Summer Programs
CALENDAR

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! Email family-only events to: kitty at santacruzkids dot com And BECAUSE his calendar gets updated every few days, if you've been here before, please hit "reload" or "refresh" on your browser every time you visit to make sure that you have the latest update. Always double-check events by calling or going to the web site listed for the calendar event.
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August-Sept-October 2010

Sports Activities
(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. $3.50 for kids 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
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
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resident@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

Other 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
Story Yoga for Kids Wednesdays, 1:30 to 2:30, ages 10 and up at the Pacific Cultural Center, 1307 Seabright Ave. in SC, $10, 737-7038,,
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
Free First Thursday: Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Dr, SC, 420-6115, www.santacruzmuseums.org
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
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
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
First Saturday Arboretum Tours, 1156 High Street, UCSC Campus, Meet at Norrie's Gift Shop, SC, 11am 831.427.2998, arboretum.ucsc.edu Come see what's in bloom in the Gardens this month. FREE with paid admission!
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
Third Sunday of the month: Bluegrass at Oceanview Park 1-5 pm, FREE, listen to or play bluegrass music
Every Sunday Chess at the downtown Library, 224 Church Street, SC 425-7835, FREE

NEW! PLAYGROUPS: SEE WWW.SANTACRUZKIDS.COM/PARENTING.HTML

Our calendar is color-coded for easy viewing:
Outdoor events and environmental education, 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

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/
http://www.santacruzpl.org/events/
SC Teen Center, has special summer hours, 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

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

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

Our calendar is color-coded for easy viewing:
Outdoor events, environmental and green events, Parenting, teacher and teen events
Family fun entertainment, For the Very Young, Sport-related events
Arts, drama, and music, School events and education, Summer Camp Events

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
Tide pool explorations on the weekends,
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
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
Living History Demonstrations: 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, FREE tours and events every Saturday and Sunday. Fee for parking.
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.

August 15 Race Thru The Redwoods, 10K Race and Kids' 1-Mile beginning and ending all within beautiful Henry Cowell State Park, Felton 831.335.4323
racethrutheredwoods.com/
Aloha Celebrity Races and Polynesian Festival, races start at 9 am, festival starts at 11 am, Santa Cruz Wharf, 427-5273 !www.santacruzwharf.com
Scotts Valley Art & Wine Festival 10 am til 6pm, relax in the park and enjoy the fine art of over 100 local artists accompanied by food, wine, music. Kid's art tent. Free! FREE, Scotts Valley, 831.438.1010
scottsvalleychamber.com/
Gathering of Mountain Men, 1830's trappers and traders parking is $8.00, train is $14-18, 335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com
Family Fun Day - 2nd Sunday at the Park 11am-2pm. Join us for nature games, nature themed crafts, music and family oriented summer fun at Natural Bridges State Beach. Meet at the visitor center. 423-4609
Musical Saw Festival, $8.00, 335-4484
www.roaringcamp.com

Monday, August 16 1907 Night after 5:00 pm, $1 per ride and $1 for hot dogs, cotton candy www.beachboardwalk.com

Greenwood Arts for parent and child. 2:30-3:30pm. Song, dancing with colored scarves, music-making, mime and nature crafts. Ages 1-7yrs (siblings welcome). Outdoors in beautiful Aptos. $7-$10 per family (craft materials included). By pre-registration- 662-0186

August 17 1907 Night after 5:00 pm, $1 per ride and $1 for hot dogs, cotton candy www.beachboardwalk.com

Kids Community Ice Cream Social Every Tuesday in August is Community Day from 1-4 pm! All kids Ice Cream Scoops are just $1! Marini's Downtown, 1308 Pacific Ave, SC. 423-3299

August 18 Summer Concert with the Singing Scientist 11am. Sing, dance, and do science experiments with Dr. Pete. FREE at the Scotts Valley Library. 230-D Mount Hermon Road
Kings Village Shopping Center, 831-420-5369
Pepsi Night at the SC Beach Boardwalk
www.beachboardwalk.com
Twilight Concert at Capitola Esplanade, 6-8 pm, www.ci.capitola.ca.us

August 19

Kids Learn to Pack Their Own Lunches 11:30-12:30 pm, ages 7-12, lunch included for $20, 464-7748

Pepsi Night at the SC Beach Boardwalk
www.beachboardwalk.com

August 20 Police in Pursuit Come watch some of Santa Cruz’s finest law enforcement race against each other in "4 banger" cars at the Ocean Speedway to benefit Special Olympics Northern California. Santa Cruz County Law For tickets http://policeinpursuit.kintera.org/

Music Man 7pm. All About Theatre presents a youth production of Music Man. Playing at the Louden Nelson Center. Tickets: $9 / $12 www.allabouttheatre.org for more information and to purchase tickets. 345-6340

August 21 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/
DogJam!  "The Worlds First Dog Show on Water" this fun event will take place at the Santa Cruz Yacht Harbor , 9:00 a.m. All proceeds will go to benefit the SPCA. Boards and Paddles will be provided, all you have to do is bring a dog to participate! .....  So bring your "best friend", or borrow a friends, neighbor or relatives. www.facebook.com/dogjampaddle?v=app
4949752878&ref=ts
JOIN US FOR A FUN-FILLED, DOG-FILLED DAY At the San Lorenzo River Benchlands in Santa Cruz, and all around the County Building. All Proceeds Benefit the SC SPCA!, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, $5 Donation http://santacruzspca.org/dogdays.html
Grizzly Bear Festival
Rancho del Oso Nature and History Center, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, call (831) 427-2288 to reserve a space. Bring a lunch! 16 miles north of Santa Cruz along Highway One, at Waddell Creek--just 2 miles south of Año Nuevo State Park
ranchodeloso.org/activities
Music Man 2 and 7 pm. see Aug 20
Children's Clothing Swap 6-10 pm for clothes ages birth to 5 yrs at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Ben Lomond, 336-5994
They Might Be Giants, 8 pm, Rio Theatre, $25, winner of the 2009 Grammy for Best Children's Music, www.riotheatre.com

August 22 Every Sunday Lolly Tree Toys has a craft day , all day from 10am-6pm, call for specfic age groups, usually over age 3 up to age 10, at 240 Cathcart, SC, 713-5136 or lollytreetoys.com
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/
Full Moon Madness,
6:30-9:00 pm meet at the Visitor's Center at Henry Cowell Park on Hwy 9 in Felton, 335-7077
http://astronomy.santa-cruz.ca.us
Music Man 2 pm. see Aug 20

August 23 1907 Night after 5:00 pm, $1 per ride and $1 for hot dogs, cotton candy www.beachboardwalk.com August 24 Kids Community Ice Cream Social 1pm. See August 17
1907 Night after 5:00 pm, $1 per ride and $1 for hot dogs, cotton candy www.beachboardwalk.com
Santa Cruz World Choir and Orchestra Open House 7 - 9 pm. This new, multi-generational, educational and fun vocal group and ensemble will inspire and entertain audiences this holiday season. High school age and older singers. Free. Soquel Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel. 831-521-3470,
santacruzworldchoir.com
Cabrillo Youth Chorus Auditions, 3-6 pm, 8-18 yrs, Room 5148, Performing Arts Complex at Cabrillo College, 479-5021 www.cabrillo.edu/academics
/music/youthchorus/index.htm
August 25 Twilight Concert at Capitola Esplanade, 6-8 pm, www.ci.capitola.ca.us

Pepsi Night at the SC Beach Boardwalk www.beachboardwalk.com

Cabrillo Youth Chorus Auditions, 3-6 pm, 8-18 yrs, Room 5148, Performing Arts Complex at Cabrillo College, 479-5021 www.cabrillo.edu/academics
/music/youthchorus/index.html

August 26 Storytime at Kaleidoscope, 4:00-4:30, 828 Bay Avenue, Capittola, 800-357-6219
kaleidoscopetoystore.com/

"Bag It" 7 pm, $7.00, the story of Jeb Berrier and how he decided to stop using plastic bags, and what you can do today! Rio Theatre
www.riotheatre.com

Pepsi Night at the SC Beach Boardwalk www.beachboardwalk.com

August 27 Board Game Day 1 pm-2:30 pm at Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center Street, SC, 420-6177

Fame, The Musical 7 pm
www.allabouttheatre.org

FREE movies on Captiola Beach 7:30pm, Shark Tales
www.ci.capitola.ca.us/capcity.nsf
/AboutUpCmEvt.html

August 28 Elkhorn Slough Guided Tours, Guided Tours Sat and Sun 10am and 1pm. Call to check times at 831-728-2822 Binoculars provided. http://elkhornslough.org/
Bluegrass at Oceanview Park 1-5 pm, FREE, listen to or play bluegrass music
First Annual Ribs Cook-Off to Celebrate Kuumbwa Jazz' 35th Birthday! 11 am til 6 pm at San Lorenzo Park in SC. Live Bands on 2 stages, arts & crafts booths, cookoff, beer and wine! Admission is Free! fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club
www.bobbyscancookin.com
Fame, The Musical 7 pm
www.allabouttheatre.org

August 29 Aromas Day 7am-4pm. Highway 129 from Hwy 1 or 101. Follow the signs to the off-site parking lot on Markus and catch a free ride into town aboard a horse-drawn wagon. Start your day with a country-style pancake breakfast buffet in the historic Aromas Community Grange, 7-11am. Silent auction, street fair is open from 9am-4pm with arts and crafts vendors, food and tons of fun activities for the whole family. Check out the collector’s item T-shirts decorated with an original Aromas scene. Classic cars collection. www.aromasday.com
Skypark Concert Series, FREE, 4-7 pm, sponsored by Kiwanis and the SV Arts Comm, fundraiser for arts and music in SV schools from the food sales.
First Annual Ribs Cook-Off to Celebrate Kuumbwa Jazz' 35th Birthday! 11 am til 6 pm at San Lorenzo Park in SC. Live Bands on 2 stages, arts & crafts booths, cookoff, beer and wine! Admission is Free! fund-raiser for the Boys and Girls Club
bobbyscancookin.com
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/
Every Sunday Lolly Tree Toys has a craft day , all day from 10am-6pm, call for specfic age groups, usually over age 3 up to age 10, at 240 Cathcart, SC, 713-5136 or lollytreetoys.com

August 30 1907 Night after 5:00 pm, $1 per ride and $1 for hot dogs, cotton candy www.beachboardwalk.com

August 31 Kids Community Ice Cream Social 1pm. See August 17
1907 Night after 5:00 pm, $1 per ride and $1 for hot dogs, cotton candy www.beachboardwalk.com
Santa Cruz World Choir and Orchestra Open House 7 - 9 pm. This new, multi-generational, educational and fun vocal group and ensemble will inspire and entertain audiences this holiday season. High school age and older singers and musicians will perform a variety of traditional and modern music from around the world, and receive skills training. Come meet Director, Stephen L. Bigger, the choir members, and learn about the repertoire, rehearsals and performances. Free. Soquel Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel. 831-521-3470,
santacruzworldchoir.com
Sept 1 Twilight Concert at Capitola Esplanade, 6-8 pm, www.ci.capitola.ca.us

Pepsi Night at the SC Beach Boardwalk www.beachboardwalk.com

Sept 2 Free First Thursday: Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Dr, SC, 420-6115, santacruzmuseums.org
Pepsi Night at the SC Beach Boardwalk www.beachboardwalk.com

Fame, The Musical 7 pm
www.allabouttheatre.org

Sept 3 Watsonville Fly-In noon-8 pm at the Watsonville Airport,
www.watsonvilleairshow.org
Free First Friday 11am - 9pm, Free noontime tour of MAH Join MAH docents for a museum-wide tour highlighting the current exhibitions.12noon. The McPherson Center, 705 Front Street, SC, (corner of Front and Cooper Streets) 831-429-1964

Begonia Festival in Capitola Beach, www.begoniafestival.com
Fame, The Musical 7 pm
www.allabouttheatre.org

FREE movies on Captiola Beach 7:30pm, Beach Blanket Bingo
www.ci.capitola.ca.us/capcity.nsf
/AboutUpCmEvt.html

Sept 4 Fun Saturday Activities, 10:30-12:30 at Kaleidoscope, 828 Bay Avenue, Capitola, 800-357-6219, call for more info
Watsonville Fly-In 9 am til 5 pm and 6 - 9 pm at the Watsonville Airport,
www.watsonvilleairshow.org
Begonia Festival in Capitola Beach, www.begoniafestival.com

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/

First Saturday Arboretum Tours
1156 High Street, UCSC Campus, Meet at Norrie's Gift Shop, SC, 11am 831.427.2998
arboretum.ucsc.edu Come see what's in bloom in the Gardens this month. FREE with paid admission!
Fame, The Musical 2 and7 pm
www.allabouttheatre.org

FREE movies on Captiola Beach 7:30pm, Momma Mia
www.ci.capitola.ca.us/capcity.nsf
/AboutUpCmEvt.html

Sept 5 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/
Begonia Festival in Capitola Beach, www.begoniafestival.com
Every Sunday Lolly Tree Toys has a craft day , all day from 10am-6pm, call for specfic age groups, usually over age 3 up to age 10, at 240 Cathcart, SC, 713-5136 or lollytreetoys.com
Watsonville Fly-In 9 til 5 pm at the Watsonville Airport,
www.watsonvilleairshow.org
Hot Rods for Kids provides food, music, auction and a raffle, fundraiser for Chilidren's Hospice and Palliative Care, Santa Cruz, 831.423.2630
www.hotrods4kids.com
19th Annual Day on the Monterey Bay Regatta for the Boys and Girls Club at the Dry Storage area of the Santa Cruz Yacht Club, 244 Fourth Ave. SC, contact Kaylia at 831-464-8691 or kaylia@santacruzmentor.org 
www.santacruzmentor.org
Fame, The Musical 2 pm
www.allabouttheatre.org
Sept 6 Labor Day Holiday Begonia Festival in Capitola Beach, www.begoniafestival.com
Sept 7 First Tuesday: Seymour Free Day 100 Shaffer Rd, SC, 831-459-3800 www2.ucsc.edu
/seymourcenter/
visitor_information.html

Santa Cruz World Choir and Orchestra Open House 7 - 9 pm. This new, multi-generational, educational and fun vocal group and ensemble will inspire and entertain audiences this holiday season. High school age and older singers and musicians will perform a variety of traditional and modern music from around the world, and receive skills training. Come meet Director, Stephen L. Bigger, the choir members, and learn about the repertoire, rehearsals and performances. Free. Soquel Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 4951 Soquel Drive, Soquel. 831-521-3470,
santacruzworldchoir.com

Sept 8 Sept 9 Storytime at Kaleidoscope, 4:00-4:30, 828 Bay Avenue, Capittola, 800-357-6219
www.kaleidoscopetoystore.com/
Sept 10 Greek Festival 5-10, Church St between Cedar and Center St, 429-6500

FREE movies on Captiola Beach 7:30pm, Beetlejuice
www.ci.capitola.ca.us/capcity.nsf
/AboutUpCmEvt.html

Sept 11 Capitola Art and Wine 10 am til 6 pm at Capitola Village 475-6522, www.capitolasoquelchamber.com
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/
Greek Festival 11 am -10 pm, Church St between Cedar and Center St, 429-6500
Ohlone Day, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Celebrate the Ohlone People of the past with those of the present at Ohlone Day. You will see traditional dancers and Ohlone demonstrators will share traditional basketry, songs, stories, tools, musical instruments, soap root brushes, language and history. You can throw an atlatl, make a tule craft, play Ohlone games and try your hand at fire making. www.mountainparks.org/events.html
Sept 12 Big Kahuna Triathlon, swimming, bicycling, stand-up paddling, beach running...all sorts of fun events! http://www.firstwave-events.com/kahuna/

Greek Festival 12 am -10 pm, Church St between Cedar and Center St, 429-6500 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/
Capitola Art and Wine 10 am til 6 pm at Capitola Village 475-6522, capitolasoquelchamber.com

Sept 13 Sept 14 SC County Fair thru Sept 19th starts at noon thru Friday, starts at 10 am on Sat and Sunday, 724-5671
santacruzcountyfair.com
Sept 15 SC County Fair thru Sept 19th starts at noon thru Friday, starts at 10 am on Sat and Sunday, 724-5671
santacruzcountyfair.com
Sept 16 SC County Fair thru Sept 19th starts at noon thru Friday, starts at 10 am on Sat and Sunday, 724-5671
santacruzcountyfair.com
Sept 17 SC County Fair thru Sept 19th starts at noon thru Friday, starts at 10 am on Sat and Sunday, 724-5671
santacruzcountyfair.com
Sept 18 SC County Fair thru Sept 19th starts at noon thru Friday, starts at 10 am on Sat and Sunday, 724-5671
santacruzcountyfair.com
Children's Clothing Swap 6-10 pm for clothes ages birth to 5 yrs at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Ben Lomond, 336-5994
AUDITIONS for Miracle on 34th Street
Mountain Community Theater, noon-4pm for children's roles. Youth auditioners will participate in movement, singing, and acting exercises and do not need to prepare a monologue parkhall@mctshows.org or call (831) 336-4777.
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/

Sept 19 SC County Fair thru Sept 19th starts at noon thru Friday, starts at 10 am on Sat and Sunday, 724-5671
santacruzcountyfair.com
Sept 20 Sept 21 Sept 22 Sept 23 Sept 24

Sept 25 Coastal Clean Up Day Save Our Shores, many locations, 9 am til noon, see web site for more info
http://saveourshores.org
Cheer and Dance Competition at the SC Beach Boardwalk, all day
Big Basin Redwoods State Park “Big Basin Founders’ Day and Redwood Jubilee
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Honor the Visionaries,Valued Workers and Visitors that have shaped the character of Big Basin over the past 107 years. Revel in the beauty of the majestic old growth redwoods that inspired the movement to Save the Trees! Celebrate our wild heritage with a melodrama, music, historic hikes and games for kids. The park is located 9 miles outside of Boulder Creek on Hwy 236. More information is available at (831) 338-8883. www.mountainparks.org/events.html

Sept 26 28th Annual Santa Cruz Sentinel Triathlon, 8 am at the SC Wharf, 40 K bike ride, 1.5 K swim, 10K run
santacruztriathlon.org/SCT

Cheer and Dance Competition at the SC Beach Boardwalk, all day

Sept 27 Sept 28 Sept 29 Sept 30 Oct 1 Free First Friday 11am - 9pm, Free noontime tour of MAH Join MAH docents for a museum-wide tour highlighting the current exhibitions.12noon. The McPherson Center, 705 Front Street, SC, (corner of Front and Cooper Streets) 831-429-1964
Oct 2 Spooky Tour of Evergreen Cemetery
11 am til noon, Harvey West Park in SC, 429-1964, SC Museum of Art and
History, www.santacruzmah.org
2nd Annual Celtic Festival 10 am til 6pm, live performances, food, Admission $10-15.00 in San Lorenzo Park, SC
www.santacruzscottishgames.com

First Saturday Arboretum Tours
1156 High Street, UCSC Campus, Meet at Norrie's Gift Shop, SC, 11am 831.427.2998
arboretum.ucsc.edu Come see what's in bloom in the Gardens this month. FREE with paid admission!

Oct 3 Oct 4 Oct 5 Oct 6 Oct 7 Bike to School/Work, www.bike2work.com/s_cruz

Oct 8 Monte Fireworks Fundraising Show, 5-9 pm, www.monte-foundation.com/

Oct 9 Hot Rods at the Beach fundraiser for the SC Police, pancake breakfast from 8-11 am, show is from 10-4pm, 423-3720
www.hotrodsatthebeach.com
Oct 10 Hot Rods at the Beach fundraiser for the SC Police, pancake breakfast from 8-11 am, show is from 10-4pm, 423-3720
www.hotrodsatthebeach.com
Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 16
Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22 Oct 23 First Annual Chili Cook-off at the SC Beach Boardwalk at 9 am til 4 pm, tasting kit for $8.00,
www.beachboardwalk.com/chili
Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 30
Oct 31 Halloween
Trick or Treat on the Wharf
Trick or Treat in Downtown Santa Cruz
Recurring calendar events:
ALWAYS call to confirm event time and availability before making your plans! Holidays, summer season, and other variables may affect these events. Have fun!
Louden Nelson Summer Teen Hours, 2-8 om, Tuesday-Thursday, 2-10 pm Firiday-Saturday, 301 Center St, SC 420-6177, www.myspace.com/santacruzteencenter
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 santacruzmuseums.org
Free First Friday 11am - 9pm, Free noontime tour of MAH Join MAH docents for a museum-wide tour highlighting the current exhibitions.12noon. The McPherson Center, 705 Front Street, SC, (corner of Front and Cooper Streets) 831-429-1964
Family Art Second Saturdays at the 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.
First Saturday of the Month, Fun Saturday Activities, 10:30-12:30 at Kaleidoscope, 828 Bay Avenue, Capitola, 800-357-6219, call for more info
2nd Thursday of every month Capitola Mall Kids Club, Capitola Mall, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm for kids ages 12 and under, located near the food court. (831) 476-9616
Storytime at Kaleidoscope, second and forth Thursday of the month, 4:00-4:30, 828 Bay Avenue, Capittola, 800-357-6219
www.kaleidoscopetoystore.com/
Storytime at Whole Foods in Capitola, 10-11 am at 1710 41st Avenue, RSVP at the store of to melissa.cohen@wholefoods.com
Every Sunday Lolly Tree Toys has a craft day , all day from 10am-6pm, call for specfic age groups, usually over age 3 up to age 10, at 240 Cathcart, SC, 713-5136 or lollytreetoys.com
FREE Wednesdays Twilight Concerts at Capitola Esplanade, 6-8 pm, www.ci.capitola.ca.us
Free Outdoor Movies on Capitola Beach, August 27, Sept 3 and 4, Sept 10, 2010 at 7:30 or dusk, www.ci.capitola.ca.us
Free Art at the Beach, August 8 and 22,11am- 6pm, on the Espalnade in Capitola,www.ci.capitola.ca.us
Free Friday Night Concert, through Sept 3 www.beachboardwalk.com
1907 Night at the SC Beach Boardwalk, (Mondays and Tuesdays) after 5:00 pm, $1 per ride and $1 for hot dogs, cotton candy thru September 3, www.beachboardwalk.com
Pepsi Night at the SC Beach Boardwalk, (Wednesdays and Thursdays) after 5:00 pm, $9.95 plus tax with a Papsi can, all rides, thru September 2, www.beachboardwalk.com

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