family activities in santa cruz
Noon Years
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Ave C-10, Capitola, CA 95010, CapitolaRing in the New Year at Noon with MOD! Enjoy New Year crafts, a 'champagne' bar with all the fixings, dancing, and the big countdown at NOON complete with a MOD ball drop! We have limited room available and expect this event to sell out.
Live Oak Dual Immersion Parent Info Night
Live Oak Elementary School 1916 Capitola Road, Santa CruzWill your child be entering Kindergarten in the 2024/2025 school year? Would you like your child to grow up speaking two languages? Come learn about the Dual Language Immersion program at Live Oak Elementary School! We are a tight-knit small school community with amazing teachers and staff. If you are interested in enrolling and/or learning more about our exciting Dual Immersion Program, please attend one of our remaining two parent information nights. ¿Entrará su hijo en el kindergarten en el curso 2024/2025? ¿Le gustaría que su hijo creciera hablando dos idiomas? ¡Venga a aprender sobre el programa de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas en la Escuela Primaria Live Oak! Somos una pequeña comunidad escolar muy unida con increíbles maestros y personal. Si usted está interesado en inscribirse y / o aprender más acerca de nuestro emocionante Programa de Inmersión Dual, por favor asista a una de nuestras dos noches de información para padres.
Live Oak Dual Immersion Parent Info Night
Live Oak Elementary School 1916 Capitola Road, Santa CruzWill your child be entering Kindergarten in the 2024/2025 school year? Would you like your child to grow up speaking two languages? Come learn about the Dual Language Immersion program at Live Oak Elementary School! We are a tight-knit small school community with amazing teachers and staff. If you are interested in enrolling and/or learning more about our exciting Dual Immersion Program, please attend one of our remaining two parent information nights. ¿Entrará su hijo en el kindergarten en el curso 2024/2025? ¿Le gustaría que su hijo creciera hablando dos idiomas? ¡Venga a aprender sobre el programa de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas en la Escuela Primaria Live Oak! Somos una pequeña comunidad escolar muy unida con increíbles maestros y personal. Si usted está interesado en inscribirse y / o aprender más acerca de nuestro emocionante Programa de Inmersión Dual, por favor asista a una de nuestras dos noches de información para padres.
Be Natural Music Performance
pono hawaiian grill 120 Union St, Santa Cruz, CADate and Time for Pono Hawaiian Grill Show: Wednesday, April 17th from 4 PM - 8 PM Location: Pono Hawaiian Grill 120 Union St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Admission: FREE Be Natural Music will feature their youth Rock and Jazz bands at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz on Wednesday, April 17th from 4PM - 8PM. Local residents are invited to drop by, grab a bite, a drink, and enjoy the music. The Pono Hawaiian Grill concerts will kickstart Be Natural Music’s Spring Fundraising Season in which money is gathered for the facility’s scholarship program. This program helps families in financial need afford music classes. Pono is showing their support by donating 15% of its proceeds from the shows to our Scholarship Fund. Attendees must mention that they’re here for the Be Natural Music event at the register in order for our scholarship program to receive their donation.
Live Oak Dual Immersion Parent Info Night
Live Oak Elementary School 1916 Capitola Road, Santa CruzWill your child be entering Kindergarten in the 2024/2025 school year? Would you like your child to grow up speaking two languages? Come learn about the Dual Language Immersion program at Live Oak Elementary School! We are a tight-knit small school community with amazing teachers and staff. If you are interested in enrolling and/or learning more about our exciting Dual Immersion Program, please attend one of our remaining two parent information nights. ¿Entrará su hijo en el kindergarten en el curso 2024/2025? ¿Le gustaría que su hijo creciera hablando dos idiomas? ¡Venga a aprender sobre el programa de Inmersión en Dos Idiomas en la Escuela Primaria Live Oak! Somos una pequeña comunidad escolar muy unida con increíbles maestros y personal. Si usted está interesado en inscribirse y / o aprender más acerca de nuestro emocionante Programa de Inmersión Dual, por favor asista a una de nuestras dos noches de información para padres.
Magic Show
8205 Hacienda Lane, Soquel, CA 95073 8205 Hacienda Lane, SoquelEnter the spring RAFFLE FOR A FREE WEEK OF CAMP & experience a typical day squeezed into two hours – great for 1st timers to get comfortable or returners to share camp with friends new to Kennolyn. The first hour is filled with staff introductions, songs, and a camp tour. The second hour is a MAGIC SHOW & games for kids. Drop-ins are welcome and RSVPs are appreciated.
HIKE4PEACE
Tara Redwood School 5810 Prescott Rd, Soquel,CAWe are excited to bring back this all family fun Saturday event at the Tara Redwood School Campus in the forest of Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel . Hike4Peace is Tara Redwood School's annual HIKE-A-THON fundraiser and Arts & Crafts Fair . Pledge a student hiker (or yourself) onto one or all of the 8 Verses trails and enjoy an afternoon of music, raffles and games. Meet and greet Tara Redwood School faculty and partake in one or all of the Tara Redwood School creative arts. This is a fundraiser, funding will support Tara Redwood School's scholarship program and classroom development. Also 10% of the proceeds go to a charity of the children's choice. Tara Redwood School, 5810 Prescott Rd, Soquel CA 95073
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!
Santa Cruz Mountains Firewise Festival
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesGet ready for an unforgettable day of fun, education, and community spirit at the iconic Roaring Camp in Felton, CA! Our Wildfire Preparedness Event is designed to bring together the best in fire safety and preparedness organizations, home hardening experts, and defensible space services, all in one amazing location. Event Highlights: 🚒 Fire Safety and Preparedness Organizations: Meet with local fire safety experts, including Cal Fire, and learn essential tips to protect your home and loved ones. 🍔 Delicious Food: Enjoy a variety of food from our fantastic food trucks provided by Food Trucks A Go Go, offering mouth-watering options for all tastes. hBSQupseOGdbd2U0b8TyJsMIbFbGpZNP8yTUHH5y.png KkzS3tCsILcukmFavjnXvxoQ2VLZA3irxrs7T5bA.png HFe0AefUlRDsHgdUIMxevxigR8Ax1x8sCf0I1OAW.png S & B Food Truck Tacos El Jesse The Rollin Snack Shack 🎟️ Raffles and Prizes: Take part in exciting raffles and stand a chance to win prizes, including home hardening and defensible space services. 🧠 Trivia Contests: Test your knowledge about wildfire safety and preparedness with our fun and engaging trivia contests. Win prizes and bragging rights! 🔨 Home Hardening Businesses: Discover the latest in home hardening technologies and services. Learn how to make your home more resistant to wildfires with expert advice and demonstrations. 🌳 Defensible Space Services: Get insights into creating defensible space around your property to reduce wildfire risk. Talk to professionals who can help you implement these crucial measures. 🎵 Live Music and Entertainment: Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with live music and entertainment throughout the day. This is a family-friendly event, so bring the whole crew! Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the area, this is your chance to connect with the community, gain valuable knowledge, and have a great time at the historic Roaring Camp. 🎫 Event tickets are free: and thanks to our sponsor, Roaring Camp, if you purchase a parking pass ticket here, you can park in the Roaring Camp lot for half off. That's $5 instead of $10. 🚂 Discounted Train Tickets: Once you get your event tickets we will email you a discount code for $2 off each Roaring Camp Train ticket you would like to purchase. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to prepare for wildfire season while enjoying a day of fun and learning. Secure your tickets now and be part of a safer, more resilient community!
Sanctuary Saturday
Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, CA, United StatesDiscover all the fun ways you can get into your sanctuary at the Exploration Center's Sanctuary Saturday! View fishing-inspired paintings by local artist Amadeo Bachar, meet and greet with the artist himself, and enjoy a variety of family friendly activities from local organizations like seaweed printing. This event is free and open to all ages, hosted at the Sanctuary Exploration Center from 2-4pm (artist keynote at 2pm). For more information, reach out to us at explorationcenter@noaa.gov
Rise Collective Grand Opening
816 bay ave. Capitola 95010 816 Bay Ave suite D, Capitola, CA, United StatesEvent Description: Grand Opening of Rise Collective Join us for the highly anticipated Grand Opening of Rise Collective, the newest social fitness club in Santa Cruz County! To celebrate, we're offering a day full of free wellness experiences, live music, and fitness fun for the whole community. Date: Saturday, October 19th Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Rise Collective, Santa Cruz County Event Highlights: Complimentary wellness treatments, including Cryotherapy, Contour Pod Pro, and Zero Body Dry Float sessions, designed to rejuvenate your body and mind. Live Music from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, setting the vibe with local talent. Free Swim Lessons for all ages—come dive into our swimming program! Free Personal Training sessions to help you meet your fitness goals. Free Group Fitness Classes throughout the day, including yoga, strength training, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the club, meet our trainers, and experience the best in fitness, wellness, and community. Bring your friends, and let’s celebrate this exciting new space together! RSVP Today! For more details, visit www.risesantacruz.com or contact us at 831-999-0120, support@risesantacruz.com We can’t wait to see you there!
Alice in Wonderland
Colligan Theater 1010 River Street, Santa CruzJoin us for an adventure into your imagination! On a perfect summer day in the park, Alice sees a White Rabbit hurrying by. Curious to know where he is going, Alice follows him into the dark tunnel, thus beginning her adventure. After the Doorknob counsels Alice to drink from a bottle then eat a cookie, Alice shrinks, thus allowing her to fit through a keyhole, beginning her adventures with the Wonderland creatures. The White Rabbit leads Alice into twin jabbering clowns, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, who teach her some manners. Then, she plays a wild game of musical chairs at the Mad Hatter's tea party. Following the advice of the Cheshire Cat, she ends up at the Mad Hatter's tea part along with the evil Queen of Hearts. Waking up, Alice realizes the entire story has been a dream!
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Colligan Theater 1010 River Street, Santa CruzFeaturing a Live Orchestra! Join us under the sea with this classic tale of love and adventure. Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Directed by Miakela Reed, musically directed by Ruby Cook Fernandes and choreographed by Whitney James-Heskett, this show will have you singing and dancing all the way home. Don't miss out - buy your tickets now for this family friendly spectacular.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Colligan Theater 1010 River Street, Santa CruzFeaturing a Live Orchestra! Join us under the sea with this classic tale of love and adventure. Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Directed by Miakela Reed, musically directed by Ruby Cook Fernandes and choreographed by Whitney James-Heskett, this show will have you singing and dancing all the way home. Don't miss out - buy your tickets now for this family friendly spectacular.