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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 · 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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Thu, Nov 12, 2026 · 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
📍 UCSC
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Music
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Fri, Nov 13, 2026 · The Cruz Room
The Shut-ins
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
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Monday, November 949 events on today. No plans required, just go. See the full day →
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: “Enhancing Spectrum Utilization Through Measurement Science”
Where: Engineering 2
Education
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Showing 30 of 164 upcoming events · from 2026-11-14 · to 2026-11-15
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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
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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
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
Community
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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