Good morning! It’s May 1 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Clouds giving way to sun in Aptos
Today will be clouds giving way to sun. The high will be 68 with a low of 53. Cloudy now, changing to mostly cloudy at 9 a.m.
News from nearby
Capitola’s Sugar Bakery’s viral fruit mousse cakes sell out daily. Kat Moss (Scowl) interview and performance Friday at Hwy17 Studios, free First Friday at MAH, Watsonville Wetlands native plant sale, Free Comic Book Day, local artisan faire, plus food, music and family events countywide.
Best of Santa Cruz County entertainment, arts & food events this weekend, April 30-May 3
By Lookout Santa Cruz Staff
Apr 30, 2026
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Things to do in Aptos
Mindful Movement
This innovative class blends Tai Chi, Qigong, mindfulness, and time with horses to create a calming, empowering experience. Informed by Polyvagal Theo…
At Beyond Liberty on May 1
Repeats 2 more times until May 29
Saturday Shakespeare Featuring Macbeth
The Saturday Shakespeare Club will present five meetings on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy, Macbeth. The play, which explores themes of power, ambition,…
At Aptos Branch Library on May 2
Repeats 2 more times until May 16
Santa Cruz Dance Theater Presents: Coppélia
Step into a world of charm, laughter, and magic with our production of Coppélia, a delightful ballet comedy perfect for audiences of all ages. Behind …
At Cabrillo College Crocker Theater on May 2
Repeats 3 more times until May 3
Farmers Market Aptos
Spring is everywhere! The markets are filling up with great fresh produce and the vendors have so much to offer. New and different veggies and fresh …
At Cabrillo College Aptos Campus on May 2
Property development
- A permit application has been filed for a project at 648 Bayview Drive, Aptos, seeking approval for repairs already completed to the coastal bluff behind the residence. The work includes replacing a damaged drainage pipe and constructing a 2-foot keyway with infill across three parcels. The project area is located between Bayview Drive and Beach Drive, approximately 1,100 feet from the end of Toledo Drive, and requires a Coastal Development Permit. (view details)
Farmers market Saturday
The Aptos farmers market at Cabrillo College features 90 vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Saturday 8 a.m. to noon at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Dr., year-round Read more
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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