Week of Events
Enter the Hans Christian Andersen Writing Contest
Enter the Hans Christian Andersen Writing Contest Deadline Friday, February 17, 2023 Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Sister Cities Committee & our Italian Sister City, Sestri Levante (Riva Trigoso). The first prize in each age group is $100 Downtown Dollars! For rules and information visit cityofsantacruz.com/sistercities Writing Contest Rules Hans Christian Anderson was a Danish […]
Valentine Crafting Workshop
Valentine Crafting Workshop
Valentine Crafting Workshop Saturday, February 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm Join us for a special Valentine crafting workshop to celebrate the spirit of giving the beautiful light of love. We’ll be creating a festive assortment of handmade valentine themed suncatchers that you can give individually to family, friends or classmates… or you can keep some to […]
Migration Festival
Migration Festival
Migration Festival Saturday, February 11, 11am - 4pm Join us for the Migration Festival at Natural Bridges State Beach on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event celebrates the migration of whales, butterflies, birds and the many other animals and insects that travel. Enjoy many informational booths, arts & crafts, and […]
Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children
Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children
Triple P Seminar: Raising Confident, Competent Children Saturday, February 11, 11am - 12:30pm Attend this FREE virtual seminar to learn how to help your children: • Learn to treat others with respect • Have good communication and social skills • Develop healthy self-esteem Presented in English on Zoom. These Triple P Seminars are FREE and […]
3D Art Workshop for Kids!
3D Art Workshop for Kids!
3D Art Workshop for Kids! Saturday, February 11, 12 - 3:30pm Join us at the MAH and have fun building in both 2-D and 3-D while learning the history of Santa Cruz’s infamous Venetian Water Carnivals! With an emphasis on experimentation, young artists will get a chance to be super creative with this exciting hands-on […]
Glimpses of World History Series
Glimpses of World History Series
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 […]
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 […]
Love, Courting & Marriage in the Victorian Era
Love, Courting & Marriage in the Victorian Era
Love, Courting & Marriage in the Victorian Era Saturday, February 11, 2pm Love is in the air. Get Valentines ready with the second installment of our Centennial Speaker Series and learn about Love, Courting & Marriage in the Victorian Era! We are so excited to welcome Historical romance expert and best selling author, Isobel Carr […]
Love Song Matinee with Healer Trio and Girls and Company
Love Song Matinee with Healer Trio and Girls and Company
Love Song matinee with Healer Trio and Girls and Company Saturday, February 11, 4 - 6pm Both Healer Trio and Girls & Company highlight great harmonies on some of your favorite songs about love for yourself, your friends, your loved ones and the planet. Transform Valentines weekend into a love fest! Healer Trio (Gail Swain, […]
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) […]
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 […]
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
Fungus February
Fungus February
Fungus February BIG NEWS Registration is now open for #FungusFebruary events! These walks, talks, and workshops will fill fast, so sign-up today. FULL 2/4 Mushroom Walk with Phil Carpenter Join Phil Carpenter for a walk in the woods searching for fungi! Phil is one of the leaders of the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz. Learn […]
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, […]
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, […]
Familypower: Boundary Skills
Familypower: Boundary Skills
Familypower: Boundary Skills Saturday, February 12, 12 - 1pm Boundary skills help people of all ages have more fun and fewer problems with people – including friends and family members!
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 […]
Valentine’s Creative Date Shop
Valentine’s Creative Date Shop
Valentine's Creative Date Shop Sunday, February 12, 7-8:30pm Mark your calendars Sunday, February 12th 7-8:30pm. Email jenkarno@gmail.com with questions or the register. Hope to see you all there. Space is limited and registration is required to save your spot