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…

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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…

Using the fabrica inside space. Please don’t book noisy stuff at this time. Contact person is elaina.

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…

Live music with heartfelt classic rock, country, pop, and folk tunes.

Join us every Tuesday night at Britannia Arms Capitola for FREE Pub Trivia! Two games. Two chances to win. Prizes handed out twice! 🧠 Game…

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…

Katy Kenyon-Abel

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

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…

Songs and Stories

Please join us in-person or via Zoom every 3rd Thursday of the month.

A networking luncheon with a guest speaker from New Leaf Community Markets, offering local business connections and conversation.

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…

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

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.

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

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 and comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade.

Bring your decks and get ready to play

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…

Rae Rodriguez

Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Age 6+

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.

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

These hands-on science workshops introduce Next Generation Science Standards skills through interactive projects.

Join us every week on Thursdays

Girls Who Code is a nation-wide organization dedicated to teaching girls not only the language and skills of coding, but about finding their confidence, learning…

Come join us for a collaboration between California State Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries!

Stop by each week for a new creative craft.

A drop-in tech cafe hour exploring doodle pens, mixing a hands-on demo with casual conversation.

A supportive space where family care-partners tending for a loved one with a cognitive impairment can connect, share experiences, and find support.

A dance session centered on Congolese movement, held at a Santa Cruz arts space. For dancers curious to explore rhythm, style, and cultural tradition through…

How are you using generative AI?

Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/pai-xf8t Address: Pleasure Downtown, 1415 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Hosted by Toby Founder @ AINative.Studio & Karsten Wade

Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/ji6icw57 Address: Pleasure Pizza Santa Cruz, CA United States Hosted by Karsten Wade & Toby Founder @ AINative.Studio

Thursday October 15th - Open Screen Santa Cruz at @subrosa_space! Calling all DIY Filmmakers! It’s an open mic night for filmmakers! Share your film the…

Test your trivia knowledge with Victor or Brian. We ask 30 questions about a random array of subjects. Who's better at doling out trivia than…

A fun, free, and open to the public monthly get-together for rousing discussions, live demonstrations, impromptu jams, show-and-tells, and all things synth related.

An evening of live music and dinner at a local venue.

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…

A weekly music jam session in downtown Santa Cruz, featuring lights and fun for all musicians.

A performance by Dual Demons in Santa Cruz at The 418 Project.

Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up…

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7094

Share what you're reading and discover new favorites! Bring any book: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or more - and join a welcoming group for lively discussion…

We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.

A time for free play for children with a participating adult.

Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.

Join us for a supportive conversation on early developmental milestones from birth to age three.

Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6

The Monterey Bay Aquarium is coming to the Library! Join Aquarium staff for some bilingual, ocean-learning fun through stories, songs, and movement.

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…

A popular monthly series of free noon-time concerts at the Downtown Branch. Pieces and performers vary from month to month. Bring your lunch and enjoy…

Sharpen your word skills and enjoy friendly competition at our Scrabble Club - fun for all levels.

S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World

Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore…

Super cool October show! Friday 10/16 at SubRosa - brought to you by @scum.sc with… * Rodrigo Barriga Ensemble (Record Release!) - SC - @rod_barriga…

A live music show featuring Blind Pilots in an intimate setting.

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…

A performance by Dual Demons in Santa Cruz at The 418 Project.

This program brings the essential meaning of Dzogchen meditation into daily practice. The instruction leads practitioners to the state of spontaneous presence, which transcends all…

A six month program for experienced practitioners to deepen your sacred sexuality & Tantra skills in community.

In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program

Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.

Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.

Join us on October 17 as we come together to get out the early vote and say it loud: NO THRONES. NO CROWNS. NO KINGS…

Join Saturday Shakespeare at Aptos Library for five lively sessions with guest experts, group readings, and discussions, ending with a shared play viewing. Attend in…

How can you talk with nature spirits- the conscious beings within every aspect of nature? Let a biologist turned nature communicator be your guide.

Step into a world of imagination with stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0?8, shared with families and caregivers in a warm, welcoming space.

Discover the artistry and resilience of Japanese Americans through a live floral design demonstration by award winning floral artist Trish Nishikawa AIFD.

Open Studios is your opportunity to explore creativity in Santa Cruz County. For more than 40 years, their goal has been simple: connect artists with…

Join the Branciforte Friends for a special book sale event!

A weekly music jam session in downtown Santa Cruz, featuring lights and fun for all musicians.

2026 Celebration Days: February 21, June 20 and October 17, 2026 Mobile Passports are available for purchase within the SCM Wine app on Google Play…

Play tabletop board games and have some fun!

Come join the magical world of D&D storytelling, where you can be a bard, a wizard, or a barbarian for a few hours and let…

Join the fun! Celebrate your right to vote at Watsonville’s No Kings Day on October 17 from noon to 2. The festive rally will include…

Enjoy this FREE annual event! Bring the family for a creative day of mask making, carnival games, Thriller performances plus Nightmares, A Stage Spooktacular. This…

Family democracy day brings fun, learning, and civic engagement to Santa Cruz County La democracia familiar trae diversión, aprendizaje e involucramiento cívico al Condado de…

Join the circle and write a poem in a creative, supportive environment. No experience necessary.

Join us for an author talk with Craig S. Harwood, author of Bridget's Gambit: A Saga of Family Enterprise in Gold Rush California, and discover…

Get clear, unbiased info on 2027 Medicare options at HICAP's Annual Enrollment Forum, October 17th, 1:30-3:00 PM at Scotts Valley Library. Free event. Call 831-462-5510…

Downtown Library Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18. Instructor is Chess Master Gjon Feinstein.

The Festival of Monsters is an academic conference on the social and artistic research surrounding monsters. Follow the link in the orange button above for…

You are cordially summoned to a night of Games & Ghosts, a Halloween and Board Game Gathering. Costumes are encouraged and can be provided if…

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Join us for a mysterious night of fun, food, and fundraising at the Masquerade Dinner Fundraiser!