All Ages
Public Works Touch-a-Truck Event
Center Street & Church Street Center Street & Church Street, Santa CruzThe highly anticipated Santa Cruz Public Works Department Touch-a-Truck Event is almost here! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 22nd, from 12pm to 2pm at Center and Church Street in Santa Cruz. Climb aboard and explore a wide variety of vehicles up close! From heavy-duty trucks to specialized equipment, there's something for everyone to discover. You can also watch skilled operators showcase their finesse in a road-eo skills competition. Cheer on your favorites as they tackle challenging tasks! Don't miss out on this family-friendly event happening Wednesday, May 22nd, from 12pm to 2pm at Center and Church Street. See you there!
The SLV Music & Art Festival
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesThe 3rd annual SLV Music & Art Festival is an outdoor, community event that features performances by: SLVHS choir and bands, SLVMS bands, SLV Nature Academy Band, SLVE and BCE 5th grade bands, and the SLV Community Band! There is an art show and sale (by donation) put on by the SLVHS Art Department! There will be multiple food trucks and also silent and live auctions that support the SLV Music Boosters. Please come and celebrate community while supporting our growing student musicians and artists!
Francisco Jiménez, The Circuit Graphic Novel
Sequoia High School in Freedom 229 Green Valley Road, FreedomBookshop Santa Cruz and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education welcome bestselling author Francisco Jiménez (The Circuit) for a celebration of The Circuit Graphic Novel at Sequoia High School in Freedom. Poignantly told from a young boy's perspective, the popular and award-winning memoir centered on a Mexican family working California's fields is now a powerful graphic novel. Food and drinks provided by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Please register for this free event on our website, purchase of book required to join the signing line.
Storybook Stroll
Scotts Valley Branch Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United StatesTake a fantastical stroll through an inspiring, imaginative world where anything can happen: leaves turn into fish, cats fly with wings, frogs eat rainbows, and dreams become visible. “If” is a visual feast that children and adults will enjoy on this year’s Storybook Stroll on the Scotts Valley Library's Patio.
Slime Week at the Museum of Discovery
Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Avenue, Suite C10, Capitola, CA, United StatesKick off your summer and get ready for a week of gooey, glorious fun at the Children's Museum of Discovery's Slime Week! Enter the Slime Lab and explore different textures, colors, and types of slime in a sensory experience you will never forget! Don't want the fun to end? Work with our slimeologist to mix up a custom creation at our take-home Slime Bar.
Scotts Valley Garden Faire
Scotts Valley Community Center 360 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley, CA, United StatesWe're thrilled to announce the return of the annual Scotts Valley Garden Faire, marking the 10th anniversary of our beloved SV Community Garden! Join us for a day filled with gardening delights at the SV Community Center, where vendors, educators, presenters, and food trucks will set up booths for an immersive experience. Explore a diverse array of gardening products, learn from experts in educational workshops, and enjoy hands-on activities throughout the day. Children can join in on specially curated activities while attendees indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks; and don't miss the chance to win exciting prizes through our raffle. Take a guided tour of the SV Community Garden to discover its history and impact on our community. Get ready to celebrate a decade of gardening excellence and community camaraderie at the Scotts Valley Garden Faire – see you there! Are you interested in showcasing your products or services as a vendor at our Garden Faire? We're excited to welcome a diverse range of vendors to make our event even more vibrant! Please email us [email protected] to secure your spot. We look forward to having you join us for a day of gardening fun and community celebration!