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📍 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
🕒 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · See listing
Date: Every Tuesday, except Holidays Time: 10am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Event Description: Join your community every Tuesday between 10am-12pm at the Diversity Center. Nic is ready with a different activity or workshop each week, and volunteers are on hand with snacks, beverages, and community. July Activities: July 7: Santa Cruz MAH Queer History Tour! To cap off Pride season, we are going to take a field trip to the MAH to visit the Queer Santa Cruz exhibit. Meet us at the MAH at 10:00 am (tour starts at 10:05). This event is free to attend. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited downtown parking. July 14: Trauma-informed Chair Yoga with Irene Easeful, playful, all-levels chair yoga July 21: Screaming Queens: The Riot of Compton’s Cafeteria documentary and discussion Watch a one hour documentary about the LGBTQ+ uprising in the Bay Area that happened 3 years before Stonewall and discuss afterwards July 28 : Karaoke Sing-a-long Music Bingo Tea Party with Juno and Ta
📍 Roaring Camp Railroads
🕒 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · $32
From Trees to Shining Seas – Felton to Santa Cruz. Departing from the Santa Cruz Mountains, travel through Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, down the scenic San Lorenzo River Gorge, across a 1909 steel truss bridge, and through an 1875 tunnel before arriving at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Reverse roundtrips departing from the beach in Santa Cruz to Roaring Camp and back may be purchased from the conductor on the train departing from Santa Cruz. The Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific Railway operates passenger and freight services on one of the oldest and most historic lines in California. When the route opened in 1875 it carried lumber as well as picnickers and tourists to the Big Trees and Santa Cruz. Today’s Beach Train passengers can start their roundtrip journeys from either Roaring Camp in Felton or from the beach in Santa Cruz. Departs from both the beach in Santa Cruz and Roaring Camp. See departure times for more information. The Beach Train will run weekends and holidays through May, and then daily June through the first week of August, then back to weekends and holidays to the end of September. Please note that the 4 p.m. train leaving Santa Cruz is one-way only. There is no return train to the beach.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 11:00 AM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 11:00 AM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Scoop, Pour, Imagine, Explore! Dive into the world of sensory play at the library.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 11:00 AM · FREE
Tuesday, July 21 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm Join us Tuesdays at Aptos Library to learn, play, and compete in Backgammon! All skill levels welcome - enjoy strategy, fun, and friendly competition in a relaxed social setting.
📍 Watsonville
🕒 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · See listing
Looking for interactive and engaging activities for your child? Join us for Sensory Play at the Main Library on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 11am. Each month will feature a different theme and new ways to stimulate your growing child’s senses. Activities may include: water play, kinetic sand, touch-and-see tables, slime, finger painting, instrument exploration, aromatic experiences, and new tastes. Audience: Children aged 1-5 and their caregivers. ¿Busca actividades interactivas y entretenidas para su hijo? Se les invita a participar en nuestro programa Estímulo Sensorial en la Biblioteca Principal el tercer martes de cada mes a las 11 am. Cada mes habrá un tema diferente y nuevas formas de estimular los sentidos de su hijo. Las actividades pueden incluir: juegos con agua, arena cinética, mesas para tocar y ver, slime, pintar con los dedos, exploración de instrumentos, experiencias aromáticas y nuevos sabores. Audiencia: Niños de 1 a 5 años y sus cuidadores.
📍 La Bahia Hotel & Spa
🕒 11:00 AM · $54
A notable new offering for the property, La Bahia has introduced Spa Day Passes, now available via ResortPass (based on availability), granting both travelers and locals access to enjoy the property’s serene spa amenities for a restorative escape by the sea.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 11:30 AM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Baby Story Time is a sweet introduction to stories, songs, rhymes, and lap play, thoughtfully designed to nurture early literacy and bonding.
📍 SC Public Library Parking Lot (Lot # 16)
🕒 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM · FREE
Want to feel like a kid again? Prepare to set your pedal assist mode to turbo, cruise past traffic, and get around the county sweat-free. Join Ecology Action, BCycle, and Bicycle Trip for an e-bike test ride event on Tuesday, July 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Santa Cruz Downtown Public Library lot, Lot 16. Come try a variety of e-bike models at different price points. Learn about new and improved rebates and 0% interest financing. See for yourself why e-bikes are flying off the shelves and shaking up the transportation landscape.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 12:00 PM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 11:00am - 11:45am Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 12:00 PM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Puppets, Songs and toys, Oh My!
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
🕒 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · See listing
0 booked, 4 available Glazing
📍 Comicopolis
🕒 12:00 PM · FREE
It's time to get those crayons sharpened, paints mixed and markers at the ready for our Summer 2026 Pokémon Art Contest for kids 5-12! To join in, create a picture of your favorite Pokémon having a fun moment or striking a cool, dynamic pose. Submissions should be on 8.5 x 11 paper. You can use any medium you like, such as paint, marker, crayon, pencil, etc. No digital art. There will be prizes awarded to two age groups, 5-7 and 8-12. Entries accepted June 1st-July 31st. Winners will be announced on August 6th. BONUS: All participants will receive a free Pokémon:Chaos Rising 11x17 mini-poster (while supplies last) when you hand in your art.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 12:30 PM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.
📍 UC Santa Cruz
🕒 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM · See listing
In this workshop, you will: Learn how to get involved with the campus community and how it supports student success. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by Learning Support Services Peer Coaches, are open to all UCSC undergraduate students and focus on academic skills and tools to support your success as a student. At each workshop, you will be introduced to a topic, engage in active learning, be given resources to begin implementing the same day, and have an opportunity to learn more if you are interested. You Belong Here: The programs and services described here are open to all, consistent with state and federal law, as well as the University of California’s nondiscrimination policies. Every initiative—whether a student service, faculty program, or community event—is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and respectful of all identities. To learn more, please visit UC Nondiscrimination Statement or Nondiscrimination Policy for UC Publications .
📍 All About Theatre
🕒 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM · $395
A technical training camp for theater at All About Theatre in Santa Cruz, covering skills for behind-the-scenes production.
📍 Veterans Memorial Building
🕒 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · See listing
A youth basketball camp during Parks and Recreation Month, offering skill development and fun for young players.
📍 The Felton Market
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · See listing
The Felton Farmers’ Market is a treasured weekly gathering place – started in 1987 it is the second longest running market in Santa Cruz County. SCCFM took over operations in 2009 and our team has developed deep ties to the community. Every Tuesday a quality collection of regional farms and food businesses throw up their tents to sell a colorful array of fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, artisanal bread, seafood and other staple foods. Connecting residents directly with local farms, the Felton Market is an essential part of the regional food system as well as a resource for nutritious organic foods and basic agricultural education.
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
🕒 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM · See listing
1 booked, 7 available Maria Ayllon
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 2:30 PM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm Join us for a bird talk and guided walk in La Selva Beach to spot local birds and enjoy nature together!
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 3:00 PM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 4:00 PM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 4:00 PM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library!
📍 OneSource Compounding Pharmacy
🕒 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · See listing
Step into a realm of revitalization at our pharmacy, where we proudly introduce our exclusive hydration injection services. Designed to replenish your body’s essential fluids and nutrients swiftly and effectively, our hydration injections offer a rejuvenating experience that goes beyond traditional methods. Our skilled and caring professionals utilize cutting-edge techniques to administer a customized blend of hydration, vitamins, and minerals directly into your system, ensuring a rapid and targeted response. Whether you’re seeking a post-workout boost, recovering from illness, or simply aiming to enhance your overall well-being, our hydration injections provide a quick and convenient solution. Experience the transformative power of hydration at our pharmacy, where health and vitality converge for a renewed and invigorated you.
📍 Sego Lily Events
🕒 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · See listing
Teens are invited to channel their inner food critic at our monthly Teen Taste-Off Program ~ each month will feature a new snack in a variety of flavors that they will get to taste and vote on their favorite. This program will take place every third Tuesday of the month at the Main Library from 4:00-5:00pm. Audience: Teens Invitamos a los jóvenes ser un crítico de comida ~ participa en nuestro programa mensual Concurso de Sabores para Jóvenes. Cada mes presentaremos un nuevo bocadillo en distintos sabores para que lo prueben y voten por su favorito. Este programa se llevará a cabo el tercer martes de cada mes en la Biblioteca Principal de 4:00-5:00pm. Audiencia: Adolescentes
📍 The 418 Project
🕒 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM · See listing
Weekly kids' classes in traditional hula and Tahitian dance, led by Te Hau Nui School at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz.
📍 Freedom Branch Library
🕒 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · See listing
✨ Free Sewing Classes ✨ Ready to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill? Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced sewer, our free sewing classes are for you. Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can: Learn sewing basics - no experience required. Build your skills - Pick the project that matches your skill level. Meet new friends - all ages and backgrounds encouraged. Bring your own projects - get help with what you want to create. This program will take place on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:00-5:30pm at the Freedom Library, Creative Cafe. All ages & skill levels welcome. These classes will be facilitated in English. https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7326
📍 Watsonville Library
🕒 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · See listing
Event date: July 21, 2026 Event Time: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM Location: 2021 Freedom Blvd Freedom, CA 95019 Watsonville, CA 95076 Description: ✨ Free Sewing Classes ✨ Ready to unleash your creativity and learn a new skill? Whether you're a total beginner or an experienced sewer, our free sewing classes are for you. Join us for a fun, hands-on experience where you can: Learn sewing basics - no experience required. Build your skills - Pick the project that matches your skill level. Meet new friends - all ages and backgrounds encouraged. Bring your own projects - get help with what you want to create. This program will take place on the 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 4:00-5:30pm at the Freedom Library, Creative Cafe. All ages & skill levels welcome. These classes will be facilitated in English.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 4:30 PM · FREE
Tuesday, July 21 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm Aptos Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18 with knowledge of basic rules (how the pieces move). Instructor is Chess Master Dana Mackenzie.
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 4:30 PM · See listing
Tuesday, July 21 2026 3:30pm - 5:00pm This Bingo program for people with special abilities (disabilities) is adaptable to all because it uses pictures!
