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Learning about different tree species? How in-tree-guing! During this 1 mile walk, we’ll be chattin’ about a handful of trees that reside in the park…
+ 1 more date →Come join the holiday cheer at Felton's annual tree lighting. If you are a baker enter the cookie contest and the winners will receive a…
Gather your loved ones and head to the Boardwalk’s Main Plaza to kick off Winter Wonderland with a tree lighting countdown and festive drone show!…
Don Carlos & Junior Toots at The Catalyst, November 28. Doors 7 PM, show 8 PM.
Interested in observing and comparing old growth and second growth redwood forests? How about walking by the river and learning about what plants grow alongside…
+ 2 more dates →The UCSC Celtic Music Ensemble performs live during a beginner-friendly, gender-neutral, darn good barn dance. Attendees are invited to dance, and partners are not needed…
In person and via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 5545 8946, Passcode: 454736). If you are unable to stream the talk live and need to access…
The Arboretum opens its gates to the community free of charge the first Tuesday of every month. Come enjoy our gardens and wildlife. Don’t forget…
+ 2 more dates →Denise will lead a tea ritual while we gather at her handcrafted tea table. This will include: meditation, tea tasting and getting to know each…
Be a Master Builder at our Library Lego® Club! Join us on the first Tuesday of the month from 4:00-5:30pm and get creative with a…
Queer Book Club at The Diversity Center Date: The first Tuesday of every month Time: 6:00-9:00 PM Location: The Diversity Center Ages: 18+ Cost: FREE!…
+ 3 more dates →Join us for free Pilates at the Library! All levels welcome. Bring your own mat and water. Enjoy a fun, energizing workout led by volunteer…
+ 1 more date →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…
Join us on the first Thursday of each month at Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz for an evening focused on building, experimenting, and learning with…
The UC Santa Cruz Jazz Combos present a fall concert. Directed by Charles Hamilton. ADMISSION • Attend in person at the Music Center Recital Hall…
Make the MAH your first stop this weekend with FREE First Friday. Explore all three floors of the museum and see our latest exhibitions, check…
+ 1 more date →Art Department students exhibit their art work throughout studios and classrooms at the Elena Baskin Visual Arts Center at UC Santa Cruz. The Open Studios…
Bundle up in the tackiest sweater you’ve ever been gifted for the holidays and head to the redwoods! As you look through arts and crafts…
Offshore Sounds First Friday in Santa Cruz. Late hours at the record shop with local vinyl DJs and new arrivals.
+ 2 more dates →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…
‘Tis the season for gathering, giving, and a little holiday cheer! Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, enjoying festive refreshments, or spending an evening…
Explore art exhibits, galleries, studios and creative spaces across Santa Cruz County during the monthly First Friday Art Tour. First Friday is free and family…
1970’s Jazz-Rock Revue If you wish the era of 1970’s jazz-rock and progressive rock never ended, then this is the band for you! Joshua Cedar…
Monthly comedy night on First Fridays with a rotating lineup of stand-up acts.
Come get your hands dirty and help native plants thrive in some of the park’s most popular day-use areas and trails! Volunteers will water and…
So many wonderful things are made from start to finish in the Pajaro Valley right here in Santa Cruz County! Get some holiday shopping done…
Calling all shoppers! Find all your holiday shopping needs here! Artwork, jewelry, clothing, gifts, food, holiday decorations, and more! Plus, come see Santa for a…
The traditional holiday parade is the official kickoff for the winter holidays celebration. One never knows exactly what to expect at the Parade, but you…
Head to Bargetto Winery for the Annual Art in the Cellars Holiday Festival. Enjoy a weekend filled with Art and Wine. Shop over 30+ Local…
Find that perfect gift from a selection of locally made, hand crafted wares while enjoying one of the scenic stops along the Corralitos Wine Trail…
Shop Downtown on December 5, 6, 12 & 13 (between 12-4PM) and you’ll be eligible to win one of 400 Golden Envelopes at participating Downtown…
+ 3 more dates →Head to the Aptos Village Green to see local craft vendors, sip coffee or hot chocolate with your cookies and have a picture with Santa…
A lighted boat parade along the waterfront, with boats decked out in holiday lights.
The Lighted Boat Parade features 50 beautifully decorated power and sailboats parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor. Limited viewing is available from the Murray Street…
The UCSC Chamber Singers presents a fall concert. Directed by Michael McGushin. ADMISSION • Attend in person at the Music Center Recital Hall at UC…
The Expendables enjoyed a laid-back lifestyle growing up in Santa Cruz, CA; surfing, skating, partying, and playing music were commonplace. Since 1997, The Expendables have…
Enjoy a weekend filled with Art, Wine and Live Music! Shop over 65+ Local Artists and Food Vendors! Jewelry, leather goods, paintings & watercolors, mosaics…
+ 1 more date →Get your friends and family together for a free event full of fun vendors, kid’s activities, Santa, wine and so much more!
Who’s ready to get their holiday craft on? On Sunday, December 6, from 1-4pm, head to Abbott Square Market for a fun and FREE holiday…
Bring the whole family and join us for this festive holiday craft workshop. Create an ornament for your home, decorate cookies, make a holiday table…
Something magical is coming to downtown Watsonville! Enjoy Noche de Brillo (Night of Sparkle), a FREE family-friendly evening filled with snow, lights, and holiday cheer…
The UC Santa Cruz Jazz Big Band presents a fall concert. Directed by Charles Hamilton. ADMISSION • Attend in person at the Music Center Recital…
Come hang out with some awesome doulas and get to know them better!
Join Life Lab for a family-friendly day of nature-inspired crafts to make and take home! Crafts May Include: Flower Pressed Bookmarks and Greeting Cards Veggie…
🎸 Blues Jam Night! 🎶 Great Music by Amazing Musicians, You Don’t Want to Miss This! Every 1st Monday of the Month No Cover Charge…
+ 1 more date →Volunteer Information Sessions at the Arboretum Do you love gardens and gardening? The UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden has a wonderful community of staff, students…
+ 1 more date →Monthly therapeutic playgroup for infants and toddlers with diverse developmental, physical, or medical needs. Facilitated by Sarah Myatt-Paul, Doctor of Physical Therapy • Tube Feeding…
+ 3 more dates →Come Join Us for Toddler Tumble Time! We’ll be sharing some of our educational collection items. Bring your little ones to explore and learn about…
The Good Life, Good Death Cafe is a free, monthly community gathering led by local end-of-life educator and Doulagivers-trained death doula Jessica Lee, RN, CHPN.
Join us for Repair Café! Tired of throwing things away? Want to save your wallet and the environment? All while meeting people and learning new…
Ethical Complexities in Research for Justice: A Companion for Community-Engaged Scholars offers a transformative approach to research ethics that moves beyond checklists and compliance to…
Instructors: Alexandra Johnson, MD, Kevin Johnson and Dena Ehrlich We spend much of our time being sedentary, lost in our minds. Yet each movement you…
+ 1 more date →A FREE annual public event that welcomes over 30 local vendors, a food truck and hot drinks. Come shop holiday gifts and goodies! This event…
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…
Get into the holiday spirit and explore Santa Cruz’s creative heart at the Annual Winter Art Market, presented by the Arts Council Santa Cruz County…
The Downtown Association and Landmark Theaters present the annual: FREE FAMILY MOViES! This year, families can enjoy the holiday classic A Christmas Story, with two…
Celebrate the winter holidays as folks did in Victorian and early 20th Century Santa Cruz at Wilder Ranch State Park. Enjoy live caroling, sample Victorian-era…
Celebrate the winter holidays as folks did in Victorian and early 20th century Santa Cruz on the Ranch at Wilder Ranch State Park. • Enjoy…
Find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts and support young entrepreneurs at the Winter Craft and Business Fair! Join Acton Academy Santa Cruz on Saturday, December 12, from…
Come enjoy holiday decorations, Wharf specials and see Santa arrive on the Wharf by a vintage fire engine!🎅 📸Take photos with Santa! ☃️ Checkout Wharf…
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