During this basket weaving workshop from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, you will learn how to weave your very own basket out of local Ponderosa Pine needles and not so local raffia. This opportunity will pique your interest in learning more about, and supporting local traditional arts and native peoples. An RSVP is required to participate. All materials are supplied, and no previous experience is necessary. Suitable for participants 12 and up. Registration required.
Less searching. Better weekends.
A thoughtful list, delivered every week. Free, local, and personalized to you.
About a minute. No payment required.
Choose ages, interests, and nearby cities.
Fifteen event picks for you.
Browse the complete local catalog anytime.
Guided walk through Redwood Grove at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park explores coast redwoods' life histories and ecology on a one‑mile trail.
Guided Coastal Walk (Wilder Ranch State Park) — 2.5‑mile walk exploring coastal bluff plants, animals, geology; bring water, hat, closed‑toe shoes, layered clothing, binoculars; free, $10 vehicle fee all ages.
Chris Acker performs at The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz.
Legend Zeppelin delivers a live Led Zeppelin tribute with original stage gear and dynamic performance at Moe's Alley; tickets $22 advance, $25 day of, 21+.
Open sewing session at Half Moon Bay Library lets participants use library sewing machines on personal projects or supplied materials, with assistance available, ages 6+.
Mug Swap (Martinez Library, upstairs main floor) — Bring a gently used coffee mug to exchange for a new one, with leftover mugs recycled or donated, all ages.
Volunteer-run crochet lesson at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, teaching techniques; participants may bring own yarn and hooks, ages 5 and up.
Altar Tour at California State Parks (Bay Area units).
Altar Tour (California State Parks, Bay Area units) — Guided walk exploring historic altars across park sites.
Altar Tour at California State Parks (Bay Area units).
Guided hike around Lake Suttonfield with a State Park Interpreter, meeting at Harney and Railroad intersection, covering 2.5 miles of unpaved trail and slight elevation changes.
Drop in at Central Library to use on‑site sewing machines for personal projects, with basic supplies and volunteer assistance, first‑come, first‑served, ages 18 and up.
