Events

Coffee and Conversation Monthly September - May, 9 - 10:30am Join us for nine "Coffee Conversations" September - May presented by Parents of Mount Madonna School! The focus of this first meeting will be on the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and how they can enhance our learning objectives at Mount Madonna School!

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

Outside Toddler Time Capitola Wednesdays 11 - 11:20am, through December 14 Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending valuable social time with other children and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. […]

Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek Wednesdays 11am, June 29 - July 27 Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-rennovated Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday at 11am. Outdoor or indoor–weather and activity-dependent https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday - Sunday, September 14 - 18 Tickets: tickets.santacruzcountyfair.com/p/tickets “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” The showstopping Santa Cruz County fair returns September 14-18 for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays and more!!! Fair Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 11pm;  Saturday 10am - 11pm;  Sunday 10am - 10pm […]

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

Make and Explore at Boulder Creek Wednesdays 2 - 4pm through December 28 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. […]

Gardening Basics Vegetable, Fruits and Herbs Gardening 2nd Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30pm, August - October Are you interested in gardening? Look no further, your local Felton Library Branch is providing three FREE gardening workshops for teens and adults! The awesome thing is that a local gardener and nursery manager at Scarborough Gardens, Jet Van Ausdall, […]

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm, April through October Wednesday Night Sailboat Races begin for the season in March (with Daylight Savings), and run through fall ending in October. Wednesday Night Races begin at 6:30 pm – 8 pm. For more information on races / regattas highlights, contact the Santa Cruz Yacht Club […]

Nature Journal Studio Wednesday, September 14, 6:30 - 8pm Wednesday, October 12, 6:30 - 8pm Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions at the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic […]

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 […]

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

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

Preschool Storytime Felton Thursdays, Felton, 11am  - 12pm, through Dec. 22 Preschool Storytime Felton meets in the the Felton Library to share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 60 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Join Librarian Jackie in JJune for a […]

Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday - Sunday, September 14 - 18 Tickets: tickets.santacruzcountyfair.com/p/tickets “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” The showstopping Santa Cruz County fair returns September 14-18 for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays and more!!! Fair Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 11pm;  Saturday 10am - 11pm;  Sunday 10am - 10pm […]

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 […]

Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 15 on a first-come basis. No advance registration.   Kids 6-11 years     Teens 12-18

Make and Explore at Felton Library Thursdays 3 - 5pm through January 5, 2023 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. […]

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 […]

Quail Hollow Ranch Open House Thursday, September 15, 4 – 6pm Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, Santa Cruz County Parks & you! Explore your wedding possibilities at our next Open House! Or visit for the pleasure of seeing a rustic, historic farmhouse. This is a free event. Registration is not required. Quail […]

Stepping Stones Triple P Workshop: Handling Disruptive Behaviors (for families with children with special needs) Thursday,  September 15, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to respond calmly when your child refuses to follow directions • What to do if your child is aggressive towards other children • How […]

Taller Paso a Paso Triple P: Manejando las conductas disruptivas (para familias con niños con necesidades especiales) Thursday,  September 15,  6 - 7pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Cómo reaccionar con calma y consistencia cuando su niño se rehúsa a seguir instrucciones • Qué hacer si su niño es […]

Triple P Virtual Parenting Group (for families with children 2 – 12 years old) Thursdays, September 15 – November 3, at 6 – 7:30 pm 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 […]

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

Many Threads One Cloth August 24 - October 2 Threads, made from a variety of plant or animal fibers, are universal. Cloth, made from various fibers utilizing unique methods, is universal. Every culture in the world makes, wears and uses textiles from birth through death. Materials and natural resources used for the production of cloth […]

Civil War Re-enactment General Public: Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18, 9am - 4pm You are Invited to Civil War Days Saturday September 17th, Sunday September 18th, for a Civil War Reenactment.  Come talk with Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers and civilians. Walk around camp and see how life was during the Civil […]

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11am - 12pm, through November 20 Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9483528

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 […]

Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday - Sunday, September 14 - 18 Tickets: tickets.santacruzcountyfair.com/p/tickets “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” The showstopping Santa Cruz County fair returns September 14-18 for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays and more!!! Fair Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 11pm;  Saturday 10am - 11pm;  Sunday 10am - 10pm […]

The Land of Milk and Honey Thursdays - Sundays, 12 - 6pm, September 1–December 31 An exhibition exploring the ideological concept of agriculture The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) in partnership with the MexiCali Biennial is pleased to announce The Land of Milk and Honey, a traveling multidisciplinary arts and culture program […]

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!

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

Free Movies at the Beach Fridays, 9pm, June 17 - August 12 In front of the Colonnade There’s nothing like watching free, favorite movies right on the beach with the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs, and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! Music and movies […]

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....

Rusty Roots Show Saturday 9am & Sunday 10am, September 17 - 18 Crafts, Vintage treasures, Some Antiques, Garden art, Seasonal gifts, Pre-Packaged food such as Jams & Jellies, Farmers Dried fruit and vegetables, Re-purposed items, Furniture, Farmhouse, Industrial, Handmade, jewelry, Art, Food so much more.​ Please note that not all vendors take card so cash is highly […]

Coastal Cleanup Day Seabright Beach September 17, 9am - 12pm Join us for the largest volunteer event in the country! California Coastal Cleanup Day welcomes more than 60,000 volunteers who will pick up hundreds of thousands of pounds of trash and recyclables from beaches, lakes, and waterways each year. Help preserve wildlife by taking trash out […]

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

Civil War Re-enactment General Public: Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18, 9am - 4pm You are Invited to Civil War Days Saturday September 17th, Sunday September 18th, for a Civil War Reenactment.  Come talk with Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers and civilians. Walk around camp and see how life was during the Civil […]

Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am-12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect -This native […]

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

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 […]

Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays 10am - 12pm It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP What to Expect […]

Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday - Sunday, September 14 - 18 Tickets: tickets.santacruzcountyfair.com/p/tickets “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” The showstopping Santa Cruz County fair returns September 14-18 for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays and more!!! Fair Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 11pm;  Saturday 10am - 11pm;  Sunday 10am - 10pm […]

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 […]

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 […]

Taller Triple P: Que hacer cuando su hijo tiene dificultad en separarse de usted Sabado, Septiembre 17, 1 - 2:30pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Por qué a los niños les cuesta separarse de sus padres y cuidadores • Cómo ayudar a su hijo a sentirse tranquilo y seguro […]

Chess Club with Gjon Saturdays 2:00 - 3:30pm (except 1st Saturday of the month) Downtown Library 224 Church St. In the upstairs meeting room Professional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. All levels welcome. For ages 6 - 18. If you have never played chess before please contact Gjon before your first session: coach@santacruzchess.com […]

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

30th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races Sunday, September 18, 8am - 2pm The Pu Pu 'O Hawaii Outrigger Club is back and ready to race! These short-course outrigger races are designed especially for the new or novice paddlers. Stick around after the awards & attend NOAA's celebration of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 30th Anniversary […]

Many Threads One Cloth August 24 - October 2 Threads, made from a variety of plant or animal fibers, are universal. Cloth, made from various fibers utilizing unique methods, is universal. Every culture in the world makes, wears and uses textiles from birth through death. Materials and natural resources used for the production of cloth […]

Rusty Roots Show Saturday 9am & Sunday 10am, September 17 - 18 Crafts, Vintage treasures, Some Antiques, Garden art, Seasonal gifts, Pre-Packaged food such as Jams & Jellies, Farmers Dried fruit and vegetables, Re-purposed items, Furniture, Farmhouse, Industrial, Handmade, jewelry, Art, Food so much more.​ Please note that not all vendors take card so cash is highly […]

Civil War Re-enactment General Public: Saturday & Sunday, September 17 & 18, 9am - 4pm You are Invited to Civil War Days Saturday September 17th, Sunday September 18th, for a Civil War Reenactment.  Come talk with Union and Confederate Civil War soldiers and civilians. Walk around camp and see how life was during the Civil […]

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 […]

Santa Cruz County Fair Wednesday - Sunday, September 14 - 18 Tickets: tickets.santacruzcountyfair.com/p/tickets “A Country Fair with Ocean Air” The showstopping Santa Cruz County fair returns September 14-18 for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays and more!!! Fair Hours: Wednesday - Friday 12 - 11pm;  Saturday 10am - 11pm;  Sunday 10am - 10pm […]

Sanctuary Fest: 30th anniversary celebration! Sunday, September 18, 10am - 3pm Join Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary on September 18th as we celebrate the 30th anniversary, as well as the 50th anniversary of NOAA's National Marine Sanctuary System! Sanctuary Fest will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. along the Santa Cruz Wharf, Cowell […]

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 […]

Coding Basics: Scratch 101 for Tweens 1st and 3rd Sundays 11am- 12pm, July 3- October 16 Are you looking to learn how to code? Coding basics with Scratch 101 for tweens is a free online coding program. This fun and interactive course will show you the basics of coding, with the end purpose of creating […]

Dungeons and Dragons Sundays 1 - 3pm, September 11 - December 4 Attention 12-16yr-olds -- Adventure awaits! A friendly introduction to Dungeons & Dragons 5E for players of all experience levels, led by an accomplished D&D Dungeon Master. Held every Sunday from 1pm - 3pm, our Fall Campaign lasts from September 11th - December 4th for a […]

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