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Intermediate Summer CyberCamp M-F, June 10-14, 9am-3pm Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted in person at Cabrillo College! Continue your […]

Redwood Music Teen Camp June 10-15, 9:30-11am Redwood Music Teen Camp is a weeklong resident camp for musicians age 12-18. Teens learn and perform the folk music of Ireland, Scotland, England, and America in the beautiful redwoods above Aptos. This full-immersion music experience is for players of fiddle, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, tin whistle, […]

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, […]

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 […]

Redwood Music Teen Camp June 10-15, 9:30-11am Redwood Music Teen Camp is a weeklong resident camp for musicians age 12-18. Teens learn and perform the folk music of Ireland, Scotland, England, and America in the beautiful redwoods above Aptos. This full-immersion music experience is for players of fiddle, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, tin whistle, […]

Intermediate Summer CyberCamp M-F, June 10-14, 9am-3pm Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted in person at Cabrillo College! Continue your […]

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 […]

New Parents' Support Group at Felton Library Tuesdays 12:30 - 2pm April 2 - July 16 Join our new parents support group for this weekly peer support group for new parents facilitated by two local postpartum doulas. This program offers a welcoming space for new parents to learn from each other, make new friends, get […]

Summer Reading Craft at Downtown Library: Paint and Pot Tuesdays, 1-2pm: June: 11, June 25, July 23 Book Bag Decorating June 11: Get ready for summer reading by decorating your own book bag to hold all of those books. All supplies will be provided. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12320387 Paint and Pot June 25: Join our summer reading craft […]

Tom Noddy's Bubble Magic Tuesday, June 11, 1-2pm Join America's Bubble Guy, Tom Noddy, for an incredible display of bubble magic, filled with humor, joy, and wonder!

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley Tuesdays, 3-4:30pm,  June 11 - July 30 Join us for Summer Reading Crafts at Scotts Valley starting on Tuesday, June 11. Bring the kids to work on craft projects that help them to explore the environment around us. Best for children 6+. Children under 6 yrs old will need […]

Tales to Tails Downtown 2nd & 4th Tuesdays , 4:30 - 6pm through June 25 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read aloud to certified therapy dogs. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and […]

Tuesday Night Live Wharf Concerts 2nd Tuesdays 6 - 8pm, May  14, June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10 The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, Santa Cruz Economic Development Department and the Santa Cruz Wharf Tenants welcome back Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common's stage! Every 2nd Tuesday of the […]

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  

Intermediate Summer CyberCamp M-F, June 10-14, 9am-3pm Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted in person at Cabrillo College! Continue your […]

Redwood Music Teen Camp June 10-15, 9:30-11am Redwood Music Teen Camp is a weeklong resident camp for musicians age 12-18. Teens learn and perform the folk music of Ireland, Scotland, England, and America in the beautiful redwoods above Aptos. This full-immersion music experience is for players of fiddle, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, tin whistle, […]

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!

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

SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room 2nd Wednesdays of the month, 3 - 5pm Hey Teens! Join the Felton Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) for Teens group every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Felton Library Teen Room. SAGA creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of […]

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Capitola Twilight Concerts Wednesdays 6pm, June 21 - August 30 The Capitola Twilight Concerts are hosted on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. All concerts begin at 6 p.m.and take place at the Esplanade bandstand in Capitola Village. These free events are made possible by the generousity of our sponsors. For an opportunity to be […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Redwood Music Teen Camp June 10-15, 9:30-11am Redwood Music Teen Camp is a weeklong resident camp for musicians age 12-18. Teens learn and perform the folk music of Ireland, Scotland, England, and America in the beautiful redwoods above Aptos. This full-immersion music experience is for players of fiddle, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, tin whistle, […]

Intermediate Summer CyberCamp M-F, June 10-14, 9am-3pm Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted in person at Cabrillo College! Continue your […]

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 […]

La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group 2nd Thursdays, 10:30an - 12pm The LSB Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p.  The group will meet virtually via Zoom during the remodel.  All adults are welcome. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7587480

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Crow’s Nest Thursday Beach Barbeques Thursdays, May 23 - August 8, 5:30-8:30pm Join the Crow's Nest Summer Beach Party series with fun and funky live entertainment, right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. With live entertainment on the outdoor beach stage, and Crow's Nest's famous BBQ […]

Intermediate Summer CyberCamp M-F, June 10-14, 9am-3pm Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted in person at Cabrillo College! Continue your […]

Redwood Music Teen Camp June 10-15, 9:30-11am Redwood Music Teen Camp is a weeklong resident camp for musicians age 12-18. Teens learn and perform the folk music of Ireland, Scotland, England, and America in the beautiful redwoods above Aptos. This full-immersion music experience is for players of fiddle, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, tin whistle, […]

Free Resource Recovery Center Tours Fridays 10am & 1pm through August 23 Summer Public Tours Are Back at the Resource Recovery Center! Join us for Public Tours of the Resource Recovery Facility Fridays at 10am or 1pm from June 14th through August 23rd, 2024. Tours are limited to 20 people. Children must be at least […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Free Resource Recovery Center Tours Fridays 10am & 1pm through August 23 Summer Public Tours Are Back at the Resource Recovery Center! Join us for Public Tours of the Resource Recovery Facility Fridays at 10am or 1pm from June 14th through August 23rd, 2024. Tours are limited to 20 people. Children must be at least […]

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!

Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science,  and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]

Midtown Summer Block Party Fridays, June 14 - August 30, 5-8:30pm After months of planning, it’s finally here! Event Santa Cruz, Midtown Summer Block Party, the official or unofficial start of summer here in Santa Cruz. We’re kicking it off with a bang every Friday. Food by @watsonvillemunchiess, @crackedcookiessc, J & M Baking Bagels, and […]

Moonlight Madness Friday, June14,  6 - 10pm Join us for a Moonlight Madness evening filled with galactic games, cosmic crafts, astronomical activities, a guest speaker presentation, and telescope viewing with Santa Cruz Astronomy Club. This event is held in front of the Redwood Visitor Center at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. We hope to see […]

Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach Fridays 9pm, June 14 – August 9 There's nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! Each movie will include 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

Redwood Music Teen Camp June 10-15, 9:30-11am Redwood Music Teen Camp is a weeklong resident camp for musicians age 12-18. Teens learn and perform the folk music of Ireland, Scotland, England, and America in the beautiful redwoods above Aptos. This full-immersion music experience is for players of fiddle, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, tin whistle, […]

Tech Tails Weekend Mini Cat Town pop-up Saturday 10am-5pm  & Sunday 11am-5pm, June 15 & 16 Are you ready for a fur-tastic event of paws-itively inspiring innovation? Join us for Tech Tails Weekend! Throughout the Tech Tails weekend you can meet some of San José’s friendliest residents—the kittens of Mini Cat Town! The popular kitten […]

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 […]

Grey Bears Repair Cafe Saturday, June 15, 10am-1pm Grey Bears is hosting our next Repair Cafe on Saturday, June 15, in the Grey Bears warehouse from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stay tuned for more information to come!

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 […]

Art in the Park: Big Basin Saturday, June 15, 10am-2pm Join us for an art extravaganza at Big Basin Park on Saturday, June 15 from 10 am to 2 pm! Art in the Park: Big Basin will feature temporary art exhibits inspired by Big Basin’s recovery and created by the Art About program artists, hands-on […]

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 […]

Castro Adobe Open House Rancho San Andres Saturday, June 15, 10:30am-3pm Join us at Castro Adobe's Open House, Rancho San Andres, to celebrate State Parks Week. Rancho San Andres is happy to host State Parks Week at its Saturday, June 15th Open House! To celebrate, take a self-guided tour through the history and culture of […]

Juneteenth Celebration 2024 Saturday, June 15,  12-5pm Join us at Santa Cruz Juneteenth at Laurel Park for a vibrant celebration of African American heritage. Enjoy live music, basketball clinics, soul food, a parade - all honoring the spirit of Freedom. This is a FREE event for the Black community and its allies. Save the date […]

Juneteenth Celebration and Parade Laurel Park, Saturday, June 15, 12-5pm Liberation Paddleout, Saturday, June 22, 12-4pm Join us to celebrate Santa Cruz Juneteenth  at Laurel Park for a vibrant celebration of African American heritage. Enjoy live music, basketball clinics, soul food, a parade - all honoring the spirit of Freedom. This is a FREE event […]

Great Expectations Parenting Group for Parents/Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children 3rd Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm, April 30 - (May 17?) 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 will meet on the third Saturday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm. We'll Explore: Autism and Neurodiversity […]

DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu 3rd Saturdays, 2 - 3:30pm, June 15 - September 21 June 15 July 20 August 17 September 21 Ever wanted to learn how to DJ? We've got you covered! Join our Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) as we host a DJ Skills Workshop with DJ Yuka Yu! Whether […]

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, […]

Tech Tails Weekend Mini Cat Town pop-up Saturday 10am-5pm  & Sunday 11am-5pm, June 15 & 16 Are you ready for a fur-tastic event of paws-itively inspiring innovation? Join us for Tech Tails Weekend! Throughout the Tech Tails weekend you can meet some of San José’s friendliest residents—the kittens of Mini Cat Town! The popular kitten […]

American Bandstand-The Early Years-A Musical Review Sunday, June 16, 2-3:15pm Join Us for a Rockin' Good Time! Get ready to travel back in time with American Bandstand Musical Review! Step into the era of toe-tapping tunes that defined a generation. Our talented cast is bringing the iconic hits and unforgettable dance moves from the classic […]

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 […]