Events

Evergreen Volunteer Days Fridays, 9:30am - 12:00pm Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up ready to work! All ages are welcome to help, including high school students seeking community service hours. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Please […]

GERBERA DAISY FESTIVAL Preorder beginning May 6 - 31. Pick up June 4, 9am - 1pm Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks on Tuesday announced the Kitayama Brothers Farms Gerbera Festival will be celebrated again this year as Gerbera-N-Go, a drive-through flower sale at Kitayama Brothers Farms. Crates of five plants each, featuring a mix of colors, […]

Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]

R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Capitola & La Selva Beach Thursdays 3:00pm– 5:00pm - Downtown R.E.A.D. is a reading comprehension program for students, grades 2-12. Students receive 25 minutes of individual instruction from a California credentialed teacher. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment register via our online […]

Parentpower: Seguridad para niños pequeños Thursday, May 26, 4 - 5pm Aprende el enfoque de Kidpower para hacer que la seguridad sea parte de tu vida diaria con bebés, niños pequeños y preescolares de maneras divertidas, positivas y prácticas, ¡que no asustan! Tu registro incluye apoyo personalizado respondiendo a tus preguntas vía correo electrónico antes […]

Triple P 8-Week Virtual Parenting Group (for families with children 2-12 years old) Thursdays, 6 – 8 pm, April 7 – May 26 Attend this 8-week virtual Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: • Strengthen relationships in your family • Encourage positive behaviors • Teach your child […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

Evergreen Volunteer Days Fridays, 9:30am - 12:00pm Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up ready to work! All ages are welcome to help, including high school students seeking community service hours. Tools and work gloves will be provided. Please […]

"Grounded In Nature—The California Central Coast" Friday, May 27    ~    Friday, June 3 Things are happening! More progress on the exhibition installation "Grounded In Nature—The California Central Coast" opens on May 27th at Santa Cruz Art League We are pleased to present a solo exhibition of iconic Santa Cruz native Ed Penniman’s artworks. Save the […]

Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]

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!

Felton Remembers Kickoff Fest with Two Film Premieres Friday, May 27, 6pm During the Pandemic, Mountain Community Theater could not gather for live performance. But MCT Directors Kathie Kratochvil and Hannah Eckstein came up with unique ways to serve our Valley’s entertainment needs AND observe COVID protocols: short films featuring our county’s talented performers. MCT […]

Opera: The Fairy Queen Friday, May 27,  7:30pm & Saturday, May 28,  7:30pm A semi-opera by Henry Purcell based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Henry Purcell’s The Fairy Queen in a special outdoor production to celebrate the return of fully-staged, live opera at UCSC. The Fairy Queen, considered a semi-opera, was written as incidental […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

Calendar Girls Fridays & Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm, May 20 - June 12 We're gearing up for our next show, the hilarious comedy Calendar Girls, directed by Hannah Eckstein, opening May 20! Public tickets go on sale May 3rd. If you're a MCT 2022 season subscriber, check your email for information on how to make […]

Seabright Beach Cleanup Saturday, May 28, 9 - 11am Memorial Day weekend is around the corner! Help our beaches and bay stay clean by joining us for a community cleanup at Seabright Beach this Saturday, May 28, 9-11 a.m. We’ll provide everything you need to volunteer safely and effectively alongside friends, family, and neighbors. Learn […]

Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]

Beach Train Saturdays & Sundays depart 10am through September. Choose 1 hour or 5 hour layover Travel from trees to sea, through the Santa Cruz Mountains, arriving at the Boardwalk. Departing weekends through September. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across […]

Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]

NAMI Peer-to-Peer Free Class for Adults with Mental Health Challenges Tuesdays, September 12th, 6 - 8pm A NAMI Peer-to-Peer class has been scheduled for Fall 2023! This is a free class for adults with mental health conditions. Please see flyer attached to distribute to anyone who may be interested, including clients, providers, and family members.    […]

Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads Open Thursdays - Saturdays 1-4pm Photographic and Oral Histories of 2020 High School Graduates During the Pandemic Thursday, June 17 – Saturday, July 24 The graduates of the class of 2020 faced more uncertainty and collective hardship than any other graduating class in recent memory because of the pandemic. The […]

Parents Night Out 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 5:30 - 8:30pm Our February Parents Night Out dates have plenty of availability for sign ups! This 3-hour long event includes gymnastics activities, coach supervision, arts & crafts, and pizza for dinner. Call us at 831-464-2847 or stop by the gym to make your reservation! Time: 5:30 - […]

The Art of Nature Friday, April 2 - June 6, Scientific illustration brings to life the wonders of nature, from minute zooplankton to vast habitats. Explore the beauty and fine details of the world around us in the special exhibit featuring works from over 30 local artists in a variety of mediums, all sure to […]

Mariachi Women Warriors Saturday, May 28, 7pm An incredible concert of Mexican, American, traditional & contemporary music featuring Grammy winners MariachiDivas & the phenom trio ELLAS. Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea-This all-female mariachi of talented and accomplished musicians has received 2 Grammy awards and earned 11 Grammy nominations. They have also recorded 17 albums. In […]

Opera: The Fairy Queen Friday, May 27,  7:30pm & Saturday, May 28,  7:30pm A semi-opera by Henry Purcell based on Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream Henry Purcell’s The Fairy Queen in a special outdoor production to celebrate the return of fully-staged, live opera at UCSC. The Fairy Queen, considered a semi-opera, was written as incidental […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

Calendar Girls Fridays & Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm, May 20 - June 12 We're gearing up for our next show, the hilarious comedy Calendar Girls, directed by Hannah Eckstein, opening May 20! Public tickets go on sale May 3rd. If you're a MCT 2022 season subscriber, check your email for information on how to make […]

Santa Cruz Sandhills Tour Sunday, May 29,  10am Join us for an approximately 2 mile guided walk through Santa Cruz’s most sensitive ecosystem: The Sandhills. Learn all about the creation and origin, as well as the uniquely adapted plants and animals found in this area. Come experience a landscape that you would not expect to […]

Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 29, dawn - noon Corralitos Padres,    Founded in 1959, this nonprofit group comes together to raise money for various youth organizations throughout the area. Corralitos Communty Center 61st annual Corralitos Padres lumberjack Breakfast $22 adults $15 5-12 under 5 free

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

Beach Train Saturdays & Sundays depart 10am through September. Choose 1 hour or 5 hour layover Travel from trees to sea, through the Santa Cruz Mountains, arriving at the Boardwalk. Departing weekends through September. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across […]

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, […]

Animal Browsing Hours Dogs: Wednesdays - Fridays 2-6pm; Saturdays & Sundays 11am- 3pm Cats: Wednesdays - Sundays 11am - 6pm Time's are a changin'! We've officially expanded open hours! We're looking forward to showing off our new building and hope you love it as much as we, and the animals do. Thank you for your […]

Historias de Cultura: Oaxaca en Santa Cruz Sunday,May 29,  2 - 2:45pm City Arts Recovery Design (CARD) pilot program project kicks off this Sunday at the Santa Cruz Wharf Stage! The longtime community non-profit, Senderos, plans to use CARD funding to develop and present a diverse event called Historias de Cultura: Oaxaca en Santa Cruz. […]

Nutcracker the Movie Bring the family to this beautiful Holiday Movie in the comfort and safety of your own car! Always supporting Jacob's Heart! Boardwalk Drive-In December 18-19-20 5:30 & 7:30 Tickets: AgapeDance.com

Calendar Girls Fridays & Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm, May 20 - June 12 We're gearing up for our next show, the hilarious comedy Calendar Girls, directed by Hannah Eckstein, opening May 20! Public tickets go on sale May 3rd. If you're a MCT 2022 season subscriber, check your email for information on how to make […]