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

Fall 2023 PAWS Tier 1 Junior Programs Ages 7 - 9 PAWS Tier 1 Junior Program (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) (Ages 7-9) This very popular animal-filled after-school program teaches our student volunteers to recognize and respect animal needs. It allows participants to nurture, play with and train our shelter dogs and cats, and walk […]

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 […]

October Adult & Children's Free Programs at the Libraries October Happy October!! Check out this month's free programs for adults and kids & Adult programs: https://loom.ly/0syMxQU Kids, Teens, and programs for all ages: https://loom.ly/bvLfXzA Download! Attend! Enjoy!

Gateway School Tour Tuesday, October 3, 9 - 11am Want to see art and tech come alive for kids? Walk through a garden planted by students? Visit a middle school science class experiment? Clap, stomp and dance with a kindergarten music class? Come see our students, teachers, programs and classes in action during one of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Triple P Workshop: Helping with Homework Tuesday, October 3. 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Why homework time is a struggle in many families • How to help your child develop a good homework routine • Tools to decrease stress for you and your child during homework time Presented […]

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!

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

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 […]

Boardwalk Fright Flicks 21+ Wednesdays, October 4 - 25, Doors open 7:30pm, Movie 8pm Oct 4, Oct 11, Child's Play  ~ Oct 18, Zombieland  ~  Oct 25, Halloween (2018) Bring your friends for a night of fun and frights! Enjoy your favorite scary movies in the historic Cocoanut Grove ballroom. $15 Entry Fee – Online sales […]

Holiday Parade Registration 2023 Deadline to register is November 3! It's time to start planning for the annual Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 2 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM! The Downtown Association of Santa Cruz welcomes you to join us in celebrating the Annual Downtown Holiday Parade! The parade will happen […]

Pre & K Discovery Day Thursday, October 5, 9:30 - 11am Bring your preschool and kindergarten aged children for a morning of learning and play in our classrooms and campus in the redwoods. Get a hands-on glimpse of what a day looks like in our Montessori-based programs and find out if Mount Madonna School is […]

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)

Santa Cruz SPCA Fall PAWS Tier 2 Junior Program, Ages 10-12 Thursdays, 4 - 6pm, September 14, October 5, November 2, December 7 PAWS 2, Promoting Animal Welfare with Students, builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in the PAWS 1 program. Students will work with our shelter animals, learning new commands, developing good leash […]

Seminario Triple P: El poder de ser padres positivos Thursday, October 5, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Padres-Positivos-5Oct Asista a este seminario de crianza GRATIS para aprender cómo: • Brindar entornos de aprendizaje positivos para los niños. • Usar una disciplina efectiva. • Tener expectativas realistas y a cuidar de usted mismo(a) Lugar: La Manzana Recursos […]

Basic Anatomy and Physiology of Female Bodies (Ages 12-17) Thursday, October 5, 6:30 - 7:30pm We invite you to join us for this comprehensive and inclusive workshop series led by Dr. Megan McNamara, instructor in the Sociology Department and an affiliate with the Center for Innovations in Teaching and Learning and UCSC's Institute for Social […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Rebels & Renegades Music Festival October 6 - 8, 12 pm Rebels & Renegades Music Festival is back this fall at the Monterey County Fairgrounds! Join the Rebels & Renegades Music Festival from October 6-8, 2023 for three days filled with incredible live music. The stellar lineup includes Turnpike Troubadours, Whiskey Myers, Wilco, Shakey Graves, […]

Banned Books Week Discussion Friday, October 6, 3 - 5pm This Banned Books Week, the Library will host a discussion panel exploring the uptick and effects of censorship in our schools and libraries. Moderated by local author and reporter Wallace Baine, panelists include: -Faris Sabbah, Superintendent of the County Office of Education -Cynthia Lewis, Professor […]

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!

Seymour Center Block Party on the Bluff Block Party - Friday, October 6, 5:30 - 9:30pm Special Events - Saturday & Sunday, October 7 - 8, 9am - 4pm Block Party on the Bluff - On October 6th (5:30 to 8:30), the Seymour Center will embark on a new journey, and we are excited to […]

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....

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  

Seymour Center Block Party on the Bluff Block Party - Friday, October 6, 5:30 - 9:30pm Special Events - Saturday & Sunday, October 7 - 8, 9am - 4pm Block Party on the Bluff - On October 6th (5:30 to 8:30), the Seymour Center will embark on a new journey, and we are excited to […]

Fall Native Plant Sale Saturday, October 7, 9am - 1pm Join us on Saturday, October 7th for our annual Fall Plant Sale from 9AM to 1PM at the Fitz Wetlands Educational Resource Center, located at the top of the Pajaro Valley High School campus. The Fall Native Plant sale will feature three dozen native plant […]

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

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.. […]

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.

Family Fun with Fossils! Saturday, October 7, 10 - 11am Dig into the fascinating world of fossils during this month’s Family Fun day at the Museum! We’ll explore ancient whales from millions of years ago and dig for fossil shark teeth, while practicing being paleontologists. All ages welcome, but this is especially relevant for kiddos ages 7-10. Free | Donations […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Open Farm Tours Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm, October 7 - 8 Welcome to our 2023 Open Farm Tours! This marks our 10 year anniversary of promoting family farms and regional sustainable agriculture. This years tours are on Oct. 7 & 8, (the Indiginous Peoples Weekend). We have 12 participating farms on this years […]

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 […]

Alba Family Farm Day Saturday, October 7, 11am - 3pm ALBA is having their Family Farm Day on Saturday October 7th from 11am - 3pm at their headquarters in Salinas. Tractor hayrides around the fields and lots of fun things going on! This is a FREE event and open to the public. Our Farm ALBA’s […]

Triple P Workshop: Encouraging Your Child's Self Esteem Saturday, October 7, 11am - 12:30pm Register: https://bit.ly/Self-Esteem-Oct7 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Why it’s important for children to develop healthy self-esteem • How to encourage healthy self-esteem in your child • Tools to help your child cope with feelings and solve problems […]

Gourmet Grazing on the Green Saturday, October 7, 12 - 4pm Join us for Gourmet Grazing on the Green at Aptos Village Park on Saturday, October 7!  This event provides much needed funding for nonprofits like Teen Kitchen Project to provide vital services to people living with cancer, as well as supporting research efforts for […]

Rebels & Renegades Music Festival October 6 - 8, 12 pm Rebels & Renegades Music Festival is back this fall at the Monterey County Fairgrounds! Join the Rebels & Renegades Music Festival from October 6-8, 2023 for three days filled with incredible live music. The stellar lineup includes Turnpike Troubadours, Whiskey Myers, Wilco, Shakey Graves, […]

Zayante Fire Station Open House Saturday, October 7, 1 - 3pm Join us for a Zayante Fire Station Open House! Enjoy station and engine tours - take photos with the kids. Free hot dogs, chips, and soda. At 11am, the station will conduct a test of its new Siren system. The Zayante Fire Protection District […]

Parents Night Out Saturday, October 7, 5-9pm Friday, October 27, Kids Boobash, 5-9pm Saturday, November 11, Parents Night Out, 5-9pm Saturday, December 12, Parents Night Out, 5-9pm Capitola Rec's Parents Nights Out offer parents some free time while the kiddos play games, eat pizza and watch a movie. Register today and enjoy a night off! […]

Parent Mixer at the Park Saturday, October 7, 5pm Who's starting to plan their weekend?! Join us at Felt St Park on Saturday afternoon! Come meet other parents, play some games, and learn about the Live Oak Education Foundation -- we hope to see you there!

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 […]

Makers Market at Old Town Los Gatos - A Holiday Craft Fair! Saturday, November 4, 11am - 5pm Fall is here, which means our Los Gatos local craft fair is back! Makers Market and Old Town Center have teamed up to bring you a highly curated, outdoor market in Downtown Los Gatos! Enjoy the beautiful […]

Elkorn Slough 2024 Calendar Now! The 2024 Elkhorn Slough wall calendar is now on sale. This full-color calendar is our best yet, featuring the stunning photography of 20 professional and amateur photographers and highlighting the beauty and amazing wildlife found here in our watershed. The sale of these calendars supports the work of the Elkhorn […]

Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 8am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. Interested in vendor space? Call (831) […]

Seymour Center Block Party on the Bluff Block Party - Friday, October 6, 5:30 - 9:30pm Special Events - Saturday & Sunday, October 7 - 8, 9am - 4pm Block Party on the Bluff - On October 6th (5:30 to 8:30), the Seymour Center will embark on a new journey, and we are excited to […]

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

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.

Open Farm Tours Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm, October 7 - 8 Welcome to our 2023 Open Farm Tours! This marks our 10 year anniversary of promoting family farms and regional sustainable agriculture. This years tours are on Oct. 7 & 8, (the Indiginous Peoples Weekend). We have 12 participating farms on this years […]

Fern Creek & Western Garden Railroad Open Sunday, October 8, 10am - 4pm 419 Ocean View Ave, Santa Cruz Fern Creek & Western Garden Railroad will be open to the public on Sunday, October 8 from 10 AM-4 PM. Unfortunately, this will be the last time for the public to view the FC&W in operation […]

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, […]

Welcome Back Monarchs Sunday, Oct. 8, 11am - 4pm Welcome Back Monarchs will be Sunday, Oct. 8, at Natural Bridges State Beach. Join State Parks for a family-friendly celebration of our favorite butterfly. The event will include arts and crafts, music, information tables, hand-cranked ice cream, a parade and even free cake! Parking is $10 […]

Rebels & Renegades Music Festival October 6 - 8, 12 pm Rebels & Renegades Music Festival is back this fall at the Monterey County Fairgrounds! Join the Rebels & Renegades Music Festival from October 6-8, 2023 for three days filled with incredible live music. The stellar lineup includes Turnpike Troubadours, Whiskey Myers, Wilco, Shakey Graves, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]