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351 upcoming, page 3 of 6. In person only, on purpose.

Thursday, Nov 19

Thu
Nov
19

Open Screen

Where: Sub Rosa
When: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

Thursday October 15th - Open Screen Santa Cruz at @subrosa_space! Calling all DIY Filmmakers! It’s an open mic night for filmmakers! Share your film the…

Community LGBTQ+ πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
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Friday, Nov 20

Fri
Nov
20

CreativeMornings: DEVOTION with Chel Mandell

Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
When: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Β· Price: FREE

On Friday November 20, CreativeMornings Santa Cruz is back at the MAH. For our DEVOTION event, we are honored to feature Rabbi Chel Mandell, a…

Community LGBTQ+ πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Fri
Nov
20

Evergreen Volunteer Days

Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
When: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

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…

Community Family πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
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Fri
Nov
20

Mindfulness Meditation

Where: WomenCARE
When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Mindfulness Meditation: Guided meditation & talk with a facilitator Meeting Time: 1st and 3rd Friday of every month, 11:00am - noon Facilitator: Claire Schneeberger

Wellness Community πŸ“ Soquel
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Fri
Nov
20

CreateAbility Hour

Where: Felton Branch Library
When: 11:00 AM

Join us for an hour of fun, inclusive, and creative activities and social opportunities for adults with developmental differences and their caregivers every last Friday…

Community Art & Culture πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
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Fri
Nov
20

Lego Friday Fun

Where: Felton Branch Library
When: 3:30 PM

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…

Community Family πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
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Fri
Nov
20

Parents Night Out

Where: Santa Cruz Maker Studios
When: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Β· Price: $60

Parents' Night Out (Ages 6Β½, 12) Enjoy a night off while your child spends the evening creating at SC Maker Studios! Kids will explore our…

Community Family πŸ“ Westside
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Fri
Nov
20

FRMALY SHOW

Where: Sub Rosa
When: 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM

From @ wives.and.mothers FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20TH!!! AN ALL STAR BILL THAT WILL ROCK YOUR SOCKS OFF!!! At @subrosa_space. hey guys haha so people been asking…

Community Family πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

Saturday, Nov 21

Sat
Nov
21

Santa Cruz: Turkey Trot

Where: Westside Research Park
When: 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Β· Price: $6.3

Go on. Earn that feast! Flat, fast out and back courses that begin & end on Delaware Street by the back entrance to Natural Bridges…

Community Sports πŸ“ Westside
Sat
Nov
21

SPCA Teen Service Saturday

Where: Santa Cruz SPCA
When: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Β· Price: $25

Are you looking to earn community service hours while making a real difference for animals? Join our Teen Volunteer Saturdays and get hands-on experience behind…

Family Community πŸ“ Midtown
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Sat
Nov
21

Beach Cleanup @ Hidden Beach

Where: Hidden Beach
When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Join Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup at Hidden Beach! Registration is required, click here to register. Meet Up Location: Please meet us by…

Outdoors Community πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Sat
Nov
21

UCSC Arboretum Gift & Wreath Sale Fundraiser

Where: UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
When: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Discover one-of-a-kind, handcrafted botanical gifts and festive holiday decor unlike anything else in Santa Cruz! Get ready to be inspired! For months, local Arboretum artisans…

Community Markets πŸ“ UCSC
Sat
Nov
21

Saturdays in the Soil

Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you…

Outdoors Community πŸ“ Seabright & Harbor
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Sat
Nov
21

Intro to Dirt

Where: 20131 Old Big Basin Rd Boulder Creek ca 95006, Boulder Creek, CA
When: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: $188.58
Community πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Nov
21

Aptos Library Friends Book Sale

Where: Aptos Branch Library
When: 10:00 AM

Find your next great read! Shop our fundraising booksale at Aptos Library. Stock up on books, discover hidden gems, and support your local library. Every…

Community πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Sat
Nov
21

Family Storytime

Where: Branciforte Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM

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.

Community Family πŸ“ Midtown
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Sat
Nov
21

Medicare and YOU

Where: La Selva Beach Branch Library
When: 11:00 AM

Get clear, unbiased info on 2026 Medicare options at HICAP?s Annual Enrollment Forum, November 21st, 11:00AM-12:30PM at La Selva Beach Library. Free event?call 831-462-5510 to…

Community Free πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Sat
Nov
21

Friends who Scrap

Where: Branciforte Branch Library
When: 12:00 PM

Scrapbooking group meets every third Saturday of the month.

Community πŸ“ Midtown
Sat
Nov
21

AnnieGlass: Holiday Ornament Making

Where: Annieglass
When: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Β· Price: $80

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…

Community Family πŸ“ Watsonville
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Sat
Nov
21

Yala Lati, Melanie DeMore & Women Rise Choir

Where: Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Β· Price: $23.13

A heart-opening evening of community and song Join us for Yala Lati's 21st annual concert at Santa Cruz's historic Rio Theatre and on Zoom! Since…

Music Community πŸ“ Midtown

Sunday, Nov 22

Sun
Nov
22

Community Forum

Where: The 418 Project
When: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

A community forum at a local venue, open for residents to gather, share ideas, and discuss neighborhood topics.

Education Community πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sun
Nov
22

Agatha Christie Mysteries: The Murder at the Vicarage

Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries
When: 1:00 PM

Join Agatha Christie and Charles Dickens enthusiasts and Pickwick Club members for a series of online discussions about four beloved works of crime fiction and…

Community Education
Sun
Nov
22

Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group

Where: The Lotus Collaborative
When: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

A therapist-led space for people in recovery, just beginning to explore recovery, or struggling with food and body and looking for support. Free β€’ In-person…

Wellness Community πŸ“ Westside

Monday, Nov 23

Mon
Nov
23

Reading Poems Together

Where: Capitola Branch Library
When: 1:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers.

Community Art & Culture πŸ“ Capitola
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Tuesday, Nov 24

Tue
Nov
24

Dancing Tales

Where: Downtown Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM

A fun and interactive dance program for children ages 2-5. Come dance with us!

Dance Community πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Tue
Nov
24

Dual Demons - JAM

Where: The 418 Project
When: 5:45 PM – 10:00 PM

A weekly music jam session in downtown Santa Cruz, featuring lights and fun for all musicians.

Community Music πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Tue
Nov
24

Books N Bites

Where: Main Library
When: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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Community πŸ“ Watsonville

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