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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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27 upcoming events Β· Food & Drink Β· from 2026-11-09 Β· to 2026-11-16

Tue
Nov
10

A Healthy Sustainable Fall Feast

Where: Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church
When: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Β· Price: $2

Eat for the Earth is organizing a plant-based fall potluck, & YOU are invited. Let's enjoy a cruelty-free and Earth-friendly feast together!

Wellness Food & Drink πŸ“ Midtown
Tue
Nov
10

Tacos & Trivia

Where: Bruno's Bar & Grill
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

As with everything we do, we bring the fun! This isn’t your average ordinary trivia. It’s β€œBruno’s Style”. We sing, we play instruments, we dance…

Community Food & Drink πŸ“ Scotts Valley
Wed
Nov
11

Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market

Where: Downtown Farmers' Market
When: 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM

The Downtown Santa Cruz Market runs year-round on Wednesdays, 1-5pm year round. Our largest and oldest market, it is situated in the heart of Downtown…

Markets Food & Drink πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Wed
Nov
11

Wig Out Wednesday

Where: Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room + Wine Bar
When: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Every Wed from 4 to 8 pm at our Downtown Santa Cruz Tasting Room + Wine Bar Join us for a night of wigging out…

Food & Drink Free πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Wed
Nov
11

Bricks & Beers at Steel Bonnet

Where: Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Kids play with Bricks, while parents play with Beers! Hosted by Brick Lab of Scotts Valley from 5-8pm on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month.

Food & Drink Family πŸ“ Scotts Valley
Wed
Nov
11

Sourdough Class at Sand Rock Farm

Where: Sand Rock Farm Lodging + Events
When: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Β· Price: $130

Do you want to learn a new soul-satisfying skill? Come to Sand Rock Farm and learn to make sourdough! Classes are two and a half…

Food & Drink πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Thu
Nov
12

Far West Fungi: Myco-Mixer

Where: Far West Fungi
When: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Far West Fungi’s Santa Cruz Store & CafΓ© is launching Myco-Mixers, Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and fungi! Each Myco-Mixer will feature complimentary bites…

Food & Drink Free πŸ“ Westside
Thu
Nov
12

Tech CafΓ©: Cricut

Where: Main Library
When: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Hands-on introduction to using a Cricut cutting machine for crafting projects.

Food & Drink Education πŸ“ Watsonville
Fri
Nov
13

County Fairgrounds: Antique and Artisan Fair

Where: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
When: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $10

It’s back! If you have a love for vintage ~ styling a home with old-style objects, wearing vintage jewelry & clothing, and collecting unique art…

Food & Drink Markets πŸ“ Watsonville
Fri
Nov
13

Produce Pop-Up

Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Produce Pop-Up is a twice-weekly organic farmstand open to all members of the UC Santa Cruz community. The program is dedicated to increasing access to…

Education Food & Drink πŸ“ UCSC
Fri
Nov
13

Watsonville: Farmers Market

Where: Downtown Watsonville
When: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Watsonville Farmers Market is every Friday afternoon from 2-7 all year round at the City Plaza in Downtown Watsonville. Don’t miss out on the…

Markets Food & Drink πŸ“ Watsonville
Fri
Nov
13

Ripatti Rose Band

Where: Kissed By an Angel Wines
When: 5:30 PM

Riaptti & Rose - Live at Kissed By An Angel Wines

Music Food & Drink πŸ“ Scotts Valley
Fri
Nov
13

Wine! Music! Indoors

Where: El Vaquero Winery
When: 6:00 PM

alecia haselton is a Corralitos born-and-raised vocalist, songwriter, and musician. She brings an alt/folk/rock sound rooted in honest storytelling, powerful vocals, and a little ’90s/2000s…

Music Food & Drink πŸ“ Watsonville
Sat
Nov
14

Cabrillo Farmers Market

Where: Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
When: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Saturday mornings at Cabrillo College in Aptos, 8 to noon. A certified farmers' market with the week's fresh produce and plenty of free parking. Show…

Markets Food & Drink πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Sat
Nov
14

Cars and Coffee

Where: East Lake Village Shopping Center
When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Β· Price: FREE

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…

Food & Drink Free πŸ“ Watsonville
Sat
Nov
14

Westside Santa Cruz: Farmers Market

Where: Westside Farmers' Market
When: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every Saturday, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive. Here we serve the communities of…

Markets Food & Drink πŸ“ Westside
Sat
Nov
14

Upcoming Off-Site Events

Where: Bargetto Winery
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Bargetto Winery hosts off-site events in July, August, and November featuring wine tastings at various locations.

Community Food & Drink πŸ“ Soquel
Sat
Nov
14

Menlo Park Wine Walk

Where: Santa Cruz
When: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Β· Price: $50

Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains presents Taste of the Mountains Menlo Park Wine Walk on Saturday, November 14 in Downtown Menlo Park from 1-4pm…

Food & Drink
Sat
Nov
14

Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall "Famous" Crab and Shrimp Feed, Nov 14th

Where: Portuguese Hall of Santa Cruz
When: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Tickets are now on sale for the Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall "Famous" Crab and Shrimp Feed on Saturday, November 14 at 216 Evergreen Street. Doors…

Food & Drink Dance
Sun
Nov
15

Corralitos Farm and Garden Market

Where: Corralitos farm and garden market
When: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

A small but mighty amazing community market. In beautiful Corralitos, which is located in south Santa Cruz county. The country feel is real with local…

Food & Drink Free πŸ“ Watsonville
Sun
Nov
15

Pints & Plants: Cider & Sprouts

Where: Santa Cruz Cider Co.
When: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Β· Price: $39.19

Pot a plant, sip a cider & take home something green. Pints & Plants teams up with Santa Cruz Cider Company in Watsonville!

Outdoors Food & Drink πŸ“ Watsonville
Sun
Nov
15

Wine Walk

Where: Wine Walk Check-In
When: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: $30

Taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains during the Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk 2026! The Downtown Santa Cruz Wine Walk is the…

Food & Drink Adults 21+ πŸ“ Midtown
Sun
Nov
15

Downtown Santa Cruz: Fall Wine Walk

Where: Oswald Restaurant
When: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: $33.85

Presenting the Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk 2025! Enjoy the heart of the Central Coast to taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains…

Food & Drink Adults 21+ πŸ“ Midtown
Sun
Nov
15

Discovery Dinner at 1440: Sound Healing

Where: 800 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley, CA
When: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM Β· Price: $81.88

Discover new techniques to foster wellbeing as you participate in a soothing sound healing workshop before an education dinner at 1440.

Wellness Food & Drink πŸ“ Scotts Valley

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