Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic

Santa Catalina School 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey

For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs ... who just happened to be there too. Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. As the New York Times declared, "For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!"

$10 – $15

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic

Santa Catalina School 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey

For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs ... who just happened to be there too. Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. As the New York Times declared, "For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!"

$10 – $15

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic

Santa Catalina School 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey

For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs ... who just happened to be there too. Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. As the New York Times declared, "For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!"

$10 – $15

Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic

Santa Catalina School 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey

For seven years, a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs ... who just happened to be there too. Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic is for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. As the New York Times declared, "For Potterphiliacs who grew up alongside Potter and are eager to revisit that world, Puffs exudes a jovial, winking fondness for all things Harry!"

$10 – $15

Downtown Santa Cruz: Makers Market

Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market Pacific Ave and Lincoln St, Santa Cruz

Visit the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market featuring 40+ local makers & artists in beautiful Downtown Santa Cruz! Located on the 1100 block of Pacific Ave. between Cathcart and Lincoln Streets, this monthly market hosts a wide range of locally handmade goods!   *In the event of rain, the market will be held on the following Sunday  

Free

Seymour Marine Discovery Center: Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour

Younger Lagoon Reserve 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This 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.

La Selva Beach Winter Craft Fair & Book Sale

La Selva Beach Clubhouse 314 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Getaway to the beach for the La Selva Beach Winter Craft Fair and Book Sale on Saturday, February 10. This free event is open from 10 am to 4 pm at the La Selva Beach Clubhouse and Lawn, 314 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach. Shop from over 35 unique arts and crafts vendors and a huge used book sale. Enjoy baked treats and hot drinks from the Bake Sale. Savor delicious Mexican street foods from Tacos el Jesse food truck. Buy tickets to win prizes of vendor goods. Contact: BooksandBrewsLSB@gmail.com

Free

La Selva Beach Winter Craft Fair & Book Sale

La Selva Beach Clubhouse 314 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Getaway to the beach for the La Selva Beach Winter Craft Fair and Book Sale on Saturday, February 10. This free event is open from 10 am to 4 pm at the La Selva Beach Clubhouse and Lawn, 314 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach. Shop from over 35 unique arts and crafts vendors and a huge used book sale. Enjoy baked treats and hot drinks from the Bake Sale. Savor delicious Mexican street foods from Tacos el Jesse food truck. Buy tickets to win prizes of vendor goods. Contact: BooksandBrewsLSB@gmail.com

Free

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Hides & Tallow Living History Demonstration

Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park 144 School St., Santa Cruz

Learn how Mission Santa Cruz participated in a world economy back in the early 1800’s, and the roles the native people played in the hide & tallow industry. Watch a demonstration of how a branding iron works on leather, and get involved by dipping your own candle to take home. This is a FREE event, no reservation required. Rain Cancels. The Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park is located on School St. off Mission and Emmet Street in Santa Cruz. Please call (831) 425-5849 for more information.

First Friday Boulder Creek

lille æske 13160 Central Ave, Boulder Creek

A free monthly mountain street fair in the name of creation & community. Local art, music and food lining the sidewalks of historic downtown Boulder Creek, California A Family friendly event - please visit our website for more details.

Alternative Family Education Prospective Family Meeting

Alternative Family Education School 185 Benito Ave., Santa Cruz

Join us for a 2024 Perspective Families Meeting to learn about how you can create an individualized learning experience with your child in this inclusive community! We are a vibrant homeschool community that includes teacher-led classes in core subjects, community-led learning/field trips/events/clubs, and an abundant resource center with a staffed resource specialist. We provide enrichment offerings such as arts, theater, sports and more. Our program includes school district support services and allows for concurrent enrollment in other schools and colleges. *Childcare provided When: Tuesday, February 6 or Monday, March 11 , 6:30pm – 7:30pm Where: 185 Benito Ave. Email us at: ayalayounger@sccs.net Or visit our website: https://www.bssc.sccs.net/afe

George O’Connor Book Signing

Bookshop Santa Cruz, 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA. 95060, Offsite

FREE IN-STORE EVENT: Bookshop welcomes bestselling author George O'Connor to the store for a reading and signing of his new graphic novel Asgardians: Odin, which Kirkus, in a starred review, called, "A rainbow bridge to a fresh set of mythological places and faces." Following the smash-hit Olympians series, George O'Connor embarks on a new saga about the Norse gods. This first volume tells the story of the warrior god Odin! Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, Jotnar, and more! Travel the burning rainbow bridge to Asgard, where Odin, chief of the Aesir, surveys his realm. His thirst for knowledge drives him ever onward, but nothing is learned without sacrifice . . . In Asgardians, George O’Connor’s highly kinetic illustrations bring these gritty and astonishing tales of war, betrayal, and the quest for enlightenment at any cost to vivid and startling life and provide the perfect companion to his Olympians series. George O'Connor is the New York Times-bestselling author of Olympians, the series of graphic novels featuring the tragic, dramatic, and epic lives of the Greek Gods. His first graphic novel, Journey into Mohawk Country, pushed the boundaries of the genre, using as its sole text the actual historical journal of the seventeenth-century Dutch trader Harmen Meyndertsz van den Bogaert. He also illustrated acclaimed playwright Adam Rapp's Ball Peen Hammer. He teamed up with writer Daniel G. Newman on Unrig: How to Fix Our Broken Democracy, the first volume in the World Citizen Comics series. George is also the creator of popular picture books such as the New York Times-bestselling Kapow! and If I Had a Triceratops. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Your registration helps us plan for your arrival and keep in touch with any changes. Thank you for registering!

Free

Family Fun with Fossils

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Dig into the fascinating world of fossils during this month’s Family Fun day at the Museum! We’ll explore ancient whales from millions of years ago and dig for fossil shark teeth, while practicing being paleontologists. All ages welcome, but this is especially relevant for kiddos ages 7-10. Saturday, March 30, 2024 10-11 a.m. Free | Donations Appreciated Please visit our website to register Email events@santacruzmuseum.org with any questions, accommodation requests, or if you have trouble registering. Accessibility • We’ll explore ancient whales from millions of years ago and dig for fossil shark teeth, while practicing being paleontologists. Activities will be tailored to the general age of the group. • The majority of the program will take place outdoors. • You are welcome to continue exploring fossils inside the Museum after the program. Kids and Museum Members are free. Admission for adults is $4. • Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. • All ages welcome. Instructors will adapt the program for the needs of the group. • Bathrooms and drinking fountain will be available inside the Museum. • Wear layers, comfortable shoes, sun protection, and bring any snacks/water you might need.

Free

Live Oak Jack Rabbit 1-Mile Run & Student Art Contest FUNdraiser

The 3rd annual Live Oak Jack Rabbit 1-Mile Run and Student Art Contest FUNdraiser will take place on Sunday, April 14th, at Shoreline Middle School on 17th Avenue in Santa Cruz, CA. Opening ceremonies begin at 8:00 AM. Registration for the 1-mile races on the USATF-certified track are open to the public online at: http://tinyurl.com/LOJR2024 The first wave of runners takes off at 9:00 AM and races continue every 15 minutes through 11:45 AM. Race registration fee is $10 per runner with the funds raised going to support the art program for the Live Oak School District students. All are invited to join this community fun run for the 1-mile challenge as a solo runner or as part of a relay team, view student art on display and cast your vote for your favorites, browse the merchant marketplace, enjoy food, entertainment and community partner booths. For more information about the event sponsor, the Live Oak Education Foundation non-profit group, visit their website at: www.LiveOakEdFoundation.org

Free

Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza

Branciforte Small Schools 840 N. Branciforte Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Vive Oaxaca Guelaguetza is an authentic cultural festival with food, music, dance, and crafts presented each spring by Senderos. This local festival is like the traditional fiestas celebrated each summer in Oaxaca, Mexico. Guelaguetza is a Zapotec word that means “a commitment of sharing and cooperation.” Guelaguetza is a celebration that honors the gods for sufficient rainfall and a bountiful harvest.

$10