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SUMMARY:First Friday: Museum of the Macabre
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we kick off Museum of the Macabre\, a month where we explore the strange\, the eerie\, and the curious side of nature. Enjoy a special Cabinet of Curiosity exhibit alongside live taxidermy demos\, real snakes\, spooky crafts and more!\nEnjoy FREE admission to the Museum all day with special activities indoors from 5-8pm.\nCostumes welcome! \nFeaturing: \n\nPartners: The Center for Monster Studies\, UCSC | The Norris Center for Natural History | Bay Area Herpetological Society\nActivities: Special Exhibit | Face Painting | Spooky Crafts!\nFood: Areperia 831\nDrinks: Donation-based bar with wine\, beer and non-alcoholic options
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/first-friday-museum-of-the-macabre/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:First Friday,Open House
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SUMMARY:Afterschool Activities: Somos Watsonville
DESCRIPTION:Watsonville community members are invited to Somos Watsonville\, where our team will contribute a guided and interactive activity alongside existing programming. \nLos miembros de la comunidad de Watsonville están invitados a Somos Watsonville\, donde nuestro equipo contribuirá una actividad guiada e interactiva a las actividades existentes. \n____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ \nThe event is ADA accessible. Materials will be provided. The event will be indoors. \nThese programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program\, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks\, Office of Grants and Local Services. \nEstos programas son financiados por el Programa de Subvenciones de Equidad al Aire Libre\, creado a través AB 209 y administrado por la Oficina de Subvenciones y Servicios Locales de Parque Estatales de California.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/afterschool-activities-somos-watsonville-2/
LOCATION:SOMOS Watsonville\, 112 E Beach St.\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tumble Time
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time!\nWe’ll be sharing some of our educational collection items. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about science. Don’t miss out on the fun!\n \n¡Acompáñenos en la Hora de Juegos para Pequeñitos!\nCompartiremos una selección de artículos de nuestra colección educativa. Venga con sus pequeños a explorar y aprender sobre la ciencia. ¡No se lo pierda!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe event is ADA accessible. Materials will be provided.  \nThese programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program\, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks\, Office of Grants and Local Services. \nEstos programas son financiados por el Programa de Subvenciones de Equidad al Aire Libre\, creado a través AB 209 y administrado por la Oficina de Subvenciones y Servicios Locales de Parque Estatales de California.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/toddler-tumble-time-3/2026-10-13/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St STE 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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SUMMARY:San Lorenzo River Walk Series: Where River Meets Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Join our Education Director and discover the estuary where freshwater meets Monterey Bay and learn why these habitats are vital for wildlife. This walk is part of the San Lorenzo River Walk Series\, see the complete schedule below. \n  \nFree • Guided Nature Walks • School Age Children and Adults \nFall 2026 Walk Schedule: \nCelebration of California Biodiversity Week • September 12 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM\nA Cultural and Natural History of the Downtown River focusing on Birding starting at Tannery Arts Center. Guide: Jane Orbuch (Santa Cruz Bird Club) \nThe Urban River • October 3 | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM. Explore the ecology\, history\, and cultures that have shaped the San Lorenzo River and Santa Cruz. Guide: Erin Loury (Coastal Watershed Council) \nNature & Mindfulness • October 24 | 9:00 AM–11:30 AM. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Experience the redwood forest through natural history and guided mindfulness. Guides: Nathan Smith (Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project) & Nikola Ristic (Spirit Without Boundaries) \nWhere River Meets Ocean • November 7 | Time 9:30 AM-11:30 AM Discover the estuary where freshwater meets Monterey Bay and learn why these habitats are vital for wildlife. Guide: Suzy Clark (Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History) \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes • Water • Sun protection • Binoculars (optional) \nEasy–moderate walks\, approximately 1–2 miles. \nPlease leave pets at home. These walks are best suited for school-age children and older.\nPresented by: Monterey Bay Salmon & Trout Project • Coastal Watershed Council\nSanta Cruz Bird Club • Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History \nREGISTER\n  \n  \nAccessibility and Logistics \nWhat to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes • Water • Sun protection • Binoculars (optional) \nEasy–moderate walks\, approximately 1–2 miles. \nPlease leave pets at home. These walks are best suited for school-age children and older. \n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/san-lorenzo-river-walk-series-where-river-meets-ocean/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Walk
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tumble Time
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time!\nWe’ll be sharing some of our educational collection items. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about science. Don’t miss out on the fun!\n \n¡Acompáñenos en la Hora de Juegos para Pequeñitos!\nCompartiremos una selección de artículos de nuestra colección educativa. Venga con sus pequeños a explorar y aprender sobre la ciencia. ¡No se lo pierda!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe event is ADA accessible. Materials will be provided.  \nThese programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program\, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks\, Office of Grants and Local Services. \nEstos programas son financiados por el Programa de Subvenciones de Equidad al Aire Libre\, creado a través AB 209 y administrado por la Oficina de Subvenciones y Servicios Locales de Parque Estatales de California.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/toddler-tumble-time-3/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St STE 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tumble Time
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time!\nWe’ll be sharing some of our educational collection items. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about science. Don’t miss out on the fun!\n \n¡Acompáñenos en la Hora de Juegos para Pequeñitos!\nCompartiremos una selección de artículos de nuestra colección educativa. Venga con sus pequeños a explorar y aprender sobre la ciencia. ¡No se lo pierda!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThe event is ADA accessible. Materials will be provided.  \nThese programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program\, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks\, Office of Grants and Local Services. \nEstos programas son financiados por el Programa de Subvenciones de Equidad al Aire Libre\, creado a través AB 209 y administrado por la Oficina de Subvenciones y Servicios Locales de Parque Estatales de California.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/toddler-tumble-time-3/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St STE 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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