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13th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival Presented by DNA October 12-17 At Woodhouse: Saturday, October 17th • 6:30 PM 21 Comics • 3 Headliners •…
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The Django Sheridan Collective is a dynamic group of local Santa Cruz college students and musicians performing for free every Sunday at Mariposa Coffeebar in…
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Come to the Second Sunday AVALON VISIONS PSYCHIC and HEALING ARTS FAIR where an array of intuitive professionals is available for your consultation, as well…
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Welcome to Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour! Every year over the first three weekends in October, visitors can discover new artists, experience the…
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Moes Alley presents AC Myles & Band: Stratocaster Masters! Sunday, October 11, 2026Doors: 1pm / Show: 2pm$15 in advance / $20 day of the show21+*…
Sunday's got some wandering built in: start downtown at the Antiques Faire, then swing over to Love Apple Farms for the Pumpkin Patch & Winter Veggies if you've got kids or just like pumpkins. Open Studios Art Tour 2026 is worth a stop if you want to see where local artists actually work. In the evening, settle in at Pono Hawaiian Grill for Kailua Moon, bring cash for the bar and no rush getting there.
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Experience the Bio-Vibe Table at SoulCare Studios, a gentle, non-invasive wellness experience using sound frequencies and soothing vibrations to encourage relaxation, release tension, and support…
The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 9am-5pm, weather permitting. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and…
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…
Meet your farmers and tour multiple local & family-owned farms on Saturday & Sunday, October 10th, 11th at Open Farm Tours! Learn what is involved…
Youth Robot Series at Santa Cruz Maker Studios Join us for our 3-week Robot Series designed for youth (ages 7-12) who love building, problem-solving, and…
Dive into the world of weaving and natural color. Learn to work a loom and to draw rich, living color from plants, two ancient, intertwined…
Docent-led tours of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve are every Saturday AND Sunday, at 10 am and 11 am. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis…
Ticket price includes 1 pound of apples in addition to what you pick during your timed hour on the farm. Click the link in the…
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…
Dress up for Halloween with favorites Thomas and Percy, for a 20-minute train ride, entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the entire family. ACTIVITIES Photos with…
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
Description: Tianguis Realmente Gratuito. Todo es gratis. Really Really Free Market - every second Sunday - 11am - 2pm. No money. No trades. Everything is…
A small but mighty amazing community market. In beautiful Corralitos, which is located in south Santa Cruz county. The country feel is real with local…
Enjoy welcoming the monarch butterflies back to the park, where they will spend the winter. Monarch butterflies are notorious for never reading or sharing itineraries…
We will be hosting the Open Studios Preview Exhibition, showcasing the work of all the 330+ Santa Cruz County Open Studios Artists who are participating…
What is the difference between using the arts in organizing and political art? This workshop muses on dilemmas of working with exploited, politically activated communities…
Come to the Second Sunday AVALON VISIONS PSYCHIC and HEALING ARTS FAIR where an array of intuitive professionals is available for your consultation, as well…
SPAM New Media Festival began in 2022 as a grassroots experimental arts platform, bringing together practitioners working on the fringes and frontiers of digital arts…
Join us for Día de Esperanza 2026, a one-day Organic Agriculture Festival celebrating local food, sustainable agriculture, culture, and community at Esperanza Community Farms in…
Welcome to Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour! Every year over the first three weekends in October, visitors can discover new artists, experience the…
Local chapter of a global secular (non-religious) movement of people who meet to celebrate life together in congregations and communities around the world. Meets 2nd…
Free activity with limited spots! In this exciting and interactive presentation, you’ll get a chance to see and hold (only if you want to!) a…
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
Experience an old-growth redwood forest filled with ancient trees over 200 ft. tall, and connect one on one with park staff. On this 1-mile stroll…
Join us for an afternoon of Water Education!
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
Browse handmade jewelry, soap, clothing and other locally made goods while enjoying free live music at Abbott Square.
Teen Robot Series at Santa Cruz Maker Studios Join us for our 3-week Robot Series designed for teens (ages 11-17) who love building, problem-solving, and…
Join us for a series of daytime talks with SPAM artists Rohan Chander and Ava Koohbor. Program Ava Koohbor - Four Modes of Sonic Behavior…
Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely…
Through music, arts, food, storytelling, and intentional relationship-building, Bienvenida cultivates comunidad while honoring El Centro’s mission of affirming Chicanx and Latine communities. Open to all…
Moes Alley presents AC Myles & Band: Stratocaster Masters! Sunday, October 11, 2026Doors: 1pm / Show: 2pm$15 in advance / $20 day of the show21+*…
Bookshop Santa Cruz and The Humanities Institute welcome Min Jin Lee, the National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Pachinko, who…
In the spring of 1895, Oscar Wilde was the most celebrated playwright in London, An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Earnest were both…
Community Music School of Santa Cruz hosts their annual fundraiser at Steel Bonnet’s shady dog-friendly beer garden in Scotts Valley on Sunday, October 11th, from…
The Medicine Buddha Puja is performed every day at Land of Medicine Buddha, normally by Venerable Samten. On Sundays, this is open to the public…
Mountain Community Theater is proud to present Rumors, written by Neil Simon. Directed by MarNae Taylor, this production takes place at Ben Lomond’s historic Park…
Sunday, Oct. 11th, 2:00 PM, SMALL THEATER October Family Matinee, 40th Anniversary!! LABYRINTH (1986, Columbia/Swank, 101 min.) “Through dangers untold, and hardships unnumbered, I have…
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.
Kailua Moon, the next generation of Slack Key guitar artistry with beautiful classic Island Style vocals and a fresh contemporary feel.
3:00-5:00pm The Owls are Bob O'Neill-songwriter & founding member of Snail-on vocals & guitar, Craig Owens-bass player and vocalist extraordinaire and Harpin Jonny- virtuoso harmonica…
Let's celebrate the season and raise money for a great cause! • Fall Minis • Pony Rides • Pumpkin Art • Candy Apples $10 Per…
Salsa By The Sea is a free, weekly outdoor salsa dancing event held near the wharf on Beach Street, at the Ideal Bar patio. The…
Jahtiva Mia Jativa, known as “Jahtiva” takes her semi-eponymous name from a clever play on words that translates to "God's Flower." With a soulful yet…
What does it cost to think together? Listening, explaining, and trusting take as long as they ever did, but the rest of the world is…
Read to the Rescues ✨with Pregnant Mare Rescue 🐴💛Give your little one a magical experience… reading aloud alongside a gentle rescue horse. This peaceful moment…
Steph Kent will be sharing their newest work, the Santa Cruz Almanac, 2026
Sing your heart out! We will start at 5pm....ends when the cops show up or when I throw in the towel....No way you can be…
On October 11th, we cordially invite you to join Community Alliance with Family Farmers at Pajaro Pastures, an ecological ranch in the beautiful Pajaro Valley…
Veterans, families, friends and community members are invited to an evening of remembrance, hope and support honoring prisoners of war and those missing in action…
Silent meditation.
6-8PM · Bird in the Hand is a trio of women who play an eclectic mix of tunes from Americana and traditional to current songs…
Sam Reider, jazz accordionist? Probably with a bass or hammered dulcimer.
Snazzy Productions & Ugly Mug Soquel welcome Schoolcraft and Murray with Jimmy Dillon Saturdayy October 11th, 2025 7:00 PM - The Ugly Mug - Soquel…
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm · We are a high energy alternative rock band with a dark edge! We fuse powerful riffs, memorable melodies, and…
The Django Sheridan Collective is a dynamic group of local Santa Cruz college students and musicians performing for free every Sunday at Mariposa Coffeebar in…
Presented by: Ruby Hernandez, Adron Beene, Susan von Thun or Erin Carlson-Jones with Joyce Leonard. Each Sunday, one of the musicians performs a sound bath…
Throughout their storied forty-three-year history, the Yellowjackets have recorded twenty-six albums, received sixteen GRAMMY nominations (winning two), performed countless sold-out tours, and enjoyed worldwide critical…
Celebrate 8 years of MeloMelo with a $45 All You Can Bula and kava and MeloMelo themed trivia, with host Theo. Fabulous kava prizes for…
The 32nd annual Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza is back! Finish off your beach town weekend with a grand finale over the restored Capitola Wharf. This…
Enjoy Discretion on a boat! For schedule of beer cruises & tickets, visit the links below. We'll see you out on the ocean… Chardonnay Sailing…
Meet Up Location: Please meet us in the Esplanade Park at 120 Monterey Ave. Facilities & Accessibility: There are restrooms and drinking fountains available on…
Join Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup at Capitola Beach after the fireworks event! Registration is required, click here to register. Meet Up Location…
Post Fireworks Event https://www.cityofcapitola.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=763
Liz Muir
🎃 Halloween Ceramics Camp! 👻School’s out, so let’s make some spooky art! Spend the day at Art Factory Studios creating Halloween-themed ceramics. Kids will sculpt…
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.
Special Connections - Early Start Playgroup AND Parent Support FOR CHILDREN 0-3 RECIEVING EARLY START SERVICES 2nd & 4th Monday, Monthly Hosted by SPIN and…
Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…
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!
Join us on Oct. 12 from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. at the Cardiff House as we gather in recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Together, we…
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!
In person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 5545 8946, Passcode: 454736). If you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access…
Improve your energy, balance, strength and coordination.
Watsonville community members are invited to Somos Watsonville, where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. Los miembros de la…
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.
Some bands start off with a concept; others develop it along the way. Santa Barbara’s Nekrogoblikon is of the later ilk and the better for…
Practice reading to a certified therapy dog! Registration is required.
Liz Muir
A poetry workshop anyone who would like to establish a writing practice in a safe and encouraging environment.
PAWS Afterschool Club (Ages 7-10) Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to care for…
Join us each week as we speak out to support voting rights!
It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available
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This is Motion Pacific's Beginning Jazz Fusion class for adult dancers.
Rick Flores, Executive Director, UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden and Steward of the Amah Mutsun Relearning Program, will speak on Uses of Native Plants. 5:30…
Chris Finnie
Queer & Trans Yoga by Sapphire Yoga Collective Weekly Yoga Class @ TDC Mondays from 6:00 PM -7:15 PM This is a trauma-sensitive, all-levels, all-bodies/abilities…
6 - 8pm · Hosted Board Game Night, open & hosted games, library of 30+ games, raffle, merch, and a Learn to Play demo at…
Come join us! Mondays @ 6pm Yoga 7pm Meditation and Sound Healing ❤️🩹 $10 a class, no one will be turned away 🫶
A weekly Afro-Brazilian dance class focusing on rhythm and movement.
Sarah Orre
This is Motion Pacific's intermediate level contemporary jazz dance class.
The Flying Death: Poison, Plunder, and the Quest for a Miracle Medicine in the Amazon In the 1930s and 40s, amateur explorers and hardened plant…
6:30pm · Learn to Play Reef & Ruins at 6:30pm! Fast and crunchy roll & write exploring underwater shipwrecks and asymmetric reefs. 1 - 100…
Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich What’s the remedy for fear and confusion? Body-mind connection. When we have it, we discover an…
Open Mic Night Sign-ups at 7:00 PM Starts at 8:00 PM, every Monday Join us to hear local musicians and build community!
Come hang out in the secret garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT. Featuring comedians from all over the area and beyond.
Vocalist, composer, actor, and playwright Somi Kakoma is the Midwestern daughter of immigrants from Uganda and Rwanda. Hailed by The New York Times as “a…
8 - 10pm · Weekly trivia night, gather your team and come test your knowledge!
Contact Improv dance session at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, offered weekly on Mondays.
Purchase tickets here Show 8pm // 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in…
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…
Soft Pastel Painting runs in six week intervals taught by instructor Sarah Orre. A short demo will be taught the first class meeting with reference…
Monthly therapeutic playgroup for infants and toddlers with diverse developmental, physical, or medical needs. Facilitated by Sarah Myatt-Paul, Doctor of Physical Therapy • Tube Feeding…
Free Health Screening at the Watsonville Public Library! Stop by anytime, no appointment needed for: • A1C & blood pressure checks • Quick diabetes risk…
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
CHT is pleased to partner with the American Red Cross by providing a location for monthly blood drives in our Kathleen King Community Room. According…
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…
Volunteer Information Sessions at the Arboretum Do you love gardens and gardening? The UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden has a wonderful community of staff, students…
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
Visit Watsonville Public Library for a FREE Health Screening, no appointment needed! ~ Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley invites library patrons to take advantage…
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…
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+.
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…
Baby Story Time is a sweet introduction to stories, songs, rhymes, and lap play, thoughtfully designed to nurture early literacy and bonding.
Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time! We’ll be sharing some of our educational collection items. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about…
Join other students in learning the basic techniques and fundamentals of art using many mediums. Learn about line, value, balance, shape, form, texture, color, art…
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.
Enjoy live virtual author talks this October ~ each talk features the opportunity to participate in an author Q&A or pre-submit questions during registration. Courage…
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.
Join UCSC Dining and campus sustainability partners for a one-hour lunchtime webinar on how food, dining operations, and campus food systems connect to sustainability, basic…
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…
Meet Provost Aims and Poppy the Chihuahua outside of the Crown College Office for yummy cookies and conversation. Stay and chat or grab and go.
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.
Welcome the fall and its fading light with free pumpkin decoration! At this annual tradition kids and adults alike will sit down to celebrate the…
The Felton Farmers' Market reopens on May 5 from 1:30PM - 5:30PM every Tuesday. Come by to do a market scavenger hunt and browse spring-themed…
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…
Youth Bloom Studio Art with Sarah Orre, nurtures creativity, confidence, and curiosity through hands-on learning. Each class encourages young artists to explore new materials, techniques…
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.
Junior Animal Care Team (Ages 11+) Ready to level up your animal skills? If you love animals and want real, hands-on experience, the Junior Animal…
Join us for Repair Café! Tired of throwing things away? Want to save your wallet and the environment? All while meeting people and learning new…
Weekly kids' classes in traditional hula and Tahitian dance, led by Te Hau Nui School at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz.
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
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
A weekly hula and Tahitian dance class with Te Hau Nui School of Hula, open to those interested in learning Polynesian movement and culture.
$ustainable $lug Fund $howcase Connects Students with Three Major Campus Granting Bodies Free Food! An upcoming campus event brings together the Carbon Fund, Campus Sustainability…
UC Santa Cruz researchers are closely tracking the development of a potential “super El Niño” this year. In this Kraw Lecture, two UC Santa Cruz…
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]
Advanced hula and Tahitian dance class for experienced dancers. Part of Te Hau Nui School's curriculum.
Come to Peoples Coffee, the official Santa Cruz location for the Southmost events for the Golden Gate Gamemakers! Come join us as a branch under…
Hugging Porcupines Productions presents Trivia Night, every Tuesday evening at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. Trivia is always free to play. Grab your team and challenge…
Get those gears turning, grab one of our 16 beers on tap, and join us for Trivia Tuesdays at Discretion! Every Tuesday 6:30-8:00pm. Hosted by…
Beginning adult ceramics with instructor Nora Sarkissian. Learn the basics of hand building, pinch, and coil. Nora will provide demos and projects as well as…
Join Lookout Santa Cruz on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Felton Community Hall for a candidate forum featuring the three candidates running for…
The Ugly Mug welcomes Finger Picking master Peppino D'Agostino Tuesday october 13th, 7pm, $30adv/$35Door TICKETS & INFO HERE -->> TICKETS PEPPINO D'AGOSTINO, a native of…
Salsa Social Dance is a free Tuesday night social at Abbott Square Market in downtown Santa Cruz.
Rainbow Sangha Sit, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 - 8:30 pm. The Rainbow Sangha group offers a safer space for…
Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.
Purchase tickets here Show 8pm // 21+ ***This is a standing room general admissions show. There will be a limited number of chairs located in…
7pm sign-ups · Weekly pinball competition for players of all skill levels.
Experience the Bio-Vibe Table at SoulCare Studios, a gentle, non-invasive wellness experience using sound frequencies and soothing vibrations to encourage relaxation, release tension, and support…
Grab a free cup of coffee* and chat with Provost Aims at Coffee with the Provost! Most Wednesdays through the Fall Quarter! 9:00-11:00am Meet us…
Horses are deeply attuned to nonverbal cues; our posture, breath, and inner state shape how they respond. When we’re centered, they notice. This gentle, horse…
Build strength, improve balance, and feel your best. This low-impact class focuses on core strength, posture, and gentle movement, perfect for all fitness 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…
Start your Wednesday morning with movement, mindfulness, and authentic Himalayan yogic wisdom at Soul Care Studios. 🧘✨ Join Yogi Laxman Panthi for a weekly Vinyasa…
Noelle Lightbourne
El Mercado Farmers Market is back for another season! In partnership with Watsonville Community Hospital, El Mercado has resumed operations and is now located at…
A community ofrenda will be on display for Día de los Muertos starting today, and the community is invited to contribute items.
A free weekly dance jam for babies and their caregivers at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, with movement, music, and play in a joyful…
Just for kids! 🌊 📚 🪼 Each Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. join us for free Toddler Time featuring stories, songs, crafts, and…
Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month! 10:15 at the Aptos Library Find Support and Understanding Connect & Share Resources with other parents raising child with…
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…
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…
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…
Produce Pop-Up is a twice-weekly organic farmstand open to all members of the UC Santa Cruz community. The program is dedicated to increasing access to…
Here is a chance to meet tech recruiters in person! If you are interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or research…
See our Practices and Pujas page for more information on weekly pujas. Tara is the female deity who embodies the enlighten activities of all the…
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7144
Concertino Strings will open its 6th concert season at the Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, on October 14th, Wednesday, at 11:30 am…
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
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…
Ready to explore the majestic coastal redwoods, discover Santa Cruz’s iconic beaches, or get out on the water? Join UCSC Adventure Rec and International Student…
Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement you…
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
Rae Rodriguez
Dance for Parkinson’s at Motion Pacific is a class for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caretakers. The class is based on the innovative and…
Scotts Valley Branch Library's fun program allows tweens and teens to relax, hang out with friends and play games!
Sarah Orre
Improve your energy, balance, strength and coordination.
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.
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
This 5-day academic conference explores monsters in our culture. Oct. 14-18, 2026.
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.
Every Wed from 4 to 8 pm at our Downtown Santa Cruz Tasting Room + Wine Bar Join us for a night of wigging out…
PAWS Afterschool Club (Ages 7-10) Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to care for…
Lego Fun for Kids
Practice reading to a trained therapy dog! Registration is required.
Join us at the Farm for bouquet making followed by a walk to Cardiff House with us for pumpkin carving and bread baking. Learn about…
This is a clinic for Softball Athletes 12+, designed specific to athletes by athletes. Throughout three 4-week sessions, athletes will focus on every aspect of…
Take a midweek pause and recharge your energy ✨ Join us for BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour, a unique experience designed to…
The World Café, food, tea, and conversations that matter. Every other Wednesday, 5-7pm, RCC Dining Hall. All students welcome, every college and major. Free with…
Yoga As Healing is a 6-week trauma-informed yoga series offered by the CARE office for students at UCSC who identify as survivors of interpersonal violence…
A regular tango class in Downtown Santa Cruz, offering a way to learn Latin dance in a social, cultural setting.
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…
Santa Cruz Gay Beach Volleyball Date: Wednesdays, last session October 28 Time: 5:30 - 10:00 pm Location: Main Beach Court 16 (across from La Bahia)…
A weekly beginning hip hop house dance class. Participants will learn foundational movements, rhythms, and combinations in a structured, studio setting.
Chris Finnie
🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz. October 14-18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026 Clear your calendar for independent films…
How do ordinary people organize themselves to confront the multiple, intersecting crises that characterize our moment? What are effective strategies and tactics for beating back…
Using the fabrica inside space. Please don’t book noisy stuff at this time. Contact person is elaina.
Join us for an evening of Water Education!
Motion Pacific's Melissa Contemp. Jazz class series at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, CA, running weekly through November.
Trivia every Wednesday! Hosted at Front and Cooper inside of Abbott Square Market Go test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted…
We're here to kick your depression's A$$ every other Wednesday at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing - 7pm but come early to catch live jazz! It's…
Welcome to fall 2026-27 at UC Santa Cruz with the Hip Hop Lab presenting a joyful space for Black/Brown students who are underrepresented in the…
“Well at least nobody could ever accuse us of releasing too much music!” quips guitarist Greg Carmichael on the release of their latest EP The…
Live music with heartfelt classic rock, country, pop, and folk tunes.
Join us for a fun night of bingo supporting Save Our Shores! A $15 donation gets you a bingo card covering all five rounds, with…
7 - 9pm · Weekly bluegrass jam with local musicians.
Join us every Tuesday night at Britannia Arms Capitola for FREE Pub Trivia! Two games. Two chances to win. Prizes handed out twice! 🧠 Game…
Bring your friends for a night of fun and frights! With a cocktail in your hand, step out of our coastal fog to enjoy this…
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Bonnie Raitt is returning to Santa Cruz! Fans can expect a setlist that balances her “present-day brilliance” from Just…
The Festival of Monsters screens the 1955 classic sci-fi horror film The Quatermass Experiment at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at The 418 in…
A welcoming weekly tap class for adults who want to build rhythm, technique, musicality, and confidence in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Designed for basic beginners…
With roots in Sicily and Kingston, Alborosie’s sound is a global journey. Making his name as a reggae artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist his career has…
Join us for a special evening of Saiti - the traditional music and songs of the Yawanawá people of the Brazilian Amazon.
The Santa Cruz Film Festival is not the kind of festival where you simply watch a movie, clap politely, and head home. Step inside the…
The 2026 Festival of Monsters Academic Conference (Oct. 14-18, 2026) explores how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and communication, cursed texts, monster…
Katy Kenyon-Abel
Youth Fall Maker Camp (ages 7-12) Our Fall 2026 Maker Camps offer children ages 7-12 a fun, hands-on way to spend their school breaks! Camp…
In this workshop, you will: Set SMART goals to help you get organized & on track for success. The Successful Slug Workshop series, hosted by…
An 8-session workshop series for adults over 60, with either a fear of falling or have experienced a fall.
The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop…
For ages 0-5
Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…
A bilingual storytime for toddlers, with stories, songs, and activities in two languages to support early literacy.
Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.
A writing workshop the 55+ age group to reflect on awareness of the natural environment and climate change.
Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our lovely Felton Community Room every Thursday at…
Well-being offering: Guided Mindfulness Group Date: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz Ages…
Undergraduate and graduate students and recent alumni interested in pursuing careers in all industries are welcome to attend. Get the chance to meet recruiters from…
Songs and Stories
🎬 Five days of films. A whole lot of Santa Cruz. October 14-18 | Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026 Clear your calendar for independent films…
We will be hosting the Open Studios Preview Exhibition, showcasing the work of all the 330+ Santa Cruz County Open Studios Artists who are participating…
Please join us in-person or via Zoom every 3rd Thursday of the month.
Well-being offering: Guided Mindfulness Group Date: Weekly on Thursdays New Time! 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz…
A networking luncheon with a guest speaker from New Leaf Community Markets, offering local business connections and conversation.
Come enjoy Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) snacks and chai while we share an informal space to discuss SWANA community needs, mingle, and brainstorm…
A professional tech meetup with a focus on conversation, connections, and shared interest in emerging technology.
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
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…
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.
Tu espacio de Yoga, Tu momento de Paz Clase de yoga sensible al trauma dedicada a madres de hijos con discapacidad. Ofrece un espacio seguro…
Step into the MAH's Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display…
Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
This 5-day academic conference explores monsters in our culture. Oct. 14-18, 2026.
Far West Fungi’s Santa Cruz Store & Café is launching Myco-Mixers, Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and fungi! Each Myco-Mixer will feature complimentary bites…
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
The Audacity to Create is an alumni exhibition showcasing the work of UC Santa Cruz Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) alumni Alejandra Chavez…
with Artikal Sound System & Pacific Roots
Community Leadership Visit: Staycation Edition October 15 - 16, 2026 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Join us for a two-day immersive experience exploring the future of…
Get ready to experience the ultimate gathering of top experts and enthusiasts in the San Francisco Bay Area at Apex Masters Expos!
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