San Francisco Metro: Tue, Oct 27, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 32 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:00 PM · Master Class: Susan Muscarella · Kuumbwa Jazz Center (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 8
kuumbwajazz.org · details Born in Oakland, California in 1950, Susan Muscarella began playing the piano when she was eight years old. Predisposed to improvising, she was encouraged by her first teacher to play the music she loved – jazz.
Muscarella made the decision to become a professional musician while still in high school. In 1975, she was a composition major at UC Berkeley when UC Jazz Ensembles invited her to join its program’s faculty.
8:00 PM · Wine Lips · Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 8
moesalley.com · details Live music performance featuring Wine Lips and Buddy Wynkoop
6:00 PM · SALSA SOCIAL DANCE · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · Free · dance · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details Spice up your Tuesdays! Join us every Tuesday night from 7–10pm at Abbott Square Market for a sizzling social dance party! Move to the rhythms of salsa, cumbia, merengue, and bachata in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s the perfect midweek vibe. All levels welcome—just bring your energy and your dancing shoes!
8:00 PM · JAZZ ON THE ROCKS · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE · live_music, jazz · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details Dinner, Drinks, & Live Music at The Crepe Place. Please come join us for the inaugural monthly jazz dinner night at the Crepe Place in Santa Cruz, CA. Join us on the back Patio for two hours of live jazz music performed by local professional musicians to accompany your food and libations.
7:00 PM · Ernest Aines · Peace United Church of Christ (Santa Cruz) · $49 – $89 · live_music, folk · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Ernest Aines is an award-winning Australian alt-folk singer-songwriter known for his striking voice, intricate guitar work and emotionally rich songwriting. Since the release of his debut album Spiral Bound, Aines […]
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.
10:00 AM · A Matter of Balance · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details An 8-session workshop series for adults over 60, with either a fear of falling or have experienced a fall.
10:00 AM · Backgammon @ the Library · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us Tuesdays at Aptos Library to learn, play, and compete in Backgammon! All skill levels welcome - enjoy strategy, fun, and friendly competition in a relaxed social setting.
10:00 AM · In-person Tech Help @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · community · 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!
10:00 AM · Mobile Health Clinic · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Providing equitable care with a monthly visit on the 4th Tuesday of the month to the Boulder Creek Branch Library.
10:30 AM · Baby Time and Stay & Play · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Baby Story Time is a sweet introduction to stories, songs, rhymes, and lap play, thoughtfully designed to nurture early literacy and bonding.
10:30 AM · Dancing Tales · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · dance, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A fun and interactive dance program for children ages 2-5. Come dance with us!
11:00 AM · Toddler Time @ Scotts Valley · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am.
11:30 AM · Volunteer Housing Navigators · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Housing navigation services for people experiencing homelessness.
12:30 PM · Conversations in Español · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details This club is designed for intermediate-level participants, so if you're just starting out, you might find it a bit challenging at first.
1:00 PM · Housing Matters Drop In Hours @ Felton · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A Housing Matters Outreach Specialist is available every Tuesday to support people experiencing homelessness and help connect them to resources, navigate housing options, and sign up for benefits.
3:00 PM · R.E.A.D. · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. R.E.A.D. ofrece instrucción individual de comprensión lectora para los grados 1 a 12.
3:30 PM · Aptos Youth Chess Club @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Aptos Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18 with knowledge of basic rules (how the pieces move). Instructor is Chess Master Dana Mackenzie.
3:30 PM · Batty for Bats: Bat talk, crafts and refreshments · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Come learn about bats from a local expert. Refreshments will be served during the talk and then we will have some batty crafts! This event is for children, teens and their families/caregivers.
4:00 PM · Tales to Tails at Capitola · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Practice reading to a trained therapy dog! Registration is required.
6:00 PM · Live Music: Asher · Sevy's Bar & Kitchen (Aptos) · live_music · rating 5
sevysbarandkitchen.com · details Experience an intimate evening of live music with Asher at Sevy's Bar & Kitchen. It is the perfect opportunity to relax with friends over delicious food and local drinks.
6:00 PM · Neighbors for Neighbors · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community, presented by Housing Matters in partnership with Santa Cruz Public Libraries.
12:00 PM · Food Truck - The Real Taco - Tuesday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details The Real Taco food truck rolls up to Humble Sea Brewing this Tuesday with authentic street tacos and flavorful sides. Pair your favorite Mexican fare with fresh craft beer.
3:00 PM · All Day Happy Hour - Alameda · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Take advantage of all-day happy hour specials at Humble Sea Brewing's Alameda taproom. Drop in anytime throughout the day for discounts on select craft draft pours.
5:00 PM · Happy Hour - Santa Cruz - Tuesday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Unwind this Tuesday with happy hour drink specials at Humble Sea Brewing in Santa Cruz. Enjoy discounted pints of fresh craft beer in the taproom.