San Francisco Metro: Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 35 events · data version 20261021-173303
2:00 PM · Matilda the Musical · Colligan Theater (Santa Cruz) · theater · rating 7
calendar.google.com · details All About Theatre presents the hit musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved story about an extraordinary young girl with a vivid imagination and telekinetic powers.
6:00 PM · STAX JOHNSON · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details Stax Johnson & Company are a high-energy rock ’n’ roll and blues-rock band hailing from California’s Central Coast, delivering swaggering guitar anthems, soulful grooves, and catchy, sing-along choruses with a modern twist on the timeless sounds of 50's -00's classic rock.
7:00 PM · Matilda the Musical · Colligan Theater (Santa Cruz) · theater · rating 7
calendar.google.com · details All About Theatre presents the hit musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved story about an extraordinary young girl with a vivid imagination and telekinetic powers.
8:00 PM · CHRIS ACKER, MAXWELL APRA · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE · live_music, folk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details While the album finds him continuing to transcribe life’s fleeting and provocative banalities with refreshing grace, the songs on Famous Lunch are intentionally more absurd, stylizing his lyricism as both poetic and disarming simultaneously— commencing with “Shit Surprise”—an earworm with a vernacular that stays true to its title.
8:00 PM · GRATEFUL · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15 AT THE DOOR · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service! For the past number of years, Matt has hosted the highly successful series "Grateful Sundays". This ongoing residency has attracted the finest musicians in the Grateful Dead music genre.
8:00 PM · MATT HARTLE AND THE HARTLE GOLD BAND · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15 · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details We are so blessed to live in the Bay Area, the place where the psychedelic revolution took shape, and where so many great bands were centered in the late 60's. The original community of bands included the Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin and Big Brother and the Holding company, Quicksilver Messenger Service, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Country Joe and the Fish, and of course the Good old Grateful Dead.
8:00 AM · Hot Rods at the Beach · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · Free · community, festival · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Hot Rods at the Beach Saturday, November 7, 2026 Check out hundreds of sweet hot rods, street rods, vintage, muscle, custom and classic cars in the Boardwalk Main Lot. Free admission! More Info
10:00 AM · Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · $5 · art, festival · rating 6
sites.google.com · details Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival November 7-8, 202610am-5pm Looking for unique gifts? Learn about collecting sea glass and shop over 60 booths filled with beautiful jewelry and ocean art. Free raffle entry with $5 admissions. The event supports ocean conservation. Full bar & tasty food too! More Info
8:00 PM · VELVET JONES · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $8 cover · live_music, rock, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
facebook.com · details Saturday November 7th Funk, soul, and rock & roll Starts at 08:00 PM
9:00 PM · Normal Wierds, Agony Aunts, Sick Behavior · The Jury Room (Santa Cruz) · $10 · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details 21+
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 · Guided Mushroom Foraging · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Begin with a scenic steam train ride to the top of Bear Mountain, then hike your way back into town while learning the core skills of safe mushroom foraging, identification, and fungal ecology. Led by Maya Elson.
time TBA · Holiday Tree Walk · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Get in the holiday spirit by bringing the family to ride the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the wintry redwoods to Bear Mountain. Sip hot cider while greeting Santa Claus. In town, enjoy winter themed activities.
9:30 AM · San Lorenzo River Walk · Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (Santa Cruz) · Free · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzmuseum.org · details Join our Education Director and discover the estuary where freshwater meets Monterey Bay and learn why these habitats are vital for wildlife. This walk is part of the San Lorenzo River Walk Series, see the complete schedule below. Free • Guided Nature Walks • School Age Children and Adults Fall 2026 Walk Schedule: Celebration...
10:00 AM · Community Crafters @ Boulder Creek · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.
10:00 AM · English Language Conversation Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program
10:30 AM · Cuéntame un Cuento · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details ¡Acompáñanos en nuestro nuevo horario, cada primer sábado del mes!
10:30 AM · Family Storytime · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Step into a world of imagination with stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0?8, shared with families and caregivers in a warm, welcoming space.
10:30 AM · Sewing for Kids · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! A different hand sewing project is offered each month. November's project is an owl. Project supplies are limited to the first 25 participants.
10:30 AM · The Riveted Readers Book Discussion Club · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Have you been hankering for an in-person book club? Join us on the first Saturday of the month from 10:30AM-12PM in our cozy Fireside Room for a friendly book discussion group.
12:00 PM · Are You Game? · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Play tabletop board games and have some fun!
12:00 PM · Soul Collage · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Join the wait list · art, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Manifest your visions, desires, and dreams through the art of Soul Collage!
1:00 PM · Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18.
1:00 PM · Basic Composting @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for a 2-hour workshop that covers general principles of composting and provides sufficient detail about backyard and worm composting to help someone get started. Registration required.
1:30 PM · Death Cafe @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A safe space to explore questions and feelings about dying
2:00 PM · Creating Your Legacy Through Photo Preservation · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Lisa Krigsman will share tips on how to organize, curate, and preserve your photo collection for future generations to enjoy.
2:00 PM · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details
3:00 PM · But First, Food · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A Recipe-Filled Memoir About the Meals, Morsels and Moments That Have Made My Life Delicious.
4:00 PM · Navigating Your Child's IEP · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Learn all about navigating the IEP process for your child in this 75 minute workshop and Q&A session.
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.
5:00 PM · Santa Cruz vs. Stockton · Kaiser Permanente Arena (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruz.gleague.nba.com · details The Santa Cruz Warriors face off against Northern California rival the Stockton Kings in high-energy NBA G League basketball at Kaiser Permanente Arena.
5:30 PM · Love Creek · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details Live Music 5:30-7:30pm
11:00 AM · Food Menu available - Tavern - Saturday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Spend your Saturday at the Humble Sea Tavern enjoying food service from the kitchen. Pair savory dishes and shareable bites with your favorite craft brews.
12:00 PM · CHRIS ACKER, MAXWELL APRA · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $20 · live_music, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed thecrepeplace.com · details While the album finds him continuing to transcribe life’s fleeting and provocative banalities with refreshing grace, the songs on Famous Lunch are intentionally more absurd, stylizing his lyricism as both poetic and disarming simultaneously— commencing with “Shit Surprise”—an earworm with a vernacular that stays true to its title.