Open Streets Santa Cruz Is Back!

Sunday, October 16th 2022

West Cliff Drive | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Open Streets Santa Cruz returns to West Cliff Drive on Sunday, October 16th 2022!  Join us for another day of walking, biking and playing in the streets on a day free from car traffic. Come back soon for details on this year’s event, including booth/activity locations and performance guide.

BOOTHS & ACTIVITIES—TO BE UPDATED SOON!!!

Open Streets Santa Cruz 2022 will be the largest event yet, with more than 60 local organizations, businesses and performers hosting some incredible activities and resources!

• Enter to win a new bike by visiting all of the City of Santa Cruz booths.

• Enjoy complimentary massage from Ho’āla Bodywork and Santa Cruz CORE Fitness + Rehab.

• Sip on coffee courtesy of Environteers and munch on pizza samples from Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta.

• Test your bike skills on Ecology Action’s bike safety obstacle course.

• Bring the pups to the dog hydration station at Peace of Mind Dog Rescue and treat them to puppucinnos courtesy of WOOFPACK.

• Join classes on Congolese dance, Worldanz, and Aikido.

• Catch live performances from 10 local bands and musicians.

• Take eBike test rides from Bicycle Trip of Santa Cruz & Capitola and Epicenter Cycling.

• Check out Spring Hill School’s booth for hands on activities for children to explore, imagine, and create.

Are you ready to take your commute to the next level? Or are you just ready to give your wallet a break from rising gas prices? In this webinar, learn from the experts about bike commuting basics including hauling gear, what to look for in a solid commuting bike, riding while “business casual,” rush hour rules of the road, and more.

As Santa Cruz County expands its network of protected bike lanes and paths, now is the perfect time to explore commuting by bike. With the right preparation, adding biking to your commute options can be a breeze. Staff from Ecology Action will share the need-to-knows of bike commuting, trouble-shoot your commute, and after-work errands to help cyclists of all levels plan for a safe and satisfying ride.

FREE BIKE LIGHTS AND HELMETS FOR ALL ATTENDEES*

For more information on the GO Santa Cruz program and available benefits, visit cityofsantacruz.com/gosantacruz.

This free workshop is offered to all downtown Santa Cruz employees as part of GO Santa Cruz, a transportation program that provides downtown employees with commute alternatives to single-occupant car trips.

*must be an employee of a business in the Downtown Santa Cruz Parking District and enrolled in Go SC on my.cruz511.org/s/gosantacruz

Are you curious about making your transportation trips easier? Want to learn more about how eBikes can help conquer your commute, saving you both time and money?

Maybe you’ve thought about biking to work, but you’re concerned about hills, distance, or the extra time it will take you. Perhaps you’d love to ride, but you are a busy parent with kids to transport and errands to run.

From hauling kids, to arriving to work sweat-free, this workshop will explore eBike options for a diversity of lifestyles and budgets.

Ecology Action staff will provide an overview introduction of eBikes. Topics will include frequently asked questions, different eBike technologies, cost, environmental benefits, and investigate if eBikes can really replace cars.

We’ll also dive into the question on everyone’s mind: “Are eBikes cheating?” Spoiler alert: they’re not.

FREE BIKE LIGHTS AND HELMETS FOR ALL ATTENDEES*

For more information on the GO Santa Cruz program and available benefits, visit cityofsantacruz.com/gosantacruz.

This free workshop is offered to all downtown Santa Cruz employees as part of GO Santa Cruz, a transportation program that provides downtown employees with commute alternatives to single-occupant car trips.

*must be an employee of a business in the Downtown Santa Cruz Parking District and enrolled in Go SC on my.cruz511.org/s/gosantacruz

EV Display Show @ Landmark Family Fun Festival

Join us and RSVP by clicking here 

We invite you to join us and be part of Ecology Action EV Display Show.  This event does have volunteer opportunities click here 

On the day of this event volunteers can find them self’s helping under

• Bike blender Station
• Bike Rodeo Station
• Popcorn Station
• Snack Station
• Face painting

and much more

Climate of Hope:

Building Climate Resilient communities

• Time: 6:30pm-8pm – (Doors open at 6pm)
• Date Wednesday April 3, 2024
• location: Ecology Action

A short film celebrating community-led climate features.

Light refreshments will be provided.

this event requires pre-registration.

Please click the image to see the full image poster:   

Or Scan the QR code

Resilient Central Coast Campaign – Interfaith Climate Service

• Date Friday April 5, 2024
• Time 7pm-8:30pm
• Location: 3055 Porter Gulch Rd, Aptos, CA 950003

Resilient Central Coast will be tabling at this wonderful Interfaith Climate Service in Aptos.

Pleas click on the link below to register and see additional details.

http://Please click here to RSVP for this event.

City of Salinas 150th Anniversary Celebration: Community Resource Fair

• Time: 10am-2pm
• Date: Saturday April 6, 2024
• Location: National Steinbeck Center/CSUMB @ Salinas City Center (1 Main St, Salinas, CA, 93901).

Join us, Ecology Action will be tabling during the City of Salinas 150th Anniversary Celebration: Community Resource Fair, come on out and say hello and learn more about; Resilient Central Coast Campaign, Electric Vehicles, community volunteer opportunities, you can help us make a difference on a large scale in your surrounding communities.

 Family Riding Workshop

• Date Wednesday April 10, 2024
• Time 12pm -1pm
• Location: The Civic Auditorium

307 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Commuter Workshop – IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL

Our Workshops are free and open to everyone, so whether you are a seasoned commuter or just getting started, we have something for you. Our workshops are led by League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors and cover a variety of topics, including Urban Bicycling, Introduction to E-bikes, Bike commuting 101 to register please click on the link below.

“Click here to up for our Family Riding Workshop!“

Color Fun Run – Family Fun Event

• Date Saturday April 20, 2024
• Time: 9:00am
• Location: Pinto Late Watsonville

All Kids Get FREE Books!

Plus, Art, Facepainting, Photo Booth, Snow Cones & More

Color Fun Run registration starts at 8:00am please scan the QR code located on the flyer to register for the run. Family Fun Event starts 9:00am and the nature walk starts at 11:20am.

To view full event details please click on the link Family Fun Flyer Spanish

or

 English Family Fun Event Flyer 

Volunteer opportunities are available please fill out an application by clicking here 

Downtown Santa Cruz Earth Day Celebration 2024

• Date: Saturday April 20, 2024
• Time: 11:30am-4:00pm
• Location Abbott Square 725, Front St Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Earth Day 2024 will be held at beautiful Downtown Santa Cruz on Cooper st, Pacific Ave, and Abbott Square. Local businesses and organization will gather for a day of fun and environmentally focused activities and education.

This event will feature:

• Live music from Coffee Zombie Collective
• Face Painting from Brenda’s Facepainting
• Mother Song with Joya Winwood (singalong for families with babies) shows at 12 p.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
• Samba Stilt Walkers from Emotiv Dance
• Photobooth
• Local vendors
• Educational booths

This free, family-friendly event will have many activities for kids to take part in, like the interactive Passport Program where kids can earn a sweet treat from Mission Hill Creamery or Pacific Cookie Company by participating. There will be an environmentally focused fashion show featuring local kids from the Fashion Teens program.