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Nov
11
7pm sign-ups · Weekly pinball competition for players of all skill levels.
Community
📍 Westside
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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Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Natural Bridges State Beach
Monarch Butterfly Viewing at Natural Bridges
Visit the Monarch Grove at Natural Bridges State Beach for a self-guided family outing during November. Walk the accessible boardwalk to look for overwintering butterflies…
Family
📍 Westside
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Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Capitola Beach next to jetty on East side
Girl Grom Surf Club Santa Cruz Meetup
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together surf girls from all backgrounds to build community. We meet once per month.
Outdoors
📍 Capitola
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Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · The Painted Cork
Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art!
Welcome to the Art Lounge! Welcome to the Art Lounge, your creative haven for Arts, Crafts, and Drafts. Think of it like a restaurant, but…
Art & Culture
📍 Westside
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Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · Abbott Square Market
Trivia Night at Abbott Square
Wednesdays at Abbott Square are a little more exciting with a weekly Trivia Night inside the Front & Cooper bar. Starts promptly at 6:30pm with…
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
☀️ Happening today
Wednesday, November 11Wednesday's got a little of everything. Out in the San Lorenzo Valley, Roaring Camp Railroads runs the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the redwoods at 10:30am, good for a morning with the kids. Over at Natural Bridges, the Journey for Change Veterans Day Walk starts at 8:30am along the beach. Come evening, head to The Cruz Room for the Bluegrass Jam at 6pm, or catch Matt Masih at Crow's Nest for three bucks. If fingerstyle guitar is more your speed, Pierre Bensusan plays Kuumbwa Jazz downtown at 7:30pm.
43 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
9:00 AM
$65
Bio-Vibe Table: Sound & Vibration Wellness Sessions
Where: Soulcare Studios
Wellness
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
11:00 AM
FREE
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
Family
12:00 PM
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
Education
12:00 PM
FREE
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
Education
12:00 PM
FREE
Aesthetic Breach: Past and Present Struggles for Justice in North African Comics
Where: Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
Education
12:00 PM
FREE
The Audacity to Create
Where: Sesnon Gallery @ UCSC
Art & Culture
12:30 PM
Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market
Where: Downtown Farmers' Market
Markets
1:00 PM
FREE
Girl Grom Surf Club Santa Cruz Meetup
Where: Capitola Beach next to jetty on East side
Outdoors
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Showing 30 of 193 upcoming events · Community · from 2026-11-11 · to 2026-11-18
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Nov
11
Journey for Change Veterans Day Walk
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join Vets 4 Vets Santa Cruz for our annual Journey for Change Veterans Day Walk on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. This community awareness walk brings…
Wed
Nov
11
Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to offer services that support the health of patrons with weekly Wednesday visits to…
Wed
Nov
11
Henry J. Mello Center: Veterans Day Parade
Where: Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
Head to the Henry J. Mello Center to honor all who served! • 10:00 AM, Open to the public • 10:15 AM, Watsonville Band Performance…
Wed
Nov
11
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
Wed
Nov
11
Join us for Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, and books designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills.
Wed
Nov
11
Come join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday…
Wed
Nov
11
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7739
Wed
Nov
11
Fall 2026 Afterschool & Maker Sundays at SCMS!
Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
When: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: $37
Fall Semester Maker Classes (August 11, December 20, 2026) Join us for a semester of hands-on creativity at SC Maker Studios! Students explore 3D printing…
Wed
Nov
11
Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Enjoy activities, snacks and…
Wed
Nov
11
Lego Fun for Kids
Wed
Nov
11
Join us weekly! Meet other community members while speaking out.
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Wed
Nov
11
Member event. Meet at German Cultural Center Santa Cruz first by 5:25pm.
Wed
Nov
11
★ Featured
Trivia Night at Abbott Square
Where: Abbott Square Market
When: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: FREE
Wednesdays at Abbott Square are a little more exciting with a weekly Trivia Night inside the Front & Cooper bar. Starts promptly at 6:30pm with…
Wed
Nov
11
A live performance by Matt Masih.
Wed
Nov
11
Join us every Tuesday night at Britannia Arms Capitola for FREE Pub Trivia! Two games. Two chances to win. Prizes handed out twice! 🧠 Game…
Thu
Nov
12
Katy Kenyon-Abel
Thu
Nov
12
Rabid Reader Book Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach
Where: La Selva Beach Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM
Join our book club every second Thursday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Thu
Nov
12
Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.
Thu
Nov
12
For ages 0-5
Thu
Nov
12
Songs and Stories
Thu
Nov
12
Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our lovely Felton Community Room every Thursday at…
Thu
Nov
12
The Aptos Library Book Discussion Group meets 2nd Thursdays, 1-2:30pm, in-person or via Zoom. Adult readers choose thought-provoking fiction & nonfiction. Email [email protected].
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Thu
Nov
12
Step into the MAH's Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display…
Thu
Nov
12
Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Thu
Nov
12
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
Thu
Nov
12
Get clear, unbiased info on 2027 Medicare options at HICAP's Annual Enrollment Forum, November 12th, 2:00-3:30 PM at Downtown Branch Library. Free event. Call 831-462-5510…
Thu
Nov
12
R.E.A.D.: Read Every Amazing Detail @ Live Oak Library Annex
Where: Live Oak Branch Library
When: 3:00 PM
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading and comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade.
Thu
Nov
12
Rae Rodriguez
Thu
Nov
12
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713.
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