Family Fun Festival
Mintie White Elementary 515 Palm Ave, Watsonville, CA, United StatesJoin us for family activities, bike demos, a raffle, and snacks! ¡Acompáñenos para actividades familiares, demostraciones de bicicletas, rifas y refrigerios!
Events Calendar
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Open Studios Preview Exhibit
PVA Porter Building 280 Main St., Watsonville, United StatesVisit us at Pajaro Valley Arts to see our mammal collections, create an animal print, and preview artwork from Open Studios artists across the region. Visítenos en Pajaro Valley Arts para ver nuestras colecciones de mamíferos, crear una impresión de huella de animal y descubrir las obras de los artistas de Open Studios.
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Museum of the Macabre Halloween Party
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesJoin us for a howling good time with this year’s Museum of the Macabre: Creatures of the Night! The Museum will be turned into a haunted house full of the bone-chilling taxidermy that inspired your favorite movie monsters. Get up close and personal with every type of Halloween horror. Experience the natural history of your...
Mi Casa es Tu Casa: Enraizados en el Recuerdo
Pajaro Valley Arts 37 Sudden St., Watsonville, CA, United StatesInspired by Día de los Muertos—a tradition that honors loved ones who have passed. Join us for viewing our skulls collection, altars, installations, and artworks from diverse cultural traditions. Inspirado en el Día de los Muertos, una tradición que honra a los seres queridos que han fallecido. Acompáñanos para ver nuestra colección de calaveras, altares,...
ON HOLD: Cotoni-Coast Dairies Full Moon Hike
Cotoni Coast Dairies Davenport, CANOTICE: Temporary Program Pause Due to the U.S. government shutdown, our Full Moon Hikes at the Cotoni-Coast Dairies National Monument (in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management) are currently on hold. We plan to reschedule these special programs once operations resume. Thank you for your understanding. For questions, please contact events@santacruzmuseum.org.
Mobile Museum: Herpetology
Watsonville Public Library 275 Main St STE 100, Watsonville, CA, United StatesFamilies will have an opportunity to view and interact with the herpetology collection from the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Herpetology is a branch of zoology that studies reptiles and amphibians. The exhibit includes snake specimens in jars, snake skins, sea turtle carapace, and even a live rosy boa named Dolores! Las familias tendrán...
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First Friday: Treasured Trees
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGet ready for a tree-mendous First Friday at the Museum! Our Redwoods First Friday will celebrate and explore the wonders and history of our local redwood forests while highlighting the Treasured Trees exhibit. Connect with artists, naturalists, and community partners who work to protect and share the beauty of redwoods. Enjoy hands-on activities, free museum...
Bilingual Environmental Organizations Summit
SOMOS Watsonville 112 E Beach St., Watsonville, CA, United StatesJoin us at SOMOS Watsonville to learn about local environmental organizations and the bilingual resources available for the community. Encuéntrenos en SOMOS Watsonville para aprender sobre las organizaciones ambientales locales y los recursos bilingües disponibles para la comunidad.
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s...
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s...
Winter Wonders Camp
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWinter can be a wild time! Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History this winter break to learn about the seasons, the weather, and how plants and animals adapt to survive the wintertime. Explore nature, make art, and play with new friends while learning about local natural history. For K-2nd Graders (5-7 Years Old)...
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s...
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s...
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s...
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s...
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s...
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWe are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s...