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β˜… Featured this season

Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art! at The Painted Cork, Nov 11 β˜… Featured
Wed, Nov 11, 2026 Β· 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 πŸ“ Westside
Indigethanx at Cowell Ranch Hay arn, Nov 12 β˜… Featured
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Β· Cowell Ranch Hay arn

Indigethanx

Welcome to Indigethanx, our annual alternative Thanksgiving gathering hosted by the American Indian Resource Center and the People of Color Sustainability Collective! We would love…

Education πŸ“ UCSC
The Joint Chiefs at The Sand Bar, Nov 12 β˜… Featured
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 Β· The Sand Bar

The Joint Chiefs

The Joint Chiefs

Music πŸ“ Capitola
Music
β˜… Featured
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 Β· The Cruz Room

The Shut-ins

7 - 9pm Β· The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brand…

Music πŸ“ Westside

β˜€οΈ Happening today

Monday, November 9

49 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day β†’

9:00 AM
TOGETHER26: A Queer Family Building Conference hosted by Hosted by PregnantTogether
Where: virtual conference
LGBTQ+
10:30 AM
Early Start Playgroup & Parent Support - In Person
Where: Del Mar Elementary School
Family
10:30 AM
Club de Escucha de Santa Cruz
Where: Capitola Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
Infant/Toddler Storytime at Capitola
Where: Capitola Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
Aptos Bridge Club
Where: Aptos Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
Storytime and Stay & Play at Downtown
Where: Downtown Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
10:30 AM
Mahjong Club @ Branciforte
Where: Branciforte Branch Library
Community
10:40 AM
ECE 290 Seminar: β€œEnhancing Spectrum Utilization Through Measurement Science”
Where: Engineering 2
Education

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26 upcoming events Β· Cultural Event Β· from 2026-11-09 Β· to 2026-11-16

Mon
Nov
9

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $26.45

Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…

Cultural Event Family πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Tue
Nov
10

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $26.45

Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…

Cultural Event Family πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Wed
Nov
11

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $26.45

Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…

Cultural Event Family πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Thu
Nov
12

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $26.45

Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…

Cultural Event Family πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Thu
Nov
12

Congolese

Where: The 418 Project
When: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

A dance session centered on Congolese movement, held at a Santa Cruz arts space. For dancers curious to explore rhythm, style, and cultural tradition through…

Community Cultural Event πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Nov
12

Congo Dance Class

Where: The 418 Project
When: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

A weekly Congo dance class in Santa Cruz. Participants learn traditional African dance movements in a group setting at The 418 Project.

Dance Cultural Event πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Nov
12
β˜… Featured

Indigethanx

Where: Cowell Ranch Hay arn
When: 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Welcome to Indigethanx, our annual alternative Thanksgiving gathering hosted by the American Indian Resource Center and the People of Color Sustainability Collective! We would love…

Education Cultural Event πŸ“ UCSC
Fri
Nov
13

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $26.45

Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…

Cultural Event Family πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Fri
Nov
13

Victor β€œMarka27” QuiΓ±onez: Ni de AquΓ­, Ni de AllΓ‘

Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

β€œNi de aquΓ­, ni de allÑ” (β€œneither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…

Art & Culture Cultural Event πŸ“ Westside
Sat
Nov
14

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $26.45

Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…

Cultural Event Outdoors πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Nov
14

Wilder Ranch: Historic Grounds Tours

Where: Wilder Ranch State Park
When: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely…

Cultural Event Free πŸ“ North Coast
Sun
Nov
15

Hanukkah Fair

Where: Temple Beth El gift shop
When: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

The County's best selection of menorahs, candles, dreidles, affordable gifts for everyone. Your one-stop shop for Hanukkah. Decorations, paper plates, novelty items, books, chocolate gelt…

Festivals Cultural Event πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Sun
Nov
15

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $26.45

Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…

Cultural Event Outdoors πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sun
Nov
15

UCSC: Victor β€œMarka27” Exhibition

Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

β€œNi de aquΓ­, ni de allÑ” (β€œneither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…

Art & Culture Cultural Event πŸ“ Westside
Sun
Nov
15

Wilder Ranch: Historic Grounds Tours

Where: Wilder Ranch State Park
When: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, horse barn, uniquely…

Cultural Event Free πŸ“ North Coast
Sun
Nov
15

Quail Hollow Ranch: Ranch House Tour

Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
When: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

As a volunteer docent for the County of Santa Cruz Park system, Richard James has researched the colorful history of Quail Hollow Ranch for years…

Cultural Event Free πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Mon
Nov
16

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $26.45

Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of…

Cultural Event Outdoors πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Mon
Nov
16

Las Migas

Where: Kuumbwa Jazz
When: 7:00 PM

With a career spanning more than twenty years and six studio albums, Las Migas have become one of the most internationally acclaimed Spanish bands. They…

Music Cultural Event πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

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