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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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Showing 30 of 137 upcoming events Β· Free Β· from 2026-11-09 Β· to 2026-11-16

Mon
Nov
9

Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours

Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Monarch migration is variable and population numbers and dates are different each year. The monarchs typically begin arriving in mid-October and leave by mid-February. At…

Family Free πŸ“ Westside
Mon
Nov
9

In-person Tech Help @ Aptos

Where: Aptos Branch Library
When: 1:00 PM

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Community Free πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Mon
Nov
9

Yoga, Meditation & Sound Healing

Where: Sky Park
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Come join us! Mondays @ 6pm Yoga 7pm Meditation and Sound Healing β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή $10 a class, no one will be turned away 🫢

Wellness Free πŸ“ Scotts Valley
Mon
Nov
9

Matt O'Hara, The Flying Death

Where: Santa Cruz
When: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM

Historian and professor Matt O’Hara urges readers of his book The Flying Death to ask, β€œWho and what are we willing to sacrifice in the…

Art & Culture Free
Mon
Nov
9

Trivia at The Cruz Room

Where: The Cruz Room
When: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Test your knowledge and join us for Trivia Night! Play by yourself or up to 6 people per team. Stay for the entire 2-hour game…

Community Free πŸ“ Westside
Tue
Nov
10

Free Health Screening

Where: 1 2nd St, Watsonville, CA
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Visit Watsonville Public Library for a FREE Health Screening, no appointment needed! ~ Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley invites library patrons to take advantage…

Art & Culture Family En espaΓ±ol πŸ“ Watsonville
Tue
Nov
10

Health Screening at Watsonville Public Library

Where: Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free Health Screening at the Watsonville Public Library! Stop by anytime, no appointment needed for: β€’ A1C & blood pressure checks β€’ Quick diabetes risk…

Wellness Free πŸ“ Watsonville
Tue
Nov
10

Infant/Toddler Playgroup - In Person at Costal Kinetic

Where: Coastal Kinetic Physical Therapy 2121 41st Ave
When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Monthly therapeutic playgroup for infants and toddlers with diverse developmental, physical, or medical needs. Facilitated by Sarah Myatt-Paul, Doctor of Physical Therapy β€’ Tube Feeding…

Family Free En espaΓ±ol πŸ“ Capitola
Tue
Nov
10

In-person Tech Help @ Garfield Park

Where: Garfield Park Branch Library
When: 10:00 AM

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Community Free πŸ“ Westside
Tue
Nov
10

Volunteer at the UCSC Arboretum

Where: UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Β· Price: FREE

Volunteer Information Sessions at the Arboretum Do you love gardens and gardening? The UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden has a wonderful community of staff, students…

Education Outdoors πŸ“ UCSC
Tue
Nov
10

Toddler Tumble Time

Where: Watsonville Public Library
When: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Β· Price: FREE

Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time! We’ll be sharing some of our educational collection items. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about…

Education Family En espaΓ±ol πŸ“ Watsonville
Tue
Nov
10

Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours

Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Monarch migration is variable and population numbers and dates are different each year. The monarchs typically begin arriving in mid-October and leave by mid-February. At…

Family Free πŸ“ Westside
Tue
Nov
10

Community Health Leaders Collective

Where: Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
When: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Join community health leaders to learn and get inspired // Únase a los líderes de salud comunitarios para aprender y inspirarse

Wellness Free πŸ“ Watsonville
Tue
Nov
10

Cookies & Conversations with Provost Aims

Where: Crown College
When: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

Meet Provost Aims and Poppy the Chihuahua outside of the Crown College Office for yummy cookies and conversation. Stay and chat or grab and go.

Education Free πŸ“ UCSC
Tue
Nov
10

Sewing Workshop

Where: Freedom Branch Library
When: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7391

Community Free πŸ“ Watsonville
Tue
Nov
10

Trivia Night at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

Where: Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
When: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Hugging Porcupines Productions presents Trivia Night, every Tuesday evening at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. Trivia is always free to play. Grab your team and challenge…

Outdoors Free πŸ“ Westside
Tue
Nov
10

Emeriti Faculty Lecture, Fall 2026

Where: Music Center Recital Hall
When: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

Intoxications and Their Meanings We pay so much attention to the iniquity of addiction that we scarcely notice the ubiquity of intoxication. From the temperance…

Education Consumption πŸ“ UCSC
Tue
Nov
10

Intoxications and Their Meanings, Fall Emeriti Lecture

Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

Fall Emeriti Faculty Lecture: Intoxications and Their Meanings We pay so much attention to the iniquity of addiction that we scarcely notice the ubiquity of…

Education Consumption πŸ“ UCSC
Tue
Nov
10

The Hive Live! Featuring Avia Tadmor & Keetje Kuipers

Where: Santa Cruz
When: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM

FREE IN-STORE EVENT: The Hive Live! presents an evening of poetry featuring Avia Tadmor and Keetje Kuipers.Your RSVP helps us plan for your arrival and…

Art & Culture Free
Tue
Nov
10

Del Mar Trio

Where: Callahan's
When: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

Music Free πŸ“ Midtown
Wed
Nov
11

Journey for Change Veterans Day Walk

Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM Β· 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…

Community Free πŸ“ Westside
Wed
Nov
11

Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness

Where: Merrill College Office
When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Β· Price: FREE

Grab a free cup of coffee* and chat with Provost Aims at Coffee with the Provost! Most Wednesdays through the Fall Quarter! 9:00-11:00am Meet us…

Education Free πŸ“ UCSC
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 Β· Price: FREE

Head to the Henry J. Mello Center to honor all who served! β€’ 10:00 AM, Open to the public β€’ 10:15 AM, Watsonville Band Performance…

Community Free πŸ“ Watsonville
Wed
Nov
11

Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours

Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Monarch migration is variable and population numbers and dates are different each year. The monarchs typically begin arriving in mid-October and leave by mid-February. At…

Family Free πŸ“ Westside

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