You Pick Farms
U-Pick Farms in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties
Your entire family will enjoy an afternoon of strawberry or apple picking at one of these local U-Pick Farms. Hours can vary so be sure to check the farm website and call for information before making your plans. Read more
Raising Chickens In Monterey County
Are you curious about raising backyard chickens? They’re affectionate, affordable, low-maintenance, educational and fun. If your a Monterey County resident and you're considering raising chickens, here's what you need to know. Read more
Five Spring-Themed Books for Reading Aloud
Spring is here! Check out one or more of our spring-themed book suggestions to read to your child in celebration of the season. Read more
Earth Day: Five Conservation Activities For Your Family
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 of each year. This is a day not only to honor our wonderful Earth but to show support for a variety of environmental concerns and ways we can help keep Earth healthy and clean. Read more
Bugging Out in Monterey
Here are some entertaining classes and excursions for children in Monterey that make learning about bugs fun, and not so creepy! Read more
Playing in the Dirt! Spring Gardening With Your Kids
The Monterey Peninsula is a fantastic place to grow a garden. It is especially good for starting a garden with kids, as the climate and long growing season make the whole process much more forgiving than it would be elsewhere. Read more
Rudolph Run 1K & 5K Walk/Run
The Arthritis Research Coalition brings back Pacific Grove's annual holiday run for arthritis! Run Rudolph Run, presented by Monterey Spine and Joint, is a fun and festive way to raise awareness and help defeat arthritis. Read more
Dec 10, 2022
7:30 AM
Scotts Valley Farmers’ Market
We are happy to be starting 2021 with solid Covid-19 safety protocol, the return of café seating & live music weekly. The Scotts Valley Market relocated to the Scotts Valley Square Shopping Center off of Mount Hermon Road. Read more
Dec 10, 2022
9:00 AM1:00 PM
Play And Learn! Playgroup
We know how busy life can get, especially with little ones buzzing around. Support you and your child by taking a little time to disconnect from the things that keep us busy, and connect with your child and other parents at one of our playgrou... Read more
Dec 10, 2022
10:00 AM11:30 AM
Christmas on the Farm
Bring your family & friends to our 2nd Saturday on the Farm! Farm Animals, Tractors, Games & Crafts!! Enjoy some of our favorite activities such as wooden cow milking, water pumps & drive a tractor. Read more
Dec 10, 2022
11:00 AM
2nd Saturday on the Farm
2nd Saturday on the Farm, a family event that focuses on a particular area of agriculture. Visitors can participate in the regular activities of the Ag History Project plus others related to the day’s special focus. We host over 2,500 visitors each y Read more
Dec 10, 2022
11:00 AM3:00 PM
Boardwalk Winter Wonderland
Get in the holiday spirit — celebrate the season at the beach! Read more
Dec 10, 2022
12:00 PM
Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre: Nutcracker with Live Orchestra
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker”. Read more
Dec 10, 2022
1:00 PM
Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA!
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre's “The Nutcracker”. Celebrating 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz County featuring... Read more
Dec 10, 2022
1:00 PM3:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol: The Musical, is a spectacular adaptation of Charles Dickens’ most well-known story. The self-centered curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge receives an otherworldly wake-up call when his life is interrupted by three well-meaning ghosts ... Read more
Dec 10, 2022
2:00 PM4:00 PM
Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA!
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre's “The Nutcracker”. Celebrating 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz County featuring... Read more
Dec 10, 2022
4:00 PM6:00 PM
