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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…
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Sunday, Nov 15
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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…
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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
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…
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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…
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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
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Nov
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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
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…
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Nov
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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
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
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…
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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
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Nov
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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
Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group
Where: The Lotus Collaborative
When: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM · 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 • In-person…
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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…
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Cult-favorite nature writer Daniel Duane shares about climbing and the double-sided coin of legacy and preservation in conversation with James Workman, author of natural resources…
Art & Culture
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Nov
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Sing your heart out! We will start at 5pm....ends when the cops show up or when I throw in the towel....No way you can be…
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Nov
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Hometown Homeless Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion
Where: The 418 Project
When: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Price: FREE
co-presented with AFC - Santa Cruz and the Coalition to End Homelessness Sun. November 15th, 6:00 PM, SMALL THEATER Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion HOMETOWN…
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Nov
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Silent meditation.
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Free Live Jazz Downtown At Mariposa Coffee Bar
Where: Mariposa Coffee Bar
When: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Price: FREE
The Django Sheridan Collective is a dynamic group of local Santa Cruz college students and musicians performing for free every Sunday at Mariposa Coffeebar in…
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Nov
15
THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS – SWEET LIKE THAT TOUR 2026
Where: The Catalyst
When: 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM · Price: FREE
The California Honeydrops bring the Sweet Like That Tour to The Catalyst, November 15. Doors 8 PM, show 9 PM.
Music
📍 Downtown Santa Cruz
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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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16
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…
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Fall Slow Seminar: The Range of the River by Iftekhar Iqbal
Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM · Price: FREE
UCSC’s Center for Southeast Asian Coastal Interactions (SEACoast) and the Center for South Asian Studies invite you to join us for a Slow Seminar to…
Mon
Nov
16
It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available
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Nov
16
Music Ensemble Showcase Concert: Percussion, Flute, Classical Guitar, Horn Quartet, and Celtic ensembles
Where: Music Center Recital Hall
When: 7:00 PM · Price: FREE
Audiences are invited to the UC Santa Cruz Music Department Ensemble Showcase Concert, featuring five student ensembles: • Percussion Ensemble (opening), directed by Willy Winant…
Mon
Nov
16
Music Ensemble Showcase Concert (Mon. Nov. 16)
Where: UCSC Music center
When: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Price: FREE
Audiences are invited to the UC Santa Cruz Music Department Ensemble Showcase Concert.
Mon
Nov
16
Test your knowledge and join us for Trivia Night! Play by yourself or up to 6 people per team. Stay for the entire 2-hour game…
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Nov
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Get a free bike helmet and/or set of lights every Tuesday at McHenry Library from 9am to 4pm. Sign up in advance to streamline your…
Tue
Nov
17
Join us at the Boulder Creek Library for Quilting with Friends every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (subject to holiday closures) All levels…
Tue
Nov
17
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
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Nov
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Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
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Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
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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…
Art & Culture
📍 UCSC
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Nov
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Cookies & Conversations with Provost Aims
Where: Crown College
When: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM · Price: FREE
Meet Provost Aims and Poppy the Chihuahua outside of the Crown College Office for yummy cookies and conversation. Stay and chat or grab and go.
Tue
Nov
17
True Source Waters TUESDAY NOVEMBER 17TH @ 4:00PM
Where: Santa Cruz
When: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM · Price: FREE
Join us for an afternoon of Water Education!
Tue
Nov
17
Ahead of the Curve | California Payroll • Changes and Risk Prevention
Where: NextSpace Santa Cruz
When: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Price: FREE
A single California payroll oversight can cost a business thousands in unexpected state penalties, but staying compliant does not have to be a headache. Salt…
Tue
Nov
17
Statistical Science M.S. Virtual Information Session
Where: UC Santa Cruz
When: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Price: FREE
Join the UC Santa Cruz Baskin School of Engineering for a virtual information session on our Stastitical Science M.S. program. Discover our curriculum, research opportunities…
Tue
Nov
17
Join us for Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community, presented by Housing Matters in partnership with Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Neighbors for Neighbors is a…
Tue
Nov
17
Trivia Night at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
Where: Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
When: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · 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…
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Nov
17
InterAct Open Mic at Satori Arts. FREE community poetry jam featuring Lisa Allen Ortiz Are you ready to get your poetry on? Join us on…
Tue
Nov
17
Salsa Social Dance At Abbott Square Market
Where: Abbott Square Market
When: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Price: FREE
Salsa Social Dance is a free Tuesday night social at Abbott Square Market in downtown Santa Cruz.
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Nov
17
Sober Karaoke is a fun, welcoming, and alcohol-free night where everyone is invited to take the stage and share their favorite songs. Whether you're a…
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Nov
17
Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.
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Wed
Nov
18
Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness
Where: Merrill College Office
When: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Price: FREE
Grab a free cup of coffee* and chat with Provost Aims at Coffee with the Provost! Most Wednesdays through the Fall Quarter! 9:00-11:00am Meet us…
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Nov
18
Free Sukhi’s Curry Bowl Tastings Sample new Sukhi’s brand curry bowls now offered at our Markets! • Merrill Market: Wed, Nov 18 | 10 a.m…
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Nov
18
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
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Nov
18
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…
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Nov
18
Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
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Nov
18
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…
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Nov
18
Open House: Highlands House & Quail Hollow Ranch
Where: Santa Cruz County Parks
When: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Visit Quail Hollow Ranch and the Highlands House at our Open House. 🏡✨ From 4:30 to 6:30 pm, drop by and envision your next event…
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Nov
18
Yoga As Healing
Where: Activities Room: Athletics & Recreation Center East Field House
When: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM · Price: FREE
Yoga As Healing is a 6-week trauma-informed yoga series offered by the CARE office for students at UCSC who identify as survivors of interpersonal violence…
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Nov
18
TCB-The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing
Where: Rio Theatre for the Performing Arts
When: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Price: FREE
Screening and Conversation Join Visualizing Abolition at the Rio Theatre for a screening of TCB, The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, followed by a…
Wed
Nov
18
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…
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