Store Calendar

Group Tours

In addition to our monthly customer events, we schedule private store tours for groups by request. We'll even cater the topic and content to your particular interests! From school groups, to family clubs, to senior centers, we'll design a special tour just for you. Please contact Shonelle at 831-426-9901 x260 or shonelle.bellon@wholefoods.com for more information.

Events

• Thursday, February 4th

  Love Yourself! Ayurvedic Desserts

  6-7:30pm Free

  Don’t miss this special workshop, hosted by Ayurvedic Chef Talya Lutzker. Learn recipes for mouth-watering desserts (raw, gluten-free and dairy-free!), as well as a homemade body care to pamper yourself. The event will meet in our indoor seating area, and space is limited! Please reserve your spot at Customer Service- 426-9901, or email santacruzinfo@wholefoods.com.

  Talya Lutzker is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Professional Chef and founder of Talya's Kitchen, an organic, nourishment-focused catering business.  Specializing in Ayurvedic Nutrition since 2002,  Talya offers elementally-based food preparation, nutritional education and transformational cooking that makes the daily grind of eating and shopping an ongoing discovery in deliciousness. 

   

• Sunday, February 7th

  Super Bowl Run

  Whole Foods Market is proud to sponsor the run at Natural Bridges. Visit www.santacruztrackclub.com for more info.

   

• Saturday, February 13th

  Food from the Heart:Taste Fair & Kids Club Party

  3-6pm Free

  From fine chocolate to romantic dinner ideas, come sample your way through the store and get inspiration for all your Valentine's Day treats. Plus, bring the kids for cookie decorating and card making.

• Tuesday, February 16th

  Healthy Eating on a Budget Tour

  6-7pm Free

  Learn secrets and tips for navigating Whole Foods Market on a budget, with a focus on healthy eating. Taste delicious and affordable products in each department, and take home a free gift bag. Please RSVP to Customer Service @ 426-9901 or email santacruzinfo@wholefoods.com

• Thursday, February 18th

  Capitola Mall Business Showcase

  We're excited to sample some of our favorite made-in-house delights at the Capitola Mall.

• Saturday, February 20th

  Clam Chowder Cook-Off

  Our Whole Foods Market chefs are competing in the annual Clam Chowder cook-off at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk! Visit our booth for samples, coupons and a chance to win big prizes. Visit  www.beachboardwalk.com for more information.

• Saturday, February 20th

  Whole Planet Foundation BBQ

  1-5pm Suggested Donation

  Learn about our annual Prosperity Campaign and enjoy a hot dog to benefit a great cause a great global cause. www.wholeplanetfoundation.org

• Thursday, February 25th

  Health Starts Here Demo

  11:30am-1:30pm Free

  Meet our resident "nutritarians," learn about our new Health Starts here program, and taste some yummy and nutritionally-dense recipes.

• Saturday, February 27th

  Behind the Rind: Parmigiano Reggiano Cracking

  4pm Free

  Don't miss our annual wheel cracking event, when Whole Foods Market stores company-wide will artfully open wheels of the magnificent Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Samples to follow!

• Sunday, February 28th

  Kids Club Pizza Workshop

  12-2pm Free

  Learn to throw dough and make a mini-pizza with our very own Matthew, the Pizza Guy. Don't miss the chance to hang out with Matthew before he competes in the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas in March.

• Friday-Saturday, February 26th-27th

  Banff Mountain Film Festival

  Whole Foods Market is proud to sponsor the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour at the Rio Theatre (right down the street from our store!). The program is brought to you by UCSC Recreation, and benefits the UCSC Wildnerness Orientation Scholarship Fund.

• Every Wednesday

  Weekly Showdown

  5-7pm Free

  Stop by for fantastic samples, as every department in the store competes for your vote!

• Every Sunday in February

  Seafood Sundays

  3-6pm Free

  Stop by the Seafood department for sustainable seafood samples, and learn about our new partnership with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.