Week of Events
Dipper Days at the Boardwalk
Dipper Days at the Boardwalk Wednesdays, May 29 – August 7 Ride the Giant Dipper for 1 point – $1 every Wednesday May 29th thru August 7th. Celebrate your favorite wooden roller coaster with retro prices! Regular height requirements apply. May 17 – August 16, 2024 -In Honor of your beloved Giant Dipper turning 100, […]
Dipper Days at the Boardwalk
Dipper Days at the Boardwalk Wednesdays, May 29 – August 7 Ride the Giant Dipper for 1 point – $1 every Wednesday May 29th thru August 7th. Celebrate your favorite wooden roller coaster with retro prices! Regular height requirements apply. May 17 – August 16, 2024 -In Honor of your beloved Giant Dipper turning 100, […]
Dipper Days at the Boardwalk
Dipper Days at the Boardwalk Wednesdays, May 29 – August 7 Ride the Giant Dipper for 1 point – $1 every Wednesday May 29th thru August 7th. Celebrate your favorite wooden roller coaster with retro prices! Regular height requirements apply. May 17 – August 16, 2024 -In Honor of your beloved Giant Dipper turning 100, […]
Mornings in the Plaza
Mornings in the Plaza
Mornings in the Plaza Sundays through Saturdays, June 17 – August 9, 9am-11am Mornings in the Plaza, play half-priced arcade games, devour irresistible breakfast specials, and show off your best dance moves with Splash at the Pirate Ship stage. Finish off your morning by cheering on the Guest of the Day as they officially open […]
Kid’s Movie Series at Scotts Valley Cinelux 2024
Kid’s Movie Series at Scotts Valley Cinelux 2024
Kid's Movie Series at Scotts Valley Cinelux $5 includes Movie and Junior Popcorn & Soda Wednesdays & Thursdays 10am, June 19 - August 8 Get ready for summer fun with our Scotts Valley CineLux Summer Kid's Series! Check out the schedule and enjoy $5 admission. Get your tickets now! Minions: The Rise of Gru: June […]
Kids Cardboard City
Kids Cardboard City
Kids Cardboard City Wednesday - Saturday, June 26 - 29, 10am - 5pm Get ready to build, imagine, and play as we transform our tinker space into a bustling cityscape filled with cardboard boxes. From skyscrapers that touch the sky to tunnels and bridges that connect every corner, the possibilities are endless. Join us to […]
Make and Explore at the Libraries
Make and Explore at the Libraries
Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science, and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]
Crow’s Nest Thursday Beach Barbeques
Crow’s Nest Thursday Beach Barbeques
Crow’s Nest Thursday Beach Barbeques Thursdays, May 23 - August 8, 5:30-8:30pm Join the Crow's Nest 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, and Crow's Nest's famous BBQ […]
Mornings in the Plaza
Mornings in the Plaza
Mornings in the Plaza Sundays through Saturdays, June 17 – August 9, 9am-11am Mornings in the Plaza, play half-priced arcade games, devour irresistible breakfast specials, and show off your best dance moves with Splash at the Pirate Ship stage. Finish off your morning by cheering on the Guest of the Day as they officially open […]
Kids Cardboard City
Kids Cardboard City
Kids Cardboard City Wednesday - Saturday, June 26 - 29, 10am - 5pm Get ready to build, imagine, and play as we transform our tinker space into a bustling cityscape filled with cardboard boxes. From skyscrapers that touch the sky to tunnels and bridges that connect every corner, the possibilities are endless. Join us to […]
Free Resource Recovery Center Tours
Free Resource Recovery Center Tours
Free Resource Recovery Center Tours Fridays 10am & 1pm through August 23 Summer Public Tours Are Back at the Resource Recovery Center! Join us for Public Tours of the Resource Recovery Facility Fridays at 10am or 1pm from June 14th through August 23rd, 2024. Tours are limited to 20 people. Children must be at least […]
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company: The Quest for the Kakapo!
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company: The Quest for the Kakapo!
Traveling Lantern Theatre Company: The Quest for the Kakapo! Friday, July 11, 11am, Branciforte Friday, July 11, 2pm, Scotts Valley Crikey! Join the Caterpillar Hunter on an exciting adventure as he travels around the world to rescue a rare endangered parrot known as the Kakapo. His quest teaches him (and the audience) about the efforts […]
Make and Explore at the Libraries
Make and Explore at the Libraries
Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science, and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]
Food Truck Friday Capitola
Food Truck Friday Capitola
Food Truck Friday Capitola Fridays, July 12, August 16, September 13, 4:30pm Food Truck Fridays are back in the summer of 2024! Come to Monterey Ave. Park in Capitola to enjoy local centric food and entertainment in a fun, family friendly environment. Enjoy top-notch food from some of Santa Cruz County’s best food trucks while […]
Midtown Summer Block Party !
Midtown Summer Block Party !
Midtown Summer Block Party Fridays, June 14 - August 30, 5-8:30pm After months of planning, it’s finally here! Event Santa Cruz, Midtown Summer Block Party, the official or unofficial start of summer here in Santa Cruz. We’re kicking it off with a bang every Friday. Food by @watsonvillemunchiess, @crackedcookiessc, J & M Baking Bagels, and […]
Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the Stars
Movies Under the Stars Friday, July 12, 8-10:30pm Join us for a movie under the stars at Highlands County Park! Disney's Jungle Cruise will begin at sunset. Set in the depths of the Amazon Rainforest, Dr. Lily Houghton is on a search for powerful healing tree. She enlists skipper Frank Wolff to guide the journey through […]
Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach 2024
Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach 2024
Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach Fridays 9pm, June 14 – August 9 There's nothing like watching your favorite movies right on the beach with the 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! Each movie will include a […]
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults 18+ 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 12-5pm, beginning May 25 For adults 18+, step into the realm of Dungeons & Dragons! Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran adventurer, join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday for an epic afternoon of storytelling. Be a bard, wizard, or barbarian, and tackle creative […]
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
Mornings in the Plaza
Mornings in the Plaza
Mornings in the Plaza Sundays through Saturdays, June 17 – August 9, 9am-11am Mornings in the Plaza, play half-priced arcade games, devour irresistible breakfast specials, and show off your best dance moves with Splash at the Pirate Ship stage. Finish off your morning by cheering on the Guest of the Day as they officially open […]
Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
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 […]
Kids Cardboard City
Kids Cardboard City
Kids Cardboard City Wednesday - Saturday, June 26 - 29, 10am - 5pm Get ready to build, imagine, and play as we transform our tinker space into a bustling cityscape filled with cardboard boxes. From skyscrapers that touch the sky to tunnels and bridges that connect every corner, the possibilities are endless. Join us to […]
Boomeria Lives On!
Boomeria Lives On!
Boomeria Lives On! Saturday July 13, 1 -- 5pm Boomeria lives on! Experience early music, swords, and dance at their best. Listen to pipe organ, brass players, crumhorn, viola, violin. Delight in watching historical sword play and Irish dancers while enjoying gourmet bites, wine, and other beverages. Organists Extraordinaire, Santa Cruz Brass Quintet, Bonny Doon […]
GroovaRoo Dance
GroovaRoo Dance
GroovaRoo Dance 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance […]
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s As You Like It
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s As You Like It
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's As You Like It July 13 - September 1, with Opening Night on July 19 Santa Cruz Shakespeare, a nationally recognized professional theater company in Santa Cruz County with deep local roots that go back more than 40 years, invites you to experience Shakespeare’s As You Like It, under the trees and […]
Downtown Antique Faire
Downtown Antique Faire
Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 8am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. Interested in vendor space? Call (831) […]
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
Mornings in the Plaza
Mornings in the Plaza
Mornings in the Plaza Sundays through Saturdays, June 17 – August 9, 9am-11am Mornings in the Plaza, play half-priced arcade games, devour irresistible breakfast specials, and show off your best dance moves with Splash at the Pirate Ship stage. Finish off your morning by cheering on the Guest of the Day as they officially open […]
Bay Area Babywearing Aptos
Bay Area Babywearing Aptos
Bay Area Babywearing Aptos 2nd Sundays, 10am – 12pm At any of our meetings, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about proper positioning for safe, comfortable, and happy babywearing. Get fit help with any baby carriers you already own. Try out the many different wraps, slings, mei tais (or meh dais), SSCs, onbuhimos, […]
Kids Cardboard City
Kids Cardboard City
Kids Cardboard City Wednesday - Saturday, June 26 - 29, 10am - 5pm Get ready to build, imagine, and play as we transform our tinker space into a bustling cityscape filled with cardboard boxes. From skyscrapers that touch the sky to tunnels and bridges that connect every corner, the possibilities are endless. Join us to […]
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, […]
Bay Area Babywearing Watsonville
Bay Area Babywearing Watsonville
Bay Area Babywearing Watsonville 2nd Sundays, 1 - 3pm Join us for our December Meeting on Sunday, December 11th at Raîces y Cariño in Watsonville from 1:00 - 3:00pm. Browse our lending library and/or bring your own carrier to troubleshoot any questions you may have! We look forward to seeing you there! At any of […]
Take Aways Art to Go
Take Aways Art to Go
Take Aways: Art to Go! Exhibit Dates: March 20 – May 5, Weds-Sun, 11am-4pm Opening Reception: Sunday, March 24, 2pm-4pm Step into our 11th annual Take Aways exhibit, showcasing over seventy of the county’s top artists! Browse artworks tailored to every budget, with donated pieces up for grabs in a thrilling raffle at the closing reception. […]
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
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 […]