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 […]

Join us at the Bridge Club Mondays, 10:30am - 12pm, August 14 - October 2 Join us at the Bridge Club! Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you every Monday at the Capitola Branch Library. Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10056781

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: Creating a Safe Home Environment Monday, September 18, 5:30 - 7pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How a safe home environment allows children to learn and explore • Tips for making your home and yard safe for your child • How to do a room-by-room safety check of […]

Grupo Triple P Virtual: Para familias con niños de 2–12 años Cada lunes, del 31 de julio al 25 de septiembre,  6 – 8 pm, Excepto el 14 de agosto Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Jul2023 Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo virtual GRATIS de Triple P para conocer a otras familias y aprender estrategias sencillas que le […]

Above, Below and Around the World - A Photography Exhibit Daily through September 26 A wide-ranging portfolio of marine life photographs will be on exhibit throughout the Scotts Valley Library July 1 - September 26. Marc is an award-winning marine life photographer who has been capturing underwater images for nearly four decades. He has authored […]

In-person Tech Help Capitola Tuesdays, 10 - 12:30pm, September 5 - December 19 Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Capitola Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating […]

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 […]

In-Person Tech Help Felton Tuesdays 10am - 12pm, September 5 - December 19 Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating […]

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 […]

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  

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!

Bike Repair Clinic Wednesday, September 20, 10am - 2pm Are mechanical issues stopping you from riding your bike more? Do you have a persistent squeaky brake, a loud chain or a flat tire? Have your bike checked by one of our mechanics for free! Book a time with us, and we’ll provide minor bike tune-ups […]

Pizza at the Library! Wednesday, September 20, 12:30 - 1:30pm Calling all middle and high schoolers! Get ready for a fun afternoon where you can hang out, enjoy some delicious pizza, and chat with your awesome librarians, Emily, Abraham, and Jackie. It's a chance for you to get to know each other better and for […]

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

Santa Cruz Public Libraries Community Listening Session Wednesday, September 20, 2-3pm We want to hear from and listen to you! Please join us  --Director of Libraries, Yolande Wilburn, and President of the Friends of the Libraries, Janis O’Driscoll-- for a community listening and discussion. The Library is committed to innovating, iterating, and constantly exploring new […]

Andre Thierry’s “Are You Ready To Learn” music program Wednesday, September 20,  3 - 4pm Andre Thierry’s “Are You Ready To Learn” music program offers interactive ways to share a mix of African, Native American Blues, French Kreole dance melodies, and elements of Afro-Caribbean music. The instruments introduced are the vest rub boards, drums, accordion, […]

“Escape This!” Wednesday, September 20, 5:30 - 7:30pm Have you ever wanted to visit an escape room? Join us for “Escape This!” our quarterly escape room program where you will get to meet new people, and collaborate and solve puzzles together to reach an end prize. Our first program will take place on Wednesday, September […]

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 […]

Baby Laptime Thursdays 10:30 - 11am, September 15 - December 28 Join us for baby laptime! Newborns, infants, and their caregivers will learn together and strengthen their relationship with each other through songs, bounces, rhymes, books, and play. (Ages 0 to non-walkers)

Bipoc Bonfires Thursdays, June 15, Museum 4 - 5pm; Beach 5 - 6:30pm Be in community for monthly bonfire talks at Seabright Beach led by local leaders of color, in partnership with County Park Friends. Museum and Seabright Beach RSVP here Monthly Series Topics June 15: BIPOC Roller Skaters History of Venice Beach with County […]

Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound & Digital Culture Thursday - Sunday, September 21 - 24, 5 - 10pm Frequency is a biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture hosted in and around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The 4-night event showcases local and global artists and integrates a variety of […]

Triple P Workshop: Preventing & Managing Challenging Behaviors Thursday, September 21, 6 - 7:30pm   Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Why children may be uncooperative or refuse to follow instructions • Positive ways to teach your child to accept limits and cooperate with you • How to respond calmly and consistently […]

Seminario Triple P: Criando Adolescentes Competentes Thursday, February 21, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Competentes-21Sept Ayude a su adolescente a aprender a: • Desarrollar auto-disciplina • Resolver los problemas • Establecer rutinas • Involucrarse en actividades escolares • Seguir las reglas escolares • Tener amigos que los apoyan Presentado EN ESPAÑOL por Zoom. ¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese […]

Astronomy on Tap: Santa Cruz and the Edges of the Universe Thursday, September 21, 6:30 - 8pm Come learn about how astronomers from Santa Cruz have used the James Webb Space Telescope (launched in late 2021 by NASA) to study exoplanets in our local neighborhood and to discover the most distant galaxies ever observed! Hear […]

Teen Artes Celebration Friday, October 6, 2:30pm Pajaro Valley Arts and the City of Watsonville warmly invites you to the Teen Artes Mural Ribbon Cutting Celebration! Come by to meet the artists behind the design and to celebrate their hard work and recognize their efforts with this huge accomplishment!  Ramsay Park (at the basketball court) […]

Tiny House Puppetry Friday, September 22, 11 - 11:30pm Join us for Tiny House Puppetry with Madrone D'Ardenne. She has been delighting audiences for years with her unique style of interactive puppetry, sharing stories of nature and magic. Prepare to be enchanted! https://loom.ly/Wg5H1DQ

Wes Anderson Movie Series: Fantastic Mr. Fox Friday, September 22, 2:30 - 4pm Fantastic Mr. Fox Mr. and Mrs. Fox live a happy home life underground with their eccentric son Ash. Mr. Fox works as a journalist, but against the advice of Badger, his attorney, he moves his family into a larger and finer home […]

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!

Harvest Home Autumn Immersive Evening Friday, September 22, 5 - 7:30pm Join us for a splendid Harvest Home evening to welcome autumn! For centuries, cultures have marked the grain harvest with festivals and rituals. The equinox is also a time to farewell summer and welcome the autumnal transition into the growing dark. Many of us […]

The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Friday September 22 (preview only 5-7pm) Saturday September 23 9am – 5pm Sunday September 24 9am – 3pm 10 Reasons to Attend the Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Thousands of locally-made art glass pumpkins. All for exhibit and for sale on the lawn of LGHS. Support local artists and art programs. […]

Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound & Digital Culture Thursday - Sunday, September 21 - 24, 5 - 10pm Frequency is a biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture hosted in and around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The 4-night event showcases local and global artists and integrates a variety of […]

Valley Churches United 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala Friday, September 22, 6pm Valley Churches United is proud to announce its 40th Anniversary Ruby Gala to be held on September 22nd at Roaring Camp’s Bret Harte Hall.  Join us as we celebrate forty years of serving our community.  Come and hear our stories and learn more about an organization […]

Benefit Concert For ZAYANTE FIRE Friday. February 22, 8pm Benefit Concert For ZAYANTE FIRE with Coyote Island and special guest Smoke Chaser "Help Zayante Fire repair & expand its siren-based Early Warning System!"  Felton Music Hall ~ Doors 7PM / Doors 8PM ~ 21+  ~  $20 / $25 Link: https://tixr.com/e/70763

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 Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Friday September 22 (preview only 5-7pm) Saturday September 23 9am – 5pm Sunday September 24 9am – 3pm 10 Reasons to Attend the Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Thousands of locally-made art glass pumpkins. All for exhibit and for sale on the lawn of LGHS. Support local artists and art programs. […]

Family Field Days Saturdays 9am - 1pm: 9/9 & 23;  10/7 & 21;  11/4 & 18 Come to Pinto Lake County Park for exciting Family Field Days with County Park Friends, America SCORES, Ecology Action, and free books from Live Like Coco. PVUSD students can join the soccer clinic led by the awesome AmericaSCORES team.. […]

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

Taller Paso a Paso Triple P: Manejando las conductas disruptivas (para familias con niños con necesidades especiales) Saturday, September 23, 10- 11:30am Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Disruptivos-23Sept Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Cómo reaccionar con calma y consistencia cuando su niño se rehúsa a seguir instrucciones • Qué hacer si su niño […]

Community Crafters Boulder Creek Saturdays 10am - 12pm, August 19 - December 2 Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art process once a month with […]

Santa Cruz Community Harvest Festival September 23, 10am -7pm Join us for a fun day filled with local music, dancing, food, vendors, drink, and much merriment! We have an incredible lineup of local and Bay Area musicians and talent and we want to see you there! The core mission of our festival is to come […]

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 […]

Elkhorn Slough Open House Saturday, September 23, 10am - 4pm Everyone is welcome to a family-friendly open house at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve 10 AM - 4 PM! Learn from Reserve scientists, meet restoration teams, celebrate Latino heritage month, and explore behind the scenes.  Bilingual bird walk 10 am, naturalist walk 2 pm. Event includes […]

Elkhorn Slough Open House Saturday, September 23, 10am - 4pm Everyone is welcome to a family-friendly open house at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve 10 AM - 4 PM! Learn from Reserve scientists, meet restoration teams, celebrate Latino heritage month, and explore behind the scenes.  Bilingual bird walk 10 am, naturalist walk 2 pm. Event includes […]

FREE Fall Family Film Festival Saturdays & Sundays 10am: 9/23 & 24, 9/30 & 10/1, 10/7 & 8 Join us for free, fall family film festival at our fabulous local movie theater! You do need to get a ticket, but it's free! Thanks, SV Cinelux! — feeling delighted at Cinelux in Scotts Valley.

Thriller Dance Classes are back! Saturdays 10am - 12 pm, September 21 - October 12 London Nelson Community Center CALLING ALL ZOMBIES!!! Free, drop in classes taught by volunteer instructors with previous zombie experience. Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun. Two Thriller performances! Halloween […]

SF Jazz: Jackeline Rago & Rhythm Talks Saturday, September 23, 11am - 1pm The San Francisco Jazz Organization (SFJAZZ) and Santa Cruz Public Libraries will be hosting a virtual interactive live-stream performance of Jackeline Rago & Rhythm Talks. This free event brings multi-instrumentalist and bandleader/educator Jackie Rago, celebrating the rich tapestry of Venezuelan music. In […]

Second Annual Health Fair Saturday, September 23, 12 - 2pm Connect with our local wellness community and discover access to your next level of health and vitality! There will be a variety of local health and wellness providers from multiple disciplines, addressing body, mind, and spirit. Meet the practitioners face-to-face and have your questions answered. Sign up […]

Craft a Beaded Tassel Wall Hanging DIY Day Saturday, September 23, 1 - 3pm We are excited to announce Joli Handicraft's first crafting event! Come hang out with us and enjoy a beverage as we make beaded wall hangings for your home or to give to someone special. We are a crafting event facilitator for […]

GroovaRoo Dance 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance  […]

Santa Cruz Elks Oktoberfest Saturday, September 23, 3pm Join us for  Santa Cruz Elks Oktoberfest for a festive event featuring traditional German food, craft beer by Discretion Brewing and live music by Alpine Sound. Lederhosen and dirndls are encouraged! Your ticket price includes an amazing Oktoberfest dinner featuring German food. Beer provided by Discretion Brewing […]

Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound & Digital Culture Thursday - Sunday, September 21 - 24, 5 - 10pm Frequency is a biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture hosted in and around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The 4-night event showcases local and global artists and integrates a variety of […]

The Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Friday September 22 (preview only 5-7pm) Saturday September 23 9am – 5pm Sunday September 24 9am – 3pm 10 Reasons to Attend the Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Thousands of locally-made art glass pumpkins. All for exhibit and for sale on the lawn of LGHS. Support local artists and art programs. […]

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

SLV High School Music Boosters Annual Mattress Fundraiser Sunday, September 24, 10am - 5pm Come get a better nights sleep AND support the annual San Lorenzo Valley High School Music Boosters Mattress Fundraiser. We carry quality name brands like Simmons Beautyrest for up to 50% OFF BRAND NEW! New mattresses are delivered to you. The […]

FREE Fall Family Film Festival Saturdays & Sundays 10am: 9/23 & 24, 9/30 & 10/1, 10/7 & 8 Join us for free, fall family film festival at our fabulous local movie theater! You do need to get a ticket, but it's free! Thanks, SV Cinelux! — feeling delighted at Cinelux in Scotts Valley.

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, […]

Active Family Time Sundays, September 17 - November 12 We are so excited to be hosting our first Active Family Time of this academic year! Families from LOSD, SUESD, SCCS, and SLVUSD are invited to participate. 2 - 3pm,  Shoreline Middle School Field: Join C2C, Santa Cruz Mid-County Youth Soccer Club and Live Oak School […]

Something Rotten! Fridays/Saturdays, 8pm;  Sundays, 2pm, September 15 - October 15 Something Rotten! is an outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce which received several Best Musical nominations and was hailed by Time Out New York as "the funniest musical comedy in at least 400 vears." Set in the Renaissance period, Something Rotten! tells the story of brothers […]

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our  in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]

Frequency: A Festival of Light, Sound & Digital Culture Thursday - Sunday, September 21 - 24, 5 - 10pm Frequency is a biennial festival of light, sound, and digital culture hosted in and around the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. The 4-night event showcases local and global artists and integrates a variety of […]