Sep
28
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.
Aptos & Seacliff
121 upcoming events · Rio Del Mar
Sep
28
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.
Sep
28
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.
Sep
28
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!
Sep
28
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.
Sep
29
Tuesday, September 29 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!
Sep
29
Tuesday, September 29 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.
Sep
29
Tuesday, September 29 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.
Sep
29
CHP Start Smart Driving Education for Teens & their Parents
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 6:30 PM · See listing
Tuesday, September 29 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm CHP's free Start Smart class helps teens and parents prepare for safe driving. Learn rules of the road, license requirements, and safe practices. Register with CHP Santa Cruz: 831-219-0200.
Sep
30
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 aligned class explores the power of posture—and how we show up . Through foundational Pilates-based movement, you’ll deepen postural alignment, improve stability, and cultivate a calm, grounded presence.No experience needed.$10/class Free with membership: https://beyondliberty.org/groupwellnessmembership
Sep
30
Wednesday, September 30 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Join us for great stories followed by a hands-on craft.
Sep
30
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ La Selva Beach
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 4:00 PM · See listing
Wednesday, September 30 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
Sep
30
Wednesday, September 30 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18
Oct
1
Thursday, October 01 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm Join us for a drop-in needlework group every first Thursday at La Selva Beach Branch Library.
Oct
1
Thursday, October 01 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
Oct
1
Thursday, October 01 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.
Oct
1
Thursday, October 01 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm Stop by each week for a new creative craft.
Oct
2
Friday, October 02 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm Join us for lively conversations and thoughtful insights at our monthly movie discussion group.
Oct
2
Friday, October 02 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6
Oct
2
Friday, October 02 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sharpen your word skills and enjoy friendly competition at our Scrabble Club - fun for all levels.
Oct
3
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 orange button above to reserve your hour time slot. Apples are notorious for not reading travel itineraries. Please double check on what is ready to be picked before you go!
Oct
3
Saturday, October 03 2026 10:15am - 12:30pm 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 person or on Zoom!
Oct
3
Held at beautiful Aptos Village Park, Gourmet Grazing on the Green is a fabulous day of fine wine, craft beer, spirits, gourmet food, live music and more! Spend the afternoon sampling the delicious flavors from dozens of the finest local restaurants, wineries and breweries. parking & shuttle service Parking is limited at the Aptos Village Park. We encourage guests carpool and use ride share. We also provide parking at Cabrillo College parking lot K and our shuttle service will bring you to and from the event approximately every 15 minutes. Shuttle service runs from 11:30-5pm. Limited handicap parking is available at the park. If you uber, drop off is at the top of the park. what to bring In years past the weather has been warm and sunny. We recommend wearing layered clothing, a sun hat, and sunscreen. The event provides shaded tents, table umbrellas and chair for guests to sit, eat and relax. The perimeter of the park is often grassy and shaded, feel free to bring a blanket if you care to relax picnic-style. *Service animals only please. All pets must be on leash at all times, and we ask that you respect other guests personal space. *Refund & Cancellation Policy We have a no refund policy unless we have to cancel. Tickets are transferable. In the event of cancellation we will provide you with a refund or give you the option to donate to the cause!
Oct
3
Aptos Village Park: Gourmet Grazing on the Green
📍 Aptos Village County Park
🕒 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM · $65.87
Held at beautiful Aptos Village Park, Gourmet Grazing on the Green is a fabulous day of fine wine, craft beer, gourmet food and live music! Spend the afternoon sampling the delicious flavors from dozens of the finest local restaurants, wineries and breweries.
Oct
3
September is California Wine Month, and this year, there is plenty to celebrate. It has been a fascinating growing season in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Harvest arrived an incredible three to four weeks ahead of schedule, making 2026 one for the books already. Join us over Labor Day weekend for our September First Saturday and experience the vineyard at one of our favorite times of year. As the summer fog begins to roll back from the coast and sunshine fills our valleys, September brings some of the most beautiful days to the Santa Cruz Mountains. Come spend the afternoon with us, taste our estate wines and new releases, take in the vineyard views, and celebrate California Wine Month right where the wine begins. First Saturday at Rosscienda Vineyard Saturday, September 5 | 1–5 PM Aptos • Santa Cruz Mountains
Oct
4
Surfrider Santa Cruz Launches Fundraising Beach Cleanup-a-Thon
📍 Rio Del Mar State Beach
🕒 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · FREE
Surfrider Foundation Santa Cruz is inviting community members to join its Fundraising Beach Cleanup-a-Thon at Rio Del Mar State Beach on Sunday, October 4, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The event will bring volunteers together to remove trash from the beach while raising funds to support Surfrider Santa Cruz’s local programs and free community cleanups. The concept is simple: participants sign up for the cleanup and ask friends, family, and coworkers to pledge donations based on the total amount of trash collected. After the cleanup, Surfrider volunteers will weigh the collective total of trash removed, and participating sponsors will make donations based on the Chapter-wide total. Supporters can also set a cap on their donation amount (for example, no more than $50). “Every piece of trash we remove makes a difference, but when our community comes together, we can make an even bigger impact,” said Darcie Connell, Co-Chair and Volunteer Coordinator of Surfrider Santa Cruz. “This event gives people a fun way to get involved while helping fund the programs that keep our beaches clean and protect our local coastline.” Surfrider Santa Cruz is a 100% volunteer-run Chapter. Funds raised through the Cleanup-a-Thon will support local programs including beach cleanups, Blue Water Task Force water quality testing, and other efforts to protect the Santa Cruz coastline. Participants are encouraged to invite friends, family, and coworkers to support the event by making pledges through the Chapter’s fundraising form. The more trash the community removes collectively, the greater the potential impact. Event Details What: Fundraising Beach Cleanup-a-Thon When: Sunday, October 4, 2026 | 9:00–11:00 AM Where: Rio Del Mar State Beach, 110 Aptos Beach Dr., Aptos, CA Who: Community members of all ages are welcome Sign up for the cleanup: https://x.gldn.io/e/RgfHrCx5j1b Pledge your support: https://forms.gle/KvjEm1WKTrfYosyN7 For more information, visit santacruz.surfrider.org. About Surfrider Fo
Oct
4
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 orange button above to reserve your hour time slot. Apples are notorious for not reading travel itineraries. Please double check on what is ready to be picked before you go!
Oct
4
Sunday, October 04 2026 11:00am - 1:00pm Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18.
Oct
4
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.
Oct
4
Live music, food and wine overlooking the Lester Family Vineyards in the heart of Pleasant Valley. Friday, June 12 from 5-8pm: Music by Alex Lucero Band and Food by SnB Food Truck Friday, July 3 from 5-8pm: Music by B-Movie Kings and Food by Happy Dog Friday, July 10 from 5-8pm: Music by Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and Food by Uncle Papa’s BBQ Friday, August 14 from 5-8pm: Music by Nautical Thrust and Food by Italia Fire Friday, September 18 from 5-8pm: Music by James Durbin & The Lost Boys and Food by SC Eatery Sunday, October 4 from 3-6pm: Music by Jive Machine and Food by High End Comida
Oct
5
Monday, October 05 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.
Oct
5
Monday, October 05 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!
Oct
5
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.
Oct
6
Tuesday, October 06 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!
Oct
6
Tuesday, October 06 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.
Oct
7
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 aligned class explores the power of posture—and how we show up . Through foundational Pilates-based movement, you’ll deepen postural alignment, improve stability, and cultivate a calm, grounded presence.No experience needed.$10/class Free with membership: https://beyondliberty.org/groupwellnessmembership
Oct
7
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ La Selva Beach
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 4:00 PM · See listing
Wednesday, October 07 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
Oct
7
Wednesday, October 07 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm Practice reading to a certified therapy dog! Registration is required.
Oct
7
Wednesday, October 07 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18
Oct
7
Wednesday, October 07 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Registration is required.
Oct
7
Do you want to learn a new soul-satisfying skill? Come to Sand Rock Farm and learn to make sourdough! Classes are two and a half hours long and include everything you need to make delicious, homemade bread that will make you and your loved ones happy. You will take home a freshly baked loaf, a bag of bread making essentials including sourdough starter, mixing bowl, scale, tea towel, scraper, banneton basket, bread lame, a tote for your equipment, dough that you have made that will be ready for baking in 24-48 hours, refreshments, snacks, and socializing. Classes are $130 per person (or $230 per couple sharing supplies) and limited to six people. Guests who book the class in conjunction with lodging receive 10% off. Book a private group of six to eight and get 10% off. Private groups will also have more dates available to choose from, please email [email protected] to book.
Oct
8
Rabid Reader Book Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 11:30 AM · See listing
Thursday, October 08 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm Join our book club every second Thursday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.
Oct
8
Thursday, October 08 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm The Aptos Library Book Discussion Group meets 2nd Thursdays, 1-2:30pm, in-person or via Zoom. Adult readers choose thought-provoking fiction & nonfiction. Email [email protected].
Oct
8
Thursday, October 08 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.
Oct
8
Thursday, October 08 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm Stop by each week for a new creative craft.
Oct
9
Friday, October 09 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.
Oct
9
Friday, October 09 2026 11:15am - 12:45pm A supportive space where family care-partners tending for a loved one with a cognitive impairment can connect, share experiences, and find support.
Oct
9
Friday, October 09 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm Join Aquarium staff for some bilingual, ocean-learning fun through stories, songs, and movement.
Oct
9
Friday, October 09 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sharpen your word skills and enjoy friendly competition at our Scrabble Club - fun for all levels.
Oct
10
Seacliff Village: Street Fair
📍 On Broadway between Center Ave and Santa Cruz Ave
🕒 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM · FREE
Enjoy the best of Seacliff! Get ready for an afternoon of fun at the 6th Annual Seacliff Village Street Fair! The adorable Doggie Parade kicks off the fair at 11:30 AM Delicious bites from the food trucks, Local Vendor Stalls Live music by the Steven Graves Band and The Joint Chiefs. Crafts Ice Cream a Kids’ Corner packed with activities. This free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off the fall season!
Oct
10
6th Annual Seacliff Village Street Fair
📍 on Broadway in Seacliff Village between Center and Santa Cruz Ave
🕒 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM · FREE
Get ready for an afternoon of fun at the 6th Annual Seacliff Village Street Fair on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM! The adorable Doggie Parade kicks off the fair at 11:30 AM on Broadway between Santa Cruz and Center Avenues in Seacliff. Groove to live music by the Steven Graves Band and The Joint Chiefs. There will be local vendors selling their crafts, food trucks, and a Kids’ Corner packed with activities. Hosted by the Seacliff Business Partnership and the Seacliff Improvement Foundation, this free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate community and kick off the fall season!
Oct
11
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 orange button above to reserve your hour time slot. Apples are notorious for not reading travel itineraries. Please double check on what is ready to be picked before you go!
Oct
11
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.
Oct
11
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 helps kids build confidence, grow empathy, and create a special bond with our beautiful horses.📖💬 It’s a one-on-one reading time in a calm, supportive space; perfect for young readers and parents who’d love to learn more about our sanctuary.
Oct
12
Monday, October 12 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.
Oct
12
Monday, October 12 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.
Oct
12
Monday, October 12 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!
Oct
12
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.
Oct
13
Tuesday, October 13 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!
Oct
13
Tuesday, October 13 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.
Oct
14
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 aligned class explores the power of posture—and how we show up . Through foundational Pilates-based movement, you’ll deepen postural alignment, improve stability, and cultivate a calm, grounded presence.No experience needed.$10/class Free with membership: https://beyondliberty.org/groupwellnessmembership
Oct
14
Wednesday, October 14 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Join us for great stories followed by a hands-on craft.
Oct
14
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ La Selva Beach
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 4:00 PM · See listing
Wednesday, October 14 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
Oct
14
Wednesday, October 14 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18
Oct
15
Luncheon with New Leaf Community Markets, Forrest Gonsiewski
📍 Seascape Golf Club
🕒 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · See listing
A networking luncheon with a guest speaker from New Leaf Community Markets, offering local business connections and conversation.
Oct
15
Thursday, October 15 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.
Oct
15
Thursday, October 15 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm Stop by each week for a new creative craft.
Oct
16
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 orange button above to reserve your hour time slot. Apples are notorious for not reading travel itineraries. Please double check on what is ready to be picked before you go!
Oct
16
Friday, October 16 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Join us for a supportive conversation on early developmental milestones from birth to age three.
Oct
16
Friday, October 16 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.
Oct
16
Friday, October 16 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6
Oct
16
Friday, October 16 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sharpen your word skills and enjoy friendly competition at our Scrabble Club - fun for all levels.
Oct
16
This Celtic music weekend for adults offers dozens of workshops and sessions for various levels of playing ability, and takes place in the beautiful redwoods of California's Central Coast. Instructors include John Weed (Irish fiddle), Rebecca Lomnicky (Scottish fiddle), William Coulter (guitar), Marla Fibish (mandolin), Portia Diwa (harp), and Rachel Goodman (voice). Playing music in a beautiful place with great instructors and good food will make everything better! Details, photos, videos, and ticketing are all online.
Oct
17
This Celtic music weekend for adults offers dozens of workshops and sessions for various levels of playing ability, and takes place in the beautiful redwoods of California's Central Coast. Instructors include John Weed (Irish fiddle), Rebecca Lomnicky (Scottish fiddle), William Coulter (guitar), Marla Fibish (mandolin), Portia Diwa (harp), and Rachel Goodman (voice). Playing music in a beautiful place with great instructors and good food will make everything better! Details, photos, videos, and ticketing are all online.
Oct
17
A six month program for experienced practitioners to deepen your sacred sexuality & Tantra skills in community.
Oct
17
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 orange button above to reserve your hour time slot. Apples are notorious for not reading travel itineraries. Please double check on what is ready to be picked before you go!
Oct
18
Spend unhurried time observing the rescued horses, learning about their stories, and soaking in the peaceful energy of the herd as the day begins.
Oct
18
This Celtic music weekend for adults offers dozens of workshops and sessions for various levels of playing ability, and takes place in the beautiful redwoods of California's Central Coast. Instructors include John Weed (Irish fiddle), Rebecca Lomnicky (Scottish fiddle), William Coulter (guitar), Marla Fibish (mandolin), Portia Diwa (harp), and Rachel Goodman (voice). Playing music in a beautiful place with great instructors and good food will make everything better! Details, photos, videos, and ticketing are all online.
Oct
18
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 orange button above to reserve your hour time slot. Apples are notorious for not reading travel itineraries. Please double check on what is ready to be picked before you go!
Oct
19
Monday, October 19 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.
Oct
19
Monday, October 19 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!
Oct
20
Tuesday, October 20 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!
Oct
20
Tuesday, October 20 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.
Oct
21
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 aligned class explores the power of posture—and how we show up . Through foundational Pilates-based movement, you’ll deepen postural alignment, improve stability, and cultivate a calm, grounded presence.No experience needed.$10/class Free with membership: https://beyondliberty.org/groupwellnessmembership
Oct
21
Wednesday, October 21 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Join us for great stories followed by a hands-on craft.
Oct
21
Wednesday, October 21 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm Join us for free Pilates at the Library! All levels welcome. Bring your own mat and water. Enjoy a fun, energizing workout led by volunteer Jennifer Balboni. First come, first served!
Oct
21
R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ La Selva Beach
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 4:00 PM · See listing
Wednesday, October 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
Oct
21
Wednesday, October 21 2026 3:30pm - 4:30pm Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays. Registration is required.
Oct
21
Wednesday, October 21 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18
Oct
22
Passionate Readers Book Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 11:30 AM · See listing
Thursday, October 22 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm Join our book club every fourth Thursday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.
Oct
22
Passionate Readers Book Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 11:30 AM · See listing
Thursday, October 22 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm Join our book club every fourth Thursday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.
Oct
22
Thursday, October 22 2026 2:00pm - 4:00pm Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
Oct
22
Thursday, October 22 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.
Oct
22
Thursday, October 22 2026 4:00pm - 5:30pm Stop by each week for a new creative craft.
Oct
23
Friday, October 23 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.
Oct
23
Friday, October 23 2026 11:30am - 12:30pm Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6
Oct
23
Friday, October 23 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Sharpen your word skills and enjoy friendly competition at our Scrabble Club - fun for all levels.
Oct
24
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 orange button above to reserve your hour time slot. Apples are notorious for not reading travel itineraries. Please double check on what is ready to be picked before you go!
Oct
24
Saturday, October 24 2026 10:15am - 12:30pm 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 person or on Zoom!
Oct
24
Mindset for Success Workshop: Tools to Transform Your Life
📍 Park Avenue Fitness
🕒 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · $28.52
Join us in person to unlock powerful mindset tools and practices that can transform your life for success!
Oct
25
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 orange button above to reserve your hour time slot. Apples are notorious for not reading travel itineraries. Please double check on what is ready to be picked before you go!
Oct
26
Monday, October 26 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.
Oct
26
Monday, October 26 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.
Oct
26
Monday, October 26 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!
Oct
27
Tuesday, October 27 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!
Oct
27
Tuesday, October 27 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.
Oct
27
Conversations in Español - Community club to foster fluency
📍 Santa Cruz Public Libraries
🕒 1:30 PM · See listing
Tuesday, October 27 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.
Oct
28
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 aligned class explores the power of posture—and how we show up . Through foundational Pilates-based movement, you’ll deepen postural alignment, improve stability, and cultivate a calm, grounded presence.No experience needed.$10/class Free with membership: https://beyondliberty.org/groupwellnessmembership
Oct
31
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 orange button above to reserve your hour time slot. Apples are notorious for not reading travel itineraries. Please double check on what is ready to be picked before you go!
Oct
31
Come celebrate Halloween with the Aptos Village businesses and community. Enjoy festive activities, treats, and family-friendly fun as we gather together for a frightfully good time! We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Oct
31
The Halloween Aptos Chamber Parade is creeping into town, and you won’t want to miss it! Enjoy a fang- tastic time b e hind the New Leaf Community Market in the Aptos Village as the ghouls and goblins take over the streets. Dress up in your most creative and spine-chilling costumes and bring your family and friends . There will be costumes, candy, and more!
Nov
8
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 helps kids build confidence, grow empathy, and create a special bond with our beautiful horses.📖💬 It’s a one-on-one reading time in a calm, supportive space; perfect for young readers and parents who’d love to learn more about our sanctuary.
Nov
11
Do you want to learn a new soul-satisfying skill? Come to Sand Rock Farm and learn to make sourdough! Classes are two and a half hours long and include everything you need to make delicious, homemade bread that will make you and your loved ones happy. You will take home a freshly baked loaf, a bag of bread making essentials including sourdough starter, mixing bowl, scale, tea towel, scraper, banneton basket, bread lame, a tote for your equipment, dough that you have made that will be ready for baking in 24-48 hours, refreshments, snacks, and socializing. Classes are $130 per person (or $230 per couple sharing supplies) and limited to six people. Guests who book the class in conjunction with lodging receive 10% off. Book a private group of six to eight and get 10% off. Private groups will also have more dates available to choose from, please email [email protected] to book.
Nov
13
Chamber dinner and awards ceremony in Aptos.
Nov
14
Over 50 craft vendors will offer unique jewelry, art, bags, pottery, candles, garden art, specialty foods, soaps, clothing, books and more. Friends of the Library Book Sale offers books for gifting and winter reading for all ages and interests. Local food trucks Tacos el Jesse and S&B will sell street food favorites. Free admission. For more information, email [email protected]
Nov
20
Snazzy Productions Presents Acclaimed Austin Folk Artist Sam Baker Live at the Ugly Mug Snazzy Productions is proud to present an evening of extraordinary songwriting with celebrated Austin, Texas-based folk musician Sam Baker on Friday, November 20, at 7:00 PM at the Ugly Mug in Soquel. Known for his sparse, deeply poetic lyrics and poignant storytelling, Sam Baker has earned widespread critical acclaim and the admiration of fellow legendary folk artists, including Gurf Morlix and Fred Eaglesmith. His unique voice and soul-stirring compositions deliver an unforgettable intimate performance experience. Baker’s powerful art and life journey are inextricably linked: in 1986, he survived a tragic terrorist bomb attack on a train in Peru. That life-altering experience profoundly reshaped his worldview and ignited his creative calling, leading him to craft songs centered on beauty, resilience, gratitude, and the shared human spirit. Today, he is widely recognized as one of the most compelling and essential voices in modern American roots music. Don't miss this rare, intimate performance by one of folk music’s most remarkable songwriters.
Dec
5
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Aptos Holiday Artisan Market & Tree Lighting! ?? Celebrate the magic of the season with local artisans, unique holiday shopping, festive entertainment, delicious treats, and the lighting of the community tree. Bring your family and friends and make cherished holiday memories as we kick off the season together in Aptos. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Dec
5
Head to the Aptos Village Green to see local craft vendors, sip coffee or hot chocolate with your cookies and have a picture with Santa. Enjoy music, performances, and of course the tree lighting ceremony!
Dec
10
End of the Year Luncheon with UCSC Chancellor Cynthia Larive
📍 Aptos
🕒 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM · See listing
An end-of-year luncheon with UCSC Chancellor Cynthia Larive in Aptos.
Dec
13
Do you want to learn a new soul-satisfying skill? Come to Sand Rock Farm and learn to make sourdough! Classes are two and a half hours long and include everything you need to make delicious, homemade bread that will make you and your loved ones happy. You will take home a freshly baked loaf, a bag of bread making essentials including sourdough starter, mixing bowl, scale, tea towel, scraper, banneton basket, bread lame, a tote for your equipment, dough that you have made that will be ready for baking in 24-48 hours, refreshments, snacks, and socializing. Classes are $130 per person (or $230 per couple sharing supplies) and limited to six people. Guests who book the class in conjunction with lodging receive 10% off. Book a private group of six to eight and get 10% off. Private groups will also have more dates available to choose from, please email [email protected] to book.
Dec
13
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 helps kids build confidence, grow empathy, and create a special bond with our beautiful horses.📖💬 It’s a one-on-one reading time in a calm, supportive space; perfect for young readers and parents who’d love to learn more about our sanctuary.
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