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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…
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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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30 upcoming events · Food & Drink · from 2026-11-11 · to 2026-11-18
Wed
Nov
11
Wig Out Wednesday
Where: Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room + Wine Bar
When: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 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…
Wed
Nov
11
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.
Wed
Nov
11
Sourdough Class at Sand Rock Farm
Where: Sand Rock Farm Lodging + Events
When: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · 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
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Thu
Nov
12
Food and Festivities: Supporting Healthy Blood Sugar During the Holidays
Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
When: Thursday, November 12 Time: 12:00 PM -1:00 PM Where: Register for the Zoom link. The workshop will be recorded, and a link to the…
Thu
Nov
12
Far West Fungi’s Santa Cruz Store & Café is launching Myco-Mixers, Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and fungi! Each Myco-Mixer will feature complimentary bites…
Thu
Nov
12
Hands-on introduction to using a Cricut cutting machine for crafting projects.
Thu
Nov
12
Persephone Restaurant Thursday Night Pasta Special
Where: Persephone Restaurant
When: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Price: $40
Every Thursday along with our regular menu we offer a prix fixe pasta dinner! Enjoy three courses starting with a fresh farmers market mixed green…
Fri
Nov
13
County Fairgrounds: Antique and Artisan Fair
Where: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
When: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · 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…
Fri
Nov
13
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…
Fri
Nov
13
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…
Fri
Nov
13
Riaptti & Rose - Live at Kissed By An Angel Wines
Fri
Nov
13
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…
Fri
Nov
13
The chamber's annual dinner honors local leaders and businesses with an awards ceremony and community celebration.
Food & Drink
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Sat
Nov
14
Cabrillo Farmers Market
Where: Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
When: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 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…
Sat
Nov
14
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…
Sat
Nov
14
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…
Sat
Nov
14
Bargetto Winery hosts off-site events in July, August, and November featuring wine tastings at various locations.
Sat
Nov
14
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 · 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…
Sun
Nov
15
Pot a plant, sip a cider & take home something green. Pints & Plants teams up with Santa Cruz Cider Company in Watsonville!
Sun
Nov
15
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…
Sun
Nov
15
Downtown Santa Cruz: Fall Wine Walk
Where: Oswald Restaurant
When: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM · 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…
Sun
Nov
15
Discovery Dinner at 1440: Sound Healing
Where: 800 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley, CA
When: 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM · Price: $81.88
Discover new techniques to foster wellbeing as you participate in a soothing sound healing workshop before an education dinner at 1440.
Wed
Nov
18
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…
Wed
Nov
18
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…
Wed
Nov
18
Wig Out Wednesday
Where: Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room + Wine Bar
When: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · 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…
Wed
Nov
18
College Nine/John R. Lewis College Night: Comic Quest
Where: College Nine and John R. Lewis Dining Hall
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Embark on a Comic Quest with College Nine and John R. Lewis College on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. In celebration of…
Wed
Nov
18
Friendsgiving - Craft and Connect!
Where: Steel Bonnet Brewing Company
When: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Price: $23.18
Make a card, meet a friend, and spread some Thanksgiving cheer! 5-minute friend dates, crafts & community at Steel Bonnet!
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