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 […]

Monthly Baby Stuff Swap Last Monday of the month Join us on the last Monday of each month to swap baby stuff with other mamas in our community! Bring what you would like to offer and take what you need. This swap takes place right after Strides 360 in the park! New to FIT4MOM?? Join […]

Reading Poems Together Mondays 12 - 1pm, May 19, June 23, July 28, August 25, September 22 Monday, June 23 Monday, July 28 Monday, August 25 Monday, September 22 Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers.  Discussions facilitated by Paola […]

In Person Tech Help Aptos Mondays 1-3pm,  January 13 - May 5 Get in-person technology help at the library. One of our tech savvy staff members at the Aptos 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, […]

Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays,  3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! Reserve your spot at sccmod.org/fun Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, […]

Tales to Tails Garfield Park Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, through July 14 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 must be […]

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 […]

SPCA Classroom Program Wednesday, April 30, 10:30 - 11am Our Wild Neighbors! Come to our Garfield Park branch for this program that helps build awareness of wild animals in our area, their attributes and needs using puppets. Understand which professionals can help wild animals in distress.

Storytime with Ivy Last Wednesday of the Month 11-11:15am Join Ivy, our children’s book buyer, at 11:00 am on the last Wednesday of the month for a storytime presentation of some of her favorite picture books! Meet in the kids’ section. Kids Event

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

STEM Explorers: Build Your Own Computer! April 2 - May 7 Join us for an exciting six-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! In this hands-on program, participants will assemble and explore Piper computers, gaining practical experience with computer engineering, coding, and problem-solving. Each week, kids will unlock new challenges as they build and program […]

Tales 2 Tails Aptos Wednesdays 3:30 - 4:30 through July 9 Trained therapy dogs will be available at the Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. […]

Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Simpkins, Wednesdays 4-4:45pm, Session Start Days: Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2 Ben Lomond, Thursdays 3-3:45pm, Session Start Days:Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, April 3 Join us for fun and active Super Winter Tots sports! The Santa Cruz County Parks […]

4-Week Triple P Group: Teaching Children to Clean Up Wednesdays, April 16 - May 7, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this brief virtual parenting group to learn: • Tips for teaching children how to clean up by themselves • Ways to make cleaning up fun for you and your child • Strategies for staying calm if […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's Pericles July 29 through August 30, with Opening Night on July 31; Time Choices: 2pm, 7pm, 8pm Santa Cruz Shakespeare invites you to experience Shakespeare’s Pericles, under the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park this summer. Shakespeare’s brilliant late romance continues the 2025 festival’s sweep […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream July 13 - August 31, with Opening Night on July 18 Santa Cruz Shakespeare invites you to experience Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, under the trees and stars of the Audrey Stanley Grove in Santa Cruz’s DeLaveaga Park this summer. One of Shakespeare’s most famous and beloved works, […]

Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Classes for Parents 2025 Thursdays 10 - 11:30am, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Nutrition and Wellness Series with Jill Troderman, Certified Holistic Nutritionist Empower Yourself, Inspire Others! https://santacruzholisticnutrition.com/ Walking the path towards optimal health is one of the best gifts you can give yourself and your children. In these classes […]

Mariela's Music Time Thursday, May 1, 12:30pm - 1:05pm at La Selva Beach Library Thursday, May 1, 4:30 - 5:05pm at Live Oak Library Join us for Mariela's Music Time, a bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and families.Through music, storytelling, and movement, Mariela will introduce children to instruments, cultures, and new words in a fun […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Ben Lomond Wednesdays 4-4:45pm, Session Start Days: Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2 Thursdays 3-3:45pm, Session Start Days: Join us for fun and active Super Winter Tots sports! The Santa Cruz County Parks Department is excited to offer our indoor Super Tots winter […]

Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, January 23 - May 8 Informal drop-in. Join us at Live Oak Annex to play pokemon. Ages 6-11 Bring your decks and get ready to see who is the Poke Master! No trades allowed unless parents are present. For more information please call 831-427-7713

LEGO Robotics Thursdays 3:30 - 5pm, April3 - May 15 Join us at the Boulder Creek Library to explore robotics using LEGO Spike Prime. This is a 6 part series, April 3-May 15, where students will work in pairs to create increasingly complex machines using LEGO pieces. Students will practice engineering skills and learn to […]

Mariela's Music Time Thursday, May 1, 4:30 - 5:05pm at Live Oak Library Thursday, May 1, 12:30pm - 1:05pm at La Selva Beach Library Join us for Mariela's Music Time, a bilingual performance for infants, toddlers, and families.Through music, storytelling, and movement, Mariela will introduce children to instruments, cultures, and new words in a fun […]

Myth-Busting Menopause Thursday, May 1, 6:30 - 7:30pm Gain the fitness and nutrition tools to successfully navigate the menopause roller coaster. In this 1 hour class, Rebecca Hazelton and Amelia Foster de-bunk the 10 most common menopause myths in nutrition and fitness to support women to have a smoother transition and improved quality of life. Diet […]

Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years  Join us and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Fridays, through July 25,  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 & […]

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 […]

Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]

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!

Afterschool STEAM: Lego Stop Motion Movies Fridays 3 - 4:30pm, April 18 - May 9 Lights! Cameras! Action! Dreamed of making your own movie? Here's your big break make your own movie! Write the script, build the set, and film your own movie using Lego's and Stop Motion Studio software. Space is limited to 10 […]

Jewish Yemenite Chants and Songs Friday, May 2, 4 - 5pm Join Dror and Avi Sinai in celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month with a musical performance. This father son musical duo keep Sephardic traditions alive. Listen to original and traditional.

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

Saturday Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night's Dream Saturday, May 3, 10am - 12pm Join us for learning, reading and a film, all about Shakeseare's Midsummer Night's Dream The 1st hour will be spent in conversation with a guest speaker, Julia Lupton, Distinguished Professor of English and Comparative Literature at UC Irvine, dramaturg for UCI’s New […]

WPENS Pre-School Open House Saturday, May 3, 10am - 12pm We invite you to Westside Parent Education Nursery School (WPENS) open house. Come check out our great new space at 250 California St and learn more about who we are and what we do. WPENS is a school for families. Since 1970, WPENS has been […]

Friends of Scotts Valley Library Book Sale Saturday, May 3, 10am - 3pm The Friends of the Scotts Valley Library are holding a book sale on Saturday, May 3rd, from 10:am - 3pm. Gently used books, cds, dvds, audiobooks, puzzles, and games will be sold. There are books of all kinds: children, young adult, mystery/thriller, […]

5th Annual Move for CASA Registration is NOW OPEN for the 5th Annual Move for CASA! Join CASA of Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties on Saturday, May 3, at 10 AM at Elkhorn Slough for a fun, energizing morning in community—walking, chatting, and supporting local youth! Free to register Join a team or form your […]

Wildflower Weekend at Rancho del Oso Thursday and Friday, May 3 & 4, 10am - 4pm Our annual spring event Wildflower Weekend is coming up May 3 and 4  from 10-4 each day. Started in 1996 by Hulda Hoover McLean’s niece Anne Briggs, the event has been ongoing for nearly 30 years. The two days will include […]

Wildflower Weekend Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, Wildflower Walks 10am and 1pm Join us for guided walks and wildflower displays. Rancho del Oso’s elegant annual Wildflower Weekend event displays an impressive collection of vibrant wildflowers growing in the northern Santa Cruz coast region. Enjoy glowing buttercups, exuberant shooting stars, blushing western wake robins […]

Summit for the Planet Saturday, May 3, 10:30am - 2pm Mount Madonna School (MMS) is excited to hold the 19th annual Summit for the Planet eco-festival! We’re calling it a mountain revival, kickin’ it old school and throwin’ it back to when it all began by holding the Summit for the Planet (SFTP) that might […]

Science Saturdays Saturdays 1 - 2pm Join us every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm for fun and interactive science adventures at the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each week, we’ll bring learning to life through engaging science lessons, followed by hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity for all. From exciting experiments to interactive demos, Science […]

READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning  November 30 and December 1 READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

Low-Waste Living Made Easy! Saturday, May 3, 2 - 3pm A low-waste lifestyle in not only good for our environment and good for your wallet but it’s also hip! Come learn about all of the Low-Waste Programs that the City of Santa Cruz offers to help our community reduce waste!  There will be light refreshments, […]

Paint and Play Saturdays Saturdays 10:30am Unleash creativity and have a blast with colors at MOD's Paint & Play! Recommended for ages 4 and up, this informal class is perfect for anyone who can independently use a paintbrush. Learn a variety of fun painting techniques, from basic strokes to more advanced styles, while letting your […]

Santa Cruz Symphony Mozart's Requiem Saturday, May 3,  7:30pm at the Civic Auditorium Sunday, May 4,  2:00pm at the Henry J Mello Center Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Requiem in D minor Björk/arr. Stewart: Overture to Dancer in the Dark Daniel Patrick Stewart: Lux Perpetua Mozart’s Requiem in D minor is one of the most popular and […]

Wildflower Weekend Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, Wildflower Walks 10am and 1pm Join us for guided walks and wildflower displays. Rancho del Oso’s elegant annual Wildflower Weekend event displays an impressive collection of vibrant wildflowers growing in the northern Santa Cruz coast region. Enjoy glowing buttercups, exuberant shooting stars, blushing western wake robins […]

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

Monthly Wharf  Walks Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March 7th, the monthly "Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf that are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 […]

Wildflower Weekend at Rancho del Oso Thursday and Friday, May 3 & 4, 10am - 4pm Our annual spring event Wildflower Weekend is coming up May 3 and 4  from 10-4 each day. Started in 1996 by Hulda Hoover McLean’s niece Anne Briggs, the event has been ongoing for nearly 30 years. The two days will include […]

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, […]

Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Sundays, February 16, 12 - 2pm Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will […]

Spring Luncheon- Entertainment-Fashion Show Sunday, May 4, 12:15 - 3pm This luncheon is more than just a meal; it's an event designed to celebrate the finer things in life. Enjoy delicious food, stunning fashion show and enchanting musical performances. Every aspect of the day has been planned to ensure that you leave with cherished memories. […]

The Way We Calculated at San Lorenzo Museum Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, 1 - 4pm through June 15 Please join the San Lorenzo Valley Museum for an exhibition opening reception at the Belardi Gallery in Felton on Saturday, March 15, from 2-4pm. Light refreshments will be provided. Free admission. Enjoy a plethora of artifacts and archives, […]

In Person Tech Help Aptos Mondays 1-3pm,  January 13 - May 5 Get in-person technology help at the library. One of our tech savvy staff members at the Aptos 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, […]

READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning  November 30 and December 1 READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. […]

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 […]