San Francisco Metro: Wed, Oct 28, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 36 events · data version 20261021-173303
6:00 PM · TRIVIA NIGHT · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details Come test your knowledge, win some prizes and have some hand crafted cocktails!
8:00 PM · CAYUGA JAZZ BAND · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, jazz · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details Cayuga Jazz band plays swing, jazz standards, blues, be-bop, bossa novas and other American improvisational style music rooted in the 1940s 50s and 60s. Front line trumpet, tenor and alto saxophones play arranged parts supported by bass, guitar and sometimes piano. The Cayuga Jazz Band is: Greg Mo
8:00 PM · NO-BRAINER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: WASABI · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15 · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details In 2005 local Santa Cruz bass wunderkind Dan Robbins joined the Brothers Work on their musical quest. The power trio plays primarily original music, with a few select covers, rooted in a meld of funk/rock/jazz/world/hip hop/dance music. Wasabi’s tunes draw from the personal journeys of its members and a revolving collection of special guests who frequently sit in on various instruments and vocals.
7:00 PM · Julie Orringer: Luna, Phoenix, Queen · Bookshop Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz) · FREE · literary · rating 6
bookshopsantacruz.com · details FREE IN-STORE EVENT: Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes bestselling author Julie Orringer (The Invisible Bridge) for a reading and signing of her new book Luna, Phoenix, Queen—a novel about varieties o...
7:00 PM · OLAF & RON'S DJANGO CLUB · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $3 cover · live_music, jazz · rating 6
crowsnest-santacruz.com · details Wednesday October 28th Gypsy/jazz swing Starts at 07:00 PM
8:00 PM · Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band · Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (Santa Cruz) · $64.25 – $110.40 · live_music, folk · rating 6
santacruz.org · details A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.
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.
9:00 AM · Mobile Health Clinic · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Dignity Mobile Wellness Clinic and Santa Cruz Public Libraries are partnering to offer services that support the health of patrons with weekly Wednesday visits to the Scotts Valley branch library.
10:00 AM · Homeless Garden Project Open Office Hours · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details The Homeless Garden Project (HGP) open office hours provides people experiencing homelessness the opportunity to learn more about HGP services and programs.
10:00 AM · In-person Tech Help @ Downtown · 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!
10:30 AM · Felton Community Crafters · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us each 4th Wednesday of the month for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors! The Community Crafters love to share their knowledge. Bring your project! Let's make together!
10:30 AM · Preschool Story Time @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, and books designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills.
11:00 AM · Scam Prevention Symposium · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop, community · rating 5
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11:00 AM · Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Come join us for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday at 11am.
1:00 PM · Game Zone @ Scotts Valley · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Scotts Valley Branch Library's fun program allows tweens and teens to relax, hang out with friends and play games!
2:00 PM · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
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3:00 PM · Cinema and Snacks @ Branciforte · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · film · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Grab a seat, enjoy a snack, and settle in for a movie at the Branciforte Branch Library!
3:00 PM · Make & Explore @ Garfield Park · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore.
3:00 PM · R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Branciforte · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, 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 · Afterschool STEAM @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Learn how to craft, build, and survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18
3:30 PM · Felton Library Friends Monthly Meeting · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details If you are interested in finding out how this non-profit group helps our public library branch & possibly becoming a Friend, yourself, please join us!
4:00 PM · Lego Challenge @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Lego Fun for Kids
4:00 PM · Tales to Tails at Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Practice reading to a trained therapy dog! Registration is required.
5:00 PM · Burgers & Brews Wednesdays · Sevy's Bar & Kitchen (Aptos) · community · rating 5
sevysbarandkitchen.com · details Celebrate the middle of the week with chef-crafted burger specials and cold beer at Sevy's Bar & Kitchen. Savor delicious comfort food paired with rotating brew selections in a friendly atmosphere.
5:00 PM · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details This annual fundraiser features original artwork donated by community artists. Ticket holders participate in an exciting raffle where they get to choose a piece directly from the gallery walls when their name is drawn.
6:00 PM · Reading in the Redwoods Book Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Reading in the Redwoods book group meets monthly on the 4th Wednesday at 6:00 pm in the Felton Teen Room, except in Nov. & Dec.
12:00 PM · Food Truck - The Real Taco - Wednesday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details The Real Taco is on site this Wednesday serving delicious street tacos and savory Mexican dishes. Stop by for tasty bites alongside your favorite craft drafts.
3:00 PM · Happy Hour - Wednesday - Pacifica · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Break up the workweek with Wednesday happy hour deals at Humble Sea Brewing's Pacifica taproom. Relax along the coast with discounted pints of craft beer.
5:00 PM · Happy Hour - Santa Cruz - Wednesday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Head over to the Santa Cruz taproom this Wednesday for happy hour drink pricing. Grab a seat with friends and enjoy specially priced pours of house-brewed beer.