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every time you visit to make sure that you have the latest update. Always double-check events by calling!
(Note: always confirm by phone before planning these activities)
Wednesdays: Families in Motion 9:30am. An outdoor fitness class for parents with children ages 0-17. Class focuses on strength training and jogging intervals. $8-10. Seacliff Beach, Aptos. 818-8423
Tiny Tots Skating Session 11:15am-12:30pm. Ages 8 and under. Includes skates, warm up, instruction and games. $3-skater. SC Roller Palladium. 423-0844
Family Skating: 7:30 til 10:00, SC Roller Palladium, 1606 Seabright Ave, SC, 423-0844
Tumbling Tykes 12-1pm. Ages 2-5yrs. Activities include circle time, parachute activities, obstacle courses and more. Parents stay with children under 4yrs. RSVP. Drop-in ok, if space allows. $8-members; $10-non-members. Santa Cruz Gymnastics Center, 2750-B Soquel Ave, SC. 462-0655
Fridays: SCSC Open Gymnastics, 6-7:30pm, $10 per child or $35 per family, ages 5-12, for all ages on the last Friday of the month, 350B Coral St in SC, 427-3547
Saturdays: 4th of the month: Slow Ride with Mere Mortals, 10 am, meet at Wilder Ranch, all levels welcome, www.mbosc.org/events.html#wilderride
president@mbosc.org
Scotts Valley Public Skating Sessions 2-4 pm. Scotts Valley Sports Center, 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley. scottsvalleysportscenter.com
Santa Cruz Public Skating Sessions 2-4 pm and 7:30-10pm. Roller Palladium, 1606 Seabright Ave, SC. 423-0844
Aikido Santa Cruz Free Visitor Days, call for info, 306 Mission St., SC. 831/423-8326 http://www.aikidosantacruz.org
Regular Activities by the day of the week
(Note: always confirm by phone before planning these activities)
Monday and Thursday nights Beginner Line Dancing 6 pm at the Boulder Creek Rec Center, ultra beginner starts at 6 pm, and the advanced beginner starts at 7:00 pm for ages 8-90, 831-338-8990, donation or register 5 claases for $20
First Tuesday: Seymour Free Day 100 Shaffer Rd, SC, 831-459-3800 www2.ucsc.edu/seymourcenter/visitor_information.html
Free First Thursday: Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Dr, SC, 420-6115, www.santacruzmuseums.org
Marine Mammal Research Tour: Behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab, 2nd Thursday and 4th Sunday of every month 2:15 - 3:30 pm. Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave. Santa Cruz 831.459.3800. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, sea lions, elephant seals and harbor seals. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
FRIDAYS: Game Day at Louden Nelson Community Center, 301 Center St, SC 420-6177, play board games and eat popcorn from 1-2:30 pm
Museum of Art and History, Free First Friday 11am - 9pm, Free noontime tour of MAH Join MAH docents for a museum-wide tour highlighting the current exhibitions.12noon, cost: free, The McPherson Center in downtown Santa Cruz, 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (corner of Front and Cooper Streets) 831-429-1964
Second Thursday of the Month: Capitola Kids Club at the Capitola Mall, 3:30 pm for ages, 12 and under, 831-465-0773 at the food court
Acoustic Jam Session first Saturday of the Month 7 pm - 9 pm at the Boulder Creek Rec Center, all ages, abilities and instruments, 831-338-4144
Variable Saturdays: varying times, Star and Moon Gazing, 335-2423, http://.astronomy.santa-cruz.ca.us
Children's Clothing Swap Third Saturday of the Month, 6-10 pm at St. Andrews Episcopal Church. Bring clothing to exchange from birth to size 5, or come pick up what you need, 101 Riverside, Ben Lomond, 408-875-3450
First Saturday of Each Month: 10 am til 2 pm, for ages 8-17 yrs, KIDS FLY FREE with a parent or guardian by a pilot from the Experimental Pilots Ass'n, 831-688-2809 May thru November
Sundays: Seaside Crafts from 1 to 3 pm, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave. Santa Cruz 831.459.3800. Crafts created from materials at the Center and learn about ocean creatures
NEW! PLAYGROUPS: SEE WWW.SANTACRUZKIDS.COM/PARENTING.HTML
Other Activities around the County
(Note: always confirm by phone before planning these activities)
WATSONVILLE LIBRARY, lots of events for kids, 831.768.3400, Freedom Branch, 768-3420, www.watsonville.lib.ca.us/services/programs.shtml
SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES http://www.santacruzpl.org/kids/
www.santacruzpl.org/events/list/programs-kids/2009/5/
SC Teen Center, 125 Laurel, SC, 420-6235, call for hours, pool, ping pong, air hockey, X-Box 360, Wii, movies, internet, music, chill space, dances, band nights, overnight trips, sports, ongoing drop-in classes, computer lab with high-speed internet connection, homeowrk help
Hikes and Other Park Activities
(Note: always confirm by phone before planning these activities)
STATE PARKS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY: bicycling, kayaking, fishing, hiking, horse-back riding, surfing, swimming, wind-surfing, wildlifie viewing http://www.santacruzstateparks.org/
RANCHO DEL OSO NATURE & HISTORY CENTER
Located 16 miles north of Santa Cruz along Highway One, at Waddell Creek (831) 427-2288 Nature Walks
NATURAL BRIDGES STATE BEACH
Located at the end of West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz (831) 423-4609
HENRY COWELL REDWOODS STATE PARK
Main entrance located two miles South of Felton on Highway 9 (831) 335-7077
WILDER RANCH STATE PARK
Located two miles north of Santa Cruz, on Highway 1 (831) 426-0505, 1pm
A Tour of the Historic Ranch Buildings, Wilder Ranch, Highway 1 north of Santa Cruz, 831.426.0505
www.santacruzstateparks.org Discover what life was like a century or more ago on this innovative dairy ranch. Sundays, Jan. - Nov. PESCADERO MARSH STATE NATURE RESERVE
Located north of Pescadero Rd. along Highway One (650) 879-2170 Pescadero Marsh Nature Walks
BIG BASIN REDWOODS STATE PARK
Located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236 (831) 338-8883
ALL WALKS START AT PARK HEADQUARTERS, Redwood Loop Guided Walks, Weekends, March - November, 11am and 2pm, Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Boulder Creek, 831.338.8883
www.mountainparks.org Easy, half-mile walks. Learn about redwoods, the park's history, and see its most impressive trees.
OTHER LOCAL PARKS
Ano Nuevo State Reserve Guided Elephant Seal Walk, Reservations req. 800-444-4445. Dec 15-March 31, 2010. This is the mating and birthing season
Elkhorn Slough Guided Tours, Guided Tours Sat and Sun 10am and 1pm. First Saturday of the month: 8:30 am tour. Call to check times at 831-728-2822 Binoculars provided. http://elkhornslough.org/
Elkhorn Slough Self Tours Elkorn Slough Foundation, Wednesday - Sunday 9am - 5pm The 1400-acre Reserve is a hub of activity and hosts programs that promote education, research, and conservation in Elkhorn Slough. The Visitor Center has award-winning exhibits that invite everyone to explore the Unseen Slough. There are five miles of trails that meander through beautiful oak woodlands, calm tidal creeks, and freshwater marshes. We offer tours on the weekends and special events throughout the year.1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville, (831) 728-2822 http://elkhornslough.org/
Monarch Butterfly Tours at Natural Bridges State Beach All Saturdays and Sundays at 11am and 2pm. November-February. These walks take place during the winter months, when migrating monarchs come to Santa Cruz. Natural Bridges is located at the end of West Cliff Drive. 423-4609
COUNTY PARKS http://www.scparks.com/county_parks_list.html
Quail Hollow Ranch County Park has weekend activities, mostly FREE and drop-in at 800 Quail Hollow Rd, Ben Lomond, 831-335-9348, www.scparks.com/quail_hollow.html
CITY PARKS
Watsonville Wetlands Walking Tours, 1:30 every Sunday, 30 Harkins Slough Rd. Watsonville, 768-1622, www.wetlandsofwatsonville.org
Jan 31 Holy Cross School Open House Noon to 2 p.m. is a great chance to meet and talk with teachers, staff, and parents. www.holycsc.org
Sundays: Seaside Crafts from 1 to 3 pm, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave. Santa Cruz 831.459.3800. Crafts created from materials at the Center and learn about ocean creatures
seymourcenter/
visitor_information.html
Feb 3 Holy Cross Visitation Day: your opportunity to experience Holy Cross 8 to 10 a.m. www.holycsc.org
Aptos Academy Students Perform Babes in Toyland
Families are invited to enjoy this Mother Goose tale of a damsel in distress, performed by Aptos Academy students in first through fifth grade. 7 pm. Free. Aptos Academy theater, 1940 Bonita Dr., Aptos. 831-688-1080, www.aptosacademy.org
Aptos Academy Students Perform Babes in Toyland see Feb. 4
Kirby's Cafe Concert, An evening of music and food featuring the Kirby Jazz Band, Jazz Choir, Chamber Singers, Chorus, String & Wind Ensemble, and Soloists. 7:30pm at Kirby School’s “Great Hall” – 425 Encinal St., SC, $10 (includes dessert and beverage). Tickets may be purchased at the Kirby School lobby. Benefits Kirby music programs (831) 423–0658 for more information.
Feb 6 Open House for Montessori Scotts Valley, 11 am to 2 pm. Bring your children. www.montessorisv.com
Pacific Colegiate School application info meeting for grades 7-12 for the year 2010-2011. 9-11 am 255 Swift St, SC. Call 479-7785, ext 3115 or 3116
www.pacificcollegiate.com
Wild Cat Adventure 3pm. Presentation features 5 live wild cats. You may see a cougar, king cheetah, Canada lynx, serval, Geoffroy’s cat or caracal. $10. Children under 12 - $5. Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, SC 707.874.3176
Feb 8 Middle School Open House and Information Night 6:30pm. An information night for parents of incoming 6th, 7th & 8th Graders. Spring Hill School, 250 California St., Santa Cruz. 427-2641
www.springhillschool.org
Feb 9 Tour Mount Madonna School and discover what brings parents and students up the mountain: 9:30am—visit classes in session, tour the facilities and appreciate the wonder of this inspiring natural environment. To RSVP (and for directions) call (408) 847-2717 MountMadonnaSchool.org
Bellies, Birth & Babies Winter Expo 7-9pm. Sponsored by Birth Network of Santa Cruz County. An evening packed with positive energy and valuable resources for pregnant and postpartum women and their families. FREE EVENT. Door prizes. University Inn, 611 Ocean St.SC. 425-3373. www.birthnet.org
Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School's Middle School Science Fair held from 6:30 to 8pm in the School's Great Hall at 425 Encinal Street in Santa Cruz. No rsvp is necessary and all are welcome. 423-0658 www.kirby.org
Gateway School Open House, 9-11 am, 126 Eucalytus Ave, SC, 423-0341 www.gatewaysc.org
Feb 11 Capitola Mall Kids Club, Capitola Mall, 2nd Thursday of every month from 3:30pm to 5:00pm for kids ages 12 and under. Heartwarming Fun with our Cuddly Caring Bear for a special Valentine Show! located near the food court. visit our website or guest services for all the details (831) 476-9616
Reading Circle 11am. A half-an hour of some of our favorite stories. Best for ages 2 to 5. Lolly Tree Toys, 240 Cathcart St, Downtown Santa Cruz. www.lollytreetoys.com 713-5136Marine Mammal Research Tour: Behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab, 2nd Thursday and 4th Sunday of every month 2:15 - 3:30 pm. Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave. Santa Cruz 831.459.3800. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
Migration Festival, 11 am -4 pm Fly, swim, waddle, walk, bike or drive as you migrate to Natural Bridges State Beach for a full-day of activities that celebrate the migration of whales, butterflies, birds and the many creatures that travel. The park will host migratory animal talks, active kids’ games, crafts, skits live music by the nature-loving 5M's band, educational booths and displays, along with the now-famous free habitat cake served at the end of the event.
Natural Bridges State Beach: (831) 423-4609 santacruzstateparks.org
Family Art Saturdays Museum of Art and History, 10am - Noon, 705 Front St., SC 831.429.1964
santacruzmah.org Enjoy family-oriented art-making activities every second Saturday of the month. Call to register.
Romance in the Redwoods 11:00, an easy one-hour walk, you'll learn about courtship, mating and reproduction behaviors of banana slugs, newts, woodpeckers! Boulder Creek, 831.338.8883
www.santacruzparks.org
Feb 16 Dine at Shadowbrook Restaurant for Kidpower! Celebrate Valentine's Day on a Tuesday! Make a reservation to dine at Shadowbrook Restaurant in Capitola on Tuesday, February 16th. Mention you are dining for Kidpower, and Shadowbrook will donate 1/3 of your food and beverage tab! The evening’s proceeds will help provide Kidpower materials and workshops to teach children and others vulnerable to violence and abuse, skills to help themselves stay safe.
Contact Shadowbrook at (831) 475-1511 or http://www.shadowbrook-capitola.com For more information http://www.kidpower.org/misc
/shadowbrook.html
Feb 18 Pacific Colegiate School application deadline for grades 7-12 for the year 2010-2011. 5 pm 255 Swift St, SC. Call 479-7785, ext 3115 or 3116 www.pacificcollegiate.com
Gateway Kindergarten Info Night, 6:30 - 8 pm,, 126 Eucalytus Ave, SC, 423-0341 www.gatewaysc.org
Greatest Showcase on Earth: Healthy Anyway you Slice it! Capitola Mall, 4:00-7:30 pm, over 140 exhibits: gourmet food, restaurants, wine tasting. 688-1467 or 475-6522
Tour Mount Madonna School Open House and discover what brings parents and students up the mountain: 1pm, featuring a panel of elementary through high school students fielding questions and sharing their own education experiences; classroom tours and an opportunity to talk with teachers. To RSVP (and for directions) call (408) 847-2717 MountMadonnaSchool.org
Clam Chowder Cook-Off, 10 am -3 pm, chefs compete for prizes for the best chowder recipe at the SC Boardwalk, 423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com
Save Our Shores at one of our monthly beach cleanups at Rio Del Mar Beach. All cleanup supplies will be provided. Check in table will be located in front of main bathrooms right off the Esplanade. Will cancel due to rain. 10am – 12pm Rio Del Mar Beach, Aptos Contact Kate Purcell, SAVE OUR SHORES, 345 Lake Avenue, Suite A, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, (831) 462-5660 www.cleanbeachescoalition.org
Sundays: Seaside Crafts from 1 to 3 pm, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave. Santa Cruz 831.459.3800. Crafts created from materials at the Center and learn about ocean creatures
.k12.ca.us
Feb 27 Quilts Its Easy Being Green: Recycle, Reuse, Renew 10-5 pm, 32nd annual quilt show including a special "Green" quilt, exhibits, fashion show, children's activities, quilt auction, SC Fairgrounds, Watsonville, 831.459.0917 www.pvqa.org
Catalyst Soccer Playdate under 9 from 9-11am, under 11 from noon til 2pm, under 13 from 3 to 5 pm, coed, 423-3556 Aptos Jr. High www.catalystsoccer.com
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 7:00 pm, Rio Theater in SC, 459-2806 www.ucscrecreation.com
Broadway Cabaret, Song and Dance Extravaganza 7:00 pm, Bethany University Community Theatre, 818-1516
www.svpaa.org
www.pvqa.org
Sundays: Seaside Crafts from 1 to 3 pm, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave. Santa Cruz 831.459.3800. Crafts created from materials at the Center and learn about ocean creatures
Marine Mammal Research Tour: Behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab, 2nd Thursday and 4th Sunday of every month 2:15 - 3:30 pm. Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave. Santa Cruz 831.459.3800. seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
/seymourcenter/
visitor_information.html
Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents: "In Concert", 2pm, Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, 831.479.6331 or 831.477.1606, scbt.org New original choreography by Robert Kelley with music and live performances! Known as a top regional ballet company.
March 7 Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents: "In Concert", 2pm, Cabrillo Crocker Theater, 6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, 831.479.6331 or 831.477.1606, scbt.org New original choreography by Robert Kelley with music and live performances! Known as a top regional ballet company.
Pooches in the Park. 10 am- 3 pm, Aptos County Park Polo Grounds, 2255 Huntington Drive, Aptos, 454-7930,
www.scparks.com
April 2 Free First Friday 11am - 9pm, Free noontime tour of MAH Join MAH docents for a museum-wide tour highlighting the current exhibitions.12noon, cost: free, The McPherson Center in downtown Santa Cruz, 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (corner of Front and Cooper Streets) 831-429-1964
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Outdoor events, environmental ed
Parenting, teacher and teen events
Family fun entertainment
Arts, drama, and music
School events and education
Summer Camp Events
For the Very Young
Sport-related events
This calendar gets updated every few days! Check back often for new FAMILY events.
We watch for events in the local papers, online calendars and from YOUR submissions to us!
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