Thursday at 9:30am ready to embark on an approximately hour-long tour of campus. Thursdays aren't good for you? No problem...Emily offers individualized campus tours at your convenience. […]

July Park and Recreation Events Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department has planned a variety of free events throughout the month of […]

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

LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]

Cascada de Flores Presents: ¡Aqui-les va... un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles Thursday, July 13, 4:30 - 5:30pm Come join the adventures of Achilles! Sing, dance and play with Cascada de Flores. "¡Aqui-les va... un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles" is a bilingual, participatory and original story told with music, dance and you! Cascada de […]

Grupo Triple P Breve: Lidiando con el estrés Thursday, July 13, 5:30pm Asista a este grupo breve virtual GRATIS 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 estrés de la vida diaria Cada […]

Triple P Workshop: How to Handle Fighting and Aggression Thursday, July 13, 5:30 - 7pm Register: https://bit.ly/Fighting-Jul13 Attend this FREE virtual 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 […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Festival: The Book of Will July 8 through August 27 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and the production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. A play that […]

Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade Thursdays, 8:30 - 10pm, June 15 – August 10 Enjoy FREE Live Music Thursdays throughout the summer on the Boardwalk Colonnade! Come for the rides, stay for the entertainment! June 15  SANG MATIZ June 22  MAN IN BLACK June 29 EXTRA LARGE July 6  FAST TIMES July 13  SANTA CRUDA […]

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 […]

July Park and Recreation Events Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department has planned a variety of free events throughout the month of […]

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 […]

LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]

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!

Family Friendly Movie Nights Friday, dusk, July 14 & August 11 Join us for family-friendly movie nights under the stars this summer and fall. Family Movie Nights is a series of free outdoor movie events. Movies begin at dusk. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended. No alcohol, please. Come early and bring a picnic […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew July and August 2023 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater. In one of Shakespeare’s most raucous […]

Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach Fridays 9pm, June 16 - August 11 There's nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the 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! June 16  THE LOST BOYS June […]

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

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 […]

Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, March 18, 10am - noon It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Every third Saturday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to […]

2023 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16, 19am -5pm Celebrating fine and functional art from more than 100 juried artists, the 30th annual ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto will take place July 15-16, 2023, at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road. Hours will be […]

Free Harbor Water Taxi All Summer Weekends, 11am - 6pm The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer! The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day. Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X­1 Gate […]

LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]

July Park and Recreation Events Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department has planned a variety of free events throughout the month of […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew July and August 2023 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater. In one of Shakespeare’s most raucous […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare Summer Festival: The Book of Will July 8 through August 27 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and the production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. A play that […]

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

Bilingual Storytime and Market Hunt  Third Sundays, 9am - 1pm June 18-November 19 Join SCPL Librarians at the Live Oak Farmers' Market for Market Hunt materials and prizes, Bilingual Storytime at 10am and 11am, and information about the services, programs, and events the Library is offering. The Farmers' Market is located at 15th and Eastcliff […]

2023 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16, 19am -5pm Celebrating fine and functional art from more than 100 juried artists, the 30th annual ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto will take place July 15-16, 2023, at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road. Hours will be […]

Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense Sunday, July 16, 10 - 11am In our Fullpower Introduction to Physical Self-Defense online program, adults of all ages as well as teens age 15-17 learn how to: *Interrupt the Pattern of Attack *Spot trouble early- and avoid it *Deal confidently with threats and harassment *Take the lead with friends […]

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, […]

Free Harbor Water Taxi All Summer Weekends, 11am - 6pm The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer! The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day. Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X­1 Gate […]

LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]

Teen Girls Self-Defense Workshop Sunday, July 16, 12:30 - 3pm Help your teen girl to feel safe, confident and in control of her choices. July 16 | 12:30-3:00 pm | The Tannery Studio 111 | $139 Parents & Caregivers~ONLY Workshop of the Summer~Sign up here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/minorsan_selfdefense__fitness?k_class=549186&k_class_tab=6462 • Can your Teen Girl stand up and speak […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]

Hugo Award Winning Films: Defining Science Fiction & Fantasy 3rd Sundays 2 -4pm, June 18 - September 17 Come watch Hugo award winning movies! An exciting event that showcases some of the best science fiction and fantasy films through the ages. The Hugo awards are prestigious honors given to outstanding works of science fiction and […]