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Fri Nov 6 to Sun Nov 8, America/Los_Angeles time · 72 events · 1 ongoing event
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Fri Nov 6
Art Submissions due for the Rainbow Connections Art Gallery
Email a photo, song, poem or digital artwork to rainbowconnectionsmonterey@gmail.com Email rainbowconnectionsmonterey@gmail.com to schedule an art pickup at your school., CA
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Magic through Make-believe, Science and Creativity
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
ArtsEducationFamily
via Santa Cruz Parent
Little Discoverer Fridays
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
ArtsEducationFamilyFree
via Santa Cruz Parent
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
Free Admission Day
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
ArtsFree
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Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026
Live Oak Library, 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Arts
via Santa Cruz Parent
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
ArtsFamilyFree
via Santa Cruz Parent
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition
UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Arts
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UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition
UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Arts
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Lego Brick Builder Fridays
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
ArtsCommunityFamily
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La Segunda: Perfectly Imperfect Pottery Flash Sale
Studio 122 at the Tannery, 1050 River St Suite 122, Santa Cruz, 95060
Arts
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Oil Paintings and Wine
Silver Mountain Vineyards Tasting Room, 328 Unit D Ingalls Street,, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
ArtsDrink
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Rockin' Around the Block
Nicely Gallery: Decor + Design, 1349 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Arts
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Far West Fungi First Friday
Far West Fungi, 224 Laurel Street, Santa Cruz, 95060
ArtsCommunityFood
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Sterling Salon First Friday Pop Up
Sterling Salon, 6990 Soquel Drive, Aptos, 95003-5927
ArtsMarket
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Art Walk and Live Music
Santa Cruz Hostel, 321 Main Street, Santa Cruz, 95060
ArtsMusic
via First Friday Santa Cruz
First Friday November 6, 2026
Santa Cruz Art Expressions, 1545-A Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, 95060
ArtsCommunityFreeHoliday
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Chromatic Creatures: Pawtrait Paintings by Suzy Rad
Big Basin Vineyards Tasting Room and Tapas Bar, 525 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
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Art Reception with Beverly Rayner
Tumbleweed Found, 1025 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
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Opening Reception for The Gift of Art
Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St, Ben Lomond, CA, 95005, United States
ArtsHoliday
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fF@Calvary
Calvary Episcopal Cultural Center, 532 Center Street, Santa Cruz, 95060
ArtsCommunity
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Home for the Holidays: First Friday at Home by Zinnia's
Home by Zinnias, 262 Mt Hermon Rd #102, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
ArtsMarket
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Transmutations solo exhibition by Crystal Kamoroff
Felix Kulpa Gallery & Sculpture Garden, 107 Elm St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Arts
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Fateful November - the art of Ember Katzira
The Vision Sanctuary, 313 Cedar St A, Santa Cruz, 95060
ArtsEducation
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Universe Inside Me
Apricity, 1060 River St. #104, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Arts
via First Friday Santa Cruz
In Folia - Paintings by Claire Lerner
Stripe the Store, 107 Walnut Ave, Santa Cruz, 95060
Arts
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The Mug
Radius Gallery, 1050 River St #127, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Arts
via First Friday Santa Cruz
First Friday @ the MAH—Meet the Artist: Borders of Belonging + Free Belonging Boosters™
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History, Front Street, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, United States
ArtsCommunityFreeTech
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Linda Fillhardt, Joan Hellenthal, Melissa West, Lynne Todaro, and Beth Shields show their diverse and intriguing work at Gallery 125 at the Tannery for First Friday!
Gallery 125 at The Tannery, 1050 River St #125, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Arts
via First Friday Santa Cruz
Downtown Boulder Creek: Giving Thanks Party
Boulder Creek, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, United States
ArtsCommunityDrinkFamilyFoodFreeHolidayMarketMusic
via Visit Santa Cruz County
Monterey Museum of Art First Friday
Monterey Museum of Art, 579 Pacific Street, Monterey, 93940, United States
Arts
via Monterey Bay Parent
Craft & Cultura Art Market in Salinas
Oldtown Salinas, 300 South Main Street, Salinas, 93901, United States
ArtsCommunityFamilyFoodMarketMusic
via Monterey Bay Parent
Boulder Creek First Friday
Boulder Creek Downtown, Boulder Creek, CA, 95018, United States
ArtsCommunityFamilyFestivalFoodMarket
via Santa Cruz Parent
DIVE IN DEEPLY - Expressing the vulnerability shared by humans through emotion in the art
The Loft Salon & Spa, 402 Ingalls St #8, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Arts
via First Friday Santa Cruz
f/365 - A Year of Photography by Joel Leivick
M.K. Contemporary Art, 703 Front Street, SANTA CRUZ, CA, 95060, United States
Arts
via First Friday Santa Cruz
First Friday at Artisans & agency, featuring Victoria Galitzine's new series "Inland"
Artisans & agency, 1368 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
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Dia ds los Muertos Community exhibit
Tannery Arts Center, 1050-1060 River St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
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Autumn Show at PATT
Printmakers at the Tannery, 1060 River St #107, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
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Mazzeo
R. Blitzer Gallery, 2801 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Arts
via First Friday Santa Cruz
FOUND: Art Made From The Ocean - Shorebird Studios + Dianne O'Dell @ Hotel Paradox
Solaire Restaurant + Bar at Hotel Paradox, 611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Arts
via First Friday Santa Cruz
First FridayPacific Grove Autumn Celebration!
ArtsFestivalFoodHolidayMarketMusic
via Monterey Bay Parent
Adult Only Lego Night
Brick Lab, 108 Whispering Pines Dr. Suite 205, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066
ArtsGaming
via Santa Cruz Parent
Sat Nov 7
Magic through Make-believe, Science and Creativity
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
ArtsEducationFamily
via Santa Cruz Parent
SC Beach Boardwalk: Hot Rods at the Beach
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
ArtsCommunityFestivalFree
via Visit Santa Cruz County
Monarch Pines Clubhouse, 700 Briggs Avenue, Pacific Grove, 93950, United States
ArtsMarket
via Monterey Bay Parent
The Grove: Sea Glass and Ocean Art Festival
The Grove, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
ArtsDrinkFestivalFood
via Visit Santa Cruz County
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
Living History Dairy Ranch
Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
ArtsFamilyFreeOutdoors
via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC Arboretum: First Saturday Tours
UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
ArtsEducationFamilyOutdoors
via Visit Santa Cruz County
Wilder Ranch State Park: Living History Dairy Ranch
Wilder Ranch State Park, 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
ArtsFamilyFestivalFreeOutdoors
via Visit Santa Cruz County
Life on the Ranch Living History Day
Wilder Ranch, 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
ArtsFamilyFree
via Monterey Bay Parent
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition
UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Arts
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UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition
UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Arts
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Carlos Motta: When Time Stands Still
Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
Arts
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Victor ‘Marka27’ Quiñonez: Ni de Aquí, Ni de Allá
Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
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A Day of Ecosex at the MAH
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
ArtsFilm
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Artist Opening Reception - Anastasiya Bachmanova
Burrell School Vineyards & Winery, 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos, CA, 95033, United States
ArtsDrink
via Burrell School Vineyards & Winery
Wilder Ranch: Historic Grounds Tours
Wilder Ranch State Park, 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
ArtsFreeOutdoors
via Visit Santa Cruz County
New Exhibitions Opening at Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos
Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos, 1817 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
ArtsFamilyFree
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Fall Exhibitions Opening Celebration
UCSC Institute of the Arts and Sciences, 100 Panetta Avenue, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
ArtsFree
via Growing Up in Santa Cruz
Paint and Play Saturdays
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA 95010
ArtsEducation
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Sapphic Crafternoon (Outside Community Event)
117 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
ArtsCommunity
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Henry Diltz – Behind the Lens
Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
ArtsMusic
via Kuumbwa Jazz
Sun Nov 8
Magic through Make-believe, Science and Creativity
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery – MOD, 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA 95010
ArtsEducationFamily
via Santa Cruz Events
UCSC Family Day
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
ArtsFamilyFree
via Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Marine Science Fest: Ms. Blue Returns
Seymour Marine Discovery Center, 100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
ArtsEducationFamilyFestivalFoodMusic
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
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Artist Panel Discussion: Silica / SiO2: Northern California Ceramics
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, 705 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA
Arts
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Ongoing events 1 event
Capitola: Plein Air Festival
New Brighton School, Washburn Avenue, Capitola, California, 95010, United States
ArtsFestival
via Visit Santa Cruz County