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SUMMARY:First Friday: Fossil Frenzy
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, October 15th is National Fossil Day. But why limit the fun to just a day? At the Museum\, we’re turning it into a month-long celebration of fossils with a Pleistocene Pop-Up exhibit and events! \nOur Fossil Frenzy First Friday will showcase paleontologists\, geologists\, and scientific illustrators with a fossil focus. Bring your mystery fossils and rocks to our fossil identification stations\, shop the special seasonal items in the Museum store\, enjoy free access to the summer redwoods exhibit\, Treasured Trees\, an open bar for guests 21+\, and food trucks. \nThis First Friday\, we’re partnering with: \n\nGeologists from UCSC’s Earth and Planetary Sciences\nCertified paleontologists from Pacific Paleontology\nThe United States Geological Survey\nKenneth S. Norris Center for Natural History\nCalifornia Film And Cultural Center\nFossil Illustrators: Mason Schratter\, Cady Delay\, & Arin Vasquez
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/first-friday-fossil-frenzy/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fossils,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T100000
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SUMMARY:Saturdays in the Soil
DESCRIPTION:We 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 Garden Learning Center and Pilkington Creek. \n​Sign up via Volgistics or email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to register.\nWhat to Expect\n\nThis project requires volunteer support with general landscaping\, occasional watering\, weeding\, and replanting.\nPlease let us know if you need special accommodations when you email to RSVP.\nThis program happens rain or shine\, but we will cancel in the case of muddy conditions or inclement weather.\nAll ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 require a parent/guardian to sign waivers.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/saturdays-in-the-soil-3-3/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T150000
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SUMMARY:Fossil Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Join your friends at the Museum as we put the “pal” in paleontology at this Pleistocene Pop-Up family fun festival all about fossils! \nMeet geologists\, paleontologists\, naturalists\, and artists for an afternoon of family-friendly fun\, activity stations\, fossil interactives\, and so much more. \nFeatured programs throughout the day include a fossil identification station\, a Rockin’ Pop Up meet-and-greet with geologists\, United States Geological Survey (USGS) scientists\, and hands-on fossil kits for families to learn and play with. So\, make sure to bring any mystery fossils and rocks from home for identification at this celebration of fossil fun! \nThis event is FREE to the public and open to dinosaur lovers of all ages!
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/fossil-family-fun-day/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fossils,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251005T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160125
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SUMMARY:Marine Fossil Paleontology Expedition
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to participate in a paleontological expedition to uncover the remains of extinct marine life. \nGuided by paleontologist Wayne Thompson\, travel 5-million years back in time to the bottom of the seafloor and discover the prehistoric creatures of the ancient Monterey Bay area. \nParticipants will search for\, decipher\, and identify the fossilized remains of rarely seen ancient creatures unearthed along the Santa Cruz shoreline. From giant prehistoric mammals\, including whales and walruses\, to micro-fossils of shellfish and plankton\, there’s no telling what ancient secrets might surface on this hands-on expedition! Open to ages 14+ \nREGISTER HERE\nInstructors: Wayne Thompson\, Qualified Principal Paleontologist of Pacific Paleontology\nTour Fee: Youth (14-17): $35 / Adult (18+): $40 – Museum Members receive a discounted price at checkout.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/marine-fossil-paleontology-expedition/
LOCATION:Capitola Beach\, Capitola Beach\, CA\, 95010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fossils,Nature Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160125
CREATED:20250830T190503Z
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SUMMARY:ON HOLD: Cotoni-Coast Dairies Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:NOTICE: Temporary Program Pause\nDue 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. \nWe plan to reschedule these special programs once operations resume. \nThank you for your understanding. For questions\, please contact events@santacruzmuseum.org.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/full-moon-hike/
LOCATION:Cotoni Coast Dairies\, Davenport\, CA\, 95017
CATEGORIES:Members Only,Nature Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T193000
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SUMMARY:Tracking California's Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Where are all the dinosaur fossils in California? What happened to California dinosaurs? Did they exist here? Were there dinosaurs in Santa Cruz? If not\, why? \nLearn the answers to those questions and much more as we unearth the mysteries of California’s dinosaurs. Join vertebrate paleontologist and environmental geologist\, Prof. Hilde Schwartz\, as she takes us back in time to explore the rich history and hidden secrets of California’s fossil record. Light refreshments will be served prior to the start of the program. After the lecture\, there will be audience Q&A. \nREGISTER HERE\nSpeaker: Prof. Hilde L. Schwartz\, UCSC’s Dept. of Earth and Planetary Science\nClass Fee: $12 – Museum Members receive a special discounted price applied at checkout. \nAbout the Speaker:\nHilde Schwartz is an earth scientist who’s dabbled in both geology and paleontology. Her research always begins ‘in the field’\, and her main field regions have been in Africa (Kenya\, Tanzania\, Egypt) and the American southwest (including California). Hilde’s interest in dinosaurs began when she was a child (naturally)\, but was fully realized when I was invited to participate in research with the New Mexico Museum of Natural History on dinosaur sites in New Mexico. In the late 1990s\, she proposed a new class at UCSC called ‘The Natural History of Dinosaurs’\, which she taught from 1999 until her retirement from the Earth and Planetary Sciences Department in 2024. Hilde maintains an active interest in dinosaur research and will always be a dinosaur enthusiast. \n 
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/tracking-californias-dinosaurs/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fossils,Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T161500
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SUMMARY:Mobile Museum: Teeth
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy our collection of natural history. Learn about local mammals and their dentition. \n¡Venga a disfrutar de nuestra colección de historia natural. Aprenda sobre los mamíferos locales y su dentición. \n  \n\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/mobile-museum-at-watsonville-public-library-copy/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St STE 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mobile Museum,Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T113000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Tumble Time
DESCRIPTION:Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time!\nWe’ll be featuring our natural history collection and offering a fun coloring activity. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about fascinating local creatures. Don’t miss out on the fun! \n\n¡Acompáñanos en la Hora de Juegos para Pequeñitos!\nPresentaremos nuestra colección de historia natural y ofreceremos una divertida actividad de colorear. Trae a tus pequeños para explorar y aprender sobre las fascinantes criaturas locales. ¡No te lo pierdas! \n  \n\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-2/
LOCATION:Watsonville Public Library\, 275 Main St STE 100\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251016T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160126
CREATED:20251007T175119Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for family activities\, bike demos\, a raffle\, and snacks! \n¡Acompáñenos para actividades familiares\, demostraciones de bicicletas\, rifas y refrigerios!
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/family-fun-festival/
LOCATION:Mintie White Elementary\, 515 Palm Ave\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160126
CREATED:20251007T174741Z
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SUMMARY:Open Studios Preview Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Visit us at Pajaro Valley Arts to see our mammal collections\, create an animal print\, and preview artwork from Open Studios artists across the region. \nVisítenos 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.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/open-studios-preview-exhibit/
LOCATION:PVA Porter Building\, 280 Main St.\, Watsonville\, 95076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Vamos Afuera
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251025T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T160126
CREATED:20250915T161121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T170030Z
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SUMMARY:Museum of the Macabre Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 favorite cryptid\, from werewolves to vampires. For this 21+ Halloween party\, come in your spookiest-themed attire and enjoy cauldron-concocted cocktails\, creepy curiosities\, and a costume contest for best dressed.  \nTickets | $35 at the Door\n \nMust Show ID at the Door\nDrinks available at the event for $5 (Cash or Card) \nEvent Festivities:\n\nShowing of Twilight in the Tyrrell Park amphitheater\n\nCocktail curated by Copal\n\nBeer provided by Discretion Brewing\n\nSpecial taxidermy pop-up in collaboration with the San Jose State Collections Department\n\n3D photo booth provided by Santa Cruz Digital Photobooth\n\nHands-on\, thematic activities provided by Santa Cruz community partners\n\nFood trucks\n\nCostume contest with prizes\n\n\n  \nThank You to Our Event Sponsors and Partners!\nSea Glass Orthodontics | Copal | Discretion Brewing | Santa Cruz Digital Photobooth | California Film And Cultural Center | KAZU | San Jose State Natural History Collections | Bat Conservation International | UCSC Special Collections \nGet your Souvenir T-shirt and Sticker in the Museum Store! \n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nThe Museum and indoor restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Park festivities will be on both level and slanted grass.\nBoth indoor and outdoor\, with low light.\nPlease leave your pets at home. Trained service animals only are permitted.\n\n\n\nCostume Policy \n\n\n\nCostumes should not be obstructive or offensive in nature.\nCostumes should not contain sharp or pointed objects\, or materials that may accidentally strike guests or exhibits.\nCostumes should not contain any elements which resemble or could easily be mistaken for an actual weapon.\nTo enter the costume contest\, your costume should relate to the theme of creatures of the night.
URL:https://santacruzmuseum.org/event/macabre2025/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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