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October 2026
Monthly Free Book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

October 15 Monthly Free Book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Enrollment is open! Enroll now: https://bit.ly/DPILSantaCruzCounty We are excited to bring Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to every child aged 0–5 in Santa Cruz County! In partnership with […]
Boulder Creek Farmers Market September October Times

October 15 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Boulder Creek Farmers Market September October Times

Junction Park and Swimming Hole 13264 Middleton Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Boulder Creek Farmers Market Thursdays 1:30 - 6:30pm: April 23 - August 27 Thursdays 1:30-5:30pm, September 3 - October 28 Each Thursday Boulder Creek Farmers Market will be filled with […]
Travel Talk with Edward

October 15 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Travel Talk with Edward

Branciforte Library 250 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Travel Talk with Edward Third Thursdays 2 - 3pm, starting March 19 A Casual Club for Travel Lovers Whether you're dreaming of your next getaway or just love talking travel, this […]

Free
Free Tutoring at California Coffee

October 15 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Free Tutoring at California Coffee

California Coffee 9105 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA

Free Tutoring at California Coffee Thursdays 4 – 4:45pmWe’re proud to offer FREE tutoring services provided by local high school student volunteers right here at California Coffee for our junior […]

Free
Girls Who Code

October 15 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Girls Who Code

Scotts Valley Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Girls Who Code Thursdays 4-5pm, September 7; October 1 & 15; November 5 & 19, December 3, 17 Girls who Code is back at the Scotts Valley Branch Library! Girls […]

Free
SPCA Junior Animal Care Team Afterschool Program

October 15 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm SPCA – Junior Animal Care Team – Afterschool Program

Santa Cruz SPCA

SPCA - Junior Animal Care Team - Afterschool Program Tuesdays 4-6pm Ready to level up your animal skills? If you love animals and want real, hands-on experience, the Junior Animal […]

$75
Artificial Intelligence Discussion Group

October 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Artificial Intelligence Discussion Group

Idea Fab Labs 2801 Mission St #204, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Artificial Intelligence Discussion Group 3rd Thursdays, 6 - 8pm Join us and discuss the infinite possibilities of A.I.! Are you Intrigued by A.I.? Does A.I. Scare you? Do you want […]

Free
2026 WHERE THE PUMPKINS ARE

October 16 2026 WHERE THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING SOON

All Santa Cruz County

2026 WHERE THE PUMPKINS ARE September and October Get your 2026 copy of the most comprehensive list of pumpkin patches! All of Santa Cruz County and more! The original and […]
Special Connections SC at La Selva Beach

October 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Special Connections SC at La Selva Beach

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Special Connections SC at La Selva Beach Friday 2-3pm, September 18, October 16, November 20 Join us for a supportive conversation on early developmental milestones from birth to age three. […]

Free
Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series

October 16 @ 10:00 am Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery MOD 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA, United States

Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series Fridays 10am Session 1: February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session 2: March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session 3: April 3rd, 10th, 17th, […]

Free – $35
Little Discoverer Fridays

October 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Little Discoverer Saturdays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room […]

Free – $10
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support

October 16 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support

Zoom CA, United States

New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am - 12:30pm, beginning June 17 This support group is for parents who have […]
Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026

October 16 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2024

Live Oak Library 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, United States

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library Fridays 11am - 1pm Come join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! If you're looking for something fun and relaxing to […]

Free
Preschool Storytime & Crafts Aptos

October 16 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Preschool Storytime & Crafts Aptos

Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA

Preschool Storytime & Crafts Aptos Fridays, 11:30am - 12:30pm Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 3-5 Drop-in, no registration required.

Free
Lego Brick Builder Fridays

October 16 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Lego Brick Builder Fridays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This […]