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 […]

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.

Aptos Writer's Workshop 2nd & 4th Mondays 1 - 3pm through September Aptos Writer’s Workshop is a place where writer’s meet to discuss, and provide suggestions for fiction and non-fiction work in a positive and supportive small group environment. It is designed to help members with their own work over time from an initial idea, […]

Mount Madonna Campus Tour Monday, February 12, 1 - 2:30pm Join our Campus Tour, a great way to see our unique learning environment, learn about MMS programs, get your individual questions answered, meet faculty and administrators and see our program in action! Tours are about 2 hours in length and include plenty of walking. Please […]

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 […]

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 […]

Valentine Crafts Tuesday, February 13, 5:30pm Celebrate love and friendship at the Valentine’s Day Crafts program ~ Paint a heart-shaped wooden box and decorate the wrapper of a chocolate bar as a gift for others or yourself. ❤️  This program will take place on Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30pm at the Main Library, Children’s Area, and families are welcome to attend. 

Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents February 13: Transition Planning in High School,  https://bit.ly/44HWdfM Join us via Zoom for a  Special Ed workshop: Practical Special Education Advocacy Tips for Parents. We will discuss steps you can take to improve your advocacy skills and help you become a more effective advocate for your child. There […]

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  

Candlelight Concerts in the Cocoanut Grove Jan. 25, Feb. 14, 6:30pm & 9pm Enjoy candlelight concerts at the Cocoanut Grove witj illuminated by candlelight! Jan. 25 - Coldplay (6:30pm) and Queen (9pm) Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day Special https://feverup.com/en/santa-cruz/candlelight

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 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 […]

 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 […]

A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.

Code Your Heart Out on February 14 Wednesday, February 14, 4 - 5:30pm The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is excited to invite 3rd-8th grade students to our CODE Your Heart Out! TechGirlz Event on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 from 4:00-5:30 pm. Fall in love with coding this Valentine's Day at our free, virtual Code […]

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 […]

Healer Trio Love Songs Benefit Wednesday, February 14, 6:30 - 8pm At our Healer Trio Love Songs Benefit, Get Inspired, Connected, and Energized with this beloved band: Gail Swain, Claire Paul, Karen Katz with Jerry Paul on keys, Michael Levy on guitar, and Jeff Arlt on drums and percussion. Sing along and be sung to […]

Candlelight Concerts in the Cocoanut Grove Jan. 25, Feb. 14, 6:30pm & 9pm Enjoy candlelight concerts at the Cocoanut Grove witj illuminated by candlelight! Jan. 25 - Coldplay (6:30pm) and Queen (9pm) Feb. 14 – Valentine’s Day Special https://feverup.com/en/santa-cruz/candlelight

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 […]

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 […]

Tech Talks: AI Prompting for Document Analysis (Mac / PC) Thursday, February 15, 11am - 12pm Use AI tools to better understand your documents. Explore the ways AI tools can assist with analyzing and summarizing documents. Join us for a look at processing documents such as personal notes, terms of service or lengthy articles. The content will […]

Junior Rangers at Garfield Park Library February 15, 3:30 - 5pm Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 - 12 year olds. Junior Rangers will receive a logbook, and earn stamps and rewards along the way as they participate in programs. At your first Junior Ranger program you will get a logbook and badge. […]

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 […]

Discovery Zone Playgroup Fridays 10am - 12pm, through May A time for free discovery zone playgroup for children with a participating adult. Arrival and departure times are flexible. This is a drop-in early learning program, where there will be toys for developing and strengthening gross motor skills, as well as providing time for young children […]

Join us at the Capitola Bridge Club Fridays,except the first Friday of the month, 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. […]

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 […]

Jurassic Quest is Here! Friday, February 16 12 - 8pm Saturday, February 17, 9am - 8pm  Sunday, February 18, 9am - 8pm Monday, February 19, 9am - 4pm Jurassic Quest is roaring into Monterey Feb. 16 - 19! Join the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family […]

Lego Friday Fun Fridays 3 - 4:30pm through May 31 Use your imagination and build anything you can dream at Lego Friday Fun! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.

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!

Pixar Pictures at the Garfield Park Library - Up Friday, February 16, 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 second movie in this series is Up. All movies will be shown free of […]

Pixar Pictures at the Garfield Park Library - Up Friday, February 16, 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 second movie in this series is Up. All movies will be shown free of […]

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 […]

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....

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

Jurassic Quest is Here! Friday, February 16 12 - 8pm Saturday, February 17, 9am - 8pm  Sunday, February 18, 9am - 8pm Monday, February 19, 9am - 4pm Jurassic Quest is roaring into Monterey Feb. 16 - 19! Join the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family […]

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 Third Saturdays, 10am - noon We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your […]

Jurassic Quest is Here! Friday, February 16 12 - 8pm Saturday, February 17, 9am - 8pm  Sunday, February 18, 9am - 8pm Monday, February 19, 9am - 4pm Jurassic Quest is roaring into Monterey Feb. 16 - 19! Join the world’s largest, most popular dino event with unique and exciting experiences for the whole family […]

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

Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange Work Party Sunday, February 18, 10am - 2pm Join our Live Oak Grange Work PartyWork party! Alternate day in case of rain: February 25 Free delicious lunch provided for workers around noon! Bring gloves, hats, boots (or closed-toe shoes), eye and ear protection (as needed), and water.

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 […]