Santa Cruz Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Santa Cruz CA

12 July, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Want for a family outing? Your Santa Cruz Patch community calendar is a great way to stay up to date on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here are some events taking place in town this week. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week in and around Santa Cruz: Small Business Networking Group-Santa Cruz Co-Ed Leads Club When: Tuesday, July 13th at 12:00 p.m. Where: ONLINE What: Are you interested in growing your business? Please join us! The Santa Cruz Co-Ed Leads Club Networking Meeting meets ONLINE every week on Tuesday at 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM PDT. In Leads Club we work together to support each others businesses to prosper and thrive. We're activel... Learn More Grab and Go STEAM: Make your own Electromagnet! When: Tuesday, July 13th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: We provide the materials and directions - you pick them up and make them at home! This project is a great introduction to electromagnetism, the force that not only helps pick up squished cars in junkyard wars, and but is also responsible for a lot of the properties of matter in ev... Learn More Taco Tuesday When: Tuesday, July 13th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Skypark What: Join us for Taco Tuesday! Tonight, we have amazing tacos from Saucey'z, and Taquizas Gabriel & Surfin Turf. They will also be serving their full menu. We have a beer & wine garden to complement Taco Tuesday! SVEF will be hosting! Meet your friends & help spread the wor... Learn More Where's the ACTION? Thriving Immigrant Collaborative Panel When: Thursday, July 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: Where's the ACTION? Join the Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc. (CAB) and the Thriving Immigrants Collaborative (TIC) to learn about the most current issues affecting our local immigrant communities. Find out which local organizations are leading the charge to s... Learn More Santa Cruz Mission Junior Rangers When: Thursday, July 15th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park What: Junior Rangers is a statewide program for 7 – 12 year olds. Journey back in time through crafts, games, and STEAM activities. Explore the landscapes and lifeways of people from California's rich history and earn prizes for participation. Spaces are limited and early pre-reg... Learn More Free Urban Cycling Workshop - GO Santa Cruz When: Thursday, July 15th at 12:00 p.m. What: Are you curious about how to ride your bike safely and confidently around town? Want to learn the rules of the road and how you fit in as a cyclist? How about gear selection, avoiding bike theft, summer riding, or choosing a low-traffic route? Get answers to these questions an... Learn More Featured Event: West Cliff Food Truck Series 2021 When: Friday, July 16th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lighthouse Point Park What: Just in time for Summer, the Food Truck Summer Series is back for the third great season! Join us at the West Cliff Lighthouse parking lot to enjoy the beautiful view, local food trucks, and LIVE MUSIC! It's a great chance to get outside and soak in the sunshine. This is becom... Learn More Featured Event: West Cliff Food Truck Series 2021 (Kathryn Walsh) Featured Event: Summer Lavender Harvest Walk 2021: Carmel When: Friday, July 16th at 10:00 a.m. What: Lavender Harvest Walk Friday, July 16, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Earthbound Farm Stand, 7250 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA From Earthbound Farm's Farm Stand: "It's that time of year folks! Our gardens are exploding with lavender and so it's time for a harvest! Join ... Learn More Featured Event: Summer Lavender Harvest Walk 2021: Carmel (Susan C. Schena) New Brighton Little Rangers When: Friday, July 16th at 11:00 a.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound at this program, and it's a fantastic way to begin your morning in the park. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more informat... Learn More New Brighton Junior Rangers When: Friday, July 16th at 3:00 p.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and doing arts and crafts. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more information, call (831) 685-6444. Spaces are li... Learn More Greater Purpose Stand Up Comedy w/ DJ Real When: Friday, July 16th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Greater Purpose Brewing Company What: East Side Santa Cruz's Premiere Craft Brewery presents a weekly stand-up comedy show like no other.  Featuring National talent and hosted by our homegrown DNA's Comedy Lab and Chree Powell, you'll hear hilarious and fresh perspectives while enjoying delicious craft beer.   Thi... Learn More Featured Event: West Cliff Outdoor Market 2021 When: Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lighthouse Point Park What: Come enjoy West Cliff Outdoor Market which will feature unique artisans and local food trucks. This one of a kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. This is always a popular spot for locals and tourists, as it over looks the famous St... Learn More Featured Event: West Cliff Outdoor Market 2021 (Kathryn Walsh) Featured Event: 'Taste Of Orleans' & Fireworks 2021: CA Great America Santa Clara When: Saturday, July 17th at 11:00 a.m. What: Taste of Orleans Weekends: Saturday, July 17 - Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021 - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA From California's Great America: "The Taste of Orleans festival at California's Great America returns for its fifth year... Learn More Featured Event: 'Taste Of Orleans' & Fireworks 2021: CA Great America Santa Clara (Susan C. Schena) Fund our Floor Flea Market - Highlands Park Senior Center When: Saturday, July 17th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 8500 CA-9 What: The Highlands Park Senior Center in Ben Lomond needs to replace the floor in our main auditorium. We are raising money to cover the cost of the new floor. This is the main activity area in the Senior Center, so we need to improve the safety and appearance of the space. WHAT AR... Learn More Saturdays in the Soil When: Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History What: It's time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City's Adopt-A-Park program. Email [email protected] to RSVP What to Expect This native p... Learn More West Cliff Outdoor Market 2021 When: Saturday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lighthouse Point Park, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, United States What: Come enjoy West Cliff Outdoor Market which will feature unique artisans and local food trucks. This one of a kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. This is always a popular spot for locals and tourists, as it over looks the famous St... Learn More Tide Pool Tour When: Saturday, July 17th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Natural Bridges State Beach What: Explore our spectacular tidepools on this 1.5 hour guided tour. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring layered clothing and good walking shoes. Day use fee for vehicles is $10. For more information, please call (831) 423-0871. Spaces are limited and early pre-registration is requir... Learn More New Brighton Little Rangers When: Saturday, July 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: Any and all 3 to 6 year old are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Smiles, laughter, and good times abound at this program, and it's a fantastic way to begin your morning in the park. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more informat... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Saturday, July 17th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and ear... Learn More Slim Chance Outdoors Event at Harvey West Park When: Saturday, July 17th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: Hilarious and inspiring family entertainment, Slim Chance's Circus of Possibilities is the perfect blend of thrills and skills to delight audiences of all ages. This 30 minute show combines classic circus, vaudeville and slapstick comedy into a multitude of magical moments and... Learn More New Brighton Junior Rangers When: Saturday, July 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: New Brighton State Beach What: This fun one-hour program offers kids, ages 7 to 12, an opportunity to earn prizes while learning about birds, sea life, and local park animals, playing games, and doing arts and crafts. Meet at the campground Ramada. For more information, call (831) 685-6444. Spaces are li... Learn More Sunset State Beach Junior Rangers When: Saturday, July 17th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Sunset State Beach What: Explore, hike and play games as you learn about plants, animals, and more. This 1-hour program is for kids ages 7-12 only. Please meet at the Campfire Center 15 minutes before the program begins. Please be sure your child is dressed for active play (closed-toe shoes). Space... Learn More Tide Pool Tour When: Sunday, July 18th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Natural Bridges State Beach What: Explore our spectacular tidepools on this 1.5 hour guided tour. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring layered clothing and good walking shoes. Day use fee for vehicles is $10. For more information, please call (831) 423-0871. Spaces are limited and early pre-registration is req... Learn More Virtual Book Talk: 'Vesper Flights' by Helen Macdonald When: Sunday, July 18th at 11:00 a.m. What: Bookshop Santa Cruz, in partnership with Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks, will host a free online event celebrating the paperback release of Vesper Flights. Registration is required: https://bit.ly/2UvaeOR From the New York Times bestselling author of H is for Hawk and win... Learn More See more local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.