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Community events in Santa Cruz County

351 upcoming, page 4 of 6. In person only, on purpose.

Tuesday, Nov 24

Wednesday, Nov 25

Wed
Nov
25

In-person Tech Help @ Felton

Where: Felton Branch Library
When: 12:30 PM

Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!

Community Education πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley

Friday, Nov 27

Fri
Nov
27

Hand & Foot Card Games

Where: Capitola Branch Library
When: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Play cards with fun folks every 2nd and 4th Friday. Join us every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month for the card game, Hand…

Community Free πŸ“ Capitola
+ 4 more dates β†’
Fri
Nov
27

Open Mic

Where: Corralitos Cultural Center
When: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM

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 Community πŸ“ Watsonville
+ 1 more date β†’

Saturday, Nov 28

Sat
Nov
28

LGBTQ+ Gamers Group

Where: The Diversity Center
When: 1:00 PM

For gamers of all kinds to meet, socialize, and (of course) game. Join the monthly meetup - bring your favorite board games and card games…

Community LGBTQ+ πŸ“ Midtown
+ 5 more dates β†’
Sat
Nov
28

Acoustic Open Jam

Where: Corralitos Cultural Center
When: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join local musicians and songwriters in a friendly weekly circle. Come to play and sing songs, or just listen. All acoustic instruments welcome.

Music Community πŸ“ Watsonville
+ 1 more date β†’
Sat
Nov
28

Write Now!

Where: Boulder Creek Branch Library
When: 3:00 PM

Stop procrastinating and start producing.

Community Education πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Nov
28

Love Creek

Where: Crow's Nest
When: 8:00 PM Β· Price: $8

Love Creek performs live, creating a soundtrack for an evening of music and community.

Community Music πŸ“ Seabright & Harbor

Sunday, Nov 29

Sun
Nov
29

Ben Lomond Village Holiday Party & Food Drive

Where: Ben Lomond County Park
When: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

We’re bringing the holiday festivities to the park this year! Join the Ben Lomond Village Alliance for an evening of twinkling lights, festive treats, local…

Community Family πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley

Tuesday, Dec 1

Tue
Dec
1

Wisdom Workshops @ TDC

Where: The Diversity Center
When: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Date: Every Tuesday, except Holidays Time: 10am - 12:00 pm Location: The Diversity Center Event Description: Join your community every Tuesday between 10am-12pm at the…

LGBTQ+ Community πŸ“ Midtown
+ 11 more dates β†’
Tue
Dec
1

Expressive Arts & Wellness

Where: Aptos Branch Library
When: 1:00 PM

Join us for process-focused art workshops using various mediums, prompts, and mindfulness to boost wellbeing and ease stress. No experience needed; materials provided.

Community Wellness πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
Tue
Dec
1
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Trivia Night at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing

Where: Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
When: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Hugging Porcupines Productions presents Trivia Night, every Tuesday evening at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. Trivia is always free to play. Grab your team and challenge…

Outdoors Community πŸ“ Westside
+ 2 more dates β†’

Wednesday, Dec 2

Wed
Dec
2

Creativity Lab

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: 1:00 PM

Creativity time for teens and tweens at the library!

Community Family πŸ“ Scotts Valley
Wed
Dec
2

Global Cafe: Holiday Treats

Where: Classroom Unit
When: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Join Global Engagement for our monthly Global Cafe. Come stop by the International Lounge in Classroom Unit 101 for coffee, tea, refreshments, and community. This…

Education Community πŸ“ UCSC
Wed
Dec
2

First Wednesday Ping Pong Popup

Where: Felton Branch Library
When: 3:00 PM

Do you love ping pong? Drop-in to the Felton Library Community Room anytime between 3-5 every 1st Wednesday to have some fun. Adult players of…

Community Sports πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Wed
Dec
2

Teen Craft and Chill

Where: Main Library
When: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7405

Community Family πŸ“ Watsonville
Wed
Dec
2

Entre Nosotras

Where: Community Health Trust of Pajaro Valley
When: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Entre Nosotras: Open to Spanish-speaking women with cancer at all stages, from diagnosis through treatment and the healing process. Groups are led in Spanish and…

Wellness Community En espaΓ±ol πŸ“ Watsonville
+ 4 more dates β†’
Wed
Dec
2

Family Movie Night

Where: Main Library
When: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7380

Community Family πŸ“ Watsonville

Thursday, Dec 3

Thu
Dec
3

Aging Well In Santa Cruz

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: 2:30 PM

Join local aging experts Jane and Gillian from Lumiity Care for a practical, informative presentation designed to help adult children navigate the challenges of aging…

Community πŸ“ Scotts Valley
Thu
Dec
3

The Crepe Place: Twistmas Caroling

Where: The Crepe Place
When: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Join the Trolley Drops Holiday Jug Band as they perform their β€œTwistmas Carols,” holiday songs they have written by taking β€œstandards” from folk, jazz, pop…

Community Music πŸ“ Midtown
Thu
Dec
3

The Crepe Place: Trolley Drops Jug Band

Where: The Crepe Place
When: 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

Enjoy a Jug Band Jam hosted by the Trolley Drops Jug Band! It’s fun and it’s free. The songs they play are hokum blues, folk…

Community Music πŸ“ Midtown
Thu
Dec
3

Picture This: Belonging Builds Community

Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Beginning in 2026, Housing Matters presents Picture This: Belonging Builds Community, a quarterly storytelling and conversation series exploring belonging, connection, and community care in Santa…

Art & Culture Community πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Thu
Dec
3

Big Bad Wolf

Where: Crow's Nest
When: 8:00 PM Β· Price: $7

A live music performance by Big Bad Wolf in an intimate coastal setting.

Community Music πŸ“ Seabright & Harbor

Friday, Dec 4

Fri
Dec
4

First Friday Santa Cruz

Where: Multiple locations throughout Santa Cruz County
When: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz…

Community Free
+ 2 more dates β†’
Fri
Dec
4

418 First Friday

Where: The 418 Project
When: 5:00 PM

First Friday at The 418 Project in Santa Cruz, featuring artist-led offerings and community connection. Focus on supporting BIPOC, women, and artists.

Community Art & Culture πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
+ 1 more date β†’
Fri
Dec
4

Rotary at Cantine

Where: Cantine Winepub
When: 5:30 PM

Interested in what Rotary is or does? Or who we are?! Well come see…

Community πŸ“ Midtown
Fri
Dec
4

Peace United: Classical Christmas Candlelight Experience

Where: Peace United Church of Christ
When: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Β· Price: $20

1st Sitting: 6-7pm | 2nd Sitting 8-9pm 1st sitting, Doors open at 5.15pm | 2nd sitting, Doors open at 7.30pm List of songs: It’s Beginning…

Community
Fri
Dec
4

Boardwalk Holiday Bash

Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
When: 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Boardwalk Holiday Bash is BACK! This is the ultimate holiday party for small businesses and groups, no stress, all fun. We handle everything. You…

Community Adults 21+ πŸ“ Beach & Boardwalk

Saturday, Dec 5

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