Free Events & Activities in Santa Cruz, CA

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Spring Art Series: Ink Wash & Watercolor Workshop

In 4 days · Tue, Apr 21, 12:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 13+

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A.R.T. Now: Pointillism

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Humble Sea Brewing Co

Humble Sea Brewing Co · 820 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA

Brewery in Santa Cruz, CA

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Virtual Author Talk with Miranda Cowley Heller

In 6 days · Wed, Apr 22, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 55+

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Sound Bath With Crystal Reyes

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Scotts Valley Library · 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066, Santa Cruz, CA

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New Bohemia Brewing Co

New Bohemia Brewing Co · 1030 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

Brewery in Santa Cruz, CA

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Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 13+

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Preschool Time (3-5 Years)

Starts in 9 hrs · Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 3–5

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Central Branch Library

Central Branch Library · 224 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA

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Zumbini® for Ages 0-3

In 4 days · Mon, Apr 20, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages Up to 3

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Benefits Assistance from AZCEND

Starts in 7 hrs · Thu, Apr 16, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Branciforte Branch Library

Branciforte Branch Library · 230 Gault St., Santa Cruz, CA

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California Writers Club - South Bay Writers Open Mic

Tomorrow · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Willow Glen Branch Library · 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA

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Watch Party: Creating a Compelling College Application This Summer

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Santa Teresa Branch Library · 290 International Circle, San Jose, CA · Ages 10–17

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Capitola Branch Library

Capitola Branch Library · 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA

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3D Design with TinkerCad

In 2 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Cambrian Branch Library · 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA

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Springtime Scavenger Hunt

Happening now · Apr 1 – May 1 · Bascom Branch Library · 1000 S. Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 4–10

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Santa Cruz Westside Farmers' Market

Santa Cruz Westside Farmers' Market · Western Dr & Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA

Farmers Market in Santa Cruz, CA

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Digital Skills: One-On-One Tech Help for Seniors

In 5 days · Tue, Apr 21, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Almaden Branch Library · 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA

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Mommy and Me Spring painting

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine San Jose (Oakridge Mall) · 925 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA

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Shanty Shack Brewing

Shanty Shack Brewing · 138 Fern St, Santa Cruz, CA

Brewery in Santa Cruz, CA

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Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale

Tomorrow · Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Village Square Branch Library · 4001 Evergreen Village Square, San Jose, CA

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Fairgrounds Bingo

Happening now · Jan 2 – Dec 21 · Santa Clara County Fairgrounds · 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA

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Live Oak Branch Library

Live Oak Branch Library · 2380 Portola Dr., Santa Cruz, CA

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Fratello Marionettes presents Aladdin

Wed, Jun 10, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Edenvale Branch Library · 101 Branham Lane East, San Jose, CA

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Peace in Every Stroke: Dragon Boat Calligraphy Sachet

Sat, May 23, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Vineland Branch Library · 1450 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, CA · Ages 5+

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Garfield Park Branch Library

Garfield Park Branch Library · 705 Woodrow Ave., Santa Cruz, CA

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Print it, Don't Just Think it: 3D Printing and TinkerCAD Workshop

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 2, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Almaden Branch Library · 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA · Ages 8–14

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3D Printing and TinkerCAD Workshop

In 3 weeks · Sun, May 10, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Cambrian Branch Library · 1780 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 8–14

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East Cliff/Live Oak Farmers Market

East Cliff/Live Oak Farmers Market · 21505 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA

Farmers Market in Santa Cruz, CA

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Our Stories: S'edav Va'aki & the O'odham

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 25, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Book Lovers Group: Book Whose Author's First and Last Name Start with the Same Letter

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Santa Cruz County Law Library

Santa Cruz County Law Library · 701 Ocean St, Room 070, Santa Cruz, CA

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Mahjong Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 12:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Outside the Lines Adult Coloring Group

Thu, Jun 25, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 18+

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Live Oak Library

Live Oak Library · 2380 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Santa Cruz, CA

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Downtown Teen Advisory Group

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 5, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 10–17

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Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman

Thu, Jun 11, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Almaden Community Center and Library

Almaden Community Center and Library · 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA

Community Meetup in San Jose, CA

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Jr Rangers for Families @ Garfield Park Library

Thu, May 21, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Garfield Park Library · 705 Woodrow Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Magic Hour: Sensory-Friendly Library Playtime/Hora Mágica: Tiempo de Juego Sensorial Amigable

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Gilroy Library · 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA

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Bascom Community Center and Library

Bascom Community Center and Library · 1000 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA

Community Meetup in San Jose, CA

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Cascada de Flores con Cuéntame un Cuento

Thu, Jul 30, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Live Oak Library · 2380 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062, Santa Cruz, CA

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Artist Lea de Wit talk & tour @ Aptos

Sat, Jun 27, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Aptos Library · 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 10–17

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Willow Glen Branch Library

Willow Glen Branch Library · 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA

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Manga Drawing Workshop with Illustrator Oliver Chen

In 2 weeks · Sat, May 2, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Gilroy Library · 350 W. Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA · Ages 10+

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Trivia Night at Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub

Wed, Aug 12, 1:30 AM–3:00 AM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Richard E Huerta Park

Richard E Huerta Park · Charlotte Dr. & Lexington Ave., San Jose, CA

Outdoor Space in San Jose, CA

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Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) @ Aptos

Sun, Dec 6, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Aptos Library · 7695 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003, Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Center

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 27, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Free Events & Activities in Santa Cruz, CA

Spring Art Series: Ink Wash & Watercolor Workshop

A.R.T. Now: Pointillism

Humble Sea Brewing Co

Virtual Author Talk with Miranda Cowley Heller

Sound Bath With Crystal Reyes

New Bohemia Brewing Co

Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

Preschool Time (3-5 Years)

Central Branch Library

Zumbini® for Ages 0-3

Benefits Assistance from AZCEND

Branciforte Branch Library

California Writers Club - South Bay Writers Open Mic

Watch Party: Creating a Compelling College Application This Summer

Capitola Branch Library

3D Design with TinkerCad

Springtime Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz Westside Farmers' Market

Digital Skills: One-On-One Tech Help for Seniors

Mommy and Me Spring painting

Shanty Shack Brewing

Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale

Fairgrounds Bingo

Live Oak Branch Library

Fratello Marionettes presents Aladdin

Peace in Every Stroke: Dragon Boat Calligraphy Sachet

Garfield Park Branch Library

Print it, Don't Just Think it: 3D Printing and TinkerCAD Workshop

3D Printing and TinkerCAD Workshop

East Cliff/Live Oak Farmers Market

Our Stories: S'edav Va'aki & the O'odham

Book Lovers Group: Book Whose Author's First and Last Name Start with the Same Letter

Santa Cruz County Law Library

Mahjong Club

Outside the Lines Adult Coloring Group

Live Oak Library

Downtown Teen Advisory Group

Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman

Almaden Community Center and Library

Jr Rangers for Families @ Garfield Park Library

Magic Hour: Sensory-Friendly Library Playtime/Hora Mágica: Tiempo de Juego Sensorial Amigable

Bascom Community Center and Library

Cascada de Flores con Cuéntame un Cuento

Artist Lea de Wit talk & tour @ Aptos

Willow Glen Branch Library

Manga Drawing Workshop with Illustrator Oliver Chen

Trivia Night at Boulder Creek Pizza & Pub

Richard E Huerta Park

Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) @ Aptos

Job Center

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