Events

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Weigh-Off Monday, October 14, 7am Join us to cheer for the pumpkin weigh-off. From the archives with tremendous appreciation of the visionaries that got this amazing thing going as we gear up to unveil Half Moon Bay’s Weigh-Off Wall of Fame on the south wall of the Cunha Market adjacent the […]

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 […]

Tales to Tails Garfield Park Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, September 16 through December 30 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. Child […]

Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 1 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Mondays 4-6pm, October 7, 14, 21 Our popular PAWS Tier 1 program allows animal-loving students to learn about and interact with our shelter animals through games, dog training and awareness of body language and behavior. Junior PAWS Tier 1-For 7–9-year-old participants, each […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tales to Tails Felton Library 3rd Tuesdays, 3-4pm, September 17, 2024 - December 16, 2025 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by providing them the opportunity to read to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Tuesday, September 10, 4-6pm Our popular PAWS Tier 1 program allows animal-loving students to learn about and interact with our shelter animals through games, training and awareness of body language and behavior. This rewarding program helps the children learn about animal needs […]

Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Tuesdays 4-6pm,October 8, 15, 22 Our popular PAWS Tier 1 program allows animal-loving students to learn about and interact with our shelter animals through games, dog training and awareness of body language and behavior. Pre-teen PAWS Tier 1-for 10–12-year-old participants, each Tuesday […]

Four Types of Poetry: Tinkering with the Tarot alongside Madeline Aliah Tuesday, October 15, 4-5pm This workshop for teens lightly analyzes four broad types of poetry, and finding creative uses for them using Tarot readings for prompts and inspiration. Tarot will be supplied. No prior experience necessary. Meet in the Aptos Library Teen Room. Workshops […]

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!

Story Time and Stay and Play Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, September 10 - December Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages three to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Story Time, stay for Stay & […]

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. […]

Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Wednesdays 4-6pm,  September 11, 18, 25 The PAWS Tier 2 Program at the Santa Cruz SPCA engages students in respecting and responding to the needs of our shelter animals through learning, play and training. The children help socialize the animals and learn […]

Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Wednesdays 4-6pm, October 9, 16, 23 The PAWS Tier 2 Program at the Santa Cruz SPCA engages students in respecting and responding to the needs of our shelter animals through learning, play and training. The children help socialize the animals and learn […]

Author Jason De Leon "Uncovering the Stories of the U.S./Mexico Border" Wednesday, October 16,  5 - 6:30pm Jason De Leon is the Executive Director of the Undocumented Migration Project, a UCLA Professor, a 2017 MacArthur Fellow, and Head Curator of Hostile Terrain 94. As an archeologist, Jason De Leon now focuses on modern border issues, […]

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 […]

Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit Exhibit Daily through August 29 Closing Reception, August 24, 3:30-5pm To honor and recognize local talent, the Friends of the Aptos Library are hosting a closing art reception event in the Betty Leonard Community Room. Joel Michael Smith Art is currently on display at the Aptos Branch Library and the […]

Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Tier 2 Program (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Thursdays 4-6pm, October 10, 17, 24 The PAWS Tier 2 Program at the Santa Cruz SPCA engages students in respecting and responding to the needs of our shelter animals through learning, play and training. The children help socialize the animals and learn […]

World Premiere of "Lucky Time" Thursday, Friday and Saturday pm and Sunday matinees 2pm, October 17-27 We're excited to annouce that we'll be continuing both our long-standing commitment to new works and our year-old, new tradition of staging a show for the spooky season in October with the world premiere of "Lucky Time," a new […]

Dia De Los Muertos Daily the month of October Here at the center, we are looking forward to celebrating and honoring our loved ones for Dia de los Muertos. We invite you to stop by our community altar and add your own photos and items for those special people.  

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Friday, September 6,  11am-12pm Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play […]

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 […]

Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that  PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)?  Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too?  The LSB […]

B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens Fridays 3-4:30pm, September 20 - November 22 Join Branciforte Library's  program of video gaming and traditional board games for young tweens and teens. A great opportunity to meet and make new friends!

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!

Halloween Special – Watercolor Entomology: Creepy Crawlies! Friday, October 18, 6-8pm Join us at our Halloween holiday special,Water Entomology: Creepy Crawlies. Get up close and personal with the art of arthropods! Featuring chilling insect displays, and the rarely seen insect taxidermy collection, this program is perfect for aspiring artists and entomologists alike. Taught by a […]

Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory Saturdays, 10-11:30am, October 5 - November 2 It’s that time of year again! Join us for “Saturday Ceramics” at The Art Factory and dive into the fun of making ceramic gourds and pumpkins. Saturday Ceramics Drop-in sessions are back with a new and improved format! 1.5 hour classes that […]

National Junior Basketball Santa Cruz Chapter Registration Open through Sunday, October 27 Join the Santa Cruz Chapter of the National Junior Basketball for Kids K-12. Anyone in the neighborhood interested in youth basketball? The Santa Cruz chapter of National Junior Basketball is kicking off the 2024-2025 season. This is the league's third year and it's […]

Chili Cookoff Saturday.October 26 9 – 10am Chef’s Prep (no heat) 10am – 1pm Chilti cooking Time 10am     Tasting Kits go on sale 1pm       Public Tasting begins 4pm       Winners announced at the Pirate Ship Stage Try Some Chili at the Chili Cookoff! Boardwalk admission is free! Just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample chili […]

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....

Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Saturdays & Sundays 9am-4:30pm, September 28 - November 16 Join Rancho Siempre Verde's family farm for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch! We’re located on Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, in Pescadero. Bring your family and friends and come for the most […]

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 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 […]

Halloween Camp Saturday October 19, 10am-1pm Hey Santa Cruz families! If you’ve got kids ages 7+ who love creating, join us for our fun Halloween Camp! Kids will learn how to sculpt and paint their favorite Halloween characters. Space is limited, so sign up today Drawn2ArtStudios.com/aptos

Classes & Demos at Mountain Feed & Farm Supply Hot Pepper Jelly Class! Saturday, October 19, 10am - 12pm $35.00 - Click Here to Register Sweet and spicy and perfect for winter gifting, Hot Pepper Jelly is truly a delightful concoction. In this multi-faceted class, Jess will demonstrate how to make a delicious hot pepper […]

X Academy for Students Who Love Math Saturdays 10am-12pm, October 19-November 23 If your student loves math, join the X Academy. The Santa Cruz Math Circle is a great opportunity to explore challenging and fun mathematics with kids from across the county. Supported by Santa Cruz COE, the X Academy Santa Cruz Math Circle is […]

Composting Workshop Saturday, October 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm Dig into our 2-hour composting, workshop extravaganza! We’ll unpack the basics of turning kitchen scraps into garden gold and dive deep into the world of backyard and worm composting. Join us on the beautiful Felton Branch Library patio for a 2-hour workshop that covers general principles of […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days […]

Wheelie Good Time at Felt Street Park Saturday, October 19, 11am-3pm Join us for a wheelie good time at Felt St Park Saturday, October 19, 11am-3pm. We are fundraising for colorful murals, improved shade, and needed repairs. Skate Jam, Car Show, Bike Ride, and Dance! Oct 19, 11-3 at Felt St Park. Bring your family […]

Halloween Mask Making Festival Saturday, October 19, 12 - 4pm Join us for this FREE annual event at the London Nelson Community Center. This event has been a Halloween tradition for families for over 25 years! Bring the family for a creative day of: mask making Halloween carnival games frightening photo booth Thriller performances in […]

Floating Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 19, 12 - 4pm Join us in the Simpkins Family Swim Center pool for our 7th Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, October 19, 12 – 4pm. ¡Oh calabaza!  Reserve la fecha para nuestro séptimo huerto anual de calabazas flotantes Sábado 19 de octubre 12pm – 4pm horas Simpkins Family Swim […]

Harvest Tour on the Rail & Trail Saturday, October 19 from 1 - 5pm Join us on a Harvest Tour on the Rail Trail.  Start at Bay and California to pick up your activity card and join us for a scavenger hunt. Walk, roll or ride to over 20 different stops and activities along the […]

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 […]

Stone Circle Plays Celtic at the Winery Sunday. October 20, 3pm Stone Circle will be playing Celtic at the Winery this Sunday! Don't miss a lovely afternoon of great music, while supporting our music programs for kids and teens. Get your tickets while they last! Stone Circle with the wonderful fiddler Rebecca Richman (not pictured), […]

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

Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Saturdays & Sundays 9am-4:30pm, September 28 - November 16 Join Rancho Siempre Verde's family farm for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch! We’re located on Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, in Pescadero. Bring your family and friends and come for the most […]

Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL! Session 1: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 8- Sept. 29 Session 2: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 29 - Oct. 20 Kiddos! Join us to learn the game of water polo with Noodle Ball! This program provides a safe environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! […]

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, […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days […]

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. […]

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 […]

World Premiere of "Lucky Time" Thursday, Friday and Saturday pm and Sunday matinees 2pm, October 17-27 We're excited to annouce that we'll be continuing both our long-standing commitment to new works and our year-old, new tradition of staging a show for the spooky season in October with the world premiere of "Lucky Time," a new […]