The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 9am-5pm, weather permitting. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar.

The creators of The Trial of Spock — An Opera In Three Acts present concert performances of five scenes from an opera-in-progress.Captain Christopher Pike is gravely injured. Lieutenant Spock is behaving strangely. Charged with protecting Pike in his state of extreme need,Vulcan Commodore T’or suspects that Lieutenant Spock—once Captain Pike’s science officer—is up to no good. Spock’s Captain, James T.…

FREE IN-STORE EVENT: Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes local author and certified Internal Family Systems therapist, Jessica Tomich Sorci for a conversation with Dana Ramsey about Sorci's new book When Good Moms Feel Bad, a first-of-its-kind guide to help moms untangle complicated feelings like anger, guilt, shame, and failure, offering empathy, support, and practical strategies. This event is cosponsored by Nurture…

Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes local author and certified Internal Family Systems therapist, Jessica Tomich Sorci for a conversation with Dana Ramsey about Sorci’s new book When Good Moms Feel Bad, a first-of-its-kind guide to help moms untangle complicated feelings like anger, guilt, shame, and failure, offering empathy, support, and practical strategies.

Join us on a Tuesday morning for a visit and experience firsthand why Gateway was voted Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Santa Cruz. Explore Kindy Island--a special place where our youngest learners enjoy safe, imaginative play. Wander through the Life Lab outdoor classroom and observe what's growing and thriving, or dive into a middle school science experiment and…

Come to Peoples Coffee, the official Santa Cruz location for the Southmost events for the Golden Gate Gamemakers! Come join us as a branch under GGG known as Game Designers of Santa Cruz! It's a relaxed chance to try new board games and card games, get feedback on your own prototypes if you are a game designer, and get advice…

Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes award-wining author Anne Fadiman (The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down) for a discussion about her latest book Frog: And Other Essays, a new collection of evocative personal essays. “Affecting and often humorous . . . Fadiman has a knack for finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, using everyday objects to explore such profound themes…

Parents, come learn more about Ocean Alternative, a K-8 independent study/homeschool program in Live Oak School District. We will explain how our public school program works and what we can offer families.

Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes local author and florist Teresa Sabankaya back to the store to share her newest book Modern Floriography: Flowers, Gardens, and Gifts Inspired by the Language of Flowers, with a special demonstration of floral and bouquet techniques. A little bit of self-help, floral design, history, and gardening wrapped into one beautifully illustrated book—perfect for those with green…

UCSC Jazz Combos presented by the Music Department.Join the UC Santa Cruz Jazz Combos for a winter concert. Directed by Charles Hamilton.—ADMISSION- General admission- Free for UCSC students (ticket required).- Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.- Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat and…

UCSC Concert Choir presented by the Music department.UCSC Concert Choir Performs music by Chris Pratorius, Einojuhanni Rautavarra, and Juhi Bansal. Featured is “Contraponientes,” by Pratorius, a 30-minute piece for choir, three flutes, harp, and cello–a song cycle for choir on texts by Federico Garcia Llorca. “The Rautavaara” also features Llorca texts, while the Bansal reflects some of the pastoral imagery…

Bring your friends, family and neighbors and come out to enjoy good old-fashioned activities such as spinning wool, cheese making, wooden cow milking and ice cream making! You can even drive a tractor and go on a hayride.  Local Santa Cruz County 4-H clubs will be hosting their Annual Spring Fair.  This action-packed day is admission free, and donations are…

Orchard School presents CircOrchard, its 10th annual children’s circus, featuring the entire 56-strong student body performing clown antics, juggling, acrobatics, unicycling, stilt walking, and circus spoofs. The not-to-be-missed public show will be on Saturday, March 14th, at 2:00 p.m. at the The Landing-A Performing Arts Center. Make sure to get your tickets early. To purchase tickets for CircOrchard, visit orchardschoolaptos.org.

UCSC Chamber Singers presented by the Music Department.The UCSC Chamber Singers present a winter concert under the direction of Michael McGushin.--ADMISSION– General admission.– Free for UCSC students (ticket required).– Tickets available here online through Eventbrite only.– Follow the Music Dept on Eventbrite for notices and updates.– Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.– Ticket holders…

The Santa Cruz Mile is a road race for everyone – competitive racers, casual runners, clubs, walkers and joggers are all welcome. The Inaugural Santa Cruz Mile welcomes you participate in an exciting, new, family friendly event. This one-mile race starts near the iconic Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf and runs through downtown Santa Cruz on scenic Pacific Avenue. Spectators will…

UCSC Jazz Big Band presented by the Music Department.Join the UC Santa Cruz Jazz Combos for a winter concert. Directed by Charles Hamilton.—ADMISSION- General admission- Free for UCSC students (ticket required).- Doors are scheduled to open 30 minutes prior to event start time.- Ticket holders not seated at least 5 minutes before the advertised start time may forfeit their ticket/seat…

Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes bestselling author Karen Russell (Swamplandia!) for a discussion about her latest novel The Antidote, which will be available in paperback on the night of the event. “The Antidote blends speculative and fantasy elements with rich language and vivid characters in an effort not to escape reality but to comment even more thoughtfully on it. . .…

Celebrate Qing Ming or Tomb-Sweeping Day. Begin by gathering at the MAH for some light refreshments and announcements. Then, head across the street to the Chinatown Dragon Archway for a historical talk. Folks are invited to walk to Evergreen Cemetery to commemorate Qing Ming and clean the gravesites while making ritual offerings.  Schedule: 9:30 am: Gather at the MAH 10…

We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s Garden Learning Center and Pilkington…

This is an immersive, hands-on introduction to mushroom foraging and forest ecology led by local expert, Starlynn Hartnek. This workshop emphasizes real-world identification skills, seasonal species recognition, and understanding the trees and habitats mushrooms associate with. Expert guides will also point out other seasonal wild foods encountered along the route, Participants will practice observation and identification skills in the field,…

The beloved Top Dog Film Festival is back for another heartwarming season, with a brand-new line-up of short films that celebrate the extraordinary connection between dogs and humans. The Top Dog Film Festival features tales of adventure, resilience, and canine joy — reminding us why dogs truly are our best friends. This year’s curated collection brings together incredible real-life stories…

Curious what middle and high school can feel like when students are genuinely known, stretched, and supported? Join us for a Prospective Parent Coffee and Tour and get to know the people, spaces, and values that shape the Kirby community. We'd love to meet you!

Attendees will learn how to set up and maintain a vermicomposting worm bin. All levels are welcome! Vermicomposting Workshop and Raffle April 4th, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm. Pre-registration required, space is limited! Located at London Nelson Community Center *Free parking available on the street or at the PD Admin building located at 155 Center Street. Have you been curious about vermicomposting? Maybe…

Parents, come learn more about Ocean Alternative, a K-8 independent study/homeschool program in Live Oak School District. We will explain how our public school program works and what we can offer families.

🎉 Earth Day Santa Cruz is back! 🌎 Join us in Downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, April 18, from 11:30 AM–4:00 PM for a fun, free celebration of our planet and community. Enjoy live music from SambaDá, FREE face painting and photo booth fun, flower crown making, hands-on Earth Day activities, and eco-friendly vendors. Kids can join the Passport Program,…

Hot Composting Workshop and Raffle April 25th, 2026 10:00am-12:00pm. Pre-registration required, space is limited! *Location TBD, within City of Santa Cruz Have you been curious about hot composting? Maybe you have tried before but need a refresher. No matter your experience, join the City of Santa Cruz Waste Reduction Staff for a workshop all about hot composting! In this workshop,…

Omega Nu welcomes you back to Harvey West Park for our 36th Annual Ducky Derby and Carnival. A fun-filled day for the entire family! Come to the duck races and enjoy food, games, and music. Listen as the bugle blares signaling the start of each race and children run to watch as thousands of rubber ducks course down the water…

Enjoy this annual celebration of early music as it sounded in its own time! Learn a bit about the joy of Baroque music with a festival that is an expedition through musical time. 2026 Season: January 31 @4pm: Musical Stories of Brass and Organ (532 Center St) February 8 @4pm: Organ Virtuoso Performance (126 High St, Santa Cruz) February 15…