Annual Events

Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market, Aptos
Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Market
Produce, dancing and breakfast at this Farmers' Market!
Date: Every Sa from 8:00am to 12:00pm

Special Instructions: upper parking lot

Do your weekly shopping while enjoying live Bluegrass by the Farmers Market String Band or lively accordion music by one of Santa Cruz's favorite performing artists, The Great Morgani.

 

You'll be delighted by the large variety of produce and specialty foods offered by 80 vendors. The market is located on the Cabrillo College campus, just a few blocks from New Brighton beach. There's plenty of free parking and easy access to the market. Be sure to check out our special events which are offered year-round. We invite you to become a volunteer or sponsor to help us put on programs that bring our community together to celebrate the richness of local agriculture and the people that produce it for us.

 

Shop with the Chef 2nd Saturday, Cooking demonstrations

 

Can You Dig It? 3rd Saturday Aptos Farmers Market, Monthly garden workshop features hands-on demonstrations and talks from Master Gardeners, educators, authors, professionals.

 

Knife Sharpening Services

 

Egyptian Scavenger Hunt
Rosicrucian Museum
Work as a team to answer a few questions in each gallery and receive a prize at the end.
Date: The 4th Sa of every month at 12:30pm
Admission Fees: Workshop Free with Admission $7-$9
Special Instructions: Check museum for exact times.

Egyptian Scavenger Hunt
Discover precious jewelry, pottery, glass and alabaster vessels, bronze tools and Coptic textiles. Work as a team to answer a few questions in each gallery and receive a prize at the end.

 

Free with admission: $9 adults, $7 students, $5 children ages 5-10, free children under 5.

Kids Climb
Pacific Edge Climbing Gym
Let our staff belay your kids, ages 6 to 12. Parents must stay at Pacific Edge while their children climb.
Date: Every Su and Sa from 10:30am to 12:30pm
Ages: 6 and up Admission Fees: $15.50 for the class

$15.50 per child and $2 for shoe rental.
$108 for an 8 day punch card, add shoe rentals for $14 per card.

Classes are limited to eight climbers.
Reservations can be made by phone and are recommended. (A Visa or MasterCard is needed to make phone reservations).

*All participants must have a waiver signed by parent or guardian on file and wear socks with the rental shoes*

Babysitter Training with CPR
Red Cross
Babysitter Training with CPR for Ages 11-15
Date: Every Su and Sa (Jan 8-Jun 25) from 9:00am to 4:00pm
Ages: ages 11-15 ONLY Admission Fees: $65

Babysitter Training with CPR

In this 2 session, 10.5 hour course for ages 11-15 ONLY, students learn Child and Infant CPR, how to interview for a babysitting job, make responsible decisions, supervise children and keep kids safe. Skills taught include: Child CPR, Infant CPR, rescue breathing, first aid for choking, first aid for bleeding, and basic care (diapering, holding, feeding, dressing) for infants and small children. A Babysitter's Safety Kit including first aid supplies, flashlight & emergency forms is given to each student.

Certificate: Babysitter Training (no expiration), Child and Infant CPR (1 year)

Saturdays 9-4pm

Jan 22, F 19, Mar 19, Ap 23, May 21, June 18

 

 

Open Barn Weekends
Black Rails Equestrian Center
Children can experience what it would be like to work with a calm, well-trained horse.
Date: Every Su and Sa
Ages: all Admission Fees: Free
Special Instructions: Meet the instructors and sign up for lessons and recieve the 1st lesson for 1/2 off!

Always open for visitors Saturdays 10-1 and Sundays 12-2, weather permitting

 

We welcome you to our beautiful facility with immaculate barn, well maintained all-weather arena, and green grounds. Come with your children and let them experience what it would be like to work with a calm, well-trained horse.

 

Learn how to groom, feed, care for and ride a horse. Meet western and english instructors, and Sunday watch a demonstration of vaulting on horses!

 

Western, English, Vaulting!

 

Carlos and Sherrie Chavez

Arboretum Tour of What's in bloom
UCSC Arboretum
Free guided tour with paid admission, $3
Date: Every Sa

Join staff & docents on a tour of what's in bloom.

$3 general, Free for members 

Free Guided Tour, 1st Saturday, every month
Free with your Arboretum admission. 

Guided Tours of the Ancient Redwood Grove
State Park Henry Cowell
Learn local lore and ecology while touring among 1,000 year old redwoods
Date: Every Su and Sa at 2:00pm
Ages: All
Special Instructions: Meet at the Visitor Center

Guided Tours of the Ancient Redwood Grove
Enjoy one of California's most scenic hikes on this one hour guided walk among the tallest living things on earth, the coastal redwoods. A park docent will share local lore and ecology as you refresh your spirit among 1,000 year old redwood trees. This trail is also stroller and wheelchair accessible.

Guided Adobe Tour!
State Park Mission
Tours of the mission
Date: Every Sa at 1:00pm

Special Instructions: Call to confirm!

Mission Tours-Saturdays
Come to Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park for a tour that reveals the history of Santa Cruz's oldest building. This is the only remaining section of the original Santa Cruz Mission. Find out about the lives of the people who lived and worked here over 200 years ago. The event is FREE.

 

The park is open Thursday through Saturday from 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m. The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is located on School St. off of Mission and Emmet Street in Santa Cruz. Please call (831) 425-5849 for more information.

 

*Please note: The Santa Cruz Mission is closed on Sundays until further notice.

 

Join us at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park for a guided tour of the oldest building in Santa Cruz. Come learn about the many families who have called this 180-year-old mission adobe their home.  Tours are conducted rain or shine.  The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is located on School St. off of Mission and Emmet Street in Santa Cruz. Please call (831) 425-5849 for more information. FREE. Rain or Shine.

Teen Center Open for You
Santa Cruz Teen Center
Teen Center re-opens
Date: Every day

Santa Cruz Teen Center
Stop in at the Santa Cruz Teen Center. Drop in for recreational activites such as pool, ping pong, air hockey, Xbox 360, Wii, movies, internet, music and chill space. Also pick up our current calendar to see what's happening for teens in Santa Cruz. The Teen Center sponsors dances, band nights, special events, day and overnight trips, sports and outdoor events in addition to daily activities.

 

Tuesday through Thursday, 2:00 - 8:00, Friday and Saturday 2-10

Homework Help: Tuesday - Thursday, 4:30 - 5:30
Computer Lab: 10 computers available daily

 

For more information, call 420-6237 or email teencenter@ci.santa-cruz.ca.us, or visit the Teen Center's MySpace Page www.myspace.com/santacruzteencenter

 

Quilt Display
Library Scotts Valley
35 beautiful quilts are on view in the branch
Date: Every day (May 14-Jun 25)

Visitors to the Scotts Valley Branch Library will be treated to a special display during the next month and a half.

 

From now through June 25th, 35 beautiful quilts are on view in the branch. The quilts were made by the "Quilt 'Til You Wilt" group which meets at Judy's Sewing Center in Scotts Valley. So drop by the Scotts Valley Branch, check out a book, and enjoy the show!

 

Santa Cruz Rollergirls
Santa Cruz Roller Girls
Kicking good roller skating, all women
Date: Every Sa (Mar 13-Oct 23) at 6:30pm

Santa Cruz Derby Girls,  Season 3

Santa Cruz Rollergirls was established in 2007 by women who had a dream to bring the sport and art of roller derby back to Santa Cruz. Now established as a non-profit, they are known as the Santa Cruz Derby Girls. These bouts promise loads of action and lots of cheering. For more information, please visit www.santacruzderbygirls.org.

 

March 13th (H) Bombshells v CCRD
March 27th & 28th (A) Dustbowl Invitational, Bakersfield, CA
April 10th (H) Hellcats v SINtral Valley
April 16th & 17th (A) Dust Devil Tournament, Tucson, AZ
May 15th (H) Bombshells v BADG. Oakland Outlaws
May 22nd (A) Hellcats v San Diego
June 19th (A) Bombshells v BADG, San Francisco ShEvil Dead
June 26th (H) Hellcats v Mission City
July 17th (H) Bombshells v TRD Iron Curtain
July 24th (A) Hellcats v Syndicate Roller Girls
Aug 21st (H) Hellcats v Undead Betty's
Sept 11th (A) Hellcats v Fresno Valley Fever
Sept 25th (H) Bombshells v OC Roller Girls
Oct 23rd (H) Double Header - SCDG v SVRG

Pigeon Point Light Station Guided Tour
State Park Pigeon Point Light Station
History walks of the lighthouse
Date: Every Su, Fri and Sa at 10:00am
Ages: All

Guided History Tour

 

Pigeon Point Light Station State Historic Park, Pescadero, CA

Guided half-hour history walks of the lighthouse grounds are available 10am - 4pm Fridays through Sundays, except on rainy days.

 

Sidewalk Sales Downtown Santa Cruz
Downtown Association
Sales on the sidewalks!
Date: Every Su, Fri and Sa (Mar 27-Sep 26)

DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION'S MONTHLY SIDEWALK SALES

The Downtown Association welcomes the community to the monthly sidewalk sales in downtown Santa Cruz. These are scheduled on the last Friday, Saturday and Sunday of each month from March through September.

 

 

SCSC Open Gym
Santa Cruz Sports Central
Drop ins welcome, gymnastics FUN!!
Date: Every Fri and Sa
Ages: Fri 5-12, Sat 3-12 Admission Fees: $10/person/hour

OPEN GYM is back! Come see our new facility!

 

Fridays from 4p-6p (ages 5-12)

 

Saturdays from 9a-10a (ages 3-12)

 

Just $10/person per hour

 

Weekly Events at the Libraries
Libraries
Ongoing Library Events
Date: Every Su, Mon, Tues, Wed, Th and Sa
Ages: See program description Admission Fees: Free

Ongoing Events at the Libraries

(See separate calendar entry for Story Times)

Check the Library Calendar or call to confirm events.

Libraries are closed Fridays.

 

Sundays

Chess Instruction with Gjon Feinstein 2pm Central, All levels for students up to 18 years old. Contact coach@santacruzchess.com or call 425-7835 before attending for the first time.

 

Mondays

Knitting @ the Library 3pm Scotts Valley, Learn to knit or bring your knitting and enjoy a friendly visit with other knitters. If you are new to knitting, please bring: needles (size 8 10" straight needles or a 24" circular needle) and one skein of worsted weight yarn in your favorite color. Ages 8-108

 

Tuesdays

Business Brownbag 11:45am-1pm Central Search Engine Optimization - Free, however advanced registration required thru www.santacruzchamber.org

Aptos Youth Chess Club 3:30-4:30pm Aptos, All youth ages 6 and up are invited to play chess and learn the game.

Homework Help 4-5pm Garfield Park Improve your grades or just stay ahead of the game! Live homework help in all subjects every Tuesday from 4-5pm. For more info, call Diane at 420-6344.

Wednesdays

Russian at Lunch 11:45am-12:45pm Branciforte Practice your conversational Russian. Call 420-6330 for more information.

Teen Book Discussion Group 3:30-5pm Garfield Park Meets the first Wednesday of each month. Call Catherine to sign up or for more info, 420-6344.

A Novel at Lunch 12-1pm Branciforte Join us for a lively book discussion. For more information, phone Branciforte Branch at 420-6330

Teen Craft 2-3pm Garfield Park Library, Join us the third Wednesday of every month for crafty fun! Ages 12-18.

Booktalkin' 4:30-5:30pm La Selva Beach This book discussion group for 10 - 13 year olds meets on Wednesdays. Call Heather at (831) 661-4770 for more information.

 

Thursdays

Homework Help 4-5pm Garfield Park Improve your grades or just stay ahead of the game! Live homework help in all subjects every Tuesday from 4-5pm. For more info, call Diane at 420-6344.

Adult Book Discussion Group 10:30-11:30am La Selva Beach, Adult book discussion group meets monthly to discuss contemporary fiction, making selections based on the preferences of individuals in the book group. Join us by dropping by, or call (831) 661-4770 for more information.

Young Adult Book Discussion Group Branciforte 3:45-4:45pm
Join us to discuss a Young Adult book. Call Branciforte Branch at 420-6330 for this month's title or for more information.

Saturdays

Crafts For All Ages 1-4pm Branciforte Join us for a craft project-all ages welcome.