Events

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!

Try Delicious Lavendar Shortbread Friday, July 7, 5 - 8pm July 7th is First Friday! Join us at our downtown Santa Cruz Homeless Garden Project store for music, food, and art, including samples of our delicious lavender shortbread! Our featured artist this month is Bruce Mello, a local photographer and poet. Live music by Ben […]

Watsonville Summer Concert Series Music in the Plaza 1st & 3rd Fridays 6 - 8pm, June 16 - September 1 Ready to dance the night away? Our summer outdoor Music in the Plaza concert series is back and will feature a variety of bands to help you get your groove on! Grab a bite at […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

July Park and Recreation Events Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building strong, vibrant, and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department has planned a variety of free events throughout the month of […]

Thrift Store 2nd Saturday Sales 2nd Saturdays, 9am - 3:30pm Thrift Store 50%-Off Sale 3/11/2023 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

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 […]

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 […]

LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]

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, […]

Glimpses of World History Series to Begin at La Selva Beach Branch Library Second and fourth Saturdays in January, February, and March, 1 - 2 Dr. Robert Strayer, Ph.D of European and African History, presents a series of six illustrated talks dealing with particular topics in world history and their implications for the present. These free events take […]

Dungeons & Dragons Mini Figure Painting with The Puppetry Institute Saturday, July 8, 1 - 4pm Come paint the Dungeons & Dragons character of your imagination! We'll provide the mini figures and paint, and you'll bring the creativity. Not sure where to start? Get expert assistance from The Puppetry Institute. Teens 12-18 only. Registration required.

Bastille Day at the Boomeria Organ and Brass Extravaganza Saturday, July 8, 1 - 5pm Celebrate Bastille Day at the Boomeria Organ and Brass Extravaganza! Featuring captivating music, dance performances, and exquisite wines. Our annual celebration of Bastille Day, replete with wine, dance, and music of ages past is not to be missed! Join us […]

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 Summer Festival: The Book of Will July 8 through August 27 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and the production of Lauren Gunderson’s The Book of Will. A play that […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]

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) […]

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

Fullpower: Introductory Self-Defense for Adults and Teens 15 and over Sunday, July 9, 10 - 11am In our Fullpower Introduction to Physical Self-Defense online program, adults of all ages, as well as teens age 15-17 learn how to: *Interrupt the Pattern of Attack *Spot trouble early- and avoid it *Deal confidently with threats and harassment […]

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, […]

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 […]

LEGO® Pirates: The Hunt for the Golden Treasure Saturday, July 8 - 23, 11am - 6pm Captain Brickbeard's ship has crashed and he's on the hunt for enough golden treasure to buy himself the shiniest, speediest, and most beautiful ship that there ever was! Use the "Ye Olde Treasure Map" to scope out all of […]

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, […]

Learning Adventures in the Parks - June 11 - Castro Adobe State Park from 12-5pm - June 25 - Seacliff State Beach from 12-5pm - July 9 - Natural Bridges State Beach from 12-5pm - July 23 - The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park from 12-5pm Join us for Learning Adventures during the Summer […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew July and August 2023 Join Santa Cruz Shakespeare in its beautiful outdoor theater under the trees in The Audrey Stanley Grove at DeLaveaga Park in Santa Cruz for its 2023 Summer Festival and its 10th anniversary of thrilling and imaginative theater. In one of Shakespeare’s most raucous […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame Thursdays - Saturdays, 7:30pm, July 6 - 8 and 14 - 15 and 20-22 and 27-29;   2pm Sunday, July 9, 16, 23 & 30 A sweeping score and powerful story! Audiences will be swept away by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. The musical begins as the bells of […]