Events - Growing Up in Santa Cruz https://growingupsc.com Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:05:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.9 https://growingupsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cropped-Favicon-01-32x32.png Events - Growing Up in Santa Cruz https://growingupsc.com 32 32 Hispanic/Latine Festival https://growingupsc.com/event/hispanic-latine-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hispanic-latine-festival&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hispanic-latine-festival Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106193 Head to Woodhouse Brews for a day full of cultura, sabor, and joy! There will be local arts vendors, live music and dance, and flavors from across Latin America for a vibrant celebration of roots and rhythms. Whether you are going with family, friends, or flying solo, there will be something for everyone with activities for all ages. Free, family friendly, and full of corazón!

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]]> Adaptive Skateboarding https://growingupsc.com/event/adaptive-skateboarding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adaptive-skateboarding&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=adaptive-skateboarding Sat, 19 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106196 Go try out skateboarding and/or use the paved pump track with your wheelchair. All the gear will be provided as well as instructors to help you out. Food and fun too!

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]]> Scottish Day https://growingupsc.com/event/scottish-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scottish-day&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=scottish-day Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=107220 Enjoy an afternoon of live music, Scottish dancing, falconry, sword fighting, food, family activities and Highland-inspired fun. Visitors can also purchase a tasting passport to sample entries in the community shortbread contest and vote for their favorites. Event Lineup 1:00–2:00 PM | Live Music with Jay Salter & the Celtic Circle 2:00–2:30 PM | Falconry Demonstration with the 3 Falconeers 2:30–3:00 PM | Dance Performance by the San Jose School of Highland Dance 3:00–3:30 PM | Swordfighting Demonstration 3:30–4:30 PM | Ceilidh Dancing with Haggis & Avocado 4:30–5:00 PM | Santa Cruz Music School 5:00 PM | Shortbread Contest Awards

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]]> PAWS Afterschool Program https://growingupsc.com/event/paws-afterschool-program/2026-09-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paws-afterschool-program&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paws-afterschool-program Mon, 21 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106434 PAWS Afterschool Club (Ages 7–10) Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to care for shelter animals while making new friends and learning through hands-on activities! Each week, children enjoy one hour of fun animal-themed education and activities, followed by one hour socializing with our shelter animals. They’ll learn about animal behavior, responsible pet care, shelter life, and safe animal handling before putting their new knowledge into practice by spending quality time helping our cats and dogs feel loved and confident. Children begin with PAWS Foundations, a three-week introductory program. After graduating, they become PAWS Ambassadors, returning for additional sessions to build new skills, spend more time with the animals, and take on greater responsibilities as they progress toward becoming future Santa Cruz SPCA volunteers. PAWS Foundations: Monday 4pm-6pm (September – May) PAWS Ambassadors: Wednesday 4pm-6pm (September – May)

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]]> Hosted Board Game Night https://growingupsc.com/event/hosted-board-game-night/2026-09-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hosted-board-game-night&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hosted-board-game-night Tue, 22 Sep 2026 01:00:00 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=101661 Hosted Mic’d Board Games 6 – 8 Trivia 8 – 10 The Game Night Collective is a Santa Cruz-based board game community that creates welcoming, hosted tabletop events where people can discover new games, meet new friends, and enjoy structured game nights without needing prior experience. Unlike a typical board game meetup where players are expected to know games or organize themselves, The Game Night Collective provides a curated experience. Each event includes a library of 50+ board games, guided game teaching, hosted featured games, community announcements, raffles, and opportunities to connect with other players. Whether you arrive alone or with a group, the goal is to make it easy to sit down and start playing. The flagship event takes place every Monday at The Cruz Room, where attendees can enjoy open gaming, learn two featured games taught by founder Courtney Laschkewitsch, participate in trivia, browse the Merch Chest, and become part of Santa Cruz’s growing tabletop gaming community. At its core, The Game Night Collective exists to bring people together through board games. It combines the structure and consistency of a trivia company with the creativity, strategy, and social connection of modern tabletop gaming, creating a space where newcomers and experienced gamers alike can feel welcome.

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]]> SPCA Junior Animal Care Team https://growingupsc.com/event/spca-junior-animal-care-team/2026-09-22/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spca-junior-animal-care-team&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spca-junior-animal-care-team Tue, 22 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106479 Junior Animal Care Team (Ages 11+) Ready to level up your animal skills? If you love animals and want real, hands-on experience, the Junior Animal Care Team gives you the chance to go behind the scenes at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Start with a three-week training program where you’ll learn how to safely support shelter animals and prepare for your role on the team. Each session includes one hour of hands-on animal care projects—creating enrichment, preparing supplies, and helping support the shelter team—followed by one hour socializing with our shelter animals. After graduating, you’ll become a Junior Animal Care Team Member, returning for ongoing sessions to build your skills, take on more responsibility, and make a real difference for animals in need. A progressive step before becoming an SPCA volunteer—perfect for future animal care professionals and passionate animal advocates! Junior Animal Care Team Training: Tuesday 4pm-6pm (September – May) Junior Animal Care Team Sessions: Thursday 4pm-6pm (September – May)

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]]> PAWS Afterschool Program https://growingupsc.com/event/paws-afterschool-program/2026-09-23/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paws-afterschool-program&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=paws-afterschool-program Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106434 PAWS Afterschool Club (Ages 7–10) Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to care for shelter animals while making new friends and learning through hands-on activities! Each week, children enjoy one hour of fun animal-themed education and activities, followed by one hour socializing with our shelter animals. They’ll learn about animal behavior, responsible pet care, shelter life, and safe animal handling before putting their new knowledge into practice by spending quality time helping our cats and dogs feel loved and confident. Children begin with PAWS Foundations, a three-week introductory program. After graduating, they become PAWS Ambassadors, returning for additional sessions to build new skills, spend more time with the animals, and take on greater responsibilities as they progress toward becoming future Santa Cruz SPCA volunteers. PAWS Foundations: Monday 4pm-6pm (September – May) PAWS Ambassadors: Wednesday 4pm-6pm (September – May)

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]]> SPCA Junior Animal Care Team https://growingupsc.com/event/spca-junior-animal-care-team/2026-09-24/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spca-junior-animal-care-team&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spca-junior-animal-care-team Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106479 Junior Animal Care Team (Ages 11+) Ready to level up your animal skills? If you love animals and want real, hands-on experience, the Junior Animal Care Team gives you the chance to go behind the scenes at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Start with a three-week training program where you’ll learn how to safely support shelter animals and prepare for your role on the team. Each session includes one hour of hands-on animal care projects—creating enrichment, preparing supplies, and helping support the shelter team—followed by one hour socializing with our shelter animals. After graduating, you’ll become a Junior Animal Care Team Member, returning for ongoing sessions to build your skills, take on more responsibility, and make a real difference for animals in need. A progressive step before becoming an SPCA volunteer—perfect for future animal care professionals and passionate animal advocates! Junior Animal Care Team Training: Tuesday 4pm-6pm (September – May) Junior Animal Care Team Sessions: Thursday 4pm-6pm (September – May)

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]]> SPCA Rescue Readers https://growingupsc.com/event/spca-rescue-readers-2-2/2026-09-25/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spca-rescue-readers-2-2&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spca-rescue-readers-2-2 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 00:30:00 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106428 Rescue Readers is a special opportunity to read bedtime stories to our shelter animals while helping them feel calm, comfortable, and cared for as they settle in for the night. Kids can choose to read to dogs or cats and enjoy a cozy 30-minute session filled with stories, quiet companionship, and plenty of animal love. It’s also a wonderful way for young readers to build confidence and practice their reading skills with a completely non-judgmental audience, our animals are happy to listen to every story! Why Join Rescue Readers? • Build reading confidence in a fun, relaxed environment • Help shelter animals feel calm and comfortable at bedtime • Practice kindness, empathy, and gentle animal interactions • Make it a special family or friend experience • Create meaningful memories while supporting animals in need Each 30-minute session accommodates two people, one child reader and one accompanying adult. Choose your preferred animal group and the session time that works best for you. Rescue Readers events take place at different times throughout the Fall and Spring from 5:30pm – 7:00 pm, so there are always more opportunities to join us! Keep an eye out for our next event and come make story time extra special for a shelter animal. Grab your favorite book, bring your reading buddy, and get ready for a very special audience!

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]]> Beach Festival https://growingupsc.com/event/beach-festival/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beach-festival&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beach-festival Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://growingupsc.com/?post_type=tribe_events&p=106685 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM See website for details.

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