Wed
Nov
11
7pm sign-ups · Weekly pinball competition for players of all skill levels.
Community
📍 Westside
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.
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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
★ Featured
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.
39 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
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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
2:00 PM
Crafternoon
Where: Main Library
Community
2:00 PM
$250
2026 Festival of Monsters - The Center for Monster Studies
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
Festivals
3:00 PM
SAGA for Teens @ Felton
Where: Felton Branch Library
Community
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Nov
11
Kalachakra Six-Session Guru Yoga Sadhana Practice With Venerable Steve Carlier
Where: Land of Medicine Buddha
When: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
https://landofmedicinebuddha.org/programs/practices-and-pujas/
Wellness
📍 Soquel
Wed
Nov
11
Journey for Change Veterans Day Walk
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM · 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…
Wed
Nov
11
Horses are deeply attuned to nonverbal cues; our posture, breath, and inner state shape how they respond. When we’re centered, they notice. This gentle, horse…
Wed
Nov
11
Bio-Vibe Table: Sound & Vibration Wellness Sessions
Where: Soulcare Studios
When: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Price: $65
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
Wed
Nov
11
Build strength, improve balance, and feel your best. This low-impact class focuses on core strength, posture, and gentle movement, perfect for all fitness levels.
Wellness
📍 Watsonville
Wed
Nov
11
Youth Fall Maker Camp (ages 7-12) Our Fall 2026 Maker Camps offer children ages 7-12 a fun, hands-on way to spend their school breaks! Camp…
Wed
Nov
11
Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to offer services that support the health of patrons with weekly Wednesday visits to…
Wed
Nov
11
Start your Wednesday morning with movement, mindfulness, and authentic Himalayan yogic wisdom at Soul Care Studios. 🧘✨ Join Yogi Laxman Panthi for a weekly Vinyasa…
Wellness
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
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 · Price: FREE
Head to the Henry J. Mello Center to honor all who served! • 10:00 AM, Open to the public • 10:15 AM, Watsonville Band Performance…
Wed
Nov
11
A free weekly dance jam for babies and their caregivers at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, with movement, music, and play in a joyful…
Wed
Nov
11
Toddler Time at the Exploration Center
Where: Sanctuary Exploration Center
When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Just for kids! 🌊 📚 🪼 Each Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. join us for free Toddler Time featuring stories, songs, crafts, and…
Wed
Nov
11
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
Wed
Nov
11
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM · 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…
Wed
Nov
11
A bilingual lap-sit storytime for babies and toddlers, with songs, rhymes, and books in English and Spanish.
Wed
Nov
11
Join us for Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, and books designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills.
Wed
Nov
11
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · 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…
Wed
Nov
11
See our Practices and Pujas page for more information on weekly pujas. Tara is the female deity who embodies the enlighten activities of all the…
Wellness
📍 Soquel
Wed
Nov
11
Come join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday…
Wed
Nov
11
A bilingual storytime for toddlers with stories, songs, and rhymes in English and Spanish, promoting early literacy and language skills.
Wed
Nov
11
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
Wed
Nov
11
Aesthetic Breach: Past and Present Struggles for Justice in North African Comics
Where: Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
This exhibition brings together comics and graphic narratives from Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, introducing a broad range of contemporary artists while centering the works…
Wed
Nov
11
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Organized in partnership with the Center for Art and Advocacy, located in Brooklyn, New York, Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá (Not From Here, Not…
Wed
Nov
11
The Audacity to Create is an exhibition that showcases the work of UCSC Alumni of color Alejandra Chavez, Jorge Gomez-Gonzalez , Katie Dorame, Seráb Serabia…
Wed
Nov
11
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
11
Motion Pacific: Dance for PD
Where: Motion Pacific at The Tannery World Dance and Cultural Center
When: 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM · Price: FREE
Dance for Parkinson’s at Motion Pacific is a class for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their caretakers. The class is based on the innovative and…
Wed
Nov
11
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Girl Grom Surf Club Santa Cruz Meetup
Where: Capitola Beach next to jetty on East side
When: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Price: FREE
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing together surf girls from all backgrounds to build community. We meet once per month.
Wed
Nov
11
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7739
Wed
Nov
11
Improve your energy, balance, strength and coordination.
Wed
Nov
11
2026 Festival of Monsters - The Center for Monster Studies
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
When: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: $250
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
Wed
Nov
11
Fall 2026 Afterschool & Maker Sundays at SCMS!
Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
When: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: $37
Fall Semester Maker Classes (August 11, December 20, 2026) Join us for a semester of hands-on creativity at SC Maker Studios! Students explore 3D printing…
Wed
Nov
11
R.E.A.D: Reach every amazing detail
Where: Branciforte Branch Library
When: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one free reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713 R.E.A.D sessions are…
Wed
Nov
11
Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Enjoy activities, snacks and…
Wed
Nov
11
PAWS Afterschool Club (Ages 7-10) Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to care for…
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
About Forage Species IV The objective of Forage Species IV is to give learners and our community a deeper perspective on critical ‘feeder species’ in…
Wed
Nov
11
Lego Fun for Kids
Wed
Nov
11
Join us weekly! Meet other community members while speaking out.
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Wed
Nov
11
BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour
Where: Soulcare Studios
When: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM · Price: $25
Take a midweek pause and recharge your energy ✨ Join us for BioCharger & Vibrational Sound Table Healing Happy Hour, a unique experience designed to…
Wellness
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
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
★ Featured
Art Lounge ~ Sip Local Beer & Wine and Make Art!
Where: The Painted Cork
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: $8
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
Wed
Nov
11
The World Cafe: Food, Tea, and Conversations that Matter
Where: Rachel Carson/Oakes Dining Hall
When: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The World Café, food, tea, and conversations that matter. Every other Wednesday, 5-7pm, RCC Dining Hall. All students welcome, every college and major. Free with…
Wed
Nov
11
Member event. Meet at German Cultural Center Santa Cruz first by 5:25pm.
Wed
Nov
11
A regular tango class in Downtown Santa Cruz, offering a way to learn Latin dance in a social, cultural setting.
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
Wed
Nov
11
7 - 9pm · Weekly bluegrass jam with local musicians.
Music
📍 Westside
Wed
Nov
11
★ Featured
Trivia Night at Abbott Square
Where: Abbott Square Market
When: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: FREE
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…
Wed
Nov
11
Music
📍 Capitola
Wed
Nov
11
TIME & LOCATION CHANGE FOR THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER & DECEMBER: LOCATION: MIDTOWN COMMUNITY CENTER IN SANTA CRUZ TIME: 6:30PM-7:30PM Every 2nd Wednesday of the…
Wed
Nov
11
Finding Greater Peace of Mind
Where: Wisdom Center of Santa Cruz
When: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: $40
Our thoughts strongly shape our experience. Habitual patterns such as black-and-white thinking, blaming, and overgeneralizing can quietly create unnecessary stress and dissatisfaction. Join a Buddhist…
Wed
Nov
11
Dharma Talk--In Person and Zoom--Rev. Jaune Evans
Where: Santa Cruz Zen Center
When: 6:40 PM – 7:40 PM
Wellness
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Wed
Nov
11
A live performance by Matt Masih.
Wed
Nov
11
Join us every Tuesday night at Britannia Arms Capitola for FREE Pub Trivia! Two games. Two chances to win. Prizes handed out twice! 🧠 Game…
Wed
Nov
11
lo-fi power pop and punk from the East Bay on Dandy Boy Records
Music
📍 Midtown
Wed
Nov
11
Drop-In Draw provides a live model and room monitor. There is no formal lesson and only dry media is allowed (no paints). ADVISORIES • These…
Wed
Nov
11
Western Wednesday #96: Kentucky Mule x Jerry Logan & The Country Squires
Where: Moe's Alley
When: 7:30 PM
Western Wednesday #96 is comin' quick with Kentucky Mule and Jerry B. Logan and The Country Squires! Saddle up and let's go! Wednesday, November 11…
Wed
Nov
11
French acoustic guitar virtuoso, vocalist, and composer Pierre Bensusan, surnamed “Mister DADGAD”, has taken his unique sound to all corners of the globe. Winner of…
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Wed
Nov
11
A welcoming weekly tap class for adults who want to build rhythm, technique, musicality, and confidence in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Designed for basic beginners…
Dance
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Wed
Nov
11
For Eleven Eleven 11/11 Jim and Diana's acoustic dynamic duo rocks Joe's, a classic old-school honky tonk in the heart of the Santa Cruz Mountains…
Music
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Wed
Nov
11
Felton Music Hall presents... They Are Gutting A Body Of Water
Where: Felton Music Hall
When: 8:00 PM
They Are Gutting A Body Of Water at Felton Music Hall on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/190915
Music
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Wed
Nov
11
★ Featured
Monarch Butterfly Viewing at Natural Bridges
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 12:00 AM – 12:59 AM · Price: FREE
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
Thu
Nov
12
Katy Kenyon-Abel
Thu
Nov
12
Undergrad Research Info Session: Treehouse Undergraduate Bioinformatics Immersion (TUBI)
Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Treehouse Undergraduate Bioinformatics Immersion (TUBI) is a research group for undergraduates who do not currently have much research or coding experience. Participants are able to…
Education
📍 UCSC
Thu
Nov
12
Rabid Reader Book Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach
Where: La Selva Beach Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM
Join our book club every second Thursday to explore great reads and share engaging conversations with fellow book lovers.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Thu
Nov
12
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM · 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…
Thu
Nov
12
Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.
Thu
Nov
12
A bilingual storytime for toddlers, pairing books and songs in two languages.
Thu
Nov
12
For ages 0-5
Thu
Nov
12
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · 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…
Thu
Nov
12
Songs and Stories
Thu
Nov
12
Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our lovely Felton Community Room every Thursday at…
Thu
Nov
12
Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC
Where: The Diversity Center
When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Well-being offering: Guided Mindfulness Group Date: Weekly on Thursdays Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz Ages…
Thu
Nov
12
Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC
Where: The Diversity Center
When: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Well-being offering: Guided Mindfulness Group Date: Weekly on Thursdays New Time! 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Location: The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave. Santa Cruz…
Thu
Nov
12
BME 280B Seminar: Student Lab Rotation Talks – CHEM and BME
Where: Physical Sciences Building
When: 11:40 AM – 1:15 PM
Welcome to the 7th week of our BME 280B seminar series, a weekly seminar covering topics of current research in computational biology and bioinformatics. Please…
Education
📍 UCSC
Thu
Nov
12
Aesthetic Breach: Past and Present Struggles for Justice in North African Comics
Where: Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
This exhibition brings together comics and graphic narratives from Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, introducing a broad range of contemporary artists while centering the works…
Thu
Nov
12
The Audacity to Create is an exhibition that showcases the work of UCSC Alumni of color Alejandra Chavez, Jorge Gomez-Gonzalez , Katie Dorame, Seráb Serabia…
Thu
Nov
12
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
Thu
Nov
12
Research Lunch & Learn: Research cybersecurity and compliance attestation
Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Federal agencies and research sponsors are increasingly requiring institutions to attest to and provide evidence of research security compliance. The stakes go beyond a single…
Education
📍 UCSC
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
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
Thu
Nov
12
The Aptos Library Book Discussion Group meets 2nd Thursdays, 1-2:30pm, in-person or via Zoom. Adult readers choose thought-provoking fiction & nonfiction. Email [email protected].
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Thu
Nov
12
Step into the MAH's Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display…
Thu
Nov
12
Drop-in Career Success Peer Coaching Across Campus – Science & Engineering Library
Where: Science and Engineering Library
When: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Stop by the Career Success Drop-ins and get professional advice from our Peer Coaches, now available across campus! 📝 Peers will rotate between McHenry and…
Education
📍 UCSC
Thu
Nov
12
Play Mahjong with fellow enthusiasts! Beginners welcome with weekly Hong Kong Style lessons. Other styles offered too. Tiles provided or bring your own.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Thu
Nov
12
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
Thu
Nov
12
Get clear, unbiased info on 2027 Medicare options at HICAP's Annual Enrollment Forum, November 12th, 2:00-3:30 PM at Downtown Branch Library. Free event. Call 831-462-5510…
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
2026 Festival of Monsters - The Center for Monster Studies
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
When: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: $250
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
Thu
Nov
12
R.E.A.D.: Read Every Amazing Detail @ Live Oak Library Annex
Where: Live Oak Branch Library
When: 3:00 PM
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading and comprehension instruction for readers 1st through 12th grade.
Thu
Nov
12
Rae Rodriguez
Thu
Nov
12
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713.
Thu
Nov
12
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713.
Thu
Nov
12
Fall 2026 Afterschool & Maker Sundays at SCMS!
Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
When: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: $37
Fall Semester Maker Classes (August 11, December 20, 2026) Join us for a semester of hands-on creativity at SC Maker Studios! Students explore 3D printing…
Thu
Nov
12
Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Age 6+
Thu
Nov
12
Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu.
Thu
Nov
12
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
Thu
Nov
12
Interested in Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) culture and tea? Join us on Thursday, November 12th from 3-4:15pm at the Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery…
Thu
Nov
12
Wisconsin in Focus – The 2026 Midterm Results and the Politics of the Midwest
Where: University Center
When: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Price: FREE
What did the 2026 midterm elections tell us about Wisconsin, and where the state is headed? This talk takes a closer look at the results…
Thu
Nov
12
Bring your decks and get ready to play
Thu
Nov
12
Join us every week on Thursdays
Community
Thu
Nov
12
Stop by each week for a new creative craft.
Thu
Nov
12
Junior Animal Care Team (Ages 11+) Ready to level up your animal skills? If you love animals and want real, hands-on experience, the Junior Animal…
Thu
Nov
12
Addressing AI Anxiety
Where: Cruzio, Community Foundation, and Virtual
When: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Price: $5
Concerned about artificial intelligence (AI)? It can be difficult to deal with the relentless news and extreme and varying, predictions. In this workshop, we will…
Wellness
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Nov
12
Hands-on introduction to using a Cricut cutting machine for crafting projects.
Thu
Nov
12
Conversations in Español - Community club to foster fluency
Where: Garfield Park Branch Library
When: 4:30 PM
This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.
Thu
Nov
12
Cowell/Stevenson College Night: Autumn Harvest Amongst Friends
Where: Cowell/Stevenson Dining Hall
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join Cowell and Stevenson Colleges for a cozy night in the dining hall, a movie playing to add to the cozy vibes, and special on-theme…
Education
📍 UCSC
Thu
Nov
12
Learn what & how to prepare for the upcoming winter with information from OR3, Public Works, CalFire, Central Fire, CHP, Sheriff, CERT, and PG&E
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Thu
Nov
12
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…
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…
Thu
Nov
12
A weekly Congo dance class in Santa Cruz. Participants learn traditional African dance movements in a group setting at The 418 Project.
Thu
Nov
12
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…
Thu
Nov
12
5:30-7:30pm Fan-coined "Americana-meets-Vaudeville" singer-songwriter trio Original story-songs, dramedy, stellar vocals, sweet harmonies, great entertainment! Bonny June & Bonfire are an original music trio that sing…
Thu
Nov
12
Motion Pacific: Adult Intermediate Modern
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
This is Motion Pacific's Adult Intermediate Modern class for adult dancers.
Thu
Nov
12
Naturalist Night: State of Change- California’s Forgotten Landscapes
Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: $8
Join us for an evening celebrating the highly anticipated reissue of the book “A State of Change: California’s Forgotten Landscape”. Author Lara Cunningham’s work is…
Thu
Nov
12
Quarterly meetings to support parents and educators.
Community
📍 Capitola
Thu
Nov
12
7 - 10pm · Live improvisational modular synth performance by M31 Transport.
Music
📍 Westside
Thu
Nov
12
7 - 9pm · Rachel Harper is a longtime musician, first starting out as a French Horn player her freshman year of high school which…
Music
📍 Westside
Thu
Nov
12
Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/ukep3noj Address: 233 Van Ness Ave Santa Cruz, CA United States Hosted by Karsten Wade & Toby Founder @ AINative.Studio
Community
Thu
Nov
12
Santa Cruz HardTech & Robotics Meetup
Where: Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: FREE
SBDC Hardtech & Robotics Meetup at Idea Fab Labs Every 2nd Thursday of the Month 6:00-8:00 PM The purpose of the Santa Cruz Hardtech and…
Thu
Nov
12
INSPIRED BY NATURE: BEGINNING HANDBUILDING (2/4)
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
When: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Kathryn Pierno
Thu
Nov
12
★ Featured
Winter Wonderland Bottle Painting with LED Lights!
Where: The Painted Cork
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for a Bottle Painting event at our new studio on the west side of Santa Cruz! Your bottle comes with LED lights! 2…
Art & Culture
📍 Westside
Thu
Nov
12
Rebecca Coupe Franks / Trumpet Nancy Heth / Vocals and Piano
Thu
Nov
12
We are currently reading "The Wholehearted Way--A Translation of Eihei Dogen's Bendowa With Commentary by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi. Translated by Shohaku Okumura and Taigen Daniel…
Wellness
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Nov
12
Music
📍 Capitola
Thu
Nov
12
A sign-up based Open Mic night for anyone involved in making electronic music, whatever the style, genre or format - anything from ambient and drone…
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Nov
12
Music
📍 Soquel
Thu
Nov
12
Ken Okada Group feat. YOYOKA is a San Francisco Bay Area-based jazz fusion ensemble blending Japanese and American jazz fusion traditions with modern improvisation and…
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Nov
12
8-9:30pm · Jazz-influenced singer/songwriter who plays songs on a bedazzled electric ukulele.
Music
📍 Westside
Thu
Nov
12
Come kick off the weekend early with The Thursday Night Wine Down. Grab a glass of wine at Cocoa Vino in Capitola Village and settle…
Thu
Nov
12
(OUTSIDE COMMUNITY EVENT) Queer Line Dance Series @ London Nelson with Motion Pacific
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM
Thursdays, November 5th, 12th, and 19th from 7:15-8:30 at London Nelson Learn the basics and foundations of line dancing in a beginner friendly space. Learn…
Thu
Nov
12
w/ Elliott OK. tickets for sale at door.
Music
📍 Midtown
Thu
Nov
12
LA HAINE film screening + Discussion w/ Amber Wyld + guests
Where: The 418 Project
When: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM · Price: $10
Special Revival Screening + Panel Discussion LA HAINE (1995, Janus Films, 97 min. Dir. Mathieu Kassovitz) Director Mathieu Kassovitz took the film world by storm…
Thu
Nov
12
Jake Xeres Fussell might not roll off the tongue, but Fussell is fast becoming a mature seasoned master of 21st century folk music. A student…
Music
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Thu
Nov
12
Monarch Butterfly Viewing at Natural Bridges
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 12:00 AM – 12:59 AM · Price: FREE
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…
Fri
Nov
13
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Birding Walk
Where: Wilder Ranch State Park
When: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Price: FREE
On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the…
Fri
Nov
13
Start your morning with music, movement & good vibes at Centro De Bienestar! Zumba for adults (18+) at 9 AM, every Monday, Tuesday, and Friday…
Fri
Nov
13
Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up…
Fri
Nov
13
Fuel Reduction Workday at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove, and by doing so, reduce…
Fri
Nov
13
Focusing on hand-building techniques. Make a pinch pot, a coil pot, or learn slab construction. Learn how to use underglazes and glazes. Gain knowledge about…
Fri
Nov
13
Shop antiques, collectibles, artisan goods and unique finds at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. A family-friendly opportunity to browse local and regional vendors. Check the…
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
Ten Annieglass tables, styled by members of our community for the causes they love. Walk the tables, vote for your favorite with a purchased raffle…
Fri
Nov
13
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7098
Fri
Nov
13
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM · 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…
Fri
Nov
13
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · 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…
Fri
Nov
13
Art for Healing: Using the power of the creative process to provide support, insight and a deeper relationship with yourself in a safe and nurturing…
Wellness
Art & Culture
Fri
Nov
13
Join our Bridge Club for friendly games and social fun, open to players of all skill levels.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Fri
Nov
13
A time for free play for children with a participating adult.
Fri
Nov
13
We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.
Community
📍 Midtown
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
A supportive space where family care-partners tending for a loved one with a cognitive impairment can connect, share experiences, and find support.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Fri
Nov
13
Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every…
Fri
Nov
13
Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6
Fri
Nov
13
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s preoccupation with the historical and aesthetic productions of…
Fri
Nov
13
Aesthetic Breach: Past and Present Struggles for Justice in North African Comics
Where: Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
This exhibition brings together comics and graphic narratives from Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, introducing a broad range of contemporary artists while centering the works…
Fri
Nov
13
The Audacity to Create is an exhibition that showcases the work of UCSC Alumni of color Alejandra Chavez, Jorge Gomez-Gonzalez , Katie Dorame, Seráb Serabia…
Fri
Nov
13
Join us at the Downtown Library and enjoy free jazz music by local professional musicians.
Fri
Nov
13
Undergrad Research Info Session: Treehouse Undergraduate Bioinformatics Immersion (TUBI)
Where: Physical Sciences Building
When: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Treehouse Undergraduate Bioinformatics Immersion (TUBI) is a research group for undergraduates who do not currently have much research or coding experience. Participants are able to…
Education
📍 UCSC
Fri
Nov
13
Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
Fri
Nov
13
Play cards with fun folks every 2nd and 4th Friday.
Community
📍 Capitola
Fri
Nov
13
Camp Evers Creek Watershed Conservancy Open House
Where: Spring Lakes Park Clubhouse
When: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Price: FREE
The newly formed Camp Evers Creek Watershed Conservancy seeks to restore critical wetland, riparian,…
Fri
Nov
13
Sharpen your word skills and enjoy friendly competition at our Scrabble Club - fun for all levels.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Fri
Nov
13
Demystifying Failure: The Necessity of Mistakes
Where: Academic Resources Center (ARC)
When: 1:20 PM – 2:05 PM
In this workshop, you will: In this workshop, you will: Move from “failing” to “flourishing” by learning to reframe setbacks and build resilience in academia…
Fri
Nov
13
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
Fri
Nov
13
This month's book will be The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
Community
📍 Midtown
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
2026 Festival of Monsters - The Center for Monster Studies
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
When: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: $250
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
Fri
Nov
13
CSE Colloquium: The scientific journey with deep learning and large language models
Where: Engineering 2
When: 2:40 PM – 3:45 PM · Price: FREE
Presenter: J. Xavier Prochaska, UCSC Astronomy and Astrophysics Abstract: I will review the rise and roles of deep learning models in the scientific domains of…
Fri
Nov
13
S.T.E.A.M Projects. Explore Your World
Fri
Nov
13
The SCPA Santa Cruz is bringing a fun and engaging program to the Scotts Valley Branch Library!
Fri
Nov
13
Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore…
Fri
Nov
13
A speed puzzling series where participants race to complete puzzles, with monthly meetups at the library.
Community
📍 Watsonville
Fri
Nov
13
Bring the whole family to a free community carnival hosted by Cradle to Career Santa Cruz County. Enjoy games and prizes, a live magician, face…
Fri
Nov
13
OUTERNATIONAL - Global Bass Dance Party
Where: Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
When: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
OUTERNATIONAL: Global Bass Dance Party Featuring Selecta 7, Rudi B & Special Guest DJ Ill Tones Get ready for a night of heavy bass, infectious…
Fri
Nov
13
Riaptti & Rose - Live at Kissed By An Angel Wines
Fri
Nov
13
5:30-7:30pm Bob O'Neill's Absent Minds deliver a captivating musical experience that resonates with audiences. Their fusion of original songs, vibrant guitar playing, and rhythmic grooves…
Music
📍 Soquel
Fri
Nov
13
Poetry on the Wharf with Frank Gaspar and Ellen Bass
Where: Vino by the Sea
When: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Price: FREE
Frank Gaspar reads from *Fire: New and Selected* with Ellen Bass at Vino by the Sea on the Santa Cruz Wharf.
Fri
Nov
13
7 - 9pm · The Shut-ins blend country, folk, and Hawaiian sounds with close harmonies and a playful sense of humor for their own brand…
Music
📍 Westside
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
OUTERNATIONAL AT WOODHOUSE WITH SELECTA 7 SOUND & GUEST DJ ILL TONES
Where: Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
When: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Price: FREE
OUTERNATIONAL (((Global Bass Dance))) • FRIDAY NOV 13TH• • With Resident DJs SELECTA 7 @selecta7 & RUDI B @rudib7 • Feat Special Guest D
Fri
Nov
13
James Spooner in conversation with Johnny Damm on AFROPUNK, anger, and other things
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Price: FREE
The Institute of the Arts and Sciences invites you to a conversation with filmmaker and graphic novelist James Spooner about his latest graphic novel, moderated…
Fri
Nov
13
Touch Like a Master: 5 Tantra Touches
Where: Harmonizing Sanctuary, LLC
When: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Price: $39.19
Learn five tantric touches that awaken presence and pleasure. Come solo or with a partner. A taste of Sequoia's Valentine's Tantra workshop.
Community
📍 Midtown
Fri
Nov
13
The chamber's annual dinner honors local leaders and businesses with an awards ceremony and community celebration.
Food & Drink
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Fri
Nov
13
Stand in the spotlight and share your talents with our community. All are welcome at this world-class open mic. Signups at 6:30, show at 7.
Music
📍 Watsonville
Fri
Nov
13
From @kaijukill.prod NOVEMBER, FRIDAY 13TH at SubRosa We have touring acts @_seanatkins_ & @grover.the.band coming through Santa Cruz @subrosa_space W support by locals Rhoda &…
Fri
Nov
13
(Women's Soccer) Foothill vs. Cabrillo
Where: Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
When: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sports
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Fri
Nov
13
This family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon…
Family
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Fri
Nov
13
Crash Davidian LIVE at club BITE ME! Bite Me! takes place at Cat Alley Street above The Catalyst. 21+ / 7:00 pm / FREE
Fri
Nov
13
🎻 Head to the beautiful mountains of Ben Lomond to experience Contra Dancing! 💃🕺 A contra dance event is a social dance that one can…
Fri
Nov
13
Friday, 7:00 PM - Performing with "WOODMILL"
Music
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Fri
Nov
13
BITE ME at The Catalyst Atrium, November 13, 2026. Five live bands from 7 PM, followed by SamSonic's midnight dance party until 1 AM. Ages…
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Fri
Nov
13
Guitarist Pipo Romero mixes Mediterranean and Atlantic currents in his “Spanish Acoustic” style. Playing steel-string guitar rather than the traditional Spanish instrument, he folds flamenco…
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Fri
Nov
13
★ Featured
Grand Theft Auto Ride – Hosted by Bike Party Santa Cruz
Where: Bike Santa Cruz County
When: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Grand Theft Auto Ride - Hosted by Bike Party Santa Cruz Friday, Nov 13th, 7 pm Meet at Depot Park
Outdoors
Fri
Nov
13
FRIDAY
Music
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Fri
Nov
13
International Karaoke Night
Where: Colleges Nine and John R. Lewis College Multi-purpose Room
When: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Join us for a night of singing, dancing, and cultural exchange. Enjoy performances from student organizations and sing your heart out to your favorite international…
Education
📍 UCSC
Fri
Nov
13
There is an eight (8) ticket limit for each event. For 10+ tickets, please call us at 831-713-4400 for discounted rates.
Sports
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Fri
Nov
13
Join us for an evening of contra dancing! Live music by Against the Grain with caller Cheryl Graubart, easy-to-learn dances, and a welcoming community make…
Fri
Nov
13
Meet Me In the Belly of the Whale
Where: Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater
When: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Price: FREE
Meet Me in the Belly of the Whale by Gillian O’Leary is an original play about the end of the world, getting swallowed by a…
Art & Culture
📍 UCSC
Fri
Nov
13
New Play Festival is an annual student-run showcase of experimental, short stage readings that focuses on nurturing and showcasing new playwrights in the UC Santa…
Fri
Nov
13
Moes Alley presents a special performance from Roger Clyne (founder of Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers) and PH Naffah (founder of The Refreshments)!Friday, November 13…
Fri
Nov
13
Shakedown Citi is a fresh new force on the jam band scene, born in the heart of a Grateful Dead parking lot at Citi Field…
Music
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Fri
Nov
13
Palomar Ballroom Salsa & Bachata Party
Where: Palomar Ballroom
When: 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM · Price: $20
Palomar Ballroom Salsa & Bachata Party is a weekly Friday salsa and bachata lesson-and-social at Palomar Ballroom in downtown Santa Cruz.
Fri
Nov
13
For percussionist Max Jaffe, music is more than just playing an instrument. It’s about pushing the boundaries of sound and the definition of what a…
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Fri
Nov
13
Tiger's Tale plays R&B, Motown, reggae, country rock, blues, and soul from the Garcia-Saunders songbook, a nostalgic live night.
Art & Culture
📍 Seabright & Harbor
Fri
Nov
13
Music
📍 Capitola
Fri
Nov
13
Andre Nickatina **Rescheduled from 6/27**
Where: The Catalyst
When: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM · Price: FREE
Andre Nickatina at The Catalyst, November 13. Rescheduled from June 27. Doors 8 PM, show 9 PM.
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Fri
Nov
13
Local favorites return to MeloMelo, more acts TBA. Private Domicile: https://www.instagram.com/privatedomicileband/
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Fri
Nov
13
Fri
Nov
13
Monarch Butterfly Viewing at Natural Bridges
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 12:00 AM – 12:59 AM · Price: FREE
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…
Sat
Nov
14
Zen Meditation. Open to all. Free of charge.
Sat
Nov
14
Please join us for a day of harvesting, cleaning and storing dahlia tubers for the winter. After an incredible season of blooms, we will have…
Sat
Nov
14
Olympia Watershed Volunteer Event 11/14/26
Where: Olympia Watershed
When: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
Help remove invasive plants like French broom and learn about the San Lorenzo Valley Water District's Olympia Watershed property!
Sat
Nov
14
Come ride the Levo family with Axell Hodges, Cody Kelley, Porsha Murdock, Elliot Jamieson, Mitch Ropelato, & Aylana Van Horn
Sat
Nov
14
Beach Cleanup @ Capitola Beach
Where: Capitola Beach next to jetty on East side
When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup at Capitola Beach! Registration is required, click here to register. Meet Up Location: Please meet us in…
Outdoors
📍 Capitola
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
https://www.cityofcapitola.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=766
Sat
Nov
14
Go Wild! Santa Cruz 2 Hr, 4 Hr
Where: Buckeye Picnic Area, Harvey West Park
When: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Price: $10
Enjoy a trail and wilderness scramble among the open spaces of Santa Cruz, exploring redwood & mixed forests and meadows. In teams of 1 to…
Sat
Nov
14
Biannual Sally Scholz Coastal Cleanup
Where: Moran Lake Beach
When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Price: FREE
On Saturday, November 14th, Clean Oceans International is hosting our Biannual Sally Scholz coastal cleanup. It is at Moran Lake Beach from 9AM-11AM. We encourage…
Sat
Nov
14
Middle School VEX Robotics Workshop Santa Cruz -Hosted by InnovativeBots
Where: Santa Cruz
When: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Price: FREE
Get ready to build and battle some cool robots! InnovativeBots is the SC chapter of India Community Center (a 501(c) non-profit)
Sat
Nov
14
In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program
Sat
Nov
14
Thrill the World Classes
Where: London Nelson Community Center
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join Thrill the World Santa Cruz for free community dance classes and spooky Halloween performances! Learn Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” choreography, no dance experience required…
Sat
Nov
14
Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.
Sat
Nov
14
Writing Circle: Open to the writer in each of us, this group allows for creative exploration in a supportive space right where you are. Each…
Sat
Nov
14
Morning Craft & Sip at the Abbey: Live Greenery Wreaths
Where: The Abbey Coffee Lounge
When: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Price: $55
Start your weekend with a creative boost, designing a full foliage live greenery wreath!
Community
📍 Westside
Sat
Nov
14
Shop 50+ vendors, food trucks, and more at the La Selva Beach Holiday Fair.
Sat
Nov
14
Donating blood is a rewarding and impactful act that can save lives, help patients in need, and improve community health. Consider donating blood to make…
Sat
Nov
14
Learn new tricks, build your balance, and enjoy rolling around with us in person! Pay in person, full refund if you feel you didn't learn.
Sports
📍 Beach & Boardwalk
Sat
Nov
14
Over 50 craft vendors will offer unique jewelry, art, bags, pottery, candles, garden art, specialty foods, soaps, clothing, books and more. Friends of the Library…
Sat
Nov
14
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Sandhills Tour
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
Get ready to hike around an ancient seafloor! On this 1.5 mile hike through the Sandhills, which will last approximately 2 hours, participants can meander…
Sat
Nov
14
Sandhills Guided Hike at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
Hike around an ancient seafloor?! Yes please! On this 1.5-mile hike through the rare and unique Santa Cruz Sandhills, we'll meander through sandy soils on…
Sat
Nov
14
Ten Annieglass tables, styled by members of our community for the causes they love. Walk the tables, vote for your favorite with a purchased raffle…
Sat
Nov
14
Dog Adoption Event at Scotts Valley Feed – Meet Your New Companion!
Where: Scotts Valley Feed
When: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Price: FREE
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Join us Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Scotts Valley Feed…
Sat
Nov
14
County Fairgrounds: Antique and Artisan Fair
Where: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
When: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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…
Sat
Nov
14
Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve
Where: Elkhorn Slough Reserve
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
Docent-led tours of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve are every Saturday AND Sunday, at 10 am and 11 am. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis…
Sat
Nov
14
Learn all about winter sowing native plants and perennials with Raven Ridge Homestead!
Sat
Nov
14
Step into a world of imagination with stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0?8, shared with families and caregivers in a warm, welcoming space.
Sat
Nov
14
Presented by ISCC
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Nov
14
Name: Write Queer, a creative writing group Date: Saturday, November 14 Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ Event Description…
LGBTQ+
📍 Midtown
Sat
Nov
14
Come learn Estate Planning Basics and enjoy some light refreshments with Attorney at Law Ashley L. Thompson.
Sat
Nov
14
The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshop…
Sat
Nov
14
Meet the Young Female Innovators of the Invention Convention
Where: Aptos Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
Discover how local students turn everyday problems into inventions! Join the California Invention Convention to explore creativity, STEM skills, patents, and real-world problem-solving.
Sat
Nov
14
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM · 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…
Sat
Nov
14
Celebrate the harvest during Second Saturday on the Farm at the Agricultural History Project. Explore agricultural history through hands-on activities such as wooden cow milking…
Family
📍 Watsonville
Sat
Nov
14
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Nature Walk
Where: Wilder Ranch State Park
When: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM · Price: FREE
On this 2.5-mile, 2-hour family-friendly walk, you will explore the plants, animals, and geology of the Santa Cruz County coastal bluffs. Bring water, a hat…
Sat
Nov
14
LOCATION SCOUTING & MANAGING WORKSHOP
Where: Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts
When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: $23.18
Ever wondered what Location Scouting & Managing is? Come learn from California On Location Award Nominee Alan Vasquez.
Education
📍 Watsonville
Sat
Nov
14
★ Featured
FREE Appraisal Clinic, Discover What it's Worth FREE!
Where: Clark's Auction Company
When: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Price: FREE
FREE Appraisal Clic, Saturday, November 14th, 11 AM, 2 PM Have something interesting? Bring your finds to Clark’s Auction Company and find out what they’re…
Sat
Nov
14
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · 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…
Sat
Nov
14
Discover the calming and creative power of music 🎶 Our beginner-friendly harp lessons offer a peaceful space to learn something new, connect with sound, and…
Sat
Nov
14
FREE Community CPR & AED training covering adult, child, and infant. Taught by EMTs & Paramedics. Sponsored by Scotts Valley Sportsmen Club.
Sat
Nov
14
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7441
Community
📍 Watsonville
Sat
Nov
14
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
Sat
Nov
14
Enjoy sipping local wines while strolling through our charming shops and boutiques in Capitola by the Sea.
Sat
Nov
14
Bargetto Winery hosts off-site events in July, August, and November featuring wine tastings at various locations.
Sat
Nov
14
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
Sat
Nov
14
Redwood Loop board game day at the library, noon to 5pm. Bring a game or pick one from the library collection - all are welcome…
Sat
Nov
14
The Audacity to Create is an exhibition that showcases the work of UCSC Alumni of color Alejandra Chavez, Jorge Gomez-Gonzalez , Katie Dorame, Seráb Serabia…
Sat
Nov
14
Aesthetic Breach: Past and Present Struggles for Justice in North African Comics
Where: Eloise Pickard Smith Gallery
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
This exhibition brings together comics and graphic narratives from Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco, introducing a broad range of contemporary artists while centering the works…
Sat
Nov
14
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Redwood Grove Guided Walk
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
When: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM · Price: FREE
Experience an old-growth redwood forest filled with ancient trees over 200 ft. tall, and connect one on one with park staff. On this 1-mile stroll…
Sat
Nov
14
Hella Doubtful and The Bubbles to Rock Palomar Ballroom Santa Cruz
Where: Palomar Ballroom
When: 12:07 PM – 11:00 PM · Price: $20
Get Ready to Dance! The Bubbles will be playing with Hella Doubtful at Palomar Ballroom in Santa Cruz Saturday November 14th from 7-10PM. Going to…
Sat
Nov
14
Save the date! Your next 60Plus Senior Luncheon will take place in Santa Cruz on January 10th. Join us at 12:30 for a delicious meal…
Sat
Nov
14
BYO Drum! Hosted by Kirsten in the CCC Backyard or performance hall.
Music
📍 Watsonville
Sat
Nov
14
Cubberley Artist Open Studios Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 1-5 p.m. Location: Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, E, F, and U…
Sat
Nov
14
Second Saturday: Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range, film screening
Where: Civic Plaza Community Rooms
When: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7732
Sat
Nov
14
Join Carolyn Fitz to explore the expressive "tool" of using a ragged tree twig dipped in ink to sketch ways to capture the spirit of…
Sat
Nov
14
LGBTQ+ Gamers Group Date: Saturday, November 14 Time: 1:00 - 4:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ For gamers of all types, to socialize…
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
Deepening Into Sovereignty: Breath, Sound and Movement
Where: Scotts Valley (location emailed on registration)
When: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Price: FREE
At this time, our society has become so fractured that it's hard to stay connected with ourselves. This afternoon is for coming back to honor…
Sat
Nov
14
https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7733
Sat
Nov
14
Write a poem in a creative and supportive environment.
Sat
Nov
14
Local organizations and agencies will have informational displays on protecting and preserving our natural resources. Guest speacker Assemblymember Gail Pellerin will present updates on CA…
Sat
Nov
14
Wilder Ranch: Historic Grounds Tours
Where: Wilder Ranch State Park
When: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · 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…
Sat
Nov
14
Nourishing Generations Benefit Event
Where: Santa Cruz Clay/The Painted Cork
When: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Benefit event for local nonprofit, Nourishing Generations. A holiday market featuring handmade ceramic bowls by Santa Cruz Clay - buy a bowl and get it…
Sat
Nov
14
All About Theatre Presents "Matilda the Musical"
Where: Colligan Theater at the Tannery Arts Center
When: 2:00 PM · Price: $22
Roald Dahl's Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary little girl with astonishing wit, courage, and a few surprising powers, who refuses to let her…
Sat
Nov
14
Discover the colorful and imaginative world of Santa Cruz artist Nana Montgomery and her evolution from traditional quilt maker to contemporary mixed-media artist.
Sat
Nov
14
Learn about volunteer opportunities and how teens like you can create change in your library! Followed by a chill activity and free snacks (and get…
Community
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Nov
14
A monthly salon-style hangout for local tabletop roleplaying gamers, hosted at Abbott Square on the 2nd Saturday.
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Nov
14
★ Featured
2026 Festival of Monsters - The Center for Monster Studies
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
When: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: $250
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
Festivals
📍 Beach & Boardwalk
Sat
Nov
14
Downtown Library Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18. Instructor is Chess Master Gjon Feinstein.
Sat
Nov
14
Enjoy an afternoon of music, social dancing and time beside the bay at the Santa Cruz Wharf stage. Dancers of all levels and a variety…
Sat
Nov
14
Santa Cruz Harp Ensemble is a group of adult harp students from across Santa Cruz County, playing under the direction of instructor Jesse Autumn. Their…
Sat
Nov
14
Make your holidays extra special with our DIY Christmas ornaments! Decorate 4 frosted glass holiday-shaped ornaments with gold & silver decorations. Take them home with…
Sat
Nov
14
Join local musicians and songwriters in a friendly weekly circle. Come to play and sing songs, or just listen. All acoustic instruments welcome.
Music
📍 Watsonville
Sat
Nov
14
Come see Mary Alice Copp's Art!
Sat
Nov
14
Sing Your Gratitude - with Kid Beyond
Where: Aptos Beloved Community
When: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
An afternoon of heart-opening singing, with songleader / Buddhist teacher Kid Beyond. Outdoors in nature. All voices welcome!
Sat
Nov
14
3:00-5:00pm Originals and classic tunes from the great folk, blues and rock piano players. Come join us for a relaxing afternoon with Ken Margolis, Dave…
Music
📍 Soquel
Sat
Nov
14
Cabrillo Gallery is looking forward to once again presenting our extremely popular annual exhibition, 12 x 12 (x 12): An Open Invitational. The exhibition is…
Sat
Nov
14
Sculpt Your Pet: Holiday Gifts - SCCAS Benefit Event
Where: Art Factory Studios
When: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM · Price: $75
🐾🎁 Sculpt Your Pet: Holiday Gifts! 🎁🐾 Make a one-of-a-kind handmade gift inspired by a beloved pet, and give back to animals in our community!…
Sat
Nov
14
A benefit concert featuring live rock and alternative acts, supporting a community cause.
Music
📍 Midtown
Sat
Nov
14
Short Film Screening - Ali Through the Looking Glass
Where: Radius Gallery
When: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Price: $5
A technophobe finally embraces technology in order to stay connected. The consequences go far beyond anything she expects. Filmed with an all-women team along the…
Art & Culture
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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
Sat
Nov
14
Open Community Discussion Potluck Santa Cruz 11/14/26
Where: Private Residence in Live Oak
When: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: $7.18
Connect with non monogamous community over a shared potluck meal and conversation.
Community
📍 Midtown
Sat
Nov
14
Unplug & Reconnect Retreat: Where Ocean & Forest Meet This two-night weekend retreat invites you to lean into the steady heartbeat of the redwoods and…
Sat
Nov
14
2026 Harvest Party
Where: 328 Ingalls Street, #unit g, Santa Cruz, CA
When: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Price: FREE
After another successful harvest this year, we'd like to commemorate the 2026 vintage with all of you, Beaujolais Nouveau style.
Sat
Nov
14
RCNV's 50th Anniversary Fundraising Celebration
Where: Resource Center for Nonviolence
When: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Price: $28.52
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of nonviolent social change at RCNV's Annual Fundraising Dinner and Good Harmony After Party. On Saturday, November 14th…
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Nov
14
The Zabrecky Hour Magic Show w/ Rob Zabrecky - LARGE THEATER
Where: The 418 Project
When: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM · Price: $25
Surreal Live Magic Show with Rob Zabrecky! Sat. November 7th, 7:30 PM, LARGE THEATER THE ZABRECKY HOUR Magic Show A Comedy, Magic & Variety Show…
Sat
Nov
14
Join Scotts Valley Recreation for Cider & Boots, a festive fall evening filled with music, dancing, food, and family fun! Kick off the evening with…
Sat
Nov
14
Indexical is pleased to present a screening of experimental 16mm films by Paul Clipson, accompanied by a short talk from collaborator John Davis. Seating is…
Art & Culture
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Nov
14
There is an eight (8) ticket limit for each event. For 10+ tickets, please call us at 831-713-4400 for discounted rates.
Sports
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Nov
14
Sat
Nov
14
An evening with Standing Together's Sally Abed and Nadav Shofet
Where: Resurrection Catholic Church
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join us to discuss this critical moment in Israel-Palestine and how Standing Together is organizing for peace, equality, and a shared future
Sat
Nov
14
Music
📍 Soquel
Sat
Nov
14
Celebrating Santa Cruz Connections - The Tom Ralston Band
Where: Kuumbwa Jazz
When: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM · Price: $40
Get ready for another annual sonic explosion of music with The Tom Ralston Band!
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Nov
14
This family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon…
Family
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Nov
14
All Bad, the latest album from Nick Shoulders, ultimately encapsulates everything that makes Shoulders’ inimitable form of country music so vital: a heady balance of…
Sat
Nov
14
Rio Theatre: Mountain Film Tour
Where: Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
When: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM · Price: $25.31
Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Head to the…
Sat
Nov
14
8 - 9:30pm · Jazz-influenced singer/songwriter who plays songs on a bedazzled electric ukulele.
Music
📍 Westside
Sat
Nov
14
Dance Class & Live Social Dance Party • 70s to 2000s Multi-Genre Cover Band
Sat
Nov
14
Get ready for a fun night catching up, sharing laughs, and making memories in gratitude with loved ones, for a great cause!
Family
Sat
Nov
14
New Play Festival is an annual student-run showcase of experimental, short stage readings that focuses on nurturing and showcasing new playwrights in the UC Santa…
Sat
Nov
14
Meet Me In the Belly of the Whale
Where: Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater
When: 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM · Price: FREE
Meet Me in the Belly of the Whale by Gillian O’Leary is an original play about the end of the world, getting swallowed by a…
Art & Culture
📍 UCSC
Sat
Nov
14
Esalen Presents: "Human Futures: AI Thru the Lens of Human Potential" w/ Sam Stern
Where: The 418 Project
When: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
A talk exploring artificial intelligence through the lens of human potential, presented by Esalen with Sam Stern.
Sat
Nov
14
Fully Charged ROCKS the Sand Bar on Saturday, November 14th!
Where: The Sand Bar
When: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Hey, Fully Charged Fans, We are super excited to be rocking the Sand Bar in Capitola on Saturday, October 14th! It's our first time at…
Sat
Nov
14
A live show from Trianna Feruza and the Heavy Hitters, blending neo-soul, indie-funk, and rich R&B vocals in an intimate music venue.
Sat
Nov
14
Isaiah Rashad brings Lil Sunny’s Awful Road Trip to The Catalyst, November 14. Doors 7 PM, show 8 PM.
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Nov
14
Groovesters! Shake off the cold at Joe's in Boulder Creek! Join us on November 14th from 8:30pm to 11:30pm and warm up those dancin' shoes!…
Sat
Nov
14
Music
📍 Capitola
Sat
Nov
14
Context is important. The mid-1980s were caught in homogenization and when Jon Spencer arrived rock and roll was getting a new tuning. Alongside bands like…
Sat
Nov
14
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Nov
14
Monarch Butterfly Viewing at Natural Bridges
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 12:00 AM – 12:59 AM · Price: FREE
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…
Sun
Nov
15
Started in 2000, this neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved and depended on by the communities of Live Oak…
Sun
Nov
15
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…
Sun
Nov
15
Bio-Vibe Table: Sound & Vibration Wellness Sessions
Where: Soulcare Studios
When: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Price: $65
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
Sun
Nov
15
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…
Sun
Nov
15
Volunteer in the cool, quiet beauty of The Forest of Nisene Marks
Where: Community Foundation Santa Cruz County
When: 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join us as we have fun maintaining and enhancing our favorite Santa Cruz County State Park, The Forest of Nisene Marks! Tasks vary from clearing…
Sun
Nov
15
Downtown Santa Cruz: Makers Market
Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market
When: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Enjoy the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market every THIRD Sunday in 2026! Featuring 40+ local makers & artists, this market hosts a wide range of…
Sun
Nov
15
Youth Robot Series - Santa Cruz Maker Studios
Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: $245
Youth Robot Series at Santa Cruz Maker Studios Join us for our 3-week Robot Series designed for youth (ages 7-12) who love building, problem-solving, and…
Sun
Nov
15
SUNDAY SERENITY: RESTORATIVE EXPRESSIVE ART
Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
When: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Cindy Laurin
Sun
Nov
15
Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve
Where: Elkhorn Slough Reserve
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Price: FREE
Docent-led tours of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve are every Saturday AND Sunday, at 10 am and 11 am. Tours are on a first-come, first-serve basis…
Sun
Nov
15
Wing Chun martial arts classes with instructor Marcus at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, meeting multiple times per week.
Sun
Nov
15
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Where: Roaring Camp Railroads
When: 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM · 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…
Sun
Nov
15
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · 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…
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
Music
📍 Soquel
Sun
Nov
15
Dip & Drip by Perch Sauna at Davenport Roadhouse
Where: Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn
When: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Price: $30
We're back for your favorite Sunday reset with Perch Sauna at the Davenport Roadhouse. Join us for a morning of cold water, warm heat and…
Sun
Nov
15
Head to the Paradox Hotel for an Ocean Themed Art and Sea Glass Fair, with an edge! Vendors will be on theme with local art…
Sun
Nov
15
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
“Ni de aquí, ni de allá” (“neither from here, nor there”), is a phrase commonly used by bilingual, bicultural communities. In the exhibition the phrase…
Sun
Nov
15
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Redwood Grove Guided Walk
Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
When: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM · Price: FREE
Experience an old-growth redwood forest filled with ancient trees over 200 ft. tall, and connect one on one with park staff. On this 1-mile stroll…
Sun
Nov
15
True Source Waters SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15TH @ 12 PM
Where: Santa Cruz
When: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join us for an afternoon of Water Education!
Sun
Nov
15
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Where: UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences
When: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
Carlos Motta’s When Time Stands Still, the artist’s second solo show with the IAS, features new and recent installations, videos, and sculptures highlighting the artist’s…
Sun
Nov
15
Bunnies & Brews at Balefire Brewing Co
Where: Balefire Brewing Company
When: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter for a fun afternoon of Bunnies & Brews at Balefire Brewing, located at 21517 E. Cliff Dr. in…
Sun
Nov
15
Teen Robot Series - Santa Cruz Maker Studios
Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
When: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Price: $245
Teen Robot Series at Santa Cruz Maker Studios Join us for our 3-week Robot Series designed for teens (ages 11-17) who love building, problem-solving, and…
Sun
Nov
15
Wilder Ranch: Historic Grounds Tours
Where: Wilder Ranch State Park
When: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM · 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…
Sun
Nov
15
Quail Hollow Ranch: Ranch House Tour
Where: Quail Hollow Ranch County Park
When: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · 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…
Sun
Nov
15
THE RITUAL: Skin from Within
Where: 5161 Soquel Drive, #Suite C, Soquel, CA
When: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · Price: $85
An afternoon of skin loving rituals, hands-on gua sha, holistic skin wisdom, nourishing herbal tea, and a little holiday magic!
Wellness
📍 Soquel
Sun
Nov
15
Workshop on Conscientious Objections
Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
When: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Price: FREE
At 1 pm on Sunday December 15 the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Santa Cruz County (6401 Freedom Blvd) offers a free public workshop, centered on…
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
Nina Schuyler, author of Open the Floodgates, will be in conversation with the New York Times bestselling author, Karen Joy Fowler.
Sun
Nov
15
This family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon…
Family
📍 San Lorenzo Valley
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
2026 Festival of Monsters - The Center for Monster Studies
Where: Courtyard by Marriott Santa Cruz
When: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: $250
Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…
Sun
Nov
15
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
Sun
Nov
15
New Play Festival is an annual student-run showcase of experimental, short stage readings that focuses on nurturing and showcasing new playwrights in the UC Santa…
Sun
Nov
15
Meet Me In the Belly of the Whale
Where: Theater Arts B100 Studio Theater
When: 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Price: FREE
Meet Me in the Belly of the Whale by Gillian O’Leary is an original play about the end of the world, getting swallowed by a…
Art & Culture
📍 UCSC
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
Bridge Choir Drop-In Gratitude Circle
Where: Felton Covered Bridge County Park
When: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM · Price: FREE
community singing celebrating the season of gratitude with hope, resilience & connection
Sun
Nov
15
The Olive Tree: A Santa Cruz Poetry Open Mic
Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
When: 2:30 PM – 6:00 PM · Price: $2
The Olive Tree is a poetry mic and public gathering space hosted by local poet Gabriel Kittle-Cervine. This monthly event seeks to honor the deeply…
Sun
Nov
15
Local non-profit American Sign Language Services Community hosting a bingo fundraiser at the Aptos Grange on Sunday's 3PM - 8PM , Monday's 5PM to 10PM.
Community
📍 Aptos & Seacliff
Sun
Nov
15
Ideal Bar and Grill: Salsa by the Sea
Where: Ideal Bar & Grill
When: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Price: FREE
Salsa By The Sea is a free, weekly outdoor salsa dancing event held near the wharf on Beach Street, at the Ideal Bar patio. The…
Sun
Nov
15
Monarch Butterfly Viewing at Natural Bridges
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 12:00 AM – 12:59 AM · Price: FREE
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…
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