Scotts Valley Family-Friendly Community Events
Whether you are looking for something fun to do with the family or want to find a way to give back to two local organizations that help support SVUSD, here are some upcoming family-friendly community events:
Scotts Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF)
SVEF is a proud donor of the Scotts Valley Unified School District and continues to help support essential programs at all four Scotts Valley schools. Funds raised by SVEF help pay for librarian and counselor salaries, enhance the SVHS Wellness Center, and respond to specific teacher requests at all four schools within the District.
This year, SVEF aims to raise $150,000 through its Give Where You Live annual campaign. Your tax-deductible one-time or monthly gift, in any amount, has a powerful, lasting impact on every student in Scotts Valley. Please help SVEF reach its fundraising goal by donating here: https://www.svef.net/donate.
As part of their fundraising efforts, SVEF will host the VIP and Me Family Dance on September 20, 2025, at the Cocoanut Grove on the Santa Cruz Boardwalk—a wonderful opportunity to support our schools and enjoy a fun evening with family and friends. You can also contribute to their efforts by visiting the Wine and Beer Garden at our community’s monthly Food Truck Fridays at Skypark.
To learn more about SVEF, purchase tickets for the VIP and Me dance, or make a donation, please visit www.svef.net.
Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley
The FREE community-wide outdoor “MUSIC AT SKYPARK” concert series returns for its 16th season on August 24 and September 28 at Skypark in Scotts Valley. The all-volunteer Kiwanis Club of Scotts Valley puts on these concerts and dedicates all profits to the music and arts programs at local public schools (concert profits over the years are now nearly $250,000!). Come hungry – Kiwanis and local businesses will offer food, wine, beer, and other concessions for sale. Volunteer opportunities and sponsorships are available! Visit www.svkiwanis.org or contact Mike Stewart at (831) 334-8899 or Jim Melehan at jimbofx@msn.com. Here’s the exciting musical lineup:
Sunday August 24
Fishhook (classic rock) plays 1:30 to 3, followed by headliner Extra Large (funky grooves rooted in blends of classic rock, funk gyrations, Blues, reggae riffs, and Latin beats) from 3:45 to 5:15. Bursting with horns, strings, drums, and bass, Extra Large has repeatedly headlined Music at Skypark. New this year will be a Chalk Art Event for kids!
Sunday Sept. 28
The September 28 concert features The Inciters (fronted by three female vocalists, this 10-piece band combines English rock, Jamaican ska, rocksteady, reggae and even some New Wave) from 1:30 to 3:00, and headliner The Houserockers from 3:45 to 5::15 (this 10-member band with its huge horn-driven and foot-stomping sound has played at Music at Skypark more than 10 times!
