Events

Sculpture: Art + Nature Summer Camp June 9-13, 9am - 4pm ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Surrounded by nature and art, aspiring artists will gradually reveal sculptural forms from blocks of plaster, foam, and clay by using both additive and subtractive processes. Campers will learn how to build and layer materials to make simple-to-complex three-dimensional forms and […]

DIY Fashion Design Summer Camp at Montalvo Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm, June 9 - 13 ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Get ready to learn about upcycling and visible mending your wardrobe with stylish practices. From stuffies, pillows, patches, colors, and quilts, aspiring designers will learn how to sew and customize their cloths and toys in this one-week […]

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 […]

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 […]

Skate the Civic Mondays 6:30 - 9:30pm, skate at the Civic! Let’s Roll, Santa Cruz! 🛼 Grab your friends, lace up, and glide into a night of music, lights, and fun. See you there! Here’s the lineup: 5:30 PM - Kids Skate Lessons 6:30 PM - Teen/Adult Skate Lessons 6:30-9:30 PM - Open Skate for […]

DIY Fashion Design Summer Camp at Montalvo Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm, June 9 - 13 ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Get ready to learn about upcycling and visible mending your wardrobe with stylish practices. From stuffies, pillows, patches, colors, and quilts, aspiring designers will learn how to sew and customize their cloths and toys in this one-week […]

Sculpture: Art + Nature Summer Camp June 9-13, 9am - 4pm ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Surrounded by nature and art, aspiring artists will gradually reveal sculptural forms from blocks of plaster, foam, and clay by using both additive and subtractive processes. Campers will learn how to build and layer materials to make simple-to-complex three-dimensional forms and […]

Friends Who Scrap: Social Paper-crafting 2nd Saturdays, April 8 - July 12, 12 - 4pm Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month for paper-crafting and community with Friends Who Scrap. This social paper-crafting group provides a friendly and supportive environment for all levels of experience. Bring your own project and materials or just come […]

Sculpture: Art + Nature Summer Camp June 9-13, 9am - 4pm ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Surrounded by nature and art, aspiring artists will gradually reveal sculptural forms from blocks of plaster, foam, and clay by using both additive and subtractive processes. Campers will learn how to build and layer materials to make simple-to-complex three-dimensional forms and […]

DIY Fashion Design Summer Camp at Montalvo Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm, June 9 - 13 ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Get ready to learn about upcycling and visible mending your wardrobe with stylish practices. From stuffies, pillows, patches, colors, and quilts, aspiring designers will learn how to sew and customize their cloths and toys in this one-week […]

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 […]

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. […]

Crafty Teens 2nd Wednesdays 4:30-6pm, through July 9, 2025 We are getting crafty at Capitola! Teens are invited to craft, relax, and socialize. Join us every second Wednesday, starting on September 11th, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. Crafts will vary from month-to-month and all crafting material will be provided. https://loom.ly/rroyHmg

Positive Discipline Workshop for Parents of 2 to 5 year olds Thursdays 6 - 8pm: April 30 and May 7, 14, 21 Connect with other parents through this interactive and engaging parent educational series. You will be introduced to the Positive Discipline pathway to become an effective parent who is respectful and loving with clear […]

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 […]

Sculpture: Art + Nature Summer Camp June 9-13, 9am - 4pm ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Surrounded by nature and art, aspiring artists will gradually reveal sculptural forms from blocks of plaster, foam, and clay by using both additive and subtractive processes. Campers will learn how to build and layer materials to make simple-to-complex three-dimensional forms and […]

DIY Fashion Design Summer Camp at Montalvo Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm, June 9 - 13 ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Get ready to learn about upcycling and visible mending your wardrobe with stylish practices. From stuffies, pillows, patches, colors, and quilts, aspiring designers will learn how to sew and customize their cloths and toys in this one-week […]

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

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, […]

Sculpture: Art + Nature Summer Camp June 9-13, 9am - 4pm ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Surrounded by nature and art, aspiring artists will gradually reveal sculptural forms from blocks of plaster, foam, and clay by using both additive and subtractive processes. Campers will learn how to build and layer materials to make simple-to-complex three-dimensional forms and […]

DIY Fashion Design Summer Camp at Montalvo Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm, June 9 - 13 ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Get ready to learn about upcycling and visible mending your wardrobe with stylish practices. From stuffies, pillows, patches, colors, and quilts, aspiring designers will learn how to sew and customize their cloths and toys in this one-week […]

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 […]

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 & […]

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 […]

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!

Midtown Fridays Fridays, May 30 - August 29, 5 - 8:30ish The Lot, 1111 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz Yes! The Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party is back for its 5th year—every Friday from May 30th to August 29th. We’re re-imagining the event, and we can’t wait to share the details with you! […]

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....

Visit the fully restored Castro Adobe Saturdays 10:30am-3:30pm: March 22, May 17, June 14,  August 16, October 18 Sundays 10:30am-3:30pm: April 27, September 21, November 16, December 7 Castro Adobe is the first State Historic Park in the Pajaro Valley This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of […]

Sculpture: Art + Nature Summer Camp June 9-13, 9am - 4pm ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Surrounded by nature and art, aspiring artists will gradually reveal sculptural forms from blocks of plaster, foam, and clay by using both additive and subtractive processes. Campers will learn how to build and layer materials to make simple-to-complex three-dimensional forms and […]

DIY Fashion Design Summer Camp at Montalvo Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm, June 9 - 13 ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Get ready to learn about upcycling and visible mending your wardrobe with stylish practices. From stuffies, pillows, patches, colors, and quilts, aspiring designers will learn how to sew and customize their cloths and toys in this one-week […]

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

Zentangle Art 2nd Saturdays 10 - 11:30am, January 11 - August 9 The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop and monthly meetup to practice the method. The monthly meetup will take place on the […]

GuidedWalk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm: January 11, 18,  2; February 1, 15, 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; April 5 Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the […]

Are You Game? Board Games and More in Felton Branch Library 2nd Saturdays, February 8 - December 13, 12 - 5pm Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite board games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is […]

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, […]

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. […]

Tales 2 Tails Capitola 2nd Saturdays 3:30 - 4:30pm, April 12 - July 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. Programs like Tales to Tails have been implemented nationally in both libraries and schools and have […]

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 […]

DIY Fashion Design Summer Camp at Montalvo Monday-Friday 9am - 4pm, June 9 - 13 ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Get ready to learn about upcycling and visible mending your wardrobe with stylish practices. From stuffies, pillows, patches, colors, and quilts, aspiring designers will learn how to sew and customize their cloths and toys in this one-week […]

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

Sculpture: Art + Nature Summer Camp June 9-13, 9am - 4pm ALL MONTALVO CAMPS Surrounded by nature and art, aspiring artists will gradually reveal sculptural forms from blocks of plaster, foam, and clay by using both additive and subtractive processes. Campers will learn how to build and layer materials to make simple-to-complex three-dimensional forms and […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]