Things to Do in Santa Cruz, CA

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

In 4 days · 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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A.R.T. Now: Pointillism

Tomorrow · 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

Tomorrow · 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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New Bohemia Brewing Co

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

Brewery in Santa Cruz, CA

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Job Center

In 6 days · 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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Spring Art Series: Inner Symbols, Intuitive Collage & Animal Totems

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA

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Central Branch Library

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

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Reading, Understanding & Increasing Spanish Vocabulary

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 PM–11:00 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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Nameless Anime Club

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 26, 7:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Edenvale Branch Library · 101 Branham Lane East, San Jose, CA

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Capitola Branch Library

Capitola Branch Library · 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola, CA

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Watch Party: Creating a Compelling College Application This Summer

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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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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Teens Reach at Seven Trees Library

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 24, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Seven Trees Branch Library · 3590 Cas Dr., San Jose, CA · Ages 13–18

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Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese Cupertino · 19805 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, 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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Sky Zone San Jose – Cambrian: GLOW Night

Happening now · Mar 13 – Jun 10 · Sky Zone San Jose – Cambrian · 3171 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA · Ages 1+

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Plein Air at McClellan Ranch, Cupertino

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 26, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · McClellan Ranch Preserve · 22221 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA

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Live Oak Branch Library

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

In 6 days · Mon, Apr 27, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Tully Branch Library · 880 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA

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Garfield Park Branch Library

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

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Spring Scavenger Hunt

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 25, 12:00 AM–12:00 AM UTC · Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library · 921 South First St, San Jose, CA

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Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Biblioteca Latinoamericana Branch Library · 921 South First St, San Jose, CA

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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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Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese San Jose · 2445 Fontaine Rd., San Jose, CA

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Dog Training Fun at the Fairgrounds (Winter–Spring Session)

Happening now · Mar 25 – May 27 · Santa Clara County Fairgrounds · 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, 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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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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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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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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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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Book Lovers Group: Book Whose Author's First and Last Name Start with the Same Letter

In 2 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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Pump It Up San Jose

Pump It Up San Jose · 1830B Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA

Arcade Games in San Jose, 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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Downtown Teen Advisory Group

In 2 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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Willow Glen Branch Library

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

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

A.R.T. Now: Pointillism

Humble Sea Brewing Co

Virtual Author Talk with Miranda Cowley Heller

New Bohemia Brewing Co

Job Center

Spring Art Series: Inner Symbols, Intuitive Collage & Animal Totems

Central Branch Library

Reading, Understanding & Increasing Spanish Vocabulary

Branciforte Branch Library

Nameless Anime Club

Capitola Branch Library

Watch Party: Creating a Compelling College Application This Summer

Springtime Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz Westside Farmers' Market

Teens Reach at Seven Trees Library

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Shanty Shack Brewing

Sky Zone San Jose – Cambrian: GLOW Night

Plein Air at McClellan Ranch, Cupertino

Live Oak Branch Library

Mommy and Me Spring painting

Crochet Club

Garfield Park Branch Library

Spring Scavenger Hunt

Musical Instrument Petting Zoo

East Cliff/Live Oak Farmers Market

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Dog Training Fun at the Fairgrounds (Winter–Spring Session)

Santa Cruz County Law Library

Fratello Marionettes presents Aladdin

Almaden Community Center and Library

Peace in Every Stroke: Dragon Boat Calligraphy Sachet

Bascom Community Center and Library

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

Pump It Up San Jose

Outside the Lines Adult Coloring Group

Downtown Teen Advisory Group

Willow Glen Branch Library

Virtual Author Talk with Matt Dinniman

Jr Rangers for Families @ Garfield Park Library

Richard E Huerta Park

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

Cascada de Flores con Cuéntame un Cuento

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