Events

Wizarding Adventure October 25 - 27 & 30, 10am - 5pm Explore the science of potion making, Quidditch games, wizard crafts and more at the Children's Museum of Discovery! October 30 only! Explore the Forbidden Forest haunted house. It's cleared of monsters for the day and safe for little wizards. Costumes encouraged!  

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 […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Santa Cruz Harbor Witches SUP  Sunday, October 29, 1 - 4pm Free to watch! 12th Annual Santa Cruz Harbor Witches Gathering. Join witches, ghouls and goblins and come jump on an SUP board at the Santa Cruz Harbor and lets go scaring!! Join the SUP Shack for our 12th Annual Halloween Paddle, where we bewitch […]

Watsonville Downtown Candy Crawl Monday, October 30, 2 - 6pm Join us for our 3rd annual Downtown Candy Crawl on Monday, October 30, 2023 for youth ages 13 & under. Young wizards, witches, ghosts, princesses, and all in between are invited to trick-or-treat at participating downtown Watsonville businesses. No pre-registration required. Bring your own candy […]

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 […]

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 […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Downtown Trick-Or-Treat Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2-5pm The Santa Cruz Police Department and the City of Santa Cruz close down Pacific Avenue for kids to trick or treat! This festival of fun lasts from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Many Downtown businesses will be handing out candy and treats outside of their businesses.  

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 […]

Boulder Creek Trick or Treat Street Tuesday, October 31, 5 - 7pm Join the Boulder Creek Downtown Trick or Treat on Halloween in your silliest, scariest or wackiest costume! This is one of the BCBA's favorite events to host.  Come by our table in front of the Sheriff Substation - you might get to meet […]

Boulder Creek Trick or Treat Street Tuesday, October 31, 5 - 7pm Join the Boulder Creek Downtown Trick or Treat on Halloween in your silliest, scariest or wackiest costume! This is one of the BCBA's favorite events to host.  Come by our table in front of the Sheriff Substation - you might get to meet […]

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  

Live Oak Picture Book Scavenger Hunt November 1 -30 Join us at Live Oak Library to celebrate National Picture Book Month with a Picture Book Scavenger Hunt. Stop by the children's room and pick up a hunt. Look for the answers in books! It could be a word or a picture. Complete the hunt and […]

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!

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop Monday-Saturday, 10am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. The gift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an […]

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 […]

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 […]

Triple P Workshop: Encouraging Your Child's Self-Esteem Thursday, November 2, 6 - 7:30pm 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 Register here: https://bit.ly/Self-Esteem-Nov2 […]

Grupo Breve Triple P: Prevención y manejo de la conducta desafiante Cada jueves, del 26 de octubre al 16 de noviembre • 6:00 – 7:30 pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Conductas-Oct2023 Cada jueves, del 26 de octubre al 16 de noviembre • 6:00 – 7:30 pm Asista a este grupo breve virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • […]

All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library Fridays 11am - 1pm through Come join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! If you're looking for something fun and relaxing to do, come knit with us! Bring your own yarn, knitting needles, and any other crafting materials you'd like. We welcome crochet and cross stitch […]

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.

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!

Rising Higher - Santa Cruz Friday, November 3, 4-6:30pm Join us at Rising Higher to learn about survivors of discrimination, homelessness, human trafficking, gender-based violence, and war. We're using our hard won wisdom to create a world free from poverty and exploitation. We've created multiple pathways for survivors to be social impact entrepreneurs. Because we […]

All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]

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....

Gateway School Open House + Playdate Saturday, November 4, 9am - 12pm Gateway invites you to a Kindergarten - 1st Grade Open House + Playdate. Classroom activities for children, and some play on Gateway's own Kindy Island. Resources for parents, expert teacher talk, and information about our programs.

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

Kindergarten - 1st Grade Open House + Playdate Saturday, Nov 4, 9am - 12pm Gateway invites you to a Kindergarten - 1st Grade Open House + Playdate. Classroom activities for children, and play on Gateway's own Kindy Island. Resources for parents, expert teacher talk, and information about our 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.. […]

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  

Gourds Galore Saturday Morning Ceramics Saturdays, October 28 - November 11, 10 - 11am Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. From […]

Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival Saturday Nov 4 & Sunday Nov 5 2023, 10am-5pm Each Day. Join us for the annual Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival. Check out the schedule of presentation and live music: http://sites.google.com/.../sant.../presentations-music-2023 Don't miss local band Cement Ship on Saturday! Complimentary Face paining on Sunday! […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate The Western Flyer's Return to Monterey Bay Saturday, November 4, 11 am – 4 pm The Western Flyer is coming home at last! After being away for 75 years, the historic Western Flyer—the sardine fishing boat immortalized by John Steinbeck’s 1951 classic The Log from the Sea of Cortez—will return to her home port of Monterey […]

All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]

Gourds Galore Saturday Afternoon Ceramics Saturdays, October 28 - November 11, 3 - 4pm Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. From […]

Death Cafe Saturday 4, 4:30pm Do you have questions about death but are too afraid to voice them? Let's normalize death and end of life conversations. After all, talking about it won't kill you! Death Cafe offers a safe and confidential space to explore questions and feelings around death and dying. Coffee and cake provided. […]

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 […]

All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]

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

Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival Saturday Nov 4 & Sunday Nov 5 2023, 10am-5pm Each Day. Join us for the annual Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Arts Festival. Check out the schedule of presentation and live music: http://sites.google.com/.../sant.../presentations-music-2023 Don't miss local band Cement Ship on Saturday! Complimentary Face paining on Sunday! […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Teen Girls Self-Defense Workshop Sunday, November 5, 11:30am - 2pm LAST Teen Girls Self-Defense of 2023 If your Teen isn't adequately trained to know what to do if someone starts to ask her questions, or she doesn't know how to respond with her words, or her body, and why it's so critical for her to […]

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 […]

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 […]