San Francisco Metro: Mon, Oct 26, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 26 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:00 PM · Fonville x Fribush · Kuumbwa Jazz Center (Santa Cruz) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
kuumbwajazz.org · details Fonville x Fribush is the brand new musical collaboration from acclaimed drummer Corey Fonville (Butcher Brown) and in-demand organist Sam Fribush. Like a hip-hop link up from the 90s, the pair’s collective ear, musical talents, and friendship pushes the limits of the R&B organ trio sound into a youthful, tasty style of ‘blue collar jazz.’ Fonville x Fribush features a rotating cast of guitarists in the studio, including Charlie Hunter, Alan Good Parker and Morgan Burrs.
6:00 PM · COMEDY NIGHT · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · comedy · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details Come hang out in the garden and have some laughs, EVERY MONDAY NIGHT.
Featuring comedians from all over the Bay Area and beyond.
8:00 PM · CREPE PLACE FAMILY JAM, 6 TO · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE · live_music · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details 1134 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062
6:00 PM · Afro-Brazilian Dance Class with Dandha Da Hora · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · live_music, latin_world, dance, workshop · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Join local Afro-Brazilian Dance Teacher, Dandha Da Hora , for a dance class that celebrates the strength and beauty of Afro-Brazilian culture through dance, live music, and ancestry.
10:00 PM · Midnight Maas Release Party · Bookshop Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 6
bookshopsantacruz.com · details Ticketed Midnight Release Party: The wait is almost over! On the eve of the highly anticipated sixth book in Sarah J. Maas’ iconic series A Court of Thorns and Roses, Bookshop Santa Cruz wil...
time TBA · Blacksmith Hammer-In · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details The California Blacksmith Association Presents - The 11th Annual Hammer-In at Roaring Camp Railroads. Watch demonstrators push the boundaries of hot metal, bring ancient techniques to life and share with the community their talent and dedication to the blacksmith craft.
time TBA · Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an Easter Egg Hunt and participate in Easter activities in Town.
time TBA · Fall Arcade Specials · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · $24.95 · community · rating 6
beachboardwalk.com · details Fall Arcade Specials September 8 - November 25, 2026 Score BIG savings this fall! Monday-Friday: 2-Hour Time Play Card for $24.95 Weekend: 1/2 price arcade games Saturday: 10am-11am* Sunday: 10am-12pm *Beginning 11/1, Saturday & Sunday hours will change to 11am-12pm Play more and spend less - get the details now! More Info
time TBA · Lumberjack Days · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Free admission · festival, sports · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Step back into the days of steel, steam, and timber at Roaring Camp’s first annual Lumberjack Days, celebrating the heritage of West Coast logging. Watch skilled competitors face off in classic lumberjack events as they battle time and timber. Join us for a lively tribute to logging history as contestants compete for the title of King or Queen of the Woods. Free admission.
time TBA · Model Trains · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · art · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Adults and kids alike will enjoy viewing California Central Coast On30’s large scale model railroad display. Watch model trains chugging through the Redwoods, around railroad bends and over the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Boardwalk with the miniature scale of the Central Coast spread out before them. During your visit be sure to see Roaring Camp’s authentic 1800s steam train.
time TBA · Mother’s Day Brunch · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets | wines for purchase · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Treat Mom to something memorable on her special day with a beautiful Mother’s Day train ride through the towering redwoods. Hallcrest Vineyards will be pouring their local wines for purchase.
time TBA · Rainforest Weekends · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Learn about California's own Coastal Redwood Forest, aboard a 100 year old steam train. Along the journey, hear fascinating information about the coastal redwoods and their ecosystems from docent specialists.
time TBA · Redwood Forest Steam Train · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Travel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
10:30 AM · Aptos Bridge Club · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us Mondays 10:30am-12pm at Aptos Library for social Bridge! All skill levels welcome. Enjoy fun, friendship, and mental stimulation.
10:30 AM · Club de Escucha de Santa Cruz · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details This Spanish conversation group meets every other Monday. Contact Patrick for materials before each session at kcirtap@cruzio.com.
10:30 AM · Storytime and Stay & Play at Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for Storytime for ages 0-5 featuring songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and stories. After Storytime, stay for Stay & Play!
12:30 PM · Knitting at the Library @ Felton · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us every Monday at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome.
1:00 PM · Encompass Outreach Worker Office Hours · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.
1:00 PM · In-person Tech Help @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
1:00 PM · Reading Poems Together · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Come join a community of readers who meet the 4th Monday of each month to hear poetry and discuss its curious powers.
1:30 PM · Ballots & Books · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details The Santa Cruz County Clerk/Elections Office is bringing voter services to local libraries this October through Ballots & Books, helping residents prepare for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
3:30 PM · Tales to Tails at Garfield Park · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Practice reading to a certified therapy dog! Registration is required.
5:30 PM · Keg of Honor Mondays · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · $6 · community · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details $6 Pints From A Select Keg
11:00 AM · All Day Happy Hour - Santa Cruz · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Enjoy happy hour specials all day long at Humble Sea Brewing's Santa Cruz taproom. Stop by anytime during open hours to sip your favorite craft beers at discounted prices.
2:00 PM · Food Truck - Sleight of Hand Pizza · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Sleight of Hand Pizza visits the brewery to serve up freshly baked artisan pizzas. Grab a pie to pair with a cold pour of craft beer.
12:00 PM · CREPE PLACE FAMILY JAM, 6 TO · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE · live_music, rock · rating 0 · no longer listed thecrepeplace.com · details 1134 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062