Week of Events
Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical Friday & Saturday 8pm, June 23 - July 15 Sunday 2pm, June 25 - July 9 SVCT entertains, enlightens, engages, and inspires through the magic of live theater with "Matilda the Musical." Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece […]
All Fireworks Illegal in the City of Santa Cruz
All Fireworks Illegal in the City of Santa Cruz July Don't be the reason for the next CZU fire. ALL fireworks, even the safe and sane variety, are illegal in the City of Santa Cruz. WHY? California's drought creates an extreme threat of fire, and fireworks only puts communities at higher risk of wildfire. Dispatch […]
Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical Friday & Saturday 8pm, June 23 - July 15 Sunday 2pm, June 25 - July 9 SVCT entertains, enlightens, engages, and inspires through the magic of live theater with "Matilda the Musical." Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece […]
Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical Friday & Saturday 8pm, June 23 - July 15 Sunday 2pm, June 25 - July 9 SVCT entertains, enlightens, engages, and inspires through the magic of live theater with "Matilda the Musical." Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece […]
Junior and Little Ranger Programs
Junior and Little Ranger Programs
Junior and Little Ranger Programs June through August Hey parents! Are you looking for FREE childcare this summer? Have your 7 - 12 year olds join us for Junior Ranger Programs where they can explore the natural world through projects, experiments, art, nature journaling, and more! Junior Ranger programs are happening in parks all across […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
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 […]
Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library
Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library
Local Artist Exhibit Downtown Library June 26 - 30, 10am - 6pm Beatutiful art exibition at the Downtown Library presented by our local veteran community members. Two artists are featured for our quarterly art display on the first floor of the library. Our first featured artist Steven was born in Napa, CA. He enlisted in […]
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!
Honk Jr Musical
Honk Jr Musical
Honk Jr Musical Friday June 30, 6pm; Saturday July 1, 1pm & 6pm This delightful adaptation of the beloved fable Honk Jr and the award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Adapted for young performers, and with a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins), Honk! JR. is a heartwarming celebration of […]
Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach
Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach
Free Movies on the Boardwalk Beach Fridays 9pm, June 16 - August 11 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! June 16 THE LOST BOYS June […]
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....
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
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 […]
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
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Home Depot Kids Workshops 1st Saturdays of the month, 9am - 12pm Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073, (831)462-5650 Register 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877, Register
Shell Jewelry Workshop with Eleanor Castro
Shell Jewelry Workshop with Eleanor Castro
Shell Jewelry Workshop with Eleanor Castro Saturday, July 1, 10am - noon Connect with local Indigenous cultural traditions during this workshop led by Amah Mutsun artisan and elder, Eleanor Castro. Using shells, pine nuts, and other natural materials, we will craft necklaces under Eleanor’s guidance while learning about the traditional skills and cultural teachings of […]
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 […]
Slim Chance and the Circus of Possibilities
Slim Chance and the Circus of Possibilities
Slim Chance and the Circus of Possibilities Saturday, July 1, 11am - 12pm Hilarious and inspiring family entertainment, Slim and Squeaky's show is the perfect cocktail of thrills and skills that will delight audiences of all ages. Juggling, unicycle, hula hoop and ridiculous clowning is just some of the fun that awaits you with this […]
Pup Parade at Franich Park
Pup Parade at Franich Park
Pup Parade at Franich Park Saturday, July 1, 11am Please join us for the Pup Parade at Franich Park! Meet near the Dog Park at Franich Park | Menasco Dr. Traiga a su perro, disfrazado o no, a pasar el tiempo moviendo la cola en nuestro desfile de perritos. Este es un evento gratuito. Bocadillos […]
Free Harbor Water Taxi
Free Harbor Water Taxi
Free Harbor Water Taxi All Summer Weekends, 11am - 6pm The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer! The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day. Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X1 Gate […]
The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail
The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail
The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail Open Saturdays, 12 - 3pm, On view until July 8 We are excited to announce the reopening of The Writing on the Wall at the Davenport Jail (70 Center St, Davenport) The Writing on the Wall, a collaboration between Hank Willis Thomas and Dr. Baz Dreisinger, […]
Frida Por Vida mini-festival
Frida Por Vida mini-festival
Frida Por Vida mini-festival Saturday, July 1, 12 - 5pm Save the date! Presented by Arte Del Corazón The Frida Por Vida mini festival is just around the corner! Visit artedelcorazon.com to learn more.
Youth Chess Tournament
Youth Chess Tournament
Youth Chess Tournament Saturday, July 1, 12 - 5pm The Youth Chess Tournament follows a competitive yet friendly format, allowing kids to test their skills against other players of similar age and experience levels. Participants will compete in various rounds, with each round consisting of a single chess game against another participant. The tournament will […]
Adult Summer Crafts Camp
Adult Summer Crafts Camp
Adult Summer Crafts Camp Boulder Creek Library: Thursdays 3:30 - 5:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Live Oak Library: Saturdays 1- 3pm: June 3, July 1, August 5 Garfield Park Library: Thursdays 2:30 - 4:30pm: June 1, July 6, August 3 Remember summer camp? Take yourself back in time, when days were longer and […]
Honk Jr Musical
Honk Jr Musical
Honk Jr Musical Friday June 30, 6pm; Saturday July 1, 1pm & 6pm This delightful adaptation of the beloved fable Honk Jr and the award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Adapted for young performers, and with a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins), Honk! JR. is a heartwarming celebration of […]
Slim Chance and the Circus of Possibilities
Slim Chance and the Circus of Possibilities
Slim Chance and the Circus of Possibilities Saturday, July 1, 3 - 4pm Hilarious and inspiring family entertainment, Slim and Squeaky's show is the perfect cocktail of thrills and skills that will delight audiences of all ages. Juggling, unicycle, hula hoop and ridiculous clowning is just some of the fun that awaits you with this […]
Family Karaoke
Family Karaoke
Family Karaoke 1st Saturdays, 5:30 - 7:30 If anyone is feeling up to it (and healthy!), once a month RC Fam hosts family karaoke and games night. It's basically kids, teens, and adults singing their fave Disney songs. Dads are usually the shy ones leading chess, puzzles, scrabble, etc It's co-hosted with Shared Adventures to […]
Honk Jr Musical
Honk Jr Musical
Honk Jr Musical Friday June 30, 6pm; Saturday July 1, 1pm & 6pm This delightful adaptation of the beloved fable Honk Jr and the award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Adapted for young performers, and with a score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins), Honk! JR. is a heartwarming celebration of […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
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 […]
4th of July 2023 Celebrations
4th of July 2023 Celebrations
4th of July 2023 Celebrations Find the perfect 4th of July Celebration for your family in Santa Cruz County and nearby. Aptos World’s Shortest 4th of July Parade – Tuesday, July 4, 10am. Come early. Roads close at 9:30am. Theme: Honor Our Parks! Come check out our awesome vendors at the 4th of July Party […]
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
Circle to Thank Our Roots
Circle to Thank Our Roots
Circle to Thank Our Roots 1st Sundays, 10am Another FREE family event TODAY at 10! Hoping to bring elders in our community. ALL languages, cultures, abilities, and ages are welcome. This is a drumming circle to honor our elders and ancestors. Led by Joaquin Barreto. He would like this to be inclusive to ALL community […]
Summer Kids Day at Little Trends
Summer Kids Day at Little Trends
Summer Kids Day Sunday, July 2, 10am - 2:30pm Come join us at Little Trends in Watsonville on Sunday, July 2 for a Summer Kids Day from 10am-2:30pm. Enjoy fun kid related vendors selling goodies and treats, coffee for the parents and shave ice cones! There will be a mix of free entertainment for the […]
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 […]
Free Harbor Water Taxi
Free Harbor Water Taxi
Free Harbor Water Taxi All Summer Weekends, 11am - 6pm The free, inner-harbor water taxi is back in service for the summer! The water taxi will operate between 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, on summer weekends and holidays through Labor Day. Passengers may be picked up and dropped off at the following locations: X1 Gate […]
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, […]
Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical
Matilda the Musical Friday & Saturday 8pm, June 23 - July 15 Sunday 2pm, June 25 - July 9 SVCT entertains, enlightens, engages, and inspires through the magic of live theater with "Matilda the Musical." Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece […]