Oct
17
Are you ready? If you had to escape a wildfire in Santa Cruz how long would it take you to run or walk to reach…
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.
★ Featured this season
★ Featured Event
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM
13th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival
📍 Woodhouse Blending & Brewing · Downtown Santa Cruz · $17.85
13th Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival Presented by DNA October 12-17 At Woodhouse: Saturday, October 17th • 6:30 PM 21 Comics • 3 Headliners •…
Music
Family
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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Coming up
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · Corralitos Cultural Center
Tai Chi with Manny
Improve your energy, balance, strength and coordination.
Music
📍 Watsonville
Coming up
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · Felton Music Hall
20 Years of Nekrogoblikon - Felton, CA - VIP TICKETLESS UPGRADE
Some bands start off with a concept; others develop it along the way. Santa Barbara’s Nekrogoblikon is of the later ilk and the better for…
Music
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Coming up
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · The Ugly Mug
Open Mic w/ SteveV, every Monday
It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available
Music
📍 Soquel
Coming up
Mon, Oct 12, 2026 · Abbott Square Market
Abbott Square: Comedy Night
Come hang out in the secret garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT. Featuring comedians from all over the area and beyond.
Comedy
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
☀️ Happening today
Monday, October 1250 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
9:00 AM
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Beach Cleanup @ Capitola Beach
📍 Capitola Beach next to jetty on East side
Outdoors
9:00 AM
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Capitola Beach Cleanup with Save Our Shores
📍 City of Capitola
Community
9:00 AM
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Beach Cleanup @ Capitola Beach
📍 Esplanade Park
Community
10:00 AM
$105
Halloween Ceramics Camp
📍 Art Factory Studios
Art & Culture
10:00 AM
See listing
FUN & FUNCTIONAL HANDBUILDING (2/4)
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
Community
10:30 AM
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Infant/Toddler Storytime at Capitola
📍 Capitola Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
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Club de Escucha de Santa Cruz
📍 Capitola Branch Library
Community
10:30 AM
$26.45
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
📍 Roaring Camp Railroads
Cultural Event
10:30 AM
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Mahjong Club @ Branciforte
📍 Branciforte Branch Library
Community
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18 upcoming events · Wellness · from 2026-10-17 · to 2026-10-18
Oct
17
GLENWOOD 5K Trail Run/Walk Join us for the 2nd Annual Glenwood 5K Trail Run/Walk through the scenic Glenwood East Preserve! Whether you're a seasoned trail…
Oct
17
Zen Meditation. Open to all. Free of charge.
Oct
17
This program brings the essential meaning of Dzogchen meditation into daily practice. The instruction leads practitioners to the state of spontaneous presence, which transcends all…
Oct
17
A six month program for experienced practitioners to deepen your sacred sexuality & Tantra skills in community.
Oct
17
Please join Insight Santa Cruz Guiding Teacher Dawn Neal (or guest teachers) for a silent meditation followed by a Dharma talk. This offering will take…
Oct
17
https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/retreat-guru/2029/parenting-with-compassion-wisdom-copy/
Oct
17
Announcing the Philosophy of Yog(a) FREE workshop. There will be two opportunities to attend: Thur, Sept 17, 5-6:30 & Sat. Sept 19, 2-3:30 in person…
Oct
17
By the time you realize you have an addiction or bad habit, you’ve had it a long time. Understanding how they become new normals is…
Oct
18
Spend unhurried time observing the rescued horses, learning about their stories, and soaking in the peaceful energy of the herd as the day begins.
Oct
18
Awaken to Awe & Qigong at Women on Waves
📍 Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
🕒 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM · See listing
Start your Sunday morning with movement, mindfulness, and the beauty of the ocean! Join us on Capitola Beach for an energizing qigong practice and an…
Oct
18
Join us for Sunday drop-in Meditations 9-10 am weekly. In person only, in the Gompa at Land of Medicine Buddha with Venerable Yangchen! Venerable Yangchen's…
Oct
18
Experience the Bio-Vibe Table at SoulCare Studios, a gentle, non-invasive wellness experience using sound frequencies and soothing vibrations to encourage relaxation, release tension, and support…
Wellness
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Oct
18
This Celtic music weekend for adults offers dozens of workshops and sessions for various levels of playing ability, and takes place in the beautiful redwoods…
Oct
18
SUNDAY SERENITY: RESTORATIVE EXPRESSIVE ART
📍 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
🕒 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM · See listing
Cindy Laurin
Oct
18
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
Oct
18
The Medicine Buddha Puja is performed every day at Land of Medicine Buddha, normally by Venerable Samten. On Sundays, this is open to the public…
Wellness
📍 Soquel
Oct
18
Presented by: Ruby Hernandez, Adron Beene, Susan von Thun or Erin Carlson-Jones with Joyce Leonard. Each Sunday, one of the musicians performs a sound bath…
Wellness
📍 Capitola
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