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, […]
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, […]
SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room
SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room
SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room 2nd Wednesdays of the month, 3 - 5pm Hey Teens! Join the Felton Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) for Teens group every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Felton Library Teen Room. SAGA creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of […]
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 […]
Jungle James Animal Adventure Aptos
Jungle James Animal Adventure Aptos
Jungle James Animal Adventure Aptos Wednesday, July 10, 4-5pm Join Jungle James animal adventures with a variety of creatures, including amphibians, insects, and reptiles! Jungle James Animal Adventures sheds new light on some of the world’s most commonly misunderstood creatures, evokes children’s natural sense of curiosity, and teaches respect for all living things.
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]
Nature Journal Studio
Nature Journal Studio
Nature Journal Studio 2nd Wednesdaysof the month, 6:30 - 8pm Nature journaling can help us view the natural world with new perspectives, learn about our surroundings, and see the extraordinary in the ordinary. During monthly Nature Journal Studio sessions at the Museum, Melinda Nakagawa will guide you through a topic as we practice skills in […]
Dads Support Group
Dads Support Group
Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]
Evenings on the Colonnade – Magicians and Acrobats
Evenings on the Colonnade – Magicians and Acrobats
Evenings on the Colonnade - Magicians and Acrobats Join us and stay for the entertainment with Evenings on the Colonnade. Live Music: Mondays & Tuesdays, June 17 – August 9, 9 - 10:30pm Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand. Magicians and Acrobats: Wednesdays & Thursdays, June […]
Creative Art Workshops for Teens
Creative Art Workshops for Teens
Creative Art Workshops for Teens April 4 & 18: Gelli Printing May 2 & 16: Markmaking/collaging June 6 & 20: Basic Bookmaking July 11 & 25: Slow Stitching Join local artist Ruth Dailey at the Scotts Valley library for workshops where teens can learn new skills to express their creativity! Ruth has been creating art […]
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 […]
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp M-F 9am-3pm, June 24-28 or July 22-26 (verify this week) Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted […]
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 […]
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 […]
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
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
Eco Poetry Workshop with Magdalena Montagne
Eco Poetry Workshop with Magdalena Montagne
Eco Poetry Workshop with Magdalena Montagne Thursday, July 11, 3-5pm Join Magdalena Montagne's eco poetry workshop. Can poets help save the earth? We’ll look at poems that unsettle and urge, enlarging the idea of nature poetry, helping readers not only know, but feel, and then perhaps leading them to action. We’ll examine poems by contemporary […]
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 […]
Evenings on the Colonnade – Magicians and Acrobats
Evenings on the Colonnade – Magicians and Acrobats
Evenings on the Colonnade - Magicians and Acrobats Join us and stay for the entertainment with Evenings on the Colonnade. Live Music: Mondays & Tuesdays, June 17 – August 9, 9 - 10:30pm Where you can listen to live music with delicious food & drink in your hand. Magicians and Acrobats: Wednesdays & Thursdays, June […]
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 […]
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp M-F 9am-3pm, June 24-28 or July 22-26 (verify this week) Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) 3rd Fridays, 11am - 12:30pm, March 15 - December 20 Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB). This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp M-F 9am-3pm, June 24-28 or July 22-26 (verify this week) Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted […]
Thrift Store 2nd Saturday Sales
Thrift Store 2nd Saturday Sales
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 & 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 […]
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp
Virtual Advanced Summer CyberCamp M-F 9am-3pm, June 24-28 or July 22-26 (verify this week) Cabrillo College, Bay Area Cyber League and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education announce our free week-long Summer CyberCamps! Ideal CyberCampers are current 8th-12th graders and community college students with basic computer skills and little to no cybersecurity experience. Hosted […]
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 […]
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, […]
Paint Your Pet Fundraiser ~ Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter!
Paint Your Pet Fundraiser ~ Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter!
Paint Your Pet Fundraiser Sunday, July 14, 12m-3pm SCCAS Fundraiser at our studio on the west side of Santa Cruz!!Paint your Pet Warhol Style! Join us for our 18th Paint Your Pet fundraiser for SCCAS on July 14th from 12m-3pm. Proceeds from this event go back to SCCAS! Register for the event and then send […]
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, […]
Teen Girls Self-Defense Workshop
Teen Girls Self-Defense Workshop
Teen Girls Self-Defense Workshop Sunday, July 14, 11:30am-2pm In the Teen Girls Self-Defense Workshop, you can give your girls the resources, skills, and know-how about how to make the right choices for their safety. When you're not around, they are truly on their own to figure out what's best when confronted by anyone who might […]
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 […]
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 […]
Forest Nights – Watercolor Painting
Forest Nights – Watercolor Painting
Forest Nights - Watercolor Painting Sunday, July 14, 2- 4pm Paint a stunning midnight sky and a golden moon, buttressed with redwood tree silhouettes. Local artist Sarah Orre will walk you through every step of the process using watercolor and acrylic metallic paint to achieve stunning results. You will learn how to build color with […]
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. […]
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Importance of Being Earnest
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s The Importance of Being Earnest
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde July 14 - September 7, 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 Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of […]