Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books. We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends. Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007. We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter. Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are Mon 11a-7p Tues 12p-7p Wed 11a-8p Thur 11a-7p Fri 11a-9p Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-7p (Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

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All are welcome at Illusive Comics & Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized,...

El Capulin Nursery

We offer a wide variety of plants/trees from fruit trees, flowers, palms, grasses and succulents, our property is over 3 acres full of plants ready to make your garden / backyard beautiful 595 green valley rd Watsonville ca Open Everyday 8am-5pm

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We offer a wide variety of plants/trees from fruit trees, flowers, palms, grasses and succulents, our property is over 3 acres full of plants ready...

<a href="http://www.pajarovalleylittleleague.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">From Pajaro Little League:</a> Non-profit baseball league, Pajaro Valley Little League, in Watsonville is in search of umpires for the upcoming season. Anyone 14 years and older is invited to attend the clinic. Umpires have an important job and are the key position on the field! <figure><img data-image="22878706-1485464012" data-src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22878706/1485464011.jpg" data-sizes="(min-width: 780px) 726px, 100vw" data-srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22878706/1485464011.jpg?width=640 640w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22878706/1485464011.jpg?width=726 726w" /></figure><a href="https://patch.com/california/watsonville/calendar/event/20170204/91916/umpire-clinic-pajaro-valley-little-league" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to see this event on the Patch Calendar.</a> Image via Pajaro Little League

<a href="http://www.pajarovalleylittleleague.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">From Pajaro Little League:</a> Non-profit baseball league, Pajaro Valley Little League, in Watsonville is in search of umpires for the upcoming season. Anyone 14 years and older is invited to attend the clinic. Umpires have an important job and are the key position on the field!

<figure><img data-image="22878706-1485464012" data-src="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22878706/1485464011.jpg" data-sizes="(min-width: 780px) 726px, 100vw" data-srcset="https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22878706/1485464011.jpg?width=640 640w, https://patch.com/img/cdn20/inline_images/22878706/1485464011.jpg?width=726 726w" /></figure><a href="https://patch.com/california/watsonville/calendar/event/20170204/91916/umpire-clinic-pajaro-valley-little-league" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to see this event on the Patch Calendar.</a> Image via Pajaro Little League

Pajaro Little League Seeks Umpires

Pajaro Valley Little League in Watsonville is in search of umpires for the upcoming season. An Umpire Clinic will be held on February 4.

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8-Week Intro to Taiko, July 3 - Aug 28. Learn the basics of taiko drumming. Have fun, reduce stress and experience the many lessons and practices of taiko in a body-friendly way. Learn proper breathing, balance, stance, the flow of ki, focus. Learn to draw the deep, resonant voice from your drum. And do it all in a welcoming community of fellow learners. Fridays (10 am) or Saturdays (9 am) at Kizuka Hall, 150 Blackburn St, Watsonville. Questions/reg info@watsonvilletaiko.org

Local Event: Watsonville Taiko: New Intro to Taiko Session

Watsonville Taiko: New Intro to Taiko Session

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Spirit of Watsonville 4th of July Parade
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<a href="https://www.watsonville.gov/1124/Spirit-of-Watsonville-4th-of-July-Parade" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">From City of Watsonville</a>:
"Start Time: 12:30 PM 
"Location: Historic Downtown Watsonville 
"Parade Theme: The Spirit of 1776, The Heart of Watsonville 
"Parade Entries: Required to be entertaining, creative and exciting. Participate with a float, band, colorful costumes, uniformed attire, drill, dance team, comical routines, etc. Think outside the box! All parade entries will be selected based on how well they plan their presentations. Please read the parade guidelines, included within the application. Respond early to be considered for placement in the parade. Applications will be accepted through June 4."
<a href="https://www.watsonville.gov/1124/Spirit-of-Watsonville-4th-of-July-Parade" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">More info here.</a>
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Pajaro Little League Seeks Umpires

Pajaro Valley Little League in Watsonville is in search of umpires for the upcoming season. An Umpire Clinic will be held on February 4.

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Pajaro Little League Seeks Umpires

Pajaro Valley Little League in Watsonville is in search of umpires for the upcoming season. An Umpire Clinic will be held on February 4.

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