Events

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

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 […]

Triple P Workshop: How to Help Your Child Deal with Bullying Monday, September 25, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to recognize different types of bullying • Common reasons why children bully others • What you can do if your child is being bullied Register: https://bit.ly/Bullying-Sept25 Presented IN […]

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 […]

Support for Parents of High Needs Babies 4th Tuesdays of the month, 9:30am pst Thank you, Postpartum Support International NEW SUPPORT GROUP: Support for Parents of High Needs Babies  will take place on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am PST! Led by trained peer facilitators, this group is for parents of “high […]

Sunnyside Produce Pumpkin Patch Now - October 31, Open Daily 10am - 7:30pm Petting Zoo open weekends 12pm - 7:30pm The Sunnyside Produce Pumpkin Patch is open from 10am to 7:30pm every day for the month of October. The petting zoo is available on weekends from 12pm-7:30pm. We are taking all of the proper precautions […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA  4 - 4:30pm Tuesdays: September 12, 26, October 10, 24, 31, November 14, December 5, 19 Thursdays: September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 2, 16, December 7, 21 Come read to our cats and dogs at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Students can build confidence and fluency with […]

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 […]

Taller Triple P: Apoyando el aprendizaje de su niño: Rutinas de tarea Tuesday, September 26, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/TripleP-PVUSD-2023-24 Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Por qué la hora de hacer tarea es un problema para muchas familias • Cómo ayudar a su hijo o hija a desarrollar una buena […]

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!

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

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

Lego Engineering Challenge Wednesdays 4 - 5:30pm, September 27 Are you looking for a fun and competitive challenge? Are you good at building stuff using Legos? Are you between the ages of 8 yrs to 12 yrs? If you answered yes to all these questions, then you are more than qualified to join our Lego […]

Attached at the Heart Parenting Program Wednesday, September 27, 5:30 - 7pm Are you a new parent or parent-to-be? Are you already exhausted by all the conflicting information and advice you see on social media? Based on 70 years of research into the importance of parent-child bonds as well as cutting-edge research on the nervous […]

Reading in the Redwoods 4th Wednesday, 6 - 7:30pm Felton - Virtual Book Discussion The book for June is The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is a reimagining of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, the man who, according to the Bible wrestled an angel and won the name […]

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 […]

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 […]

School Struggles Summit September 28 - 30 School Struggles Summit (September 28-30): Has your kid shut down or completely given up on school? It’s challenging and heartbreaking… but you’re not alone! Join thousands of parents and educators around the world to learn how to help struggling learners discover their greatness and shine. With a few […]

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)

Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA  4 - 4:30pm Tuesdays: September 12, 26, October 10, 24, 31, November 14, December 5, 19 Thursdays: September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 2, 16, December 7, 21 Come read to our cats and dogs at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Students can build confidence and fluency with […]

Seminario Triple P: Conectando a los Adolescentes Thursday, September 28, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Conectados-28Sept Ayude a su adolescente a aprender a: • Establecer conexiones positivas con los demás • Tener confianza • Ser socialmente hábil • Planificar el futuro • Mantener compromisos • Mantenerse en contacto • Cuidar a los demás Presentado EN ESPAÑOL […]

Full Moon Hike at Quail Hollow Ranch Friday, September 29, 9 - 10pm Come join us for a quiet exploratory hike at Quail Hollow Ranch, under the light of 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 […]

School Struggles Summit September 28 - 30 School Struggles Summit (September 28-30): Has your kid shut down or completely given up on school? It’s challenging and heartbreaking… but you’re not alone! Join thousands of parents and educators around the world to learn how to help struggling learners discover their greatness and shine. With a few […]

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!

Movie Encanto Sunday, September 30, 3:30 - 5pm Bring the whole family to this movie night featuring Walt Disney Animation Studios' “Encanto,” which tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an […]

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....

T-Birds on the Wharf Saturday, September 30, 9am - 3pm Check out the Classic, Vintage and Retro Thunderbirds, T-Birds, on display  on the Wharf, then stick around to enjoy fabulous shopping and/or grab a bite at one of the many fine local eateries with the best views in Santa Cruz! This is a much anticipated […]

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

School Struggles Summit September 28 - 30 School Struggles Summit (September 28-30): Has your kid shut down or completely given up on school? It’s challenging and heartbreaking… but you’re not alone! Join thousands of parents and educators around the world to learn how to help struggling learners discover their greatness and shine. With a few […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Santa Cruz Children's Discovery Museum Teddy Bear Clinic Saturday, September 30, 11am - 4:30pm Does your favorite stuffed animal have a sniffle or maybe just needs a check-up? Come play alongside Cabrillo College Nurses in training and make sure Teddy is feeling their best! Engaging in play can be an effective approach for children to […]

Teddy Bear Clinic Saturday, September 30, 11 - 4:30pm The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery Teddy Bear Vaccination Clinics aim to demystify the vaccination process for kids and caregivers on more of a one-on-one basis by providing the opportunity for children to explore the process of a vaccination visit without any threat of a […]

Oktoberfest Santa Cruz Saturday, September 30, 12 - 4pm Come and enjoy Oktoberfest with authentic homemade German food, German beers and wines, activities for the children and The Thirsty Nine Polka Band. Free Admission ~ Food Tickets $20 ~ Children 12/under free  

Santa Cruz Mountains Harvest Festival Saturday, September 30, 3 - 9pm Join us at the Santa Cruz Mountains Harvest Festival for the best way to end September with many great local artists  and musicians.  Quench your thirst with local breweries and wineries while you visit the petting zoo and carnival rides. This event was made […]

Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley Saturday & Sunday, September 30 - October 1, 3 - 9pm Venture into the world of vibrant cultures, each rooted in the heart of Silicon Valley, as we celebrate the third annual Mosaic Festival! Join us at La Plaza for a two-day celebration from September 30 to October 1st! Presented by […]

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

Pottery & Glass Seconds Sale Sunday, October 1,  10am - 2pm Sale of pattery and glass seconds saleby more than 50 professional potters, glass artists, jewelers and other craftspeople from California's central coast sell seconds, experiments and overstock at bargain prices. Cabrillo College parking garage top level, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA  Directions

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Halloween Pop-Up at Little Trends Sunday, October 1, 10am - 2:30pm Come join us at Little Trends in Watsonville on Sunday, October 1st, 10am-2:30pm. We're hosting a kid-friendly Halloween Pop-Up Event. Enjoy Fall/Halloween related local small business vendors selling goods and food vendors offering Coffee & Pastries, Pizza, and Shave Ice! Halloween story time and […]

Pumpkin Patch at Patchen Friday - Sunday 10 - 5, October 1 - 31 Looking for a real Pumpkin Patch experience ? Like to avoid the long drive & fighting? The Patchen Pumpkin Patch is your place! .... wide variety of beautiful pumpkins and gourds, .... farm grown lavender, .... vintage "Radio Flyer" wagons 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, […]

Halloween Pop-up at Little Trends Sunday, October 1, 10am-2:30pm Come join us at Little Trends in Watsonville on Sunday, October 1st, 10am-2:30pm. We're hosting a kid-friendly Halloween Pop-Up Event. Enjoy Fall/Halloween related local small business vendors selling goods and food vendors offering Coffee & Pastries, Pizza, and Shave Ice! Halloween story time and music for […]

Women's Self-Defense Workshop Sunday, October 1, 1-3pm Last Women's Self-Defense Workshop of 2023—October 1, 2023, 1:00-3:00 pm at The Tannery. Get yourself trained to know what to do and what options you have when in a confrontational situation. The last thing you want to do is get physical. Learn how to NOT get physical, unless […]

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 […]

Advisory Council of Teens Capitola 1st Sundays, 2 - 4pm Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies. This is a good opportunity […]

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 […]

Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley Saturday & Sunday, September 30 - October 1, 3 - 9pm Venture into the world of vibrant cultures, each rooted in the heart of Silicon Valley, as we celebrate the third annual Mosaic Festival! Join us at La Plaza for a two-day celebration from September 30 to October 1st! Presented by […]

Snazzy Productions presents David Luning with Alison Steele opening Sunday, October 1, 7:30 - 9:30pm David Luning is a songwriter in the tradition of John Prine and Townes Van Zandt, creating works of Americana and folk at its finest: pure vocals, well crafted lyrics and guitar styling that honors its roots. You'll recognize his work […]