Week of Events
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks Sept 13–22, 2024 CommonGround is a biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor artworks hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County, in downtown plazas, on nearby beaches and forested hillsides, and at local landmarks. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural spaces, the 10-day […]
Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free
Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free All Summer Summer break is here, and our Youth Cruz Free program is your ticket to adventure! Youth in grades K-12 can ride for FREE on Santa Cruz METRO buses. Whether you're exploring the beach, heading to summer camp, or just hanging out with friends, let us take you there […]
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks Sept 13–22, 2024 CommonGround is a biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor artworks hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County, in downtown plazas, on nearby beaches and forested hillsides, and at local landmarks. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural spaces, the 10-day […]
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks Sept 13–22, 2024 CommonGround is a biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor artworks hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County, in downtown plazas, on nearby beaches and forested hillsides, and at local landmarks. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural spaces, the 10-day […]
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks Sept 13–22, 2024 CommonGround is a biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor artworks hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County, in downtown plazas, on nearby beaches and forested hillsides, and at local landmarks. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural spaces, the 10-day […]
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks Sept 13–22, 2024 CommonGround is a biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor artworks hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County, in downtown plazas, on nearby beaches and forested hillsides, and at local landmarks. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural spaces, the 10-day […]
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks Sept 13–22, 2024 CommonGround is a biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor artworks hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County, in downtown plazas, on nearby beaches and forested hillsides, and at local landmarks. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural spaces, the 10-day […]
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks
Common Ground Festival of Place-inspired, Outdoor Artworks Sept 13–22, 2024 CommonGround is a biennial festival of place-inspired, outdoor artworks hosted in locations throughout Santa Cruz County, in downtown plazas, on nearby beaches and forested hillsides, and at local landmarks. Focused on temporary and performative public art projects in rural, urban, and architectural spaces, the 10-day […]
Enter Contests at Santa Cruz County Fair
Enter Contests at Santa Cruz County Fair
Enter Contests at Santa Cruz County Fair Entry deadlines: August 22 Don’t be shy! Make this the year you finally enter the Santa Cruz County Fair! The 2024 Exhibitor’s Entry Guide is available now! There are so many exciting divisions… Livestock, AgHort, Amateur Wine, Fine Arts, LEGOs, Photography, Poultry, Floriculture, Collections, Home Arts and Innovation… […]
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
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 […]
Quilting with Friends
Quilting with Friends
Quilting with Friends Mondays 11am-3pm, September 16, 2024 - May 5, 2025 Join us at the Boulder Creek Library for Quilting with Friends every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (subject to holiday closures). All levels of quilting expertise are welcome, from accomplished quilters to those new to the craft. Participants bring their own supplies […]
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support Group
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 […]
New Parents’ Support Group at Felton Library
New Parents’ Support Group at Felton Library
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 […]
Make and Explore at the Libraries
Make and Explore at the Libraries
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
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1
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 Ages 10-12
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 Ages 10-12
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 […]
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft
Afternoon STEAM: Minecraft 4th Tuesdays, October 22 - April 22 Also 2nd Tuesdays, October 8 - May 13 Learn how to craft, build, and survive with afternoon steam Minecraft. Ages 8-18. Space is limited, participation is on a first-come basis.
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
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
Take Aways Art to Go
Take Aways Art to Go
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 September 11-25
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 September 11-25
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 […]
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit
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 Shakespeare’s the Glass Menagerie
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s the Glass Menagerie
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's the Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams September 11- September 28, with Opening Night on September 13 Santa Cruz Shakespeare, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, invites you to experience Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, under the trees […]
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
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)
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
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 at La Selva Beach
Scrabble at La Selva Beach
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 […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Friday Pet Food Pantry
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!
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s the Glass Menagerie
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s the Glass Menagerie
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's the Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams September 11- September 28, with Opening Night on September 13 Santa Cruz Shakespeare, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, invites you to experience Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, under the trees […]
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+ 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 12-5pm, beginning May 25 For adults 18+, step into the realm of Dungeons & Dragons! Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran adventurer, join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday for an epic afternoon of storytelling. Be a bard, wizard, or barbarian, and tackle creative […]
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s the Glass Menagerie
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s the Glass Menagerie
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's the Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams September 11- September 28, with Opening Night on September 13 Santa Cruz Shakespeare, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, invites you to experience Tennessee Williams’ The Glass Menagerie, under the trees […]
Live Oak Farmers Market
Live Oak Farmers Market
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
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, […]
Take Aways Art to Go
Take Aways Art to Go
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
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
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 […]