Community Events in Thornton, CA

Game Zone @ Scotts Valley

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Scotts Valley Library · 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 10–14

We're offering a variety of video, card and board games as well as ping pong and art projects every Thursday afternoon from 1-3pm. Come check it out and bring your friends! Ages 10-14

Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Joyce Ellington Branch Library · 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA

Join us for a fun and creative art program where children will explore power of emotions through painting! In this hands-on program, kids will learn how to express their feelings using colors, shapes, and brushstrokes. Whether they are happy, excited, or feeling calm, they will have a chance to...

Día de los niños / Children's Day

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Buena Vista Branch Library · 300 North Buena Vista Street, Burbank, CA

Come and celebrate Children's Day through Latine games and art! Kids and their families will play lotería, a traditional bingo game, to win prizes and paint their very own wooden animals inspired by the traditional Mexican folk art of "alebrijes." ¡Vengan a celebrar el día de...

Craft Kits

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 4:00 PM–5:00 PM UTC · John F. Kennedy Library · 505 Santa Clara St, Vallejo, CA 94590, Fairfield, CA · Ages 10–17

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Knitting and Crochet Weekly Meetup / Tejido y crochet

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Gilroy Library · 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA

Join us for an informal weekly drop-in knitting and crochet circle. Bring your projects, ask questions, receive help, share ideas, and meet new people! We meet upstairs in Quiet Study B. -------------------- Únase a nosotros para un círculo semanal informal de tejido y crochet. ¡Trae tus proyectos,.

Under One Roof Exhibition

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 7:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Studios 3026 · 3026 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, 90405, Santa Monica, CA

Discover the vibrant creative spirit of Santa Monica at Under One Roof, a dynamic multi-disciplinary group exhibition curated by acclaimed Los Angeles art critic and curator Peter Frank. Opening February 22 in the Propeller Gallery at Santa Monica Studios 3026, the exhibition brings together 32...

Trash to Treasure: Eco-Art Adventures at Webster Elementary

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · - 3602 Winter Canyon Rd Malibu CA 90265 · Malibu, CA

https://www.malibucity.org/calendar.aspx?EID=14783

Speedway Moonlight Tower

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Moonlight Tower Speedway · 4014 Speedway, Austin, TX, Various, CA

Plein Air Austin Paint Out Meetup Come paint the Speedway Moonlight Tower with us! The [Austin Moonlight Towers ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonlight_towers_(Austin,_Texas))are the only known remaining towers in the world. Fourteen of the towers still exist and six remain in their original...

Blessd – El Mejor Hombre Del Mundo Tour

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 3:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Jose Civic · 135 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Blessd, nombre artístico de Stiven Mesa Londoño, es hoy una de las superestrellas más sólidas del género urbano latino. Con apenas 25 años, este artista paisa ha conquistado rankings globales, colaborado con íconos internacionales y generado una conexión auténtica con millones de oyentes, gracias a.

Crafternoon: Color your own Mandala Animal Tote Bag

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Old Town Newhall Library · 24500 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA

Each child will have their own Mandala animal tote bag to color. While supplies last. For ages 5-12

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 3:00 AM UTC · Fox Theater · 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings live at Fox Theater

Fresh Faces at foaSouth

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 4:00 PM–3:00 AM UTC · foaSOUTH · 1006 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, Laguna Beach, CA

An exhibit featuring works by many first-time Festival of Arts Fine Art Show exhibitors.

Adult Literacy Book Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Bob Lucas Memorial Library & Literacy Center · 2659 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena, CA · Ages 18+

Join adult literacy learners for our first ever Adult Literacy Book Club. A limited supply of books will be available on a first-come, first serve basis beginning February 27.

Adult Craft Club

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Butte County Library · 1820 Mitchell Ave, Oroville, CA

Work on your crafts, and see what others are working on, too! It's a fun social time at the library

After School Animation: Beginner Mixed Media (Spring 2026)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

Cartooning With the Whole Family Workshop With Andrew Farago

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Foster City Library · 1000 East Hillsdale Boulevard, Foster City, CA

Join Andrew Farago for an exciting PLCAF workshop! Kids and their parents team up to create their own comic books and characters! Andrew Farago has curated more than 100 exhibitions of cartoon and comic art. His bibliography includes The Looney Tunes Treasury and the Harvey Award-winning Teenage...

After School Animation: Intermediate Hand-Drawn Animation (Spring 2026)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

Music & Movement

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 1:30 AM–2:15 AM UTC · Mitchell Park Library · 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA

Bring your dancing feet to the Mitchell Park Library on Wednesday evenings for Music & Movement with Librarian Celina. Build early literacy skills through movement, songs, and dance. Instruments, songs, and dance moves will all be introduced so that everyone will be able to enjoy moving along to...

Adaptive Arts

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM–2:00 AM UTC · Montrose Library · 2465 Honolulu Avenue, Montrose, CA

Adults (18+) with intellectual or developmental disabilities, along with their caregivers, are invited to enjoy craft projects designed for all abilities. We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email...

Book Club: Mother-Daughter, Christine Day's We Still Belong

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 1:45 PM–2:45 PM UTC · SFPL West Portal Branch Library · 190 Lenox Way, San Francisco, CA 94127, San Francisco, CA

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After School Crafts

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Jamaica Plain Branch Library · 30 South Street, Jamaica Plain, CA

Every Wednesday at 4 pm, come to the Jamaica Plain branch library and make a fun craft! Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please allow.

After School Animation: Advanced Digital Animation (Spring 2026)

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 11:00 PM UTC · Walt Disney Family Museum · 104 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94129, San Francisco, CA

Book Club: Discuss Current Selection from the National Library Service

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 7:00 PM–8:30 AM UTC · SFPL Main Library · 100 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102, San Francisco, CA

Book Clubs

Read & Write Book Club - for adults learning English

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Newark Library · 37055 Newark Blvd., Newark, CA

Want to improve your English reading, writing, and conversation skills? This is the book club for you! We will be reading All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten by Robert Fulghum. Copies of the book will be provided. This book club is recommended for adults learning English who are at..

Adult Drawing For Beginners

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Library Connection @ Adams Square · 1100 East Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, CA · Ages 18+

In this session, we will collage together fun scenes using magazine cutouts combined with our own drawings!

Preschool Time (3-5 Years)

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 5:00 PM–5:45 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 3–5

Drop-In. Join us at Preschool Time for stories, songs and interactive activities! This 45 minute, parent-child engagement program incorporates the five early literacy practices: Sing, Read, Talk, Write, and Play to build school readiness skills. It also includes a craft activity. Remember, you are..

Color, Cut & Create: Kids' Art Buffet

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 9:30 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Rancho Santa Fe Library · 17040 Avenida de Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Kids are welcome to drop in and get creative at our weekly 'buffet-style' craft session! We'll provide all the supplies, just bring your imagination.

Art Cart

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Chevy Chase Library · 3301 East Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale, CA

This is a self-directed, drop-in program. No instruction will be provided— the creative decisions are yours to make! Library parking is available onsite. Parking entrance is behind the Fire Station and Library buildings on Sunset Ave. Visitors receive 3-hour free parking and 15 minutes drop...

Early Artist Art Cart

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Casa Verdugo Library · 1151 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA

We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov Casa Verdugo is in Downtown Glendale on North Brand Blvd. Library parking is located on W Stocker St, between Brand Blvd. and Central (2-hour...

Tinker Teens: 3D Print and Click

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 10:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Belmont Library · 1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont, CA

Learn how to 3D print all the components of a customizable fidget clicker. Assemble, test, and take home your own gadget. Join us each week for a hands-on creative session just for teens! From DIY crafts and art projects to fun maker challenges, activities change every week - so there’s always...

Neighborhood Ecology

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · Brand Library & Art Center · 1601 W Mountain Street, Glendale, CA

To love Southern California is to love its vibrancy, diversity, and the dynamic communities tucked in its storied neighborhoods. Neighborhood Ecology will bring together a group of local artists whose work highlights different aspects of various Southern California environs: how the area is seen by.