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

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: Teaching Children to Share Monday, November 13, 5:30 - 7pm Sharing is more than toys; it's about teaching empathy, teamwork, and getting along with others. Join us for this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to teach your child to share with siblings and others • Simple ways to encourage […]

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 […]

Free Bike Repair Clinic Tuesday, November 14, 11am - 2pm Fix-a-flat | Turn up for a tune-up | Ready to roll at our free bike repair clinic. 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Racism: Origins, Persistence, and Opposition Historically and Today Saturday, December 2, 11am - 12:30pm Join us at La Selva Beach Branch Library on Saturday, December 2nd at 11am for an illustrated talk titled Racism: Origins, Persistence, and Opposition: What is distinctive about modern racism? How has it shaped human history over the past several centuries? […]

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.

Guiding Kids and Teens with Empathy and Trust Wednesday, November 15, 5:30 - 7pm As parents, we want to raise the kind of people that can not only be functioning members of society, but can tackle the big problems the current generation is failing to solve. We know that the old ways of harsh discipline […]

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 […]

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: • […]

Stepping Stones Workshop: The Power of Positive Parenting for families with special needs Thursday, November 17, 6 - 7:30pm Parenting a child with special needs is a remarkable journey filled with unique challenges and triumphs. At times, it can be daunting, but it's also incredibly rewarding. Join us to connect with other parents, share experiences, […]

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 […]

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!

Holiday Lights in the Watsonville Plaza Friday, November 17, 5 - 6pm The 2023 Holiday Tree Lighting is Nov. 17 from 5 to 6 PM in the City Plaza. Join us for festive fun as we light up our beloved City Plaza for the winter holidays. Santa will be here!

Triple P Workshop: Setting Healthy Screen Time Limits Friday, November 17, 5:30 - 7pm As parents, we need to help our kids find the right balance with screens. Setting limits on screen time gives them a chance to play, socialize, and learn important life skills. It's all about creating a balanced childhood and teaching them […]

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....

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

UCSC Arboretum Holiday Gift and Wreath Sale Saturday, November 18, 10am - 4pm 9am-10am Members Hour; 10am-4pm General Public Event Flier Featuring holiday gifts and decorations unlike anything you've seen! Arboretum artists have been busy for months creating stunning succulent and dried flower wreaths and other works of art for this enchanting Arboretum fundraiser. This […]

Rockin Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Sale Saturday 10 - 5 & Sunday 10 - 4, November 18 & 19 This is a fascinating event! Members of the club sell rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, and other lapidary items at the club’s holiday sale. The sale is held the third weekend in November at the […]

La Selva Beach Holiday Craft Fair & Book Sale Saturday, November 18, 10am-4pm Attention craft lovers! Don't miss the La Selva Beach Holiday Craft Fair & Book Sale! Discover unique and handmade jewelry, art, and more from over 50 local vendors. Plus, there will be a Used Book Sale featuring books in all genres. And […]

Featuring holiday gifts and decorations unlike anything you’ve seen! This is the only collection you will find that draws from the Arboretum’s rare and extraordinary plants! These items make the perfect gifts and decorations that will last throughout the holidays. In addition to beautiful wreaths and centerpieces, offerings will include succulent and tillandsia driftwood pieces […]

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 […]

Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, March 18, 10am - noon It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Every third Saturday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to […]

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 […]

Family Fun with Tule Saturday, November 18, 1-2:30pm Get crafty with us for this month’s Family Fun program to learn all about tule. Tule, a plant found alongside fresh bodies of water throughout California, has been used by indigenous communities as a source material to create different items and tools. During this program, Museum Staff […]

Great Expectations Parenting Group Saturdays 1:30 - 2:30pm, November 18, 2023 December 16, 2023 January 20, 2024 February 17, 2024 March 16, 2024 April 20, 2024 Here at the Scotts Valley library, we're hosting a parenting group for caregivers raising neurodivergent individuals with behavior challenges and delays from toddlers to teens. We'll Explore: Autism and […]

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

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 […]

Rockin Gem, Mineral, Jewelry & Fossil Sale Saturday 10 - 5 & Sunday 10 - 4, November 18 & 19 This is a fascinating event! Members of the club sell rocks, minerals, gems, fossils, jewelry, and other lapidary items at the club’s holiday sale. The sale is held the third weekend in November at the […]

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, […]

Esselen Tribe of Monterey County Autumn Harvest Fundraiser Sunday, November 19, 12 - 6pm Join us on Sunday, November 19 for @esselentribeofmontereycounty Autumn Harvest Fundraiser! The Autumn Harvest Fundraiser will take place on Sunday, November 19th, at Hacienda Hay & Feed in Carmel Valley and will be open to the public from 12-6pm. In community […]

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 […]

Community Dinner in Boulder Creek Sunday, November 19, 5-7pm Join us next Sunday November 19 for our monthly community dinner. We will be serving a full Thanksgiving dinner, all are welcome. If you need a warm meal, chance to connect with the community or just want Thanksgiving to come early we are happy to have […]