Kirby School Campus Tour
Kirby School 425 Encinal St, Santa CruzTake advantage of our weekly drop-in tour with Admissions Director, Emily Lamoureux. No registrations necessary, just show up any Thursday at 9:30am ready to embark on an approximately hour-long tour of campus. Thursdays aren't good for you? No problem...Emily offers individualized campus tours at your convenience. Email [email protected] to set one up.
Seymore Marine Discovery Center: Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour
Younger Lagoon Reserve 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CAThis 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into Younger Lagoon Reserve adjacent to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Part of the University of California Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon Reserve contains diverse coastal habitats and is home to birds of prey, migrating sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife. Come and see what scientists are doing to track local mammals, restore native habitat, and learn about the workings of one of California’s rare coastal lagoons. A tour is offered on selected Thursdays and Saturdays of each month beginning at 10:30 AM. Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Advance reservations are highly recommended. Tours are best suited for children 10 years of age and older. Participants must be physically able to walk up and down steep inclines. Water and weather protection is strongly suggested.
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program
Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CAPAWS Tier 2 builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills from Tier 1. It runs for three weeks and builds the children’s awareness of humane and inhumane conditions that animals experience (tailored appropriately to their age). Children are introduced to the five Freedoms of animal welfare. They listen to stories, play games and write letters. The older children do research and create interactive workbooks. Every week students get to play with and give our shelter animals TLC, whilst they develop calm and trusting relationships with them.
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Ages 10-12
Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CAPreteen PAWS Tier 2 builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills from Tier 1. It runs for three weeks and builds the children’s awareness of humane and inhumane conditions that animals experience (tailored appropriately to their age). Children are introduced to the five Freedoms of animal welfare. They listen to stories, play games and write letters. The older children do research and create interactive workbooks. Every week students get to play with and give our shelter animals TLC, whilst they develop calm and trusting relationships with them.
AFE Information Night
Alternative Family Education School 185 Benito Ave., Santa CruzAlternative Family Education (AFE) is a public Santa Cruz City Schools Alternative K-12 Homeschool program. Our credentialed Teacher Consultants are here to support you & your student(s) on your homeschooling journey. We are a vibrant community with an array of options for learning and playing together. Your family can choose to enrich your student's learning with our teacher-led classes in core subjects, student leadership opportunities, parent-led classes/events/field trips, Alternative Schools sports league, clubs and groups in a variety of interest areas, and concurrent enrollment in other schools and colleges. We are centrally located in Midtown on the Branciforte Small Schools campus. Childcare will be provided.
Capitola Wine Bar: Thirsty Thursdays Trivia
Capitola Wine Bar & Merchants 115 San Jose Ave, Capitola, CAJoin us every 1st and 3rd Thursday for Trivia Night! Our Trivia is Multiple Choice, Multiple Easy….and Fun! Happy hour starts at 5pm, come in early to get your spot and your drinks! – Kitchen is open too! Three rounds, 10 questions each. Play 1 or 2 or all 3 rounds!
Downtown Santa Cruz: Downtown Fridays
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets, Santa Cruz, CAThe party is coming to Downtown Santa Cruz! Downtown Fridays mean free live bands at two or more Downtown locations, along with events, activities and Friday-only specials at dozens of Downtown restaurants, galleries, shops, salons and more, every Friday from January 13 through April 14 in 2023!
Downtown Fridays
Downtown Fridays Enjoy live bands at two or more locations along with events and activities at several downtown locations. Fun for the whole family.
Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Iowa Wolves
Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CACheer on your Santa Cruz Warriors, the most advanced players in the world outside of the NBA as they compete against the Iowa Wolves in a 3,200 seat facility near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
She Is Beautiful Race
West Cliff Drive West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CAGrab your friends, co-workers, mom, daughter, or partner and join us for the 13th annual She.is.beautiful. All levels welcome: run, walk, jog, stroller push. She.is.beautiful welcomes all levels and abilities. Our event is female-focused and welcomes ALL PEOPLE. This is the perfect race to set a 2023 goal to work towards! Great place to make memories with your friends and family, or a solo gratitude moment! What’s included in registration? Free access to all community meet-ups leading up to race day, Custom Goodie Bag, Free items around Santa Cruz during race week, Access to the Race and Pre-race events, Race Shirt, and Free Race Photos.