Events

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 […]

La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group 2nd Thursdays, 10:30an - 12pm The LSB Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p.  The group will meet virtually via Zoom during the remodel.  All adults are welcome. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7587480

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 […]

Cascada de Flores Presents: ¡Aqui-les va... un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles Thursday, July 13, 4:30 - 5:30pm Come join the adventures of Achilles! Sing, dance and play with Cascada de Flores. "¡Aqui-les va... un cuento! The Treasure of Aquiles" is a bilingual, participatory and original story told with music, dance and you! Cascada de […]

Triple P Workshop: How to Handle Fighting and Aggression Thursday, July 13, 5:30 - 7pm Register: https://bit.ly/Fighting-Jul13 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • Common reasons why children fight or become aggressive • How to teach your children to cooperate with others and solve problems • What to do if your children are […]

Grupo Triple P Breve: Lidiando con el estrés Thursday, July 13, 5:30pm Asista a este grupo breve virtual GRATIS para aprender: • Las causas comunes del estrés y cómo el estrés afecta la crianza • Cómo reconocer las señales del estrés • Formas saludables para reducir y controlar el estrés de la vida diaria Cada […]

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 […]

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 […]

Live Music on the Boardwalk Colonnade Thursdays, 8:30 - 10pm, June 15 – August 10 Enjoy FREE Live Music Thursdays throughout the summer on the Boardwalk Colonnade! Come for the rides, stay for the entertainment! June 15  SANG MATIZ June 22  MAN IN BLACK June 29 EXTRA LARGE July 6  FAST TIMES July 13  SANTA CRUDA […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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!

Family Friendly Movie Nights Friday, dusk, July 14 & August 11 Join us for family-friendly movie nights under the stars this summer and fall. Family Movie Nights is a series of free outdoor movie events. Movies begin at dusk. Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended. No alcohol, please. Come early and bring a picnic […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

2023 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16, 19am -5pm Celebrating fine and functional art from more than 100 juried artists, the 30th annual ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto will take place July 15-16, 2023, at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road. Hours will be […]

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 […]

Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, March 18, 10am - noon It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Every third Saturday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bilingual Storytime and Market Hunt  Third Sundays, 9am - 1pm June 18-November 19 Join SCPL Librarians at the Live Oak Farmers' Market for Market Hunt materials and prizes, Bilingual Storytime at 10am and 11am, and information about the services, programs, and events the Library is offering. The Farmers' Market is located at 15th and Eastcliff […]

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

2023 ACGA Clay & Glass Festival Saturday & Sunday, July 15 & 16, 19am -5pm Celebrating fine and functional art from more than 100 juried artists, the 30th annual ACGA Clay & Glass Festival in Palo Alto will take place July 15-16, 2023, at the Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Road. Hours will be […]

Fullpower: Introduction to Physical Self-Defense Sunday, July 16, 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 *Take the lead with friends […]

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, […]

Teen Girls Self-Defense Workshop Sunday, July 16, 12:30 - 3pm Help your teen girl to feel safe, confident and in control of her choices. July 16 | 12:30-3:00 pm | The Tannery Studio 111 | $139 Parents & Caregivers~ONLY Workshop of the Summer~Sign up here: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/minorsan_selfdefense__fitness?k_class=549186&k_class_tab=6462 • Can your Teen Girl stand up and speak […]

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 […]

Hugo Award Winning Films: Defining Science Fiction & Fantasy 3rd Sundays 2 -4pm, June 18 - September 17 Come watch Hugo award winning movies! An exciting event that showcases some of the best science fiction and fantasy films through the ages. The Hugo awards are prestigious honors given to outstanding works of science fiction and […]