Events

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Winter Indoor Futsal! Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm, December 19 - 23 and 26 - 30 Winter Indoor Futsal!  Led by coach Natalie, join us for a fun week of indoor futsal soccer.  Camp is open to players of all levels. Daily sessions will include skills training and small-sided games.  See you on the court! […]

RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play Tuesdays/Martes, 10am-11am FREE with membership, $15 non-members GRATIS con membresía, $15 sin membresía More info/Para más información: 831-288-3105 — with Yesi Rocha and 10 others at RC Fam. RC Fam Center We commit to providing families with support systems that lead to finding connections, empowerment, and wellbeing for […]

Toddler Time at Scotts Valley Tuesdays 11am - 12pm, through Dec. 21 Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland Monday – Sunday: December 19 – Jan 1, 12 - 5pm Get in the holiday spirit at the Boardwalk Winter Wonderland. Celebrate the season at the beach! Activities Include Selection of Boardwalk Rides, Games, and Arcades   Festive Holiday Decorations and Lights (Including a 3-story tall Christmas tree!) Delicious Boardwalk Treats Boardwalk […]

Homework Help Tuesdays 3 - 5pm, October 4 -  May 24 Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in Homework Help sessions. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Students to grade 12. Call 831.427.7713 for more information. Locations: Capitola -  https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670439 Downtown - https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9671013 Felton - https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670550 La Selva Beach - https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670470 Live Oak - […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Scotts Valley Holiday Lights Tour December 2022 We invite you to drive or walk by these beautifully holiday decorated homes in Scotts Valley. Hello everyone, late but worth the wait! The weather these past couple of weeks gave us a delay in putting this out including participation, but here it is! The following are homes […]

Join the World Harmony Chorus Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30pm, starting September 20 The World Harmony Chorus fall session is starting up, and we'll be singing songs from Scandinavia to Brazil, and many places in-between. The Santa Cruz chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, starting September 20. Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Winter Indoor Futsal! Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm, December 19 - 23 and 26 - 30 Winter Indoor Futsal!  Led by coach Natalie, join us for a fun week of indoor futsal soccer.  Camp is open to players of all levels. Daily sessions will include skills training and small-sided games.  See you on the court! […]

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!

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

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland Monday – Sunday: December 19 – Jan 1, 12 - 5pm Get in the holiday spirit at the Boardwalk Winter Wonderland. Celebrate the season at the beach! Activities Include Selection of Boardwalk Rides, Games, and Arcades   Festive Holiday Decorations and Lights (Including a 3-story tall Christmas tree!) Delicious Boardwalk Treats Boardwalk […]

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

Convivial Conveyances at Grace Episcopal Galleries Dec 10, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 Visit us for a festive exhibition of transportation models including a South Pacific Coast Railroad (SPCRR) Model on display in our community holiday exhibition at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Grace Gallery. Grace Episcopal Gallery  12547 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek CA 95006 Open […]

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. […]

Santa Cruz Nutcracker at Cabrillo Crocker Theater Wednesday, December 21, 2:30pm and Thursday, December 22, 8:30pm The full length Nutcracker Suite Ballet at the beautiful Crocker theater at Cabrillo College featuring professional dancers from Agape Dance Academy, splendid choreography and glorious costumes and set design. Perfectly close to Christmas for you to enjoy with your […]

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through March 1, 2023 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to […]

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through March 1, 2023 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Scotts Valley Holiday Lights Tour December 2022 We invite you to drive or walk by these beautifully holiday decorated homes in Scotts Valley. Hello everyone, late but worth the wait! The weather these past couple of weeks gave us a delay in putting this out including participation, but here it is! The following are homes […]

Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Winter Indoor Futsal! Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm, December 19 - 23 and 26 - 30 Winter Indoor Futsal!  Led by coach Natalie, join us for a fun week of indoor futsal soccer.  Camp is open to players of all levels. Daily sessions will include skills training and small-sided games.  See you on the court! […]

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 […]

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland Monday – Sunday: December 19 – Jan 1, 12 - 5pm Get in the holiday spirit at the Boardwalk Winter Wonderland. Celebrate the season at the beach! Activities Include Selection of Boardwalk Rides, Games, and Arcades   Festive Holiday Decorations and Lights (Including a 3-story tall Christmas tree!) Delicious Boardwalk Treats Boardwalk […]

Toy Trains 2022 Dec 15 - 18 and 22 - 23: 12 - 6pm and Dec 24, 12 - 3pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on […]

Santa Downtown Santa Cruz Saturdays & Sundays in December Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, he wants to hear your Christmas wish list. Stop by to say hello on Saturdays & Sundays in […]

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 Downtown Thursdays 3 - 5pm, October 6 - March 9 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Downtown Library. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Felton Thursdays 3 - 5pm, October 6 - March 9 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Felton Library. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Scotts Valley Holiday Lights Tour December 2022 We invite you to drive or walk by these beautifully holiday decorated homes in Scotts Valley. Hello everyone, late but worth the wait! The weather these past couple of weeks gave us a delay in putting this out including participation, but here it is! The following are homes […]

Santa Cruz Nutcracker at Cabrillo Crocker Theater Wednesday, December 21, 2:30pm and Thursday, December 22, 8:30pm The full length Nutcracker Suite Ballet at the beautiful Crocker theater at Cabrillo College featuring professional dancers from Agape Dance Academy, splendid choreography and glorious costumes and set design. Perfectly close to Christmas for you to enjoy with your […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

King Tides Walk Natural Bridges December 23 & 24 Something special is happening on December 23 and 24 this year: the King Tides arrive! These highest of high and lowest of low tides only happen twice a year. View the edge of the ocean on your own at 8:30 am to see the high tide […]

Winter Indoor Futsal! Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm, December 19 - 23 and 26 - 30 Winter Indoor Futsal!  Led by coach Natalie, join us for a fun week of indoor futsal soccer.  Camp is open to players of all levels. Daily sessions will include skills training and small-sided games.  See you on the court! […]

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 […]

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland Monday – Sunday: December 19 – Jan 1, 12 - 5pm Get in the holiday spirit at the Boardwalk Winter Wonderland. Celebrate the season at the beach! Activities Include Selection of Boardwalk Rides, Games, and Arcades   Festive Holiday Decorations and Lights (Including a 3-story tall Christmas tree!) Delicious Boardwalk Treats Boardwalk […]

Toy Trains 2022 Dec 15 - 18 and 22 - 23: 12 - 6pm and Dec 24, 12 - 3pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on […]

Santa Downtown Santa Cruz Saturdays & Sundays in December Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, he wants to hear your Christmas wish list. Stop by to say hello on Saturdays & Sundays in […]

Convivial Conveyances at Grace Episcopal Galleries Dec 10, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 Visit us for a festive exhibition of transportation models including a South Pacific Coast Railroad (SPCRR) Model on display in our community holiday exhibition at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Grace Gallery. Grace Episcopal Gallery  12547 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek CA 95006 Open […]

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!

King Tide Walk Friday, December 23, 3pm Have you seen what treasures hide beneath the waves that crash against the cliffs between New Brighton State Beach and Capitola? If you haven't, consider joining our free guided walk during #kingtides next Friday, December 23rd at 3 PM. King tides are important because the extreme high tides […]

Holiday Lights 2022 Fridays- Sundays, 5:3, 6:30 or 7:30pm, November 25 - December 25 The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle enjoying spectacular lighted Holiday displays all around you. […]

Scotts Valley Holiday Lights Tour December 2022 We invite you to drive or walk by these beautifully holiday decorated homes in Scotts Valley. Hello everyone, late but worth the wait! The weather these past couple of weeks gave us a delay in putting this out including participation, but here it is! The following are homes […]

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....

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

King Tides Walk Natural Bridges December 23 & 24 Something special is happening on December 23 and 24 this year: the King Tides arrive! These highest of high and lowest of low tides only happen twice a year. View the edge of the ocean on your own at 8:30 am to see the high tide […]

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

Reindeer Run 5K Saturday, December 24, 9am- runners - 9:30am- joggers - 10am- walkers Join us downtown at Junction Park on Christmas Eve for our annual Reindeer Run 5k. Dress up in your best holiday attire to run, jog or walk through town. Families and pets are encouraged to participate. End right back where you […]

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 […]

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 […]

Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach […]

Join Our New Ping Pong Club 4th Saturdays 12 - 2pm through February 25, 2023 Love ping-pong? Scotts Valley Library has a new new ping pong club for teens and adults. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 12pm to 2pm at the patio. The club is open to ages […]

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland Monday – Sunday: December 19 – Jan 1, 12 - 5pm Get in the holiday spirit at the Boardwalk Winter Wonderland. Celebrate the season at the beach! Activities Include Selection of Boardwalk Rides, Games, and Arcades   Festive Holiday Decorations and Lights (Including a 3-story tall Christmas tree!) Delicious Boardwalk Treats Boardwalk […]

Toy Trains 2022 Dec 15 - 18 and 22 - 23: 12 - 6pm and Dec 24, 12 - 3pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on […]

Convivial Conveyances at Grace Episcopal Galleries Dec 10, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 Visit us for a festive exhibition of transportation models including a South Pacific Coast Railroad (SPCRR) Model on display in our community holiday exhibition at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Grace Gallery. Grace Episcopal Gallery  12547 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek CA 95006 Open […]

Fantasy of Lights 2022 Drive-though, Tuesday, December 6 - Friday, December 30, 6 - 10pm Walk-through, December 3 & 4, 4 - 9pm ADMISSION WITH PREPAID TICKETS ONLY (Available November 1st through Eventbrite) Fantasy of Lights is a spectacular 1.5 mile drive- through extravaganza of holiday lights and displays for the entire family. Enjoy a […]

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Saturday, Dec 24: 5pm - Candelight Service with Jazz on High ~ 8pm - Candelight Service with Chancel Choir To welcome the Christ born anew, join in this spirit-filled evening of favorite hymns, anthems, and scripture, with traditional lighting of the Christmas candles and a Christmas message from the Reverend David […]

Holiday Lights 2022 Fridays- Sundays, 5:3, 6:30 or 7:30pm, November 25 - December 25 The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle enjoying spectacular lighted Holiday displays all around you. […]

Scotts Valley Holiday Lights Tour December 2022 We invite you to drive or walk by these beautifully holiday decorated homes in Scotts Valley. Hello everyone, late but worth the wait! The weather these past couple of weeks gave us a delay in putting this out including participation, but here it is! The following are homes […]

Puffs, A Hogwarts Parody Thursday - Saturday, Dec 29, 7:30pm; Dec 30, 3pm & 7:30pm; Dec 31, 4:30 & 7:30pm Back by popular demand, on stage this coming week! Puffs or Seven Increasingly Eventful years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic. A play for those who are not destined to save the world. A […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

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

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, […]

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland Monday – Sunday: December 19 – Jan 1, 12 - 5pm Get in the holiday spirit at the Boardwalk Winter Wonderland. Celebrate the season at the beach! Activities Include Selection of Boardwalk Rides, Games, and Arcades   Festive Holiday Decorations and Lights (Including a 3-story tall Christmas tree!) Delicious Boardwalk Treats Boardwalk […]

Convivial Conveyances at Grace Episcopal Galleries Dec 10, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 Visit us for a festive exhibition of transportation models including a South Pacific Coast Railroad (SPCRR) Model on display in our community holiday exhibition at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Grace Gallery. Grace Episcopal Gallery  12547 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek CA 95006 Open […]

Holiday Lights 2022 Fridays- Sundays, 5:3, 6:30 or 7:30pm, November 25 - December 25 The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle enjoying spectacular lighted Holiday displays all around you. […]

Scotts Valley Holiday Lights Tour December 2022 We invite you to drive or walk by these beautifully holiday decorated homes in Scotts Valley. Hello everyone, late but worth the wait! The weather these past couple of weeks gave us a delay in putting this out including participation, but here it is! The following are homes […]