Oct
9
Santa Cruz Scene: What's happening in Santa Cruz County
From the waves to the redwoods, it's all happening here.
Santa Cruz Scene (santacruzscene.com) is a free daily calendar of in-person events across Santa Cruz County, California.
See what's on this weekend →In-person only, on purpose. Everything here is something you can actually show up to. No screens, no streams.
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Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM
The Kick Off - Sonivore Listening Lounge
📍 Sonivore · Downtown Santa Cruz · $25
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…
Art & Culture
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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★ Featured
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Seymour Marine Discovery Center
Santa Cruz Maker Studios at the Seymour Center
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…
Education
📍 Westside
★ Featured
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Downtown Santa Cruz
2nd Annual Yoga For All Day in Downtown Santa Cruz
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…
Wellness
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
★ Featured
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · Humble Sea at The Wharf
House on the Wharf
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…
Music
📍 Beach & Boardwalk
★ Featured
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 · Mariposa Coffee Bar
Free Live Jazz Downtown At Mariposa Coffee Bar
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…
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
☀️ Happening today
Friday, October 9Friday 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.
43 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
8:00 AM
FREE
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds
📍 Growing Up in Santa Cruz
Family
12:00 PM
FREE
Pumpkin Patch & Winter Veggies
📍 Love Apple Farms
Community
2:00 PM
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Watsonville: Farmers Market
📍 Downtown Watsonville
Markets
3:00 PM
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Make & Explore @ Live Oak
📍 Live Oak Branch Library
Community
3:30 PM
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Lego Friday Fun
📍 Felton Branch Library
Community
4:00 PM
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Fall Scout Overnight
📍 Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Art & Culture
4:00 PM
$75
Santa Cruz SPCA After School Preteen Paws Program Tier 2
📍 Santa Cruz SPCA
Family
4:00 PM
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Gateway School Fall Festival
📍 Gateway School
Family
4:30 PM
$53.7
Kaiser Permanente Arena: Legacy Fighting Alliance
📍 Kaiser Permanente Arena
Community
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Oct
9
Rebecca Coupe Franks / Trumpet Nancy Heth / Vocals and Piano
Oct
9
Santa Cruz Speed Dating at Gilman Brewing (Spooky Edition)
📍 Gilman Brewing Santa Cruz Taproom Brewpub Gastropub Restaurant
🕒 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · $28.52
Ages 30-50 Wear your favorite black outfit (encouraged!) Enjoy spooky decorations, festive surprises, and a hauntingly good atmosphere
Oct
9
A show -Julie f the rulies -half calf - emma bottomlining
Oct
9
Punk rock triple bill. 6-9pm $8
Oct
9
Women’s Center Welcome Fall Ball: 2016 Throwback
📍 Stevenson Event Center
🕒 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · See listing
We’re Going Back to 2016 💿✨ The UCSC Women’s Center invites you to our Welcome Fall Ball: 2016 Edition! Grab your chokers and flower crowns…
Oct
9
(Women's Soccer) West Valley vs. Cabrillo
📍 Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
🕒 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM · See listing
Sports
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Oct
9
Stand in the spotlight and share your talents with our community. All are welcome at this world-class open mic. Signups at 6:30, show at 7.
Music
📍 Watsonville
Oct
9
In collaboration with the Santa Cruz Astronomy Club, the Ben Lomond Village Alliance is pleased to announce a Supper Club and star-watching evening! The BLVA…
Oct
9
Rave in the Grave - Hosted by Bike Party Santa Cruz
📍 Bike Santa Cruz County
🕒 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · See listing
Rave in the Grave - Hosted by Bike Party Santa Cruz Bring your own pulse 🫀📈. Santa Cruz Bike 🚲 Party, 💀 Rave in the…
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Oct
9
The SLV Theatre Department is proud to present The Outsiders, a dramatic coming-of-age novel originally written by S.E. Hilton and adapted to stageplay by Christopher…
Oct
9
A live theater production of a murder mystery, offering an evening of intrigue and drama.
Art & Culture
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Oct
9
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…
Oct
9
At last count, there were 800 Grateful Dead cover bands in America and more throughout the world. You can find all female bands, Dead drag…
Music
📍 Midtown
Oct
9
Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde
📍 Santa Cruz Veteran's Hall
🕒 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · $32.5
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…
Oct
9
SPAM New Media Festival – Night Two: Jean Carla Rodea + Abram Stern & Dorothy R. Santos + EPOCH
📍 Indexical
🕒 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM · FREE
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 &…
Oct
9
Palomar Ballroom Salsa & Bachata Party is a weekly Friday salsa and bachata lesson-and-social at Palomar Ballroom in downtown Santa Cruz.
Oct
9
Pat McGann at Felton Music Hall on Friday, October 9th 2026 Tickets: https://www.prekindle.com/event/55897-pat-mcgann-felton
Oct
9
BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON
📍 Quarry Amphitheatre
🕒 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM · $95.18
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…
Oct
9
Sweet Voodoo delivers a set of super-danceable classic rock and funk, ideal for an evening of dancing and good times.
Oct
9
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…
Oct
9
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…
Oct
9
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…
Oct
9
Music
📍 Capitola
Oct
9
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…
Oct
9
A throwback party spinning 2000s hits at a live music venue, with doors at 8 PM and the party starting at 9 PM.
Oct
10
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…
Oct
10
Zen Meditation. Open to all. Free of charge.
Oct
10
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…
Food & Drink
Outdoors
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