Events

Aptos Library Grand Opening Saturday, February 3, 1 - 5pm Celebrate the opening of the new Aptos Branch Library! Tour the beautiful new building and enjoy the many new features including a community room, conference room, teen room, children's room, study rooms, dedicated outdoor patio spaces for each age group, and displays from the Aptos […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Knitting at the Felton Library Mondays, 12:30 - 2pm, through June 17 Join us every Monday afternoon at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años Cada lunes, del 22 de enero al 18 de marzo, 2024 • 4 – 6 pm (Excepto el 19 de febrero) Inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de sus niños GRATIS: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Ene2024 Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo GRATIS de Triple P […]

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 […]

Start Smart Driving Education for Teens (12-18) & their Parents Monday, January 29, 6-7pm Start Smart Driving Education for Teens (12-18) & their Parents, January 29. In an effort to prepare young drivers to drive responsibly, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is offering new driver education class for new drivers and their parents. Start Smart, […]

Come to a 2024 Monarch School Prospective Family Meeting Thursday, January 25, 6:30 - 8pm or Monday, January 29, 6:30 - 8pm Join us for a 2024 Perspective Families Meeting to learn about our unique school that offers whole school thematic curriculum emphasizing social and environmental justice, family involvement in K-5 classrooms and monthly field […]

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 […]

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

 Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library Tuesdays 11 - 11:45am, January 24 - May 1 Join us  for Preschool Storytime at Capitola Library. StoryTime is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-5 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending […]

Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach Wednesdays 11am - 12pm, January 24 - May 8 Join us for Preschool Storytime La Selva Beach,  a fun interactive storytime. We'll read books, sing songs and use rhythm and movement. This event is suitable for children ages 3-6 years. There will be an arts and crafts project to take […]

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 […]

Find Somebody to Love February 1 - 29 We KNOW you work hard every day, but February is the month of love, so your local shelter wants to help you find SOMEBODY TO LOVE! Through the month of February, Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees to ½ the normal rates and holding […]

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 […]

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.

Make and Explore  Live Oak Library Fridays, 3 - 4:30pm through June 14 Every week at Live Oak Library we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore including Science, Arts & Crafts, Model building, and Exploration of the environment around us. Please allow at least 30 minutes to complete a […]

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!

Toy Swap at Watsonville Library Friday, February 2, 4 - 6pm; Trade your voucher for a toy Patrons can “purchase” a toy with a voucher earned from donating a toy at the Main Library on Friday, February 2 from 4:00-6:00pm. Any items that remain after the Toy Swap will be donated to local non-profit organizations.

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 […]

oin Wildland Fire Academy Session 1: 2/3 (9-12pm);    2/5, 2/6, 2/7, 2/8 (5:30 - 8pm)  AND full time M-F (7am-5pm) 2/12 -2/23 Session 2: 3/18, 3/19, 3/21, 3/26, 3/28 (5:30 - 8pm)  AND full time M-F (7am-5pm) 4/1 - 4/12  Interested in a career as a firefighter? Join our Wildland Fire Academy! The Santa Cruz COE […]

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

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  

World Wetlands Day 2024 Saturday, February 3, 9:30am - 1pm Join us on Saturday, February 3rd, at Struve Slough to celebrate World Wetlands Day with a wetlands restoration project, litter clean-up, educational activities hosted by local environmental and climate organizations, live music, and lunch! Meet us by the butterfly statue near the Struve Slough trailhead, […]

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 House at Santa Cruz Montessori Saturday, February 3, 10am - 12pm Santa Cruz Montessori is having an open house this Saturday. It is open to everyone!

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, February 3 or February 10 Join us 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 finding planets that could support life, scientists are always collecting […]

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 […]

Branciforte Middle School Open House Saturday, February 3, 6-7pm POSTPONED OWING TO STORM    

How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older Saturday, February 3, 7 - 9pm Join us for the launching of Dr. Michael Greger's new book, How Not to Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting Healthier as You Get Older. Dr. Greger will share simple, accessible, and evidence-based methods to […]

Love and Faith in the High Baroque Saturday, February 3, 7:30 - 9:30pm Join the Santa Cruz Baroque Festival for a rousing good time in the High Baroque. J. S. Bach: Cantata BWV 82 - Ich Habe Genug "I have enough" Jorg Reddin, Bass-Baritone ~ Marc Schachman Baroque Oboe ~ Vlada Volkova-Moran, Chest Organ ~ […]

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

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, […]

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 […]