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Tue Dec 1

Intercampus Visitor/Exchange Programs - Graduate Students (Winter 2027) Education via UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar, published by the Office of the Registrar
Giving Tuesday Community via Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives, One Paw at a Time
Film Club Film via Santa Cruz Hillel
UCSC Arboretum First Tuesday Community Day UCSC Arboretum, 120 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 ArtsFamilyFreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Community Tuesday at the UCSC Arboretum Arboretum, 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 CommunityFreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Bike Helmet & Light Distributions McHenry Library, 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 CommunityFamilyFree via Santa Cruz Events
Men's group The Abbey Coffee Lounge, 350 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA Community via santacruzquakers.org
Wisdom Workshops @ TDC 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Education via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Mi Casa es Tu Casa: Caminos de Recuerdo PVA Porter Building, 280 Main Street, 280 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States Arts via Pajaro Valley Arts
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Clear the Cellar Sale Burrell School Vineyards & Winery, 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos, CA, 95033, United States Food via Burrell School Vineyards & Winery
Cookies & Conversations with Provost Aims Crown College, Cultural Center at Merrill, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 CommunityFoodFree via Santa Cruz Events
(OUTSIDE GROUP)The Older Lesbians’ Group: Where in All The World Are The Lesbians? CA Community via Santa Cruz Events
Cheeseburger Tuesday in Watsonville Food via Staff of Life Market
Queer Student Union (QSU) Zoom Meeting RSVP: ttps://forms.gle/LtPgNThTtXp4P84x6 and we will send you the Zoom link, CA Community via Santa Cruz Events
SPCA Junior Animal Care Team Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Words to Write by's Writing Process Group Literary via Words to Write by's Process Group
Queer Book Club with Jeffrey @ The Diversity Center The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Literary via Santa Cruz Events
World AIDS Day Event - Screening of Never the Last Love Letter + Panel Discussion on Meeting the Moment Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Film via Santa Cruz Events
Master Class: Ricardo Peixoto – Brazilian Guitar Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States Education via Kuumbwa Jazz

Wed Dec 2

Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness Merrill College Office, 641 Merrill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 CommunityFoodFree via Santa Cruz Events
Toddler Time at the Exploration Center Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA, NOS - MBNMS - General Calendar Family via NOS - MBNMS - General Calendar
Kobenova, A. (CM) – Inclusive Joyful Learning: Designing and Evaluating Playful Immersive Systems for Neurodivergent Youth CA Family via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Bluegrass Jam at Dennis the Menace Park at Dennis the Menace Playground 777 Pearl St, Monterey FamilyMusic via Bay Area Open Mic Calendar
Mi Casa es Tu Casa: Caminos de Recuerdo PVA Porter Building, 280 Main Street, 280 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States Arts via Pajaro Valley Arts
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Produce Pop-Up CA CommunityFoodFreeMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Post 41 Monterey - Steak Sandwich Luncheon Monterey Peninsula American Legion Post 41, 1110 Veterans Dr, Monterey, CA 93940, USA Food via al28thdistrict.org
Post 64 Santa Cruz - Lunch & Pantry Family via al28thdistrict.org
Moving in Harmony with Life: Self-Care Exercises for Vitality and Balance Hummingbird Valley, 1690 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States FreeWellness via Alexandra Johnson MD
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market Downtown Farmers’ Market, Church St & Cedar St, Santa Cruz, California 95060 FamilyMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market Cathcart & Cedar, Cedar St & Cathcart St, Santa Cruz, CA FamilyMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Global Cafe: Holiday Treats Classroom Unit, Classroom Unit, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 CommunityFood via Santa Cruz Events
PAWS Afterschool Program Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Yoga As Healing Activities Room: Athletics & Recreation Center East Field House, 451 E Field Service Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Board Meeting CA Community via Santa Cruz Events
z-FCNL Advocacy Team Community via santacruzquakers.org
Community Potluck Santa Cruz Hostel, 321 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States Food via Santa Cruz Hostel
Intergroup Council Meeting Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., Capitola, CA, 95010, United States Civic via Alcoholics Anonymous of Santa Cruz County
LGBTQ+ AA Meeting, "Gay and Grateful" @ TDC The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Kassa Overall Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States Music via Kuumbwa Jazz
Transgender & Non-Binary Peer Support Group (Virtual Group Hosted by TDC) Virtual - Zoom To access the group, please contact Program Specialist Nic via email at nic.laflin@diversitycenter.org, CA Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Santa Cruz Civic Center: A Taste of Ireland Christmas Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events

Thu Dec 3

California Coffee Open Mic at California Coffee 9105 Soquel Dr, Aptos Music via Bay Area Open Mic Calendar
Exploring Career and Business Networking Possibilities Networking via Santa Cruz Awesome
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Mi Casa es Tu Casa: Caminos de Recuerdo PVA Porter Building, 280 Main Street, 280 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States Arts via Pajaro Valley Arts
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Toastmasters of San Benito General Meetings Community Foundation Epicenter, 440 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA, Hollister, 95023, United States America CommunityEducation via BenitoLink
Retired Soldiers Council Stillwell Center Conference Room,, 4260 Gigling Rd, Seaside, CA 93955, USA Civic via al28thdistrict.org
Open Archives Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Drop-in Career Success Peer Coaching Across Campus – McHenry McHenry Library, 1156 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 EducationNetworking via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Rainbow Connections Youth Empowerment Council Meeting CA CivicFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Watsonville Hot Bar Dinners Staff of Life Watsonville, East Lake Avenue 906, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States Food via Staff of Life Market
SPCA Junior Animal Care Team Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Trans + Youth Drop-In & Chill Zone (Virtual) CA Family via Santa Cruz Events
Post 694 - Thursday Burger Nights American Legion Post 694, American Legion Post, 694 Legion Way #694, Marina, CA 93933, USA CommunityFood via al28thdistrict.org
Mariposa de la Comunidad LGBTQ+ De Watsonville (Hosted by TDC @ Watsonville Library) Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St STE 100, Watsonville, CA 95076 Community via Santa Cruz Events
The Crepe Place: Twistmas Caroling The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 HolidayMusic via Santa Cruz Events
The Crepe Place: Trolley Drops Jug Band The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 FreeMusic via Santa Cruz Events
Learn to Vibe Code EducationTech via Santa Cruz Python, Machine Learning & AI Meetup
Femme Transformation Support Group The Diversity Center, CA Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Picture This: Belonging Builds Community Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA Community via Santa Cruz Events
Post 694 Squadron Meeting Community via al28thdistrict.org
Choir Rehearsal Music via SING!ularity
Isaiah Sharkey Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States Music via Kuumbwa Jazz

Fri Dec 4

Free Admission Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States ArtsFree via Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Social Justice in Climate Finance Symposium Silicon Valley Campus, 3175 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95054 CommunityEducation via Santa Cruz Events
Evergreen Volunteer Days Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA Community via Santa Cruz Events
Community Beach Yoga Main Beach Santa Cruz, 150 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States Wellness via Santa Cruz Hostel
Optional Practical Training (OPT) Workshop Zoom, CA Education via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Fish Friday Santa Cruz and Watsonville Family via Staff of Life Market
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Produce Pop-Up CA CommunityFoodFreeMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Mi Casa es Tu Casa: Caminos de Recuerdo PVA Porter Building, 280 Main Street, 280 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States Arts via Pajaro Valley Arts
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
49th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft and Gift Fair Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 HolidayMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Free First Friday Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA CommunityFree via Santa Cruz Events
Watsonville: Farmers Market Downtown Watsonville, Watsonville, CA 95076 Market via Santa Cruz Events
First Friday Santa Cruz CA Family via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Boulder Creek Market and Ugly Sweater Contest CA ArtsCommunityDrinkFoodHolidayMarketMusic via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
1970's Rock Revue Woodhouse Blending & Brewing, 119 Madrone Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA DrinkMusic via Santa Cruz Events
Micro Mania Midget Wrestling The Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Sports via Santa Cruz Events

Sat Dec 5

Cabrillo College: Aptos Farmers Market Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 Market via Santa Cruz Events
Post 593 Monthly Meetings Community via al28thdistrict.org
Feel Good Beach Yoga FreeWellness via Outdoor Yoga Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz: Farmers Market Westside Farmers’ Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Chaminade Resort and Spa: Breakfast With Santa Chaminade Resort and Spa, 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Family via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: Holiday Parade Downtown Santa Cruz, Pacific Avenue & Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States Family via Visit Santa Cruz County
LGBTQ+ Friendly AA Meeting in Watsonville 939 Lincoln St, Watsonville, CA 95076 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Rainbow Kids Circle Please contact rainbowkidscircle@gmail.com for location information, CA Family via Santa Cruz Events
Balance Your Nervous System with Breema - Bodywork, Self-Care Exercises, and Principles for a Harmonious Life Hummingbird Valley, 1690 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States Wellness via Alexandra Johnson MD
Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade CA Family via Santa Cruz Events
Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve Elkhorn Slough Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 CommunityFreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Holiday Tree Walk Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 CommunityFamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Thrill the World Classes London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 DanceFree via Santa Cruz Events
Holiday Sale Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 ArtsHolidayMarket via Santa Cruz Events
2026 B&R Farms Holidays on the Farm Vintage Market B & R Farms., 5280 Fairview Road, Hollister. HolidayMarket via BenitoLink
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Nature Walk Wilder Ranch State Park, 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
First Saturday Tour at the Arboretum Arboretum, 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Mi Casa es Tu Casa: Caminos de Recuerdo PVA Porter Building, 280 Main Street, 280 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States Arts via Pajaro Valley Arts
Board Games at the Capitola Library Gaming via Redwood Loop - Board Game Group
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Redwood Grove Guided Walk Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA 95018 FreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Frost Fest Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA ArtsHolidayMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Aptos Village Green: Holiday Market and Tree Lighting Aptos Village, 448 Granite Way, Aptos, CA 95003 HolidayMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ground Tours Wilder Ranch State Park, 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Boulder Creek: Winter Festival Boulder Creek, Boulder Creek, CA 95006 Festival via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Transfamilies of Santa Cruz Parent Support Group Virtual - Zoom, CA FamilyWellness via Santa Cruz Events
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Building Futures with Radical Hope CA CommunityFreeWellness via Santa Cruz Events
Santa Cruz Harbor Lighted Boat Parade CA Family via Santa Cruz Events
Aptos Village Holiday Market and Tree Lighting Aptos Village Green, Aptos Village Way, Aptos, CA 95003 HolidayMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Birthday Speaker Meeting Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., Capitola, CA, 95010, United States Community via Alcoholics Anonymous of Santa Cruz County
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Teton Gravity Research presents 'Actually, It Is Rocket Science' — Rio Theatre for the Performing Rio Theatre for the Performing, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Film via Santa Cruz Events
The Expendables The Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Music via Santa Cruz Events

Sun Dec 6

Winter Solstice Sea Star Search Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States EducationFamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Post 121 - Sunday Breakfast (EXCEPT 3rd Sunday) CommunityFood via al28thdistrict.org
Surfrider Beach Cleanup @ Rio Del Mar State Beach 110 Aptos Beach Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, USA CommunityOutdoors via Surfrider Santa Cruz Events [PUBLIC]
Live Oak: Farmers Market Live Oak Farmers’ Market, 15th Street & East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Market via Santa Cruz Events
SBALT Ranch Day San Juan Bautista, CA CommunityOutdoors via BenitoLink
Live Oak Farmers Market Live Oak Farmers Market, East Cliff Village Shopping Center, Santa Cruz, CA Market via Santa Cruz Events
Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve Elkhorn Slough Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 CommunityFreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Holiday Tree Walk Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 CommunityFamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Holiday Sale Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 ArtsHolidayMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Book Club Meeting Viking Hall Cultural Center, 240 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA Literary via scc-santacruz.org
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Hallcrest Vineyards Holiday Market CA Market via Santa Cruz Events
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Redwood Grove Guided Walk Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA 95018 FreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Pet Food Pantry Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States CommunityFree via Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives, One Paw at a Time
RPGs at the Santa Cruz downtown library (18+) Family via Santa Cruz County Roleplaying Games (RPGs) Meetup
Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop & Festive Potluck Social 🎄✨ EducationFood via Santa Cruz Singles 50+ Social Meetup Group
Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ground Tours Wilder Ranch State Park, 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Ideal Bar and Grill: Salsa by the Sea Ideal Bar & Grill, 106 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Dance via Santa Cruz Events
Chadeish Yameinu Presents: Hallelujah! The Songs of Leonard Cohen - Featuring the Dan & Laurel Quartet Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States Music via Kuumbwa Jazz
Lucia Rehearsal Messiah Lutheran Church Theater via scc-santacruz.org
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Horse Feathers Woodhouse Blending & Brewing, 119 Madrone Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, Santa Cruz, CA DrinkMusic via Santa Cruz Events
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Holiday Lights Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Sunday S'mores Santa Cruz Hostel, 321 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States FoodFree via Santa Cruz Hostel

Mon Dec 7

Monday Hike Outdoors via santacruzquakers.org
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
PAWS Afterschool Program Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Post 121 - Hamburger Night CommunityFood via al28thdistrict.org
Post 694 - Monday NighT Dinners CommunityFood via al28thdistrict.org
NAMI LGBTQ+ Support Group (Outside hybrid event, 1st & 3rd Mondays) CA Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Queer & Trans Yoga Hosted by Sapphire Yoga Collective @ TDC The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Hosted Board Game Night The Cruz Room, 1520, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Gaming via Santa Cruz Events
Afro-Brazilian Dance Class with Dandha Da Hora Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA Dance via Santa Cruz Events
Post 512 Carmel Membership Meeting American Legion, Dolores St &, 8th Ave, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923, USA Community via al28thdistrict.org
Real Intelligence: The Art of Being Yourself - Breema Bodywork & Self-Care Exercises Hummingbird Valley, 1690 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States Wellness via Alexandra Johnson MD
The Bad Plus – Farewell Tour Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States Music via Kuumbwa Jazz

Tue Dec 8

Men's group The Abbey Coffee Lounge, 350 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA Community via santacruzquakers.org
Wisdom Workshops @ TDC 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Education via Santa Cruz Events
Volunteer at the UCSC Arboretum Arboretum, 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Community via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Toddler Tumble Time Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St STE 100, Watsonville, CA 95076 EducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
TDC Senior Advisory Committee (Zoom) CA Community via Santa Cruz Events
Cookies & Conversations with Provost Aims Crown College, Cultural Center at Merrill, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 CommunityFoodFree via Santa Cruz Events
Repair Café Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz, 2801 Mission St. #204, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States Community via Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz
Cheeseburger Tuesday in Watsonville Food via Staff of Life Market
Queer Student Union (QSU) Zoom Meeting RSVP: ttps://forms.gle/LtPgNThTtXp4P84x6 and we will send you the Zoom link, CA Community via Santa Cruz Events
SPCA Junior Animal Care Team Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Words to Write by's Writing Process Group Literary via Words to Write by's Process Group
LGBTQ+ Survivors of Domestic Violence Support Group (hosted virtually by Walnut Avenue) CA Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Board Game Playtesting Peoples Coffee, 1200 17th Ave #130, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 FreeGaming via Santa Cruz Events
Post 121 Monthly Meeting Community via al28thdistrict.org
Rainbow Sangha at Insight Meditation Center (Outside Community Event) Insight Santa Cruz, 740 Front Street (2nd floor of the Galleria building), CA Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Isaiah J. Thompson – A Guaraldi Holiday Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States HolidayMusic via Kuumbwa Jazz
QTBIPOC Peer Support Circle (In-Person group hosted by TDC) CA Wellness via Santa Cruz Events

Wed Dec 9

Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness Merrill College Office, 641 Merrill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 CommunityFoodFree via Santa Cruz Events
Toddler Time at the Exploration Center Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA, NOS - MBNMS - General Calendar Family via NOS - MBNMS - General Calendar
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Bluegrass Jam at Dennis the Menace Park at Dennis the Menace Playground 777 Pearl St, Monterey FamilyMusic via Bay Area Open Mic Calendar
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Post 41 Monterey - Steak Sandwich Luncheon Monterey Peninsula American Legion Post 41, 1110 Veterans Dr, Monterey, CA 93940, USA Food via al28thdistrict.org
Post 64 Santa Cruz - Lunch & Pantry Family via al28thdistrict.org
Moving in Harmony with Life: Self-Care Exercises for Vitality and Balance Hummingbird Valley, 1690 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States FreeWellness via Alexandra Johnson MD
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Research Lunch & Learn: Employee Compensation Certification (ECC) CA Networking via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market Downtown Farmers’ Market, Church St & Cedar St, Santa Cruz, California 95060 FamilyMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market Cathcart & Cedar, Cedar St & Cathcart St, Santa Cruz, CA FamilyMarket via Santa Cruz Events
PAWS Afterschool Program Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Community Potluck Santa Cruz Hostel, 321 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States Food via Santa Cruz Hostel
LGBTQ+ AA Meeting, "Gay and Grateful" @ TDC The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
General Service District Meeting (Hybrid) Mid-County Senior Center, 829 Bay Ave., Capitola, CA, 95010, United States Community via Alcoholics Anonymous of Santa Cruz County
Transgender & Non-Binary Peer Support Group (Virtual Group Hosted by TDC) Virtual - Zoom To access the group, please contact Program Specialist Nic via email at nic.laflin@diversitycenter.org, CA Wellness via Santa Cruz Events

Thu Dec 10

California Coffee Open Mic at California Coffee 9105 Soquel Dr, Aptos Music via Bay Area Open Mic Calendar
Thirsty Thursday in Santa Cruz FamilyFree via Staff of Life Market
Exploring Career and Business Networking Possibilities Networking via Santa Cruz Awesome
Dec 10 - AI, ML and Computer Vision Meetup Tech via Santa Cruz AI and Machine Learning Meetup Group
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Chualar Food Bank Lincoln & 8th Street Community via al28thdistrict.org
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Toastmasters of San Benito General Meetings Community Foundation Epicenter, 440 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA, Hollister, 95023, United States America CommunityEducation via BenitoLink
Open Archives Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Watsonville Hot Bar Dinners Staff of Life Watsonville, East Lake Avenue 906, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States Food via Staff of Life Market
SPCA Junior Animal Care Team Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Trans + Youth Drop-In & Chill Zone (Virtual) CA Family via Santa Cruz Events
Post 694 - Thursday Burger Nights American Legion Post 694, American Legion Post, 694 Legion Way #694, Marina, CA 93933, USA CommunityFood via al28thdistrict.org
Femme Transformation Support Group The Diversity Center, CA Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Agentic Software Meetup Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz, 2801 Mission St. #204, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States EducationTech via Idea Fab Labs Santa Cruz
Surfrider Santa Cruz Chapter Holiday Party —Open To All! Betty Burgers, 1000 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA Family via Surfrider Santa Cruz Events [PUBLIC]
How to Apply to the Premed Postbacc Program Education via UCSC Silicon Valley Extension
Web Committee Meeting Community via Alcoholics Anonymous of Santa Cruz County
Post 694 Post & Auxiliary Meetings Community via al28thdistrict.org
Choir Rehearsal Music via SING!ularity
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Salsa Navidad – 7:00 PM Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States DanceMusic via Kuumbwa Jazz
Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Salsa Navidad – 9:00 PM Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States DanceMusic via Kuumbwa Jazz

Fri Dec 11

Graduate Student Deadline to Complete all Requirements for Degree (Fall 2026) Civic via UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar, published by the Office of the Registrar
Graduate Student Removal of Incomplete Deadline (Fall 2026) Civic via UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar, published by the Office of the Registrar
Undergraduate Student Deadline to Complete all Requirements for Degree (Fall 2026) Education via UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar, published by the Office of the Registrar
Undergraduate Removal of Incomplete (Fall 2026) Civic via UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar, published by the Office of the Registrar
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Birding Walk Wilder Ranch State Park, 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Outdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Evergreen Volunteer Days Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA Community via Santa Cruz Events
Community Beach Yoga Main Beach Santa Cruz, 150 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States Wellness via Santa Cruz Hostel
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Fish Friday Santa Cruz and Watsonville Family via Staff of Life Market
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Watsonville: Farmers Market Downtown Watsonville, Watsonville, CA 95076 Market via Santa Cruz Events
Crafts & Cocoa Event Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States FamilyHoliday via Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Holiday Lights Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
A Cosmic Charlie Brown Christmas - Featuring Jason Crosby & Friends Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States Holiday via Kuumbwa Jazz
LIVE! ON STAGE: JONATHAN RICHMAN featuring TOMMY LARKINS on the drums! — Rio Theatre for the Performing Rio Theatre for the Performing, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Music via Santa Cruz Events
Ski Mask the Slump God The Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Music via Santa Cruz Events

Sat Dec 12

Cabrillo College: Aptos Farmers Market Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA 95003 Market via Santa Cruz Events
BWTF - sampling and lab tech Surfrider Foundation, 345 Lake Ave suite f, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA CommunityOutdoors via Surfrider Santa Cruz Events [PUBLIC]
Feel Good Beach Yoga FreeWellness via Outdoor Yoga Santa Cruz
Westside Santa Cruz: Farmers Market Westside Farmers’ Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyMarket via Santa Cruz Events
SPCA Teen Service Saturday Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Community via Santa Cruz Events
LGBTQ+ Friendly AA Meeting in Watsonville 939 Lincoln St, Watsonville, CA 95076 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve Elkhorn Slough Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 CommunityFreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Holiday Tree Walk Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 CommunityFamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Tannery Arts Center: Winter Art Market Tannery Arts Center, 1010 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ArtsFamilyFoodHolidayMarketMusic via Santa Cruz Events
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Sandhills Tour Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Campground, 2591 Graham Hill Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95060 Outdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Thrill the World Classes London Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 DanceFree via Santa Cruz Events
A Holly Jolly Holiday Wreath Making Workshop Farm Discovery at Live Earth Farm, 172 Litchfield Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076 Education via Santa Cruz Events
Santa Cruz Maker Studios at the Seymour Center Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Family via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Seymour Center’s Seaside Storytime Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Family via Santa Cruz Events
Wilder Ranch State Park: Victorian Holiday Experience Wilder Ranch State Park, 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States FreeHoliday via Visit Santa Cruz County
Wilder Ranch Victorian Holiday Experience Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyFreeHolidayOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Nature Walk Wilder Ranch State Park, 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Agricultural History Project Agricultural History Project Center and Museum, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Hwy 152, Watsonville, CA 95076 FamilyFestivalFree via Santa Cruz Events
FIKA distribution Viking Hall Cultural Center, 240 Plymouth St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA Community via scc-santacruz.org
Board Games at the Felton Library Gaming via Redwood Loop - Board Game Group
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Redwood Grove Guided Walk Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA 95018 FreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Wilder Ranch: Historic Grounds Tours Wilder Ranch State Park, 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 ArtsFreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Santa Cruz Gamer Gaggle Family via Santa Cruz County Roleplaying Games (RPGs) Meetup
Winter on the Wharf Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Beginner Bluegrass Slow Jam Music via Santa Cruz Beginner Bluegrass Jam
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Winter Auction & Fundraiser - Another Time and Place: Echoes of the Oaxaca School & Magical Realism PVA Porter Building, 280 Main Street, 280 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States Community via Pajaro Valley Arts
Another Time & Place - Winter Auction & Fundraiser PVA Porter Building, 280 Main Street, 280 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States CommunityFree via Pajaro Valley Arts
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Holiday Lights Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers — Rio Theatre for the Performing Rio Theatre for the Performing, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Music via Santa Cruz Events
Victor Wooten & the Wooten Brothers at the Rio Theatre Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States Music via Kuumbwa Jazz
How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour The Catalyst, 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Holiday via Santa Cruz Events

Sun Dec 13

Post 121 - Sunday Breakfast (EXCEPT 3rd Sunday) CommunityFood via al28thdistrict.org
Antiques Faire Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Faire, Lincoln Street (between Pacific and Cedar), Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Market via Santa Cruz Events
Live Oak: Farmers Market Live Oak Farmers’ Market, 15th Street & East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Market via Santa Cruz Events
Chaminade Resort and Spa: Breakfast With Santa Chaminade Resort and Spa, 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 Family via Santa Cruz Events
Live Oak Farmers Market Live Oak Farmers Market, East Cliff Village Shopping Center, Santa Cruz, CA Market via Santa Cruz Events
Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve Elkhorn Slough Reserve, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA 95076 CommunityFreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Holiday Tree Walk Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 CommunityFamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Castro Adobe State Historic Park: Open House Castro Adobe State Historic Park, 184 Old Adobe Road (off of Larkin Valley Road), Watsonville, CA 95076 ArtsCommunity via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Castro Adobe Open House Castro Adobe State Historic Park, 184 Old Adobe Road (off of Larkin Valley Road), Watsonville, CA 95076 ArtsFree via Santa Cruz Events
Holiday Market at Felton Covered Bridge Park Felton Covered Bridge Park, Covered Bridge Road, Felton, CA 95018 Market via Santa Cruz Events
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
BWTF - Results Readout and data entry Surfrider Foundation, 345 Lake Ave suite f, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, USA CommunityOutdoors via Surfrider Santa Cruz Events [PUBLIC]
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Redwood Grove Guided Walk Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Rd, Felton, CA 95018 FreeOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Pet Food Pantry Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95065, United States CommunityFree via Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives, One Paw at a Time
Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ground Tours Wilder Ranch State Park, 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Ideal Bar and Grill: Salsa by the Sea Ideal Bar & Grill, 106 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Dance via Santa Cruz Events
Lucia celebration Messiah Lutheran Church, 801 High St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA Holiday via scc-santacruz.org
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Holiday Lights Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Trans Masculine Support Group (Hosted by TDC via Zoom) CA Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Sunday S'mores Santa Cruz Hostel, 321 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States FoodFree via Santa Cruz Hostel
Home for the Holidays - An Irish Christmas Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States Holiday via Kuumbwa Jazz
An evening with Garrison Keilor, Heather Masse & Richard Dworsky — Rio Theatre for the Performing Rio Theatre for the Performing, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 LiteraryMusic via Santa Cruz Events

Mon Dec 14

Monday Hike Outdoors via santacruzquakers.org
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
PAWS Afterschool Program Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Post 121 - Hamburger Night CommunityFood via al28thdistrict.org
Post 694 - Monday NighT Dinners CommunityFood via al28thdistrict.org
Queer & Trans Yoga Hosted by Sapphire Yoga Collective @ TDC The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Hosted Board Game Night The Cruz Room, 1520, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Gaming via Santa Cruz Events
Afro-Brazilian Dance Class with Dandha Da Hora Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA Dance via Santa Cruz Events
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Christian Sands Trio Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States Music via Kuumbwa Jazz

Tue Dec 15

Men's group The Abbey Coffee Lounge, 350 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA Community via santacruzquakers.org
Wisdom Workshops @ TDC 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Education via Santa Cruz Events
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
(OUTSIDE GROUP)The Older Lesbians’ Group: Where in All The World Are The Lesbians? CA Community via Santa Cruz Events
Cheeseburger Tuesday in Watsonville Food via Staff of Life Market
Queer Student Union (QSU) Zoom Meeting RSVP: ttps://forms.gle/LtPgNThTtXp4P84x6 and we will send you the Zoom link, CA Community via Santa Cruz Events
SPCA Junior Animal Care Team Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Words to Write by's Writing Process Group Literary via Words to Write by's Process Group
NeuroQueer Space The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Community via Santa Cruz Events
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
InterAct Open Mic with Featured Poet Veronica Kornberg Satori Arts, 815 Almar Avenue, #9, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Music via Santa Cruz Events

Wed Dec 16

Housing and Dining Fees Due (Winter 2027) Civic via UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar, published by the Office of the Registrar
Undergraduate Registration Fees Due (Winter 2027) Civic via UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar, published by the Office of the Registrar
Coffee with Provost Aims McGuinness Merrill College Office, 641 Merrill Road, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 CommunityFoodFree via Santa Cruz Events
Toddler Time at the Exploration Center Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA, NOS - MBNMS - General Calendar Family via NOS - MBNMS - General Calendar
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Bluegrass Jam at Dennis the Menace Park at Dennis the Menace Playground 777 Pearl St, Monterey FamilyMusic via Bay Area Open Mic Calendar
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Post 41 Monterey - Steak Sandwich Luncheon Monterey Peninsula American Legion Post 41, 1110 Veterans Dr, Monterey, CA 93940, USA Food via al28thdistrict.org
Post 64 Santa Cruz - Lunch & Pantry Family via al28thdistrict.org
Moving in Harmony with Life: Self-Care Exercises for Vitality and Balance Hummingbird Valley, 1690 Glen Canyon Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States FreeWellness via Alexandra Johnson MD
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market Downtown Farmers’ Market, Church St & Cedar St, Santa Cruz, California 95060 FamilyMarket via Santa Cruz Events
Downtown Santa Cruz Farmers Market Cathcart & Cedar, Cedar St & Cathcart St, Santa Cruz, CA FamilyMarket via Santa Cruz Events
PAWS Afterschool Program Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Wine Down Wednesday DrinkFree via Staff of Life Market
Wine & Words — Book Club at Wargin Wines DrinkLiterary via Wargin Wines | Study, Salon & Social
Community Potluck Santa Cruz Hostel, 321 Main Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States Food via Santa Cruz Hostel
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Intergroup Steering Committee Community via Alcoholics Anonymous of Santa Cruz County
LGBTQ+ AA Meeting, "Gay and Grateful" @ TDC The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Transgender & Non-Binary Peer Support Group (Virtual Group Hosted by TDC) Virtual - Zoom To access the group, please contact Program Specialist Nic via email at nic.laflin@diversitycenter.org, CA Wellness via Santa Cruz Events

Thu Dec 17

California Coffee Open Mic at California Coffee 9105 Soquel Dr, Aptos Music via Bay Area Open Mic Calendar
Exploring Career and Business Networking Possibilities Networking via Santa Cruz Awesome
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 EducationOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Guided Mindfulness for Queers and Friends Hosted by TDC @ TDC The Diversity Center, 1117 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062 Wellness via Santa Cruz Events
Santa Cruz MAH: Toy Trains Santa Cruz MAH, 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States Family via Visit Santa Cruz County
Toy Trains 2026 Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA ArtsFamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Toastmasters of San Benito General Meetings Community Foundation Epicenter, 440 San Benito Street, Hollister, CA, Hollister, 95023, United States America CommunityEducation via BenitoLink
Open Archives Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA Arts via Santa Cruz Events
Watsonville Hot Bar Dinners Staff of Life Watsonville, East Lake Avenue 906, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States Food via Staff of Life Market
SPCA Junior Animal Care Team Santa Cruz SPCA, 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA 95065 CommunityEducationFamily via Santa Cruz Events
Trans + Youth Drop-In & Chill Zone (Virtual) CA Family via Santa Cruz Events

Fri Dec 18

Student Health Insurance (Winter 2027) Civic via UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar, published by the Office of the Registrar

and 265 more events not listed here. Take next month as a calendar file for all 665 events, or search on the Santa Cruz page.

Ongoing events 12 events
Help Keep Hollister Youth Warm: Youth Alliance Launches 5th Annual Blanket Drive Youth Alliance, 310 San Benito Street, Hollister Family via BenitoLink
Week 10 of Fall Quarter Civic via UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar, published by the Office of the Registrar
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 FamilyHoliday via Santa Cruz Events
Holiday Lights CA Holiday via Santa Cruz Events
Holiday Tree Walk Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 FamilyHolidayOutdoors via Santa Cruz Events
Week 11 of Fall Quarter Civic via UCSC Academic and Administrative Calendar, published by the Office of the Registrar
A Christmas Carol CA Holiday via Santa Cruz Events
Christmas Angels Holiday via Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey
Capitola Mall: Flynn Creek Circus Capitola Mall, 1855 41st Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010 FamilyTheater via Santa Cruz Events
The Cricket & the Wren Capitola Mall, 1855 41st Ave,, Capitola, CA 95010 FamilyHolidayTheater via Santa Cruz Events
Extended Holiday Tasting Room Hours Burrell School Vineyards & Winery, 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos, CA, 95033, United States Food via Burrell School Vineyards & Winery
Roaring Camp: New Years Train Roaring Camp Railroads, 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA 95018 Holiday via Santa Cruz Events