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THE KICK OFF is a one-night fundraiser for the Sonivore Listening Lounge at 701 Front Street. DJs, live performances, visual art by Made Fresh Crew…
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Check out Santa Cruz Maker Studios at the Seymour Center. Hands-on Activities include: Build and test a seawall Make a wooden sea creature Ocean-themed 3D…
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YOGA FOR ALL MOVEMENT IS TURNING 10, AND CELEBRATING WITH FREE YOGA IN THE STREETS! The milestone free celebration will transform Pacific Avenue, which will…
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House on the Wharf is a free, all ages afternoon and evening of music, food, and beer at Humble Sea on the Santa Cruz Wharf…
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The Django Sheridan Collective is a dynamic group of local Santa Cruz college students and musicians performing for free every Sunday at Mariposa Coffeebar in…
Friday rolls out slow and local. Head up to San Lorenzo Valley for the Redwood Forest Steam Train at Roaring Camp, or get hands dirty with Evergreen Volunteer Days at the Museum of Art & History downtown. Families can swing by Scotts Valley for Preschool Storytime, and once the sun sets, Shanty Shack Brewing on the Westside has Sick Behavior, Western Conflict, and BluntForceKarma for the night owls.
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In the spring of 1895, Oscar Wilde was the most celebrated playwright in London, An Ideal Husband and The Importance of Being Earnest were both…
SPAM New Media Festival launches it’s California edition of their annual festival with performances by interdisciplinary artist Jean Carla Rodea, collaborative duo Abram Stern &…
Palomar Ballroom Salsa & Bachata Party is a weekly Friday salsa and bachata lesson-and-social at Palomar Ballroom in downtown Santa Cruz.
Pat McGann at Felton Music Hall on Friday, October 9th 2026 Tickets: https://www.prekindle.com/event/55897-pat-mcgann-felton
Belew Vai Levin BozzioQuarry Ampitheater at UC Santa CruzCarved from a former limestone quarry in the 1960s, the historic Quarry Amphitheater located at the heart…
Sweet Voodoo delivers a set of super-danceable classic rock and funk, ideal for an evening of dancing and good times.
Fridays & Saturdays 8pm-10pm through October. Opening weekend July 10-11! Experience the magic once again as this beloved art and light installation returns to the…
THE VAULT AFTER DARK: DRESS TO KILL Friday night, we’re taking over The Vault, Bruno’s hidden speakeasy bar, for a night that gives you an…
This nighttime experience will bring you a magical and immersive perspective on the ancient forest at Roaring Camp. During the 0.8-mile loop walk, you will…
Moes Alley presents The Breaks a convergence of three groove masters of modern funk and soul-jazz: Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore, and Robert Walter!Friday October 9…
A throwback party spinning 2000s hits at a live music venue, with doors at 8 PM and the party starting at 9 PM.
Check out the Classic, Vintage and Retro Thunderbirds on display then stick around to enjoy fabulous shopping and/or grab a bite at one of the…
Zen Meditation. Open to all. Free of charge.
Join Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup at Sunny Cove Beach! Registration is required, click here to register. Meet Up Location : Please meet…
Classic cars and coffee every Saturday morning, in East Lake Village Shopping Center. It doesn't get much better. Come walk around the expansive parking lot…
Cabrillo Horticulture Fall Plant Sale and Pumpkin Patch 📅 Saturday October 10th 2026 ⏰ 9 AM - 1 PM 🌻 Native Plants 💧 Water-Wise Perennials…
Join Thrill the World Santa Cruz for free community dance classes and spooky Halloween performances! Learn Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” choreography, no dance experience required…
Curious about growing your own food but short on space, or not sure where to start? The Watsonville Public Library invites you to join the…
Learn the how, where and why fire is used to manage the natural landscape at the Central Coast Good Fire Fair on Saturday, Oct. 10…
Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.
In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program
Docent-led tours of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve are every Saturday AND Sunday, at 10 am and 11 am. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis…
Gently used books, DVDs, CDs, audiobooks, puzzles and games will be sold. Proceeds support the programs and activities at the Scotts Valley Branch Library.
Dress up for Halloween with favorites Thomas and Percy, for a 20-minute train ride, entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the entire family. ACTIVITIES Photos with…
A 4-act journey to heal our colonialist history through story, community singing and grief practices
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7725
Love Apple Farms in Scotts Valley is holding their first ever free-entry pumpkin patch and winter plant sale. Featuring a haunted greenhouse, gorgeous flower and…
Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.
Do you love local food and farms? Want to get to know your farmer better and get a behind-the-scenes look into our regions vibrant working…
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