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FEATURED EVENTS

October 2026
Farmers Markets Opening in Felton

October 13 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Farmers Markets Opening in Felton

Felton Farmers Market 120 Russel Ave, Felton, CA, United States

Farmers Markets Opening in Scotts Valley and Felton Scotts Valley: Saturday 8am-12pm, May 2 Felton: Tuesday s 1:30-5:30pm, May 5 The Scotts Valley Farmers Market and Felton Farmers' Market OPEN […]
Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club

October 13 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club invites you to come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other […]

Free
SPCA Junior Animal Care Team Afterschool Program

October 13 @ 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
Library Resources for Students

October 14 Library Resources for Students

Santa Cruz Public Libraries Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Library Resources for Students All Year Long! Do you know Santa Cruz Public Libraries has resources available to all students to ensure they are supported and successful during the new […]

Free
Afterschool STEAM Aptos

October 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Afterschool STEAM Aptos

Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA

Afterschool STEAM Aptos Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18 Space is limited to 20 on a first-come […]

Free
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!

October 14 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some […]

Free
Downtown Farmers Market 2022

October 14 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Downtown Farmers Market Cedar St & Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
She’s All That

October 14 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm She’s All That

Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks 13333 Middleton Ave., Boulder Creek, CA

She's All That Wednesdays 1:30-3:30pm, September 9 - December 9 Welcome! We’re excited to have you join us! She's All That: Nature, Creativity, Confidence, Connection. She's All That is an […]
SPCA PAWS Afterschool program

October 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Santa Cruz SPCA

SPCA PAWS Afterschool program PAWS Foundations: Mondays 4pm-6pm PAWS Ambassadors: Wednesdays 4pm-6pm Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to […]

$75
Dads Support Group

October 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Dads Support Group

RC Fam Center 7 Hangar Way, Suite B, Watsonville, CA, United States

Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. […]

Free
Monthly Free Book from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

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

Your Home

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 […]
AI Prompting for Learning Mac or PC

October 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm AI Prompting for Learning Mac or PC

Zoom CA, United States

AI Prompting for Learning (Mac or PC) Thursdays 11am-12pm Tech Talk Online On Zoom Are you using AI tools to improve your understanding? Explore the topic of learning strategies and […]

Free
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