Week of Events
Watsonville Strawberry Festival
Watsonville Strawberry Festival Friday-Sunday, August 5 - 7 Hours: Fri 5 - 9pm, Sat 11am - pm, Sun 11am - 7pm The Watsonville Strawberry Festival traces its roots to the Watsonville Strawberry Dessert Festival that was founded in 1994 to help downtown Watsonville recover from the Loma Prieta earthquake. Recognizing the largest and most valuable […]
Candide
Candide Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30pm; Sundays 2pm, July 22 - August 14 Get your tickets now to Cheryl Anderson's latest project: Leonard Bernstein's "Candide." CANDIDE (1974): A score by legendary Leonard Bernstein is but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Candide and its theatrical offerings. With a book from Hugh Wheeler and lyrical contributions […]
All Junior Rangers Programs
All Junior Rangers Programs Check with the Junior Ranger program that interests you for August ending dates. Preregistration is required: https://bit.ly/3mOAHBR Half Moon Bay State Beach: Half Moon Bay Junior Rangers, 7 to 12 year olds, Wednesdays 1:30 - 2:30pm This 1-hour program for 7 to 12 year olds teaches about the importance of nature […]
Remember Castle Beach
Remember Castle Beach Saturday, June 11 - August 21 New exhibit alert! "Remembering Castle Beach" brings to life the heyday of Seabright's Scholl Marr Castle through historic photographs, souvenirs, and artifacts, while examining how the nearby coastline has changed over time. Opening Saturday, June 11. Museum Members are invited to join us this Friday, June […]
All Junior Rangers Programs
All Junior Rangers Programs Check with the Junior Ranger program that interests you for August ending dates. Preregistration is required: https://bit.ly/3mOAHBR Half Moon Bay State Beach: Half Moon Bay Junior Rangers, 7 to 12 year olds, Wednesdays 1:30 - 2:30pm This 1-hour program for 7 to 12 year olds teaches about the importance of nature […]
Watsonville Strawberry Festival
Watsonville Strawberry Festival Friday-Sunday, August 5 - 7 Hours: Fri 5 - 9pm, Sat 11am - pm, Sun 11am - 7pm The Watsonville Strawberry Festival traces its roots to the Watsonville Strawberry Dessert Festival that was founded in 1994 to help downtown Watsonville recover from the Loma Prieta earthquake. Recognizing the largest and most valuable […]
Candide
Candide Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30pm; Sundays 2pm, July 22 - August 14 Get your tickets now to Cheryl Anderson's latest project: Leonard Bernstein's "Candide." CANDIDE (1974): A score by legendary Leonard Bernstein is but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Candide and its theatrical offerings. With a book from Hugh Wheeler and lyrical contributions […]
Candide
Candide Thursdays-Saturdays 7:30pm; Sundays 2pm, July 22 - August 14 Get your tickets now to Cheryl Anderson's latest project: Leonard Bernstein's "Candide." CANDIDE (1974): A score by legendary Leonard Bernstein is but the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Candide and its theatrical offerings. With a book from Hugh Wheeler and lyrical contributions […]
Cabrillo Festival
Cabrillo Festival July 24 - August 7 Cabrillo Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary with a return to a live, in-person season with a program of timely, topical, and thought-provoking new works. Join us in Santa Cruz July 24 – August 7 for two weeks of concerts, talks, rehearsals and more! Led by Grammy Award-winning Music […]
Watsonville Strawberry Festival
Watsonville Strawberry Festival Friday-Sunday, August 5 - 7 Hours: Fri 5 - 9pm, Sat 11am - pm, Sun 11am - 7pm The Watsonville Strawberry Festival traces its roots to the Watsonville Strawberry Dessert Festival that was founded in 1994 to help downtown Watsonville recover from the Loma Prieta earthquake. Recognizing the largest and most valuable […]
Santa Cruz Teenagers
Santa Cruz Teenagers Vicky Boone Casting is looking for teenagers in and around the Santa Cruz, CA area for a major feature film shooting here next year. The film will be created by an Academy Award-winning filmmaking team. Young adults 14-18 are encouraged to submit for the project. No acting experience required! WHO WE’RE LOOKING […]
Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach
Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach
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
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola
R.E.A.D Reach Every Amazing Detail – Capitola
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 […]
Park Exploration Walks
Park Exploration Walks
Park Exploration Walks and Prizes Thursdays 5 - 7pm Exploration Walks: Discover your beautiful parks and beaches with County Park Friends! Thursdays, 5-7. Complete the hikes, and you'll earn a 30-ticket pass to the Simpkins pool. August 4: Meet at the Simpkins parking lot, and we'll hike to Schwan Lake State Park. Learn more about […]
Crow’s Nest Thursday Beach Barbeques
Crow’s Nest Thursday Beach Barbeques
Crow’s Nest Thursday Beach Barbeques May 26, 2022, through September 1 Each Summer on Thursday evenings the Crow's Nest offers its Summer Beach Party series with fun and funky live entertainment, right on the beach. The party starts at 5:30 pm each week and goes until sunset. With live entertainment on the outdoor beach stage, […]
Trivia on Tap
Trivia on Tap
Trivia on Tap Thursdays 6:30 - pm, July 7, August 4, September 1 Trivia on Tap is back! New day, new questions, same great experience! Join Jenn and Victor every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company for a rollicking good time. Participants can form teams of up to 6 people and will be […]
NAMI TAY Family Support Group
NAMI TAY Family Support Group
NAMI TAY Family Support Group 1st Thursdays, 6:30 - 8pm for loved ones of transition age youth (18-26) To attend this group, please complete the registration form. You will immediately receive an email with the Zoom link. You will only need to do this once, and will be able to use the same link for […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
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 […]
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
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
Friday Pet Food Pantry
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!
Full Moon Madness at Henry Cowell
Full Moon Madness at Henry Cowell
Full Moon Madness at Henry Cowell Friday, August 5, 6 - 9pm Join us for Full Moon Madness at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park and enjoy the park after dark! This Friday, August 5th at 6:00pm, you'll have the chance to join us for fun the whole family can enjoy with games and crafts for […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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
Free Movies at the Beach
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 […]
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
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....
Westside Farmers Market
Westside Farmers Market
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
Aaron Johnson’s “Into the Woods” Art Exhibit at the Scotts Valley Branch Library
Aaron Johnson’s “Into the Woods” Art Exhibit at the Scotts Valley Branch Library
Aaron Johnson's "Into the Woods" Art Exhibit Re-opening: August 6, 10am - 2pm Exhibit through November 28 After a two-year closure of the Scotts Valley Branch Library, the Friends are pleased to resume our popular Art in the Library program. We are delighted to feature local artist Aaron Johnson's breathtaking oil paintings and woodcut prints […]
Scotts Valley Branch Library Grand Reopening
Scotts Valley Branch Library Grand Reopening
Scotts Valley Branch Library Grand Reopening Saturday, August 6, 10am - 2pm The Santa Cruz Public Libraries (SCPL), in partnership with the Friends of the Scotts Valley Library, are excited to announce the grand reopening of the remodeled Scotts Valley Branch Library - a Measure S funded modernization. The Grand Reopening Celebration takes place from […]
Visit the Sloughs
Visit the Sloughs
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
Beach Train
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
Animal Browsing Hours
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
Hats Off Santa Cruz Grads
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 […]
Chess Club with Gjon
Chess Club with Gjon
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 […]
Shrek The Musical JR.
Shrek The Musical JR.
Shrek The Musical JR. Friday & Saturday, August 5 & 6, 6;30pm; Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7, 1:30pm Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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
Live Oak Farmers Market
Live Oak Farmers Market
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense
Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense
Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense Sunday, August 7, 10 - 11am Introductory Self-Defense, for adults and teens 15+ Participants 15 + will learn 7 physical self-defense skills to escape an attack – plus strategies to avoid needing to use them! This US$75 program includes one-on one support by email with questions before and after the […]
Beach Train
Beach Train
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 […]
Monthly Wharf Walks
Monthly Wharf Walks
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 […]
Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense
Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense
Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense Sunday, August 7, 10 - 11am Introductory Self-Defense, for adults and teens 15+ Participants 15 + will learn 7 physical self-defense skills to escape an attack – plus strategies to avoid needing to use them! This US$75 program includes one-on one support by email with questions before and after the […]
Animal Browsing Hours
Animal Browsing Hours
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 […]
Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks
Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks
Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks First Sundays 11am - 5pm The Westside Marketplace on the first Sundays of the month is where local art, handmade and vintage shopping meet delicious food! This collaboration between Food Trucks A Go Go and the Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market presents a great mix of creators of all kinds! […]
Coding Basics: Scratch 101 for Tweens
Coding Basics: Scratch 101 for Tweens
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 […]
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
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, […]
Ukrainian Cultural Festival
Ukrainian Cultural Festival
Ukrainian Cultural Festival Sunday, August 7, 12 - 5pm Experience the beauty and joy of the Ukrainian culture through traditional Ukrainian Folk Dancing, food, music, art, hands on kid-friendly workshops, live painting, donation drawings, merchandise, and more! Ukrainian Folk Dancing by local artists Billy Prusinowski, Tatiana Burdiak, and STEPPE Music by Hanna & Spivrobeatniky Ukrainian […]
Shrek The Musical JR.
Shrek The Musical JR.
Shrek The Musical JR. Friday & Saturday, August 5 & 6, 6;30pm; Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7, 1:30pm Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads […]
UCSC Farm Tour
UCSC Farm Tour
UCSC Farm Tour Sunday, August 7, 4 - 5:30pm Take a free tour of the 30-acre organic UCSC Farm. Visitors can enjoy touring the organically managed greenhouses, hand-worked garden beds, orchards, row crop fields, and children's garden, while learning about the history of the site and the basic concepts of organic farming and gardening. Perched […]
Shrek The Musical JR.
Shrek The Musical JR.
Shrek The Musical JR. Friday & Saturday, August 5 & 6, 6;30pm; Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7, 1:30pm Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads […]
Nutcracker the Movie
Nutcracker the Movie
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