Kids Activities & Events Near Santa Cruz, CA

Jun 19 – Jun 26 · 293 events · 217 free

Family-friendly activities in Santa Cruz and within 50 miles — updated daily.

Also covering kids activities in: Watsonville, Los Gatos, Moss Landing

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Things to do with kids in Santa Cruz this week

Today — Friday, June 19

Tomorrow — Saturday, June 20

Sat, Jun 20·10:30 AM

Family Storytime

Santa Cruz

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Monday, June 22

Tuesday, June 23

Wednesday, June 24

Thursday, June 25

Friday, June 26

Saturday, June 27

Sat, Jun 27·10:30 AM

Family Storytime

Santa Cruz

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Sunday, June 28

Monday, June 29

Tuesday, June 30

Wednesday, July 1

Thursday, July 2

Thu, Jul 2·11 AM

Happy Birds

Santa Cruz

Free 🧒 Kids

Friday, July 3

Saturday, July 4

Monday, July 6

Tuesday, July 7

Wednesday, July 8

Thursday, July 9

Friday, July 10

Saturday, July 11

Sat, Jul 11·10:30 AM

Family Storytime

Santa Cruz

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Monday, July 13

Tuesday, July 14

Wednesday, July 15

Thursday, July 16

Friday, July 17

Saturday, July 18

Sat, Jul 18·10:30 AM

Family Storytime

Santa Cruz

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor
Sat, Jul 18·1 PM

Lucha Libro

Santa Cruz

Free 🧒 Kids

Sunday, July 19

Monday, July 20

Tuesday, July 21

Wednesday, July 22

Thursday, July 23

Friday, July 24

Saturday, July 25

Sat, Jul 25·10:30 AM

Family Storytime

Santa Cruz

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor
Sat, Jul 25·10:30 AM

Microgreens

Santa Cruz

Free 🧒 Kids

Sunday, July 26

Monday, July 27

Tuesday, July 28

Thursday, July 30

Friday, July 31

Saturday, August 1

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Thursday, August 13

Tuesday, August 18

Thursday, August 27

Wednesday, September 2

Thursday, September 3

Friday, September 4

Thursday, September 10

Tuesday, September 15

Saturday, September 19

Thursday, October 1

Wednesday, October 7

Thursday, October 8

Tuesday, October 20

Wednesday, November 4

Thursday, November 5

Thursday, November 12

Tuesday, November 17

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Thursday, December 10

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Tuesday, December 15

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Monday, December 28

Questions about kids events in Santa Cruz

What are free kids events in Santa Cruz this week?

There are 217 free kids events in Santa Cruz and nearby this week, including story times, outdoor activities, and community programs. Use the "Free" filter tag at the top of the page to find them.

What are the best things to do with kids in Santa Cruz this weekend?

There are 37 family-friendly events in Santa Cruz this weekend — from outdoor festivals and hands-on art classes to performances and nature programs. Tap "Sat" or "Sun" in the day tabs above to filter by day.

Are there summer camps and multi-day programs near Santa Cruz?

Summer camps near Santa Cruz are added as registration opens. Filter by "Camp" at the top of the page, and check back weekly as new programs are announced throughout the season.

How far do the Santa Cruz event listings cover?

All events shown are within 50 miles of Santa Cruz, so you'll see activities from the city itself and surrounding towns. Each event card shows the distance from Santa Cruz so you can plan your trip.

How often are Santa Cruz kids events updated?

Events are crawled and updated daily from local venue websites, parks departments, libraries, and community calendars across the Santa Cruz area. The page is refreshed every hour so you always see the latest additions.