Events

Free Music Together Demo Classes Monday, January 15, 9:30 or 10:30 MusicalMe Invites Moms, Dads, Grandparents, and Nannies to Experience the Magic of Music Together® with Free Demo Classes Scotts Valley, CA - MusicalMe is excited to announce free demo classes for young families to explore the renowned early childhood music enrichment program, Music Together®. […]

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

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March for the Dream Monday, January 15, 10am Join us on Monday, January 15, in downtown Santa Cruz starting at Cathcart St. and Pacific Ave. as we celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. March for the Dream. 11am Join us at the Civic Auditorium.  

MLK Youth Day Saturday, January 13, 12 - 3pm MLK Youth Day is an opportunity for student leaders and organizations from local schools to inform the community about their mission and accomplishments. The desire to provide young people a platform to showcase and share what they are doing in regards to student activism. The day will […]

PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) After School Program Mondays, January 15 -29, 4 - 6pm The SPCA PAWS Tier One program is for animal lovers 7 to 9 years. It introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps the children conduct “consent tests” […]

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 […]

Build a Poetry Portfolio Tuesday, January 14, 4 - 5pm & Tuesday, January 23, 4 - 5pm Exciting opportunity for young poets! Part of the Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate, this workshop with poet Dion O'Reilly will guide young poets in building their poetry portfolio. The first workshop will be in our Downtown Branch, Santa […]

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 […]

SPCA PAWS (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) After School Program: Tier 1 Preteen Tuesdays, January 16 - 30, 4 - 6pm The SPCA PAWS Tier One program is for preteen, animal lovers, ages 10-12 years. It introduces children to how a shelter operates and teaches how to recognize animal behavior and body language. It helps […]

Youth Poet Laureate Series: Putting a Poetry Portfolio Together Workshop Tuesday, December 16, 4 - 5pm Are you a teen who is interested in writing poetry? Did you know that you could become the next Youth Poet Laureate? Join us for this Youth Poet Laureate Workshop! Today's workshop will focus on Putting a Poetry Portfolio […]

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 […]

Triple P Workshop: What to do When Your Child Has a Hard Time Separating From You for families with children with special needs Tuesday, January 16, 4:30 - 6pm Attend this FREE workshop for families with children with special needs to learn: • Why children with special needs have a hard time separating from their […]

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!

Preschool Storytime at Garfield Park Library January 10 - April 24, 10:30 - 11am Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for storytime!  We'll share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment. Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Ages 2 - 6

Mister Boom Boom's MusicPlayPatrol African Drum Circle Wednesday, January 17,  10 - 11am, Felton Wednesday, January 17,  3:30-4:30pm, Santa Cruz Children will learn about a variety of West African hand drums including the djembe, talking drum, and more! Children will play authentic African drums and we will end the program with a dance and drum […]

Winter Bike Riding Workshop Wednesday, January 17, 12 - 1pm Wet weather riding | Stay warm and dry | Rain or shine Riding during the winter months doesn’t have to be miserable! In fact, it can be fun! Learn from our experts on how to prepare for winter riding in this new workshop. We’ll dive […]

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 […]

Collecting Toys for Toy Swap at Watsonville Library January 8 - 31: Donate toys in good condition; Monday-Thursday, 10am -8pm; Friday, 10am - 6pm; Saturday, noon - 4pm Friday, February 2, 4 - 6pm; Trade your voucher for a toy Do you have any gently used toys that you would like to giveaway? Do you […]

Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children Thursday, January 1, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting seminar and learn how to help your children: • Learn to treat others with respect • Have good communication and social skills • Develop healthy self-esteem Register here: https://bit.ly/Confident-Jan18 Presented in English on Zoom. This Triple P […]

Are you considering contraceptives for the first time or looking for alternatives to your current method? This workshop explores the most common contraceptive options with special attention to choosing the method that is right for you. We'll cover the many different kinds of hormonal contraception (oral, injectable, insertable, and transdermal), IUDs, condoms and other barrier […]

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 […]

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11 - 11:30am, through May 3 Join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am.

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!

Pixar Pictures at the Garfield Park Library - Toy Story Friday, January 19, 3:30 -6pm Join us once a month at the Garfield Park Library for a different family friendly movie. All movies in this series will be Pixar Pictures films. The first movie in this series is Toy Story. All movies will be shown […]

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....

Above and Below California’s Ocean through the photography of Marc Shargel January - March Enjoy beautiful projected photos of a diversity of subjects, including underwater images from around the world, eclipses, and western landscapes. Learn about California’s endangered kelp forest ecosystem and efforts to save it. Presenter Bio: Felton resident Marc Shargel has been a […]

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 Information at Baymonte Saturday, January 20, 10 - 11:30am If you have a child who is just about ready for kindergarten, please join us at our Baymonte Kindergarten Information Event on January 20. We would love to tell you all about the amazing programs, environment, and teachers that make Baymonte unique!

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 […]

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 […]

Come see what The Tech Challenge is all about! Saturday Advisor Trainings 1:15 - 2:15pm, January 20, February 3, February 10 Join us this Saturday, Jan. 20 to learn about the 2024 Tech Challenge: Cosmic Quest, presented by Amazon! The scenario: SPACE – the possibilities are limitless! From figuring out how to redirect asteroids to […]

Come see what The Tech Challenge is all about! Saturday Advisor Trainings 1:15 - 2:15pm, January 20, February 3, February 10 Join us this Saturday, Jan. 20 to learn about the 2024 Tech Challenge: Cosmic Quest, presented by Amazon! The scenario: SPACE – the possibilities are limitless! From figuring out how to redirect asteroids to […]

Groovy Judy Night at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge 21+ Saturday, January 29, 6 - 9pm Join us on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge for a fun, festive event featuring live music by Groovy Judy. This event is 21+. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are […]

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

Familypower: Starting Strong Sunday, January 21, 10 -  11am Through puppets and fun, interactive stories, learn how to introduce People Safety Skills and to continue to practice them in your daily life. Help your child learn how to handle a friend saying something mean, check first before touching something unsafe, move away from someone doing […]

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, […]

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 […]