Events

World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off Monday, October 9, 7am to 11am Gotta be the shoes! Our main man Travis got game (and comfy orange suede loafers Beefy, burly, bodacious and beautiful? No weigh? Weigh!! The world’s greatest gourd growers will be rocking the scale at Half Moon Bay’s Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, Monday, October 9, […]

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 […]

Watsonville Library Tech Night Monday, October 9,  5 - 6:30pm Join us for Library Tech Night ~ Learn about podcasting equipment, play with bots and other technologies! This program will take place on Monday, October 9 from 5:00-6:30pm at the Main Library. This program is for all ages. Únase a nosotros para nuestro evento Noche […]

Triple P Workshop: What to Do When Your Teen is Rude & Disrespectful Monday, October, 9 - 7:30pm 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 your teen Presented […]

Taller Triple P: Fomentando la asistencia a la escuela Monday, October 9, 6 - 7:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Asistencia-9Oct Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Razones comunes por las que los niños no asisten a clase o a la escuela • Consejos para mejorar la comunicación en el hogar para abordar las […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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

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: Cómo criar hijos y capaces Thursday, October 12, 6 - 7pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Seguros-Capaces-12Oct Asista a este seminario de crianza GRATIS para aprender cómo: • Aprender a tratar a los demás con respeto. • Tener buena comunicación y habilidades sociales. • Desarrollar una autoestima saludable. Lugar: La Manzana Recursos Comunitarios, 18. W. Lake […]

Triple P Workshop: Helping Your Child Deal with Fears Thursday, October 12, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why children develop fears • How to help your child manage and face their fears • Coping strategies you can teach your child Presented IN ENGLISH on Zoom by […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Young foodies! Friday, October 13, 2pm Young foodies! We invite you to our Universal Yum program where we will learn about a different country each month through delicious snacks and interactive activities. This recurring program will occur on Friday, October 13 at 2:00pm. This program is on a first-come, first-serve basis as supplies is limited, […]

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!

Gateway Fall Festival Friday, October 13,  4 - 6pm Save The Date for the Gateway Fall Festival 4-6pm followed by a Movie Under The Stars featuring Hotel Transylvania. This is a public event open to all past, present, & future Gateway families, friends, & neighbors. Come join KSQD Otter 841 song winner, music teacher David […]

Watsonville Library Tech Night October 9, 5 - 6:30pm Join us for Library Tech Night ~ Learn about podcasting equipment, play with bots and other technologies! This program will take place on Monday, October 9 from 5:00-6:30pm at the Main Library. This program is for all ages. Únase a nosotros para nuestro evento Noche de […]

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 […]

Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 5pm, October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 What is Day Out With Thomas™ Presents: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party? Day Out With Thomas™ Presents: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween party is a family event that offers aspiring engineers and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride […]

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 […]

Eclipse across the Western U.S. California October 14, around 8am with maximal coverage of the sun's disk between 9:15 and 9:25am and around 10:45am NASA says for viewers in California, the partial eclipse will start shortly after 8 a.m., with maximal coverage of the sun's disk between 9:15 and 9:25am, Lynam said. The sun will […]

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

Thrift Store 2nd Saturday Sales 2nd Saturdays, 9am - 3:30pm Thrift Store 50%-Off Sale 3/11/2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Familypower: Un Buen Comienzo para niños de 3 a 7 años con sus adultos Saturday, October 14, 10 - 11am A través del uso de títeres e historias interactivas y divertidas, aprende cómo introducir Habilidades de Seguridad con las Personas y continuar practicándolas en tu vida diaria. Ayuda a tu hijo a aprender cómo lidiar […]

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 […]

Wilder Ranch Harvest Festival Saturday, October 14, 11am - 3pm The Wilder Ranch State Park Harvest Festival is on October 14th. Join us in the park, a beautiful fall setting, to enjoy live music, tasty treats, old-fashioned games and crafts. This is our inaugural Fall Fling apple trebuchet event as well. We hope to see […]

Taller Triple P: Promoviendo la autoestima de los niños October 14, 11am - 12:30pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Autoestima-14Oct Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Las razones del porqué su hijo pueda tener una baja autoestima • Como fomentar en su hija una autoestima saludable • Herramientas para ayudar a su hijo a […]

Tractor or Treat Around the Farm Saturday, Oct 14, 11am - 3pm Come on out and join us for some amazing fall fun! Second Saturday on the farm, Tractor or Treat! Kids and families will enjoy trick-or-treating around the farm, fall crafts, drive a tractor, enjoy a hay wagon ride around the fairgrounds and so […]

Seacliff Street Fair Sat, Oct 14,  11:30am - 4pm Crafts, food, music, magic and you at the annual Seacliff Street Fair at Seacliff State Beach!

Glimpses of World History Series to Begin at La Selva Beach Branch Library Second and fourth Saturdays in January, February, and March, 1 - 2 Dr. Robert Strayer, Ph.D of European and African History, presents a series of six illustrated talks dealing with particular topics in world history and their implications for the present. These free events take […]

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  […]

Chaminade Fall Festival Saturday, October 14, 3:30 - 7:30pm Join us in celebrating the beauty of the season with an evening of family-friendly activities, including two bounce houses, s’mores, face painting, and the haunted forest (the best one yet!) There will be costume contests and great prizes, including for your dogs. Don’t miss out on […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Familypower: Boundary Skills Sunday, October 15, 11am - 12pm Boundary skills help people of all ages have more fun and fewer problems with people – including friends and family members!

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 […]