Join us for a rainbow elephant gift exchange and cookie decorating party. No gifts required! Free to join! When: Friday, December 12 @ 6 - 8 PM Where: Raíces y Cariño, 1205 Freedom Blvd Unit 3B, Watsonville Ages: 11-18 RSVP: tinyurl.com/TDCRSVP … [Read more...]

Amid rising concerns among families, health providers, and educators, we are partnering with the Santa Cruz County Office of Education and SafeRx Santa Cruz County to present the film “Fentanyl High,” a powerful documentary produced by Kyle Santoro, a graduate of Los Gatos High School. Pizza and vegan snacks will be provided. When: Friday, December 12, 2025 @ 6 - 8 PM Where: The Diversity Center Ages: Teens and their families RSVP: tinyurl.com/TDCscreening1212 … [Read more...]

The Diversity Center and Friday Night Live are teaming up to start a brand-new Pride Youth Council for middle schoolers! If you want to make friends, dream big, learn cool leadership skills, and make a difference, this is your chance. PYC a space to hang out, speak up, and take action for things you care about. Join us for our Kickoff Party to help shape what the council will do and how often we’ll meet. When: Friday, December 5, 2025 @ 6 - 8 PM Where: The Diversity Center Ages: LGBTQ+ Middle School students + … [Read more...]

Join the queerest campaign in town, featuring adventure, fun, snacks, and Spelljammer! This will be an episodic, continuous campaign. We will make characters together or you can use a pre-built. RSVP required. No experience required - learn and make new friends on a magical space quest. Supplies provided. When: Sundays, December 7 and December 21 @ 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Where: The Diversity Center Ages: 13-18 RSVP: tinyurl.com/tdcyouthdnd … [Read more...]

Rainbow Kids Circle is a monthly 90 minute playgroup for gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies elementary school age 5-11 and their families facilitated by Sara.  Rainbow Kids Circle meets on the first Saturday of each month. Kids must be accompanied by an adult family member. Siblings ages 10 and under are welcome to attend. Families and kids will have a chance to do arts and crafts, read a story, enjoy a snack, and engage in free play with other gender diverse, LGBTQ+ kids and allies. When: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Ages: Youth 5-11 and … [Read more...]

Talking to Dandelions: A Workshop to Scrapbook and Tell Stories, Dec 5 Let’s Adventure with Curiosity & Bring our Thoughts to Life through the art of writing, drawing, and or poetry! However you choose to express your stories and thoughts, we are here to help you. Will have scrapbooking supplies, and snacks to enjoy as you create your stories. When: Friday, December 5, 2025 @ 6 - 8 PM Where: Palenke Arts Studio, 530 Elm Ave, Seaside Ages: 11-18 RSVP: tinyurl.com/TalkingToDandelions … [Read more...]

Queer Student Union (QSU) is a space for LGBTQ+ high school students across Santa Cruz County to connect, create, and lead. Whether you’re passionate about advocacy, curious about exploring Queer liberation, or just want to find community, QSU is where you can make your voice heard and your ideas come to life.  The Queer Student Union is part of the Youth Led Leadership Alliance, which is a network of 8 different leadership groups sponsored by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education working together to develop leadership skills and make an … [Read more...]

This event is a family-friendly program where drag performers from Drag Story Time Santa Cruz read children's books that highlight themes of diversity, self-expression, and community. When: Sunday, December 7, 2025 @ 3:30 - 4:30 PM Where: Santa Cruz Public Library, Downtown Branch More information here … [Read more...]

The Rainbow Connections Youth Empowerment Council is for young people who want to build community and make a positive impact. YEC interns will help create youth events that celebrate diversity, acceptance and joy across Monterey County! Youth Empowerment Council Interns will gain: New friendships, Confidence speaking up and working on a team, Leadership + advocacy skills, Service hours and information you can add to your resume and college applications, Opportunities to make your voice heard and dream up local youth events Deadline to … [Read more...]

Trans Lifeline | translifeline.org Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline and microgrants 501(c)(3) non-profit organization offering direct emotional and financial support to trans people in crisis – for the trans community, by the trans community. Call: (877) 565-8860 | Operating Hours: Monday - Friday 10AM - 6PM For the full and most updated list, please visit hipscc.org/naloxone … [Read more...]