Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center | May 25 (1-3 p.m.)

Create fun crafts that feature the cool creatures of the tidepools. Make a seastar suncatcher, or create your own sea anemone! There are activity sheets, scavenger hunts, and a take home souvenir of your day.

Seymour Marine Discovery Center
End of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Memorial Day Observation at Evergreen Cemetery | May 26

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Marine Mammal Research Tour | May 27

Head behind the scenes at Long Marine Lab. Learn about the work of scientists and their studies of dolphins, seals, sea lions, and whales. Tour is best suited for adults and children over 10 years of age. Space limited, free with admission. Reservations required. Call (831) 459-3800

Seymour Marine Discovery Center
End of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
Reservations: 831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Natural Science Illustrations for Kids! | May 28 (11 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Scientists and artists leads youth, age 10-14, on a fun filled day of art activities that introduce methods and techniques used in creating the Museum's Illustrating Nature exhibit. This includes methods for creating realistic sketches, participants will complete a final project using the carbon dusting technique.

Museum of Natural History
831- 420-6113, www.santacruzmuseums.org