Santa Cruz Scene: What's happening in Santa Cruz County

Meet Up Location: Please meet us in the Esplanade Park at 120 Monterey Ave. Facilities & Accessibility: There are restrooms and drinking fountains available on…

Post Fireworks Event https://www.cityofcapitola.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=763

Liz Muir

Come for the songs, stay for the play!

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

Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.

This Spanish conversation group meets every other Monday. Contact Patrick for materials before each session at [email protected].

Join us for Storytime for ages 0-5 featuring songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and stories. After Storytime, stay for Stay & Play!

In this practice group, you'll get an introduction to many different approaches to meditation and receive guidance on which practices might be best suited for…

Love Apple Farms in Scotts Valley is holding their first ever free-entry pumpkin patch and winter plant sale. Featuring a haunted greenhouse, gorgeous flower and…

Join us every 2nd Monday at the Garfield Park Branch for a yarn party.

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…

Join a supportive writing group to share work, give feedback, and grow your craft. All genres and experience levels welcome. Meets 2nd & 4th Mondays…

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.

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.

Practice reading to a certified therapy dog! Registration is required.

A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.

Join us each week as we speak out to support voting rights!

-Natalie

6 - 8pm · Hosted Board Game Night, open & hosted games, library of 30+ games, raffle, merch, and a Learn to Play demo at…

6:30pm · Learn to Play Reef & Ruins at 6:30pm! Fast and crunchy roll-and-write exploring underwater shipwrecks and asymmetric reefs. Taught on the spot, no…

8 - 10pm · Test your knowledge and join us for Trivia Night! Play by yourself or up to 6 people per team. Stay for…

Voted the Best Elementary, Middle and Private School in Santa Cruz, Gateway’s campus is robust with purpose and play. From the creative haven of Kindy…

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Join us Tuesdays at Aptos Library to learn, play, and compete in Backgammon! All skill levels welcome - enjoy strategy, fun, and friendly competition in…

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

An 8-session workshop series for adults over 60, with either a fear of falling or have experienced a fall.

A free legal clinic on the topic of Planning for the Future, hosted by Senior Legal Services for Seniors aged 60+.

Baby Story Time is a sweet introduction to stories, songs, rhymes, and lap play, thoughtfully designed to nurture early literacy and bonding.

We will sing, move, and play musical instruments together in Spanish and English. Juntos, cantaremos, nos moveremos y tocaremos instrumentos musicales en inglés y español.

Puppets, Songs and toys, Oh My!

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…

Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.

A professional tech meetup with a focus on conversation, connections, and shared interest in emerging technology.

Love Apple Farms in Scotts Valley is holding their first ever free-entry pumpkin patch and winter plant sale. Featuring a haunted greenhouse, gorgeous flower and…

Join a health book club with educational discussions led by Dr. Rabia Barkins, a licensed holistic health practitioner. Improve overall health with lifestyle changes to…

This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.

Join our book club every second Tuesday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.

Fall Semester Maker Classes (August 11, December 20, 2026) Join us for a semester of hands-on creativity at SC Maker Studios! Students explore 3D printing…

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Scotts Valley Branch Library! .

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

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. R.E.A.D. ofrece instrucción individual de comprensión lectora para los grados 1 a 12.

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…

An exciting four-week STEM adventure designed for kids 8-12! This four-week series meets weekly from September 22nd through October 13th. Registration is required.

Practice reading to a trained therapy dog! Registration is required.

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7390

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7261

Kathryn Pierno

Using the fabrica and partial courtyard if it’s warm. This event is usually compatible with not-loud subrosa events. Contact person, [email protected]

7pm sign-ups · Weekly pinball competition for players of all skill levels.

Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to offer services that support the health of patrons with weekly Wednesday visits to…

Noelle Lightbourne

A community ofrenda will be on display for Día de los Muertos starting today, and the community is invited to contribute items.

A 12 week series on Wednesdays from 10:30AM-12PM that introduces foundational digital literacy concepts and teaches useful digital skills. Classes conducted in-person with an instructor…

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7043

Join us at the Garfield Park Branch Library for Storytime!

Join us for great stories followed by a hands-on craft.

Join us for Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, and books designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills.

Come join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday…

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7144

Love Apple Farms in Scotts Valley is holding their first ever free-entry pumpkin patch and winter plant sale. Featuring a haunted greenhouse, gorgeous flower and…

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Rae Rodriguez

Scotts Valley Branch Library's fun program allows tweens and teens to relax, hang out with friends and play games!

Sarah Orre

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Join the circle and write a poem in a supportive and creative environment.

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

Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Enjoy activities, snacks and…

Fall Semester Maker Classes (August 11, December 20, 2026) Join us for a semester of hands-on creativity at SC Maker Studios! Students explore 3D printing…

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.

R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. R.E.A.D. ofrece instrucción individual de comprensión lectora para los grados 1 a 12.

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

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

Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore.

Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18

Join us weekly! Meet other community members while speaking out.

Lego Fun for Kids

Practice reading to a trained therapy dog! Registration is required.

The City of Watsonville will hold an Open House on the General Plan 2050, which will chart Watsonville’s future growth and development. The meeting will…