From the waves to the redwoods, it's all happening here.

Featured artist exhibition at Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center in Ben Lomond.

Join us for Sunday drop-in Meditations 9-10 am weekly. In person only– in the Gompa at Land of Medicine Buddha with Venerable Yangchen! Venerable Yangchen's guided meditations bring together a refreshing and precious combination of simplicity, depth, and accessibility. These weekly, hour-long sessions are of great relevance and value to long-term Buddhist practitioners as well as to complete newcomers to meditation. The practice begins with brief instruction, 10 minutes of silent meditation, followed by guided analytical meditation and discussion based on the theme of the week.

Sunday, September 27 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Sunday, September 27 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm Join Agatha Christie and Charles Dickens enthusiasts and Pickwick Club members for a series of online discussions about four beloved works of crime fiction and their influence on the mystery genre.

Local non-profit American Sign Language Services Community hosting a bingo fundraiser at the Aptos Grange on Sunday's 3PM - 8PM , Monday's 5PM to 10PM.

Looking to meet other singles in a more intentional and authentic way? Join us at Soul Care Studios for Authentic Connecting for Singles, an afternoon designed to create space for genuine conversation, meaningful connection, and community. Step beyond traditional small talk and spend time getting to know others in a relaxed and welcoming environment. 📅 Sunday, September 27 ⏰ 3:30–6:30 PM 💰 $30 per person 🎟️ Pre-registration required 🥨 Light snack provided 📍 Soul Care Studios 8035 Soquel Drive, #35 Aptos, CA For more information or to register, contact Catherine Anderson at [email protected]. Payment is available via Venmo or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.

A monthly open mic night at the 418 Project featuring music, theatre, and spoken word performances.

Silent meditation.

Needs SubRosa collective member to host

Cypress Health Institute Certified Massage Therapist Program

Monday, September 28 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm This 6-session series is an opportunity to evaluate your skills, talents and experiences through a new lens.

Monday, September 28 2026 10:30am - 12:30pm Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.

Monday, September 28 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm Join us Mondays 10:30am-12pm at Aptos Library for social Bridge! All skill levels welcome. Enjoy fun, friendship, and mental stimulation.

Monday, September 28 2026 10:30am - 11:30am A time for free play for children with a participating adult.

Monday, September 28 2026 10:30am - 11:30am Join us for Storytime for ages 0-5 featuring songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and stories. After Storytime, stay for Stay & Play!

Monday, September 28 2026 11:00am - 11:45am Join Aquarium staff for an ocean-themed sensory play time

Monday, September 28 2026 12:30pm - 2:30pm Join CHP's free Age Well, Drive Smart class for seniors 65+. Learn safe driving tips, self-assessment tools, and how aging impacts driving. Taught by CHP officers. Register at (831) 219-0200.

The Family Service Agency of the Central Coast announced that The Upscale-Resale Nonprofit Daisy Store will celebrate autumn with a week-long sale. Everything in the store is 50% off. All proceeds benefit Family Service Agency programs.

Monday, September 28 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm Join us every Monday at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.

Monday, September 28 2026 12:30pm - 3:00pm Join a supportive writing group to share work, give feedback, and grow your craft. All genres and experience levels welcome. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays, 12:30?3 PM at Aptos Library.

Monday, September 28 2026 1:00pm - 3:00pm Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

An afternoon craft session at the library, offering a relaxed space to work on creative projects.

Monday, September 28 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers.

Local non-profit American Sign Language Services Community hosting a bingo fundraiser at the Aptos Grange on Sunday's 3PM - 8PM , Monday's 5PM to 10PM.

Monday, September 28 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm Practice reading to a certified therapy dog! Registration is required.

-Natalie

Monday, September 28 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Hosted Mic'd Board Games 6 - 8 Game taught at 6:30pm. Trivia 8 - 10 The Game Night Collective is a Santa Cruz-based board game community that creates welcoming, hosted tabletop events where people can discover new games, meet new friends, and enjoy structured game nights without needing prior experience. Unlike a typical board game meetup where players are expected to know games or organize themselves, The Game Night Collective provides a curated experience. Each event includes a library of 30+ board games, guided game teaching, hosted featured games, community announcements, raffles, and opportunities to connect with other players. Whether you arrive alone or with a group, the goal is to make it easy to sit down and start playing. The flagship event takes place every Monday at The CRUZ Room, where attendees can enjoy open gaming, learn two featured games taught by founder Courtney Laschkewitsch, participate in trivia, browse the Merch Chest, and become part of Santa Cruz's growing tabletop gaming community. At its core, The Game Night Collective exists to bring people together through board games. It combines the structure and consistency of a trivia company with the creativity, strategy, and social connection of modern tabletop gaming, creating a space where newcomers and experienced gamers alike can feel welcome.

Come and learn about the flourishing resistance camp currently halting border wall construction along the so-called US-Mexico border in southern Arizona! We will give a timeline around the events taking place at the border, the tactics used by protesters, and what we can learn from the fight to save Grandmother Tree. Masking encouraged. -Elle