Community Calendar

Celine Grenier is returning to a UCSC Sesnon Gallery at Porter College fifty years after her senior show there for her Studio Art BA. There have been many periods and media explored over those five decades. The art reflects both the light and the dark of life in our times.

Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm

Closest parking lots to the Gallery are #124 and #125 at Porter College. Additional parking at Lot #126, the Performing Arts lot, off Heller Drive on the right side. Park Mobile Permits are required 7 days a week on campus lots. https://sesnongalleries.ucsc.edu/visit/

Join us for Holiday Fun & Shopping! | Free Admission

It's time for WTG's Annual Holiday Boutique. Come and explore what you can discover at our event. You might also run into friends you haven't seen in a while. It will be a fun place to spend Sunday afternoon.

Enjoy Arts & Crafts, Gift Certificates, Gift Baskets, Theme Baskets, Plants, Succulents, Food, QUILTS, and much more!

Where: Kizuka Hall (150 Blackburn St, Watsonville)
When: Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

With the fall migration season approaching, there is exciting news on the horizon for every birder! The Bird School Project, a local nonprofit outdoor education organization, will be hosting The Monterey Bay Festival of Birds (MBFOB) for the 4th year in a row, happening this October 10th - 12th 2025!

This year we are bringing in different field trips and new experiences for people who are interested in birding in the area. We look forward to connecting with those who will be coming both past attendees and new comers! Our field trips are geared towards all levels of birding and accessibility. We are hoping to unlock stewardship through birding by helping make the connections between the birds and the environment. This is a great time of year for the festival because we will be in Fall Migration, when the birds start heading back south. 300+ species can be seen in the area during the migration season. This makes the area a hot spot for birding.

We will be hosting field trips and events throughout the weekend of 10/10/25 - 10/12/25. They will be held throughout the Central Coast. We will be bringing back our Birder’s Night Market on 10/11/25 in Sand City at The Art Park (525 Ortiz Ave., Sand City, Ca). The event will be going on from 4pm - 8pm. At this event we will have a list of guest presenters, non-profit organizations, food vendors and art vendors. We will have crafts for all ages to participate in. On 10/12/25 Central Coast Birding Collective will be hosting the Trivia Event in Watsonville, Ca at Fruition Brewing Watsonville (918 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, Ca).

There are also many opportunities for free fun! Throughout the festival weekend several community nature pop-up hubs will provide free nature journaling resources, free beginner bird walks, and free binocular demonstrations.

Celine Grenier is returning to a UCSC Sesnon Gallery at Porter College fifty years after her senior show there for her Studio Art BA. There have been many periods and media explored over those five decades. The art reflects both the light and the dark of life in our times.

Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm

Closest parking lots to the Gallery are #124 and #125 at Porter College. Additional parking at Lot #126, the Performing Arts lot, off Heller Drive on the right side. Park Mobile Permits are required 7 days a week on campus lots. https://sesnongalleries.ucsc.edu/visit/

Join us for Holiday Fun & Shopping! | Free Admission

It's time for WTG's Annual Holiday Boutique. Come and explore what you can discover at our event. You might also run into friends you haven't seen in a while. It will be a fun place to spend Sunday afternoon.

Enjoy Arts & Crafts, Gift Certificates, Gift Baskets, Theme Baskets, Plants, Succulents, Food, QUILTS, and much more!

Where: Kizuka Hall (150 Blackburn St, Watsonville)
When: Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

With the fall migration season approaching, there is exciting news on the horizon for every birder! The Bird School Project, a local nonprofit outdoor education organization, will be hosting The Monterey Bay Festival of Birds (MBFOB) for the 4th year in a row, happening this October 10th - 12th 2025!

This year we are bringing in different field trips and new experiences for people who are interested in birding in the area. We look forward to connecting with those who will be coming both past attendees and new comers! Our field trips are geared towards all levels of birding and accessibility. We are hoping to unlock stewardship through birding by helping make the connections between the birds and the environment. This is a great time of year for the festival because we will be in Fall Migration, when the birds start heading back south. 300+ species can be seen in the area during the migration season. This makes the area a hot spot for birding.

We will be hosting field trips and events throughout the weekend of 10/10/25 - 10/12/25. They will be held throughout the Central Coast. We will be bringing back our Birder’s Night Market on 10/11/25 in Sand City at The Art Park (525 Ortiz Ave., Sand City, Ca). The event will be going on from 4pm - 8pm. At this event we will have a list of guest presenters, non-profit organizations, food vendors and art vendors. We will have crafts for all ages to participate in. On 10/12/25 Central Coast Birding Collective will be hosting the Trivia Event in Watsonville, Ca at Fruition Brewing Watsonville (918 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville, Ca).

There are also many opportunities for free fun! Throughout the festival weekend several community nature pop-up hubs will provide free nature journaling resources, free beginner bird walks, and free binocular demonstrations.

Discover the vibrant creativity of Monterey County at the Open Studios Art Tour 2025!

Open Studios Art Tour is a free, self-guided event over two weekends, giving you the chance to visit artists’ studios, explore their creative processes, and even take home a one-of-a-kind piece. Plan your journey easily with Arts4MC's mobile app and printed guide, and don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate and support local art!

Tour will be held over two weekends: October 11–12 & 18–19, 2025

This year, Arts4MC is pleased to also include a Special Exhibition including all participating OSAT artists at the Walter Lee Avery Gallery (inside Seaside City Hall) — a curated showcase running from Sept. 8 – Nov. 6. Experience the magic of original artwork up close, meet the artists at the Artist Reception on Friday, Sept. 19, and get inspired by the incredible talent in our community.

Also includes Special Exhibition at the Walter Lee Avery Gallery:
Sept. 8 – Nov. 6, 2025, | Mon. – Fri. 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Mark your calendars and get ready for the 5th Annual Seacliff Village Street Fair on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM! Start the day with the adorable Doggie Parade at 11:00 AM in the Seacliff Beach State Park upper parking lot, then head over to Broadway between Center and Santa Cruz Avenues for an afternoon of fun. Enjoy delicious bites from Sauceyz and Samba Rock food trucks, shop local vendors, and groove to live music by the Steven Graves Band and The Joint Chiefs. There will be crafts, food, and a Kids’ Corner packed with activities. Hosted by the Seacliff Business Partnership and the Seacliff Improvement Association, this free, family-friendly event is the perfect way to celebrate community and kick off the fall season!

Celine Grenier is returning to a UCSC Sesnon Gallery at Porter College fifty years after her senior show there for her Studio Art BA. There have been many periods and media explored over those five decades. The art reflects both the light and the dark of life in our times.

Gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 5pm

Closest parking lots to the Gallery are #124 and #125 at Porter College. Additional parking at Lot #126, the Performing Arts lot, off Heller Drive on the right side. Park Mobile Permits are required 7 days a week on campus lots. https://sesnongalleries.ucsc.edu/visit/

In honor of the City of Santa Cruz’s official “Yoga For All Movement Day” proclamation—recognizing the local nonprofit’s mission to make yoga and mindfulness practices accessible to all communities impacted  by trauma—Yoga For All Movement (YFAM) will host the first annual Yoga For All Day festival in Downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

The inaugural free event will transform Pacific Avenue, which will be closed at Cooper Street, into a vibrant hub for healing and connection. Attendees will experience trauma-informed yoga and meditation, live music, sound baths, and mindfulness activities for the whole family, fostering an inclusive community space centered on equity and wellness.