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97 upcoming events from the wharf to the mountain towns. Pick a spot to jump to its happenings.

Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Ave & beyond
Oct
22

Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC

📍 The Diversity Center
🕒 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · See listing

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: Adults and teens welcome Cost: FREE Program description: Give your brain a break, and reconnect with the present moment, using guided breathing and mindfulness techniques. All LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome. If you have questions about this well-being offering, please contact Tara Maxon, Wellbeing Coordinator, at: [email protected] View our Community Agreements for Diversity Center groups.

Beach & Boardwalk

Main Beach · Wharf
Oct
21

Gay Beach Volleyball (Outside Community Series)

📍 Court 16, Santa Cruz Main Beach Volleyball, 270 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA
🕒 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM · See listing

Santa Cruz Gay Beach Volleyball Date : Wednesdays, last session October 28 Time : 5:30 - 10:00 pm Location : Main Beach Court 16 (across from La Bahia) Cost : Free Santa Cruz Gay Beach Volleyball has been fabulizing Main Beach since 1979. We meet at 5:30 pm on Main Beach Court 16 (across from La Bahia) every Wednesday evening during Daylight Saving Time and play till it's too dark or too cold or we're just hungry. All skill levels - including no skill at all - are welcome. We're here to have fun, connect and yes, sometimes even play surprisingly good volleyball. Socializing on the sidelines is often as busy as the playing on our courts. Afterwards we head to dinner at a local restaurant or sometimes a potluck. Free to participate. ALL (yes, we mean you!) are welcome. Come out and play! .

Westside

West Cliff · Natural Bridges

Seabright & Harbor

East Cliff · Yacht Harbor

Midtown

Soquel Ave · Water St · DeLaveaga
Oct
20

NeuroQueer Space

📍 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA
🕒 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM · FREE

Name: NeuroQueer Space Date: Third Tuesday of Every Month Starting Tuesday, September 15 Time: 6:30 - 7:45 pm Location: Hybrid – The Diversity Center and virtual Ages : 16+ Interest Form: https://tinyurl.com/tdcneuroqueerspace Event Description: A space for all types of NeuroQueer folks to connect with each other, explore resources, and practice joy. All are welcome including those who are formally diagnosed, self-diagnosed, and questioning. The first meeting will be focused on group brainstorm to plan future sessions. The Space will feature rotating facilitation by TDC Staff and Interns. See interest form for accessibility notes and more info!

LGBTQ+ Wellness 📍 Midtown Details →

Capitola Village

Esplanade & beach

Nothing on the calendar here yet. Know of something happening in Capitola Village?

Soquel

Soquel Village · Soquel Dr
Jul
3
Treehouse

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

📍 Treehouse Dispensary
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · FREE

Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily.

Cannabis Art & Culture 📍 Soquel Details →
Aug
7
Treehouse

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

📍 Treehouse Dispensary
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · FREE

Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily.

Cannabis Art & Culture 📍 Soquel Details →
Sep
4
Treehouse

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

📍 Treehouse Dispensary
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · FREE

Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily.

Cannabis Art & Culture 📍 Soquel Details →
Oct
2
Treehouse

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

📍 Treehouse Dispensary
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · FREE

Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily.

Cannabis Art & Culture 📍 Soquel Details →
Nov
6
Treehouse

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

📍 Treehouse Dispensary
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · FREE

Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily.

Cannabis Art & Culture 📍 Soquel Details →
Dec
4
Treehouse

Treehouse Dispensary First Friday

📍 Treehouse Dispensary
🕒 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · FREE

Treehouse Dispensary hosts a monthly First Friday event on the first Friday of every month. These events feature live music, local artists, makers, and an art market with up to 20 different vendors, along with shop-wide discounts and community activities. The shop is open 8:00 AM to 9:45 PM daily.

Cannabis Art & Culture 📍 Soquel Details →

Aptos & Seacliff

Rio Del Mar

Nothing on the calendar here yet. Know of something happening in Aptos & Seacliff?

San Lorenzo Valley

Felton · Ben Lomond · Boulder Creek
Jun
30

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Jul
7

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Jul
14

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Jul
21

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Jul
28

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Aug
4

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Aug
11

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Aug
18

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Aug
25

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Sep
1

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Sep
8

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Sep
15

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Sep
22

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Sep
29

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Oct
6

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Oct
13

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Oct
20

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Oct
27

Felton Farmers' Market

📍 St. John's Catholic Church grounds
🕒 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM · FREE

Tuesday afternoons under the redwoods, May through October: organic produce, delicious meals and live music in the heart of the San Lorenzo Valley. EBT/SNAP and Market Match accepted.

Scotts Valley

Skypark

Watsonville

Pajaro Valley

Nothing on the calendar here yet. Know of something happening in Watsonville?

North Coast

Davenport · Wilder Ranch

Nothing on the calendar here yet. Know of something happening in North Coast?

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