Coastal Birding Walk

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA

On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and identify birds! Bring your binoculars if you have them, clothes for variable weather, and good walking shoes. Meet next to park map […]

Free
Event Series Concrete Ship History Walk

Concrete Ship History Walk

Seacliff State Beach 201 State Park Drive, Aptos

Learn about Seacliff State Beach’s fascinating history on this 1-mile, 1-hour stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back. Get the lowdown on the Concrete Ship, the development of Aptos, “The Madman of Seacliff,” and much, much more. Bring water and layered clothing. Pre-registration required at www.santacruzstateparks.as.me. Meet at the shaded picnic tables next to […]

Free
Event Series Guided Coastal Walk

Guided Coastal Walk

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA

On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we’ll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces […]

Free

Glow: Community Art Project Reception

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

A Reception for Glow: Community Art Project A reception and celebration of community art contemplating gratitude, engaging in creative expression, and connecting to community. Art available upon a donation basis. Donations will fund local art programs and will be collected by the Felton Library Friends. For details please join us at the reception at Felton […]

Free

Thanksgiving Dinner at Bruno’s Bar and Grill

Bruno's Bar & Grill 230 Mt Hermon Rd, Scotts Valley

Let us take the stress out of the holiday for you! We will be preparing fully cooked/ready to eat Thanksgiving dinners again this year for pick up on Thanksgiving day. Limited availability, please call 831-515-8426 to reserve your time. See the flyer for menu and pricing.

Event Series Board in the Library

Board in the Library

Felton Branch Library (NEW) 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

Adults need playtime too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is for adults 18+. Every second and fourth Saturday.

Free
Event Series Historic Ranch Ground Tour

Historic Ranch Ground Tour

Wilder Ranch State Park 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and early pre-registration is recommended. Attendees are required to self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms when […]

Free
Event Series Pickwick Book Club @ Downtown

Pickwick Book Club @ Downtown

Downtown Branch Santa Cruz Library 224 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz Pickwick Club & the Santa Cruz Dickens Fellowship present Bleak House by Charles Dickens. Join us on the 4th Sundays of the month at 2pm at the Santa Cruz Public Library Downtown Branch for a lively discussion of Bleak House. Sept 26: Ch 1-16 Oct 24: Ch 17-32 Nov 28: Ch 33-49 Jan […]

Free

Holiday Lights Train at Roaring Camp Railroads

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton

A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on the Boardwalk of Santa Cruz at 5:00pm, 6:30, and […]