Zoom Honk Smash is bringing big rigs and big messy fun to Santa Cruz on October 4

This October, the Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery (MOD) is taking its mission beyond the museum walls and into the parking lot. On Saturday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., MOD will debut Zoom Honk Smash: Touch a Truck, a free, family-friendly festival that transforms the Capitola Mall parking lot into a […]

Hay Bales, Piggy Tales & Ewe! – Your guide to the 2025 Santa Cruz County Fair

And this year’s Santa Cruz County Fair (September 10th-14th) is extra special… because everyone who comes to the Santa Cruz County Fair is our special guest! That’s why the 2025 theme is so perfect: “Hay Bales, Piggy Tales & Ewe!” This year’s Fair, September 10th-14th, is bursting with fun and food, animals and entertainment, people […]

Kaiser Permanente grant fuels teen chefs making a difference in Santa Cruz

Sixteen-year-old Lily Cabrera had a big job to do. Five weeks into her summer internship at Teen Kitchen Project in Soquel, California, the Santa Cruz High School student was chopping and prepping 42 pounds of broccoli. About 12 other teens were doing similar tasks in a spotless kitchen, preparing fresh, nutritious meals for Santa Cruz County residents […]

At Kirby, belief comes first. That changes everything.

What if your child didn’t have to choose between challenge and care? At Kirby School, they don’t.  This intentionally small, independent school for grades 6–12 in Santa Cruz is quietly redefining what a rigorous education looks like. The difference? Kirby leads with belief.  The school’s core stance—Unconditional Positive Regard—means every student is seen, supported, and […]

How Enhanced Care Management transforms lives—and could change yours

When Celia, a 45-year-old farmworker in Central California, was discharged from the hospital after five months of life-threatening complications, she returned home confused, in pain, and unsure how to care for her open surgical wound. She didn’t understand her treatment instructions, missed key appointments, and struggled with breathing. On top of it all, she spoke […]

Santa Cruz Shakespeare keeps the fun rolling into September!

Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s hit 2025 season continues with special September-only offerings. Don’t miss out on performances of the fall production “Master Harold”… and the boys by Athol Fugard and the final Monday Night Revel–new this year– featuring Surf City All-Stars playing the music of the Beach Boys on September 22. And that’s not all! ShakesEDU, […]

7 ways to make the most of late Summer on the Central Coast

August on the Central Coast has its own rhythm. The mornings are warm enough for coffee on the porch, the afternoons are perfect for a beach walk, and the evenings hint at the coming fall. It’s that sweet spot where you can still squeeze in adventures, make a few upgrades, and get ready for the […]

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