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.

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 […]

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 […]

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  

Santa Cruz B.L.A.C.K. Film Series Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9pm, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 14, Wednesday, June 18 SCPL is pleased to partner with Santa Cruz Black on their  Santa Cruz Black Film Series to provide additional opportunities to watch and discuss these important films. B.L.A.C.K. On Screen is a five-documentary film series focusing on […]

In-person Tech Help Capitola Wednesdays, 10 - 12:00pm, through June 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 documents, attaching […]

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!

Mount Madonna School Campus Tour Wednesday, March 20, 10 - 11:30am Mount Madonna School (MMS) is nestled on 375 acres overlooking Monterey Bay and serves students from preschool to grade 12. We are located between Gilroy and Watsonville and offer a picturesque setting in which your child can grow and learn. Attend our Campus Tour, […]

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

Songs and Stories with Fairy Grace and Mr. David Wednesday, March 30, 10:30 - 11am Enjoy songs and stories with Fairy Grace and music and movement with Mr. David. This show consists of Fairy Grace performing songs from her album, Lovely (Positive Songs For Children) and a reading from her children's book, My Heart Is […]

 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.

Tales 2 Tails Aptos 1st & 3rd Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through June Tales 2 Tails is a fun, engaging program that allows children struggling with reading to read to a licensed therapy dog. New additional locations and times have been added to this program at our Aptos and La Selva Beach Branches! Registration is […]

Santa Cruz B.L.A.C.K. Film Series Wednesdays, 6:30pm-9pm, February 21, March 20, April 17, May 15, Wednesday, June 19 SCPL is pleased to partner with Santa Cruz Black on their 2024 Santa Cruz Black Film Series to provide additional opportunities to watch and discuss these important films. B.L.A.C.K. On Screen is a five-documentary film series focusing […]

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 […]

Tai Chi in the Library Thursdays 10 - 11am Are you ready to experience the ancient art of Tai Chi amidst the serene ambiance of your local library? What is Tai Chi?  Tai Chi is a gentle, flowing martial art that originated in ancient China. It's known for its graceful movements, deep breathing techniques, and […]

West African kora presented by Sean Gaskell Thursday, March 21, 4:30 - 5:30pm Performance and educational demonstration featuring the West African kora. Sean Gaskell features songs on the kora- a 21 stringed West African harp. As a student of the instrument, he studied under the instruction of Moriba Kuyateh and the late Malamini Jobarteh at […]

Live Oak Kindergarten Spanish Dual Immersion Information Meeting Thursdays 5pm, February 29, March 21, April 25:   English &  Spanish Live Oak is having their kinder Spanish Dual Immersion info meeting this week. If you aren’t able to make it, there will be two more opportunities. It’s a wonderful school and program.

Reading Buddies Fridays in March, 2 - 3pm Looking for a way for your child to improve their literacy skills? Reading Buddies is a book club for youth in grades K-4th. With the guidance of volunteers, each small group (divided by reading levels) will read aloud a book. This drop-in program provides practice in reading […]

Qingming Festival: Craft and Learn Friday, March 22, 10am-12pm Join renowned author Sandy Lydon and community hero George Ow for a morning discussion and craft to learn about the Qingming Festival, one of the most important festivals of the Lunar New Year. First we will discuss the history and practices surrounding this Chinese festival, then […]

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.

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library Fridays 11am - 1pm through June 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 […]

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) 3rd Fridays, 11am - 12:30pm, March 15 - December 20 Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB). This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives […]

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 […]

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.

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!

Mamma Mia! Fridays & Saturdays, March 15-16 & 22-23, 7pm Sundays, March 17 & 24, 2 - 4pm Come take a trip down memory lane and down the aisle with us. Mamma Mia is a fun, family friendly musical. If you need a night of easy, fun musical theater then please join us. The story […]

The Odd Couple: Two Versions of the Classic Play in Repertoire! Both Versions by Neil Simon Oscar & Felix ~ Plays March 23, 24, 29, 30, April 6, 7, 12, 13 America’s comic mastermind, Neil Simon, updated his classic comedy The Odd Couple in 2004, giving the trials and tribulations of Felix Unger and Oscar Madison a more modern approach. […]

Join the 1K and 5K family-friendly Boardwalk Fun Run Saturday, April 1, 8am Swap out your flip flops for running shoes and join the fun with this family-friendly race through the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! 1K- Ages 12 and Under 5K- Ages 4 and Up Celebrate your accomplishment with: Finisher medal Boardwalk treats Up to […]

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....

Join the Capitola Village Easter Egg Hunt March 23, 8am - March 31, 5pm Download the official GAME CARD  *** HERE ***  or pick one up at Capitola Candy Cafe. Find the eggs hidden at participating businesses. Once found, ask a staff person at the participating the business to stamp your GAME CARD. Fill up […]

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

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 […]

Summer Camp Festival 2024 Saturday, March 23, 10am - 12:30pm Join us at our Summer Camp Festival 2024 on a  hunt for the perfect summer camp! Explore a wide range of summer camp booths from across Santa Cruz County. Event by Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery, Little Garden Patch Farm  and True Roots Nature […]

Scotts Valley Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 23, 10am - 2pm Join us at Skypark in Scotts Valley for the first annual Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza. Egg hunts begin at 10am for ages 3+. There will be fun games, a photo booth, crafts, music and food & drinks for purchase. Fun for all ages!  

Community Crafters Boulder Creek Saturdays 10am - 12pm, through June 15 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 the weeks […]

Youth Action Network Capitola for Teens 14 - 18 Saturday, March 23, 11am - 2:30pm Do you know any students passionate about creating a positive change in our community?! Join the Youth Action Network on Saturday, March 23rd, at the Capitola Community Center. This is a great opportunity to connect with local decision-makers and learn […]

GroovaRoo Dance 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance  […]

Fruit Tree Adoption Workshop Saturday, March 23, 2pm City of Watsonville residents are invited to join us for a fruit tree adoption workshop on Saturday, March 23rd at 2pm at Hope Park (76 Hope Drive). Participants will learn how to plant and care for fruit trees and will receive a fruit tree of their choice […]

The Odd Couple: Two Versions of the Classic Play in Repertoire! Both Versions by Neil Simon Oscar & Felix ~ Plays March 23, 24, 29, 30, April 6, 7, 12, 13 America’s comic mastermind, Neil Simon, updated his classic comedy The Odd Couple in 2004, giving the trials and tribulations of Felix Unger and Oscar Madison a more modern approach. […]

Film Screening and Discussion of Apart: Lifting the Voices of Justice Involved Women Saturday, March 23, 2:30-4 :30 pm, Capitola Branch Library In celebration of Women's History Month, we will lift up the voices of justice involved women with lived experience of parenting during incarceration through a film screening and discussion. Moderated by Stacey Palau, Chief […]

Mamma Mia! Fridays & Saturdays, March 15-16 & 22-23, 7pm Sundays, March 17 & 24, 2 - 4pm Come take a trip down memory lane and down the aisle with us. Mamma Mia is a fun, family friendly musical. If you need a night of easy, fun musical theater then please join us. The story […]

Top Dog Film Festival Saturday, March 23, 7pm Come to the Top Dog Film Festival and support the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. The much anticipated Top Dog Film Festival returns for another year, promising joy, inspiration, and a whole lot of canine magic to audiences across Australia. This family- friendly event will once again […]

Festivals: Works by Granero, Schumann and Stravinsky Saturday, March 23, 7:30pm, Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz Sunday, March 24, 2pm, Mello Center, Watsonville Our Festivals concerts March 23/24 arrive just after the spring equinox—a significant turning point in the year. As rainy weather gives way to balmy days and light overturns darkness, Santa Cruz Symphony invites […]

Easter Cookie Decorating Workshop March 28, 6 - 8pm Join the wildly talented Polly The Sugar Cookie Fairy as she guides you through the fun and creative art of cookie decorating. Each participant will get to decorate an assortment of Easter themed cookies with a variety of frosting colors and sprinkles. Ages 12 & Up […]

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

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, […]

Mamma Mia! Fridays & Saturdays, March 15-16 & 22-23, 7pm Sundays, March 17 & 24, 2 - 4pm Come take a trip down memory lane and down the aisle with us. Mamma Mia is a fun, family friendly musical. If you need a night of easy, fun musical theater then please join us. The story […]

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 […]

Festivals: Works by Granero, Schumann and Stravinsky Saturday, March 23, 7:30pm, Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz Sunday, March 24, 2pm, Mello Center, Watsonville Our Festivals concerts March 23/24 arrive just after the spring equinox—a significant turning point in the year. As rainy weather gives way to balmy days and light overturns darkness, Santa Cruz Symphony invites […]

Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]