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

Santa Cruz CA

02 September, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Wondering what there is to do in the Santa Cruz area this weekend? Below, we've included some of this week's top events from Santa Cruz. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and around Santa Cruz: HHS Back to School Night - Santa Cruz City Schools When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz City Schools What: Event listing from Santa Cruz City Schools: Thursday, September 2 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Learn More Trivia on Tap When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Steel Bonnet Brewing Company What: Trivia on Tap is back! New day, new questions, and same great experience! Join Jenn and Victor every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company for a rollicking good time. Participants can form teams of up to 6 people and will be asked 30 questions on a variety of dif... Learn More Trivia on Tap - Offsite Library When: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 p.m. Where: Offsite Library What: Event listing from Offsite Library: Thursday, September 2 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PMTrivia on Tap is back! New day, new questions, and same great experience! Join Jenn and Victor every 1st and 3rd Thursday at Steel Bonnet Brewing Company for a rollicking good time. Participants can f... Learn More Featured Event: End of Summer Sale When: Friday, September 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: 219c Mount Hermon Rd What: Annual End of Summer Sale!! Zinnia's customer fav..join us this Friday-Monday for our annual end of summer sale! Find steals and deals in Vera Bradley, Hobo, wall art, Brighton, apparel, children's items, spa and SO much more- up to 70% off at Zinnia's Gift Boutique. See yo... Learn More Featured Event: End of Summer Sale (Dedra Bennett) Featured Event: Monterey County Fair 2021: Fairgrounds, Monterey When: Friday, September 3rd at 5:00 p.m. What: Monterey County Fair Friday, Sept. 3 - Monday, Sept. 6, 2021 Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA From Monterey County Fair: "2021 Monterey County Fair September 3rd – 6th -Fair Fun In 2021! "2021 Monterey County Fair Livestock Show Augus... Learn More Featured Event: Monterey County Fair 2021: Fairgrounds, Monterey (Susan C. Schena) Tiny Town Day - Tierra Pacifica Charter When: Friday, September 3rd at 12:00 a.m. Where: Tierra Pacifica Charter What: Event listing from Tierra Pacifica Charter: Friday, September 3 (all day) Learn More Self-Guided Hikes in Seal Viewing Area When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Año Nuevo State Park What: Fridays through Mondays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm After 15 months of closure, Año Nuevo State Park is excited to re-open our seal viewing area! The Natural Preserve will be open Fridays through Mondays for self-guided hiking. A free permit is required—permits are available b... Learn More Picture day - Westlake Elementary When: Friday, September 3rd at 8:30 a.m. Where: Westlake Elementary What: Event listing from Westlake Elementary: Friday, September 3 from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM Learn More Watsonville Taiko Fall Session Classes When: Friday, September 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Watsonville Taiko What: Session runs Sept 3 - Oct 29 Fridays 10:00am: Taiko for Health 11:15am: Adult Beginning Taiko  4:30pm: Children's Taiko Class 7:00pm: Adult Beginning Taiko Saturdays 9:00am: Taiko for HealthClass size is limited to 12 students. Masks required for all participants. Contac... Learn More New Brighton Junior Rangers When: Friday, September 3rd 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 Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! When: Saturday, September 4th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Featured Event: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (Rachel Wasserman) Featured Event: Oktoberfest Monterey Bay 2021: The Barnyard, Carmel When: Saturday, September 4th at 12:00 p.m. What: Oktoberfest Monterey Bay Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 - 12 p.m. - 6 p.m. The Barnyard, 3663 The Barnyard, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA From Oktoberfest Monterey Bay: "The largest fun fare and Historical Bavarian Culture Festival on the Central Coast.  "Join us for the 9th Annual Oktoberfe... Learn More Featured Event: Oktoberfest Monterey Bay 2021: The Barnyard, Carmel (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Symphony Silicon Valley & Opera San Jose 'Strike Up Band' Concert 2021 When: Saturday, September 4th at 7:00 p.m. What: Symphony Silicon Valley and Opera San Jose's STRIKE UP THE BAND! Free Outdoor, Labor Day Weekend Concerts Saturday, Sept. 4., 2021 - 7 p.m.  Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. Tower Lawn at San Jose State University, San Fernando and 4th Streets, downtown San Jose, CA From Op... Learn More Featured Event: Symphony Silicon Valley & Opera San Jose 'Strike Up Band' Concert 2021 (Susan C. Schena) Self-Guided Hikes in Seal Viewing Area When: Saturday, September 4th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Año Nuevo State Park What: Fridays through Mondays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm After 15 months of closure, Año Nuevo State Park is excited to re-open our seal viewing area! The Natural Preserve will be open Fridays through Mondays for self-guided hiking. A free permit is required—permits are available b... Learn More Out and About: Birding at Neary Lagoon When: Saturday, September 4th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge What: Let's get out and about with the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History! This month we'll be looking for birds at Neary Lagoon Wildlife Refuge, an oasis for local wildlife in the heart of Santa Cruz. We'll bring binoculars for each participant and share tips for identifying bird... Learn More Guided Coastal Walk - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park When: Saturday, September 4th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park What: Event listing from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Saturday, September 4 from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PMOn this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we'll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoc... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Saturday, September 4th 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 New Brighton Junior Rangers When: Saturday, September 4th 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, September 4th 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 Featured Event: Free, Outdoor Symphony Silicon Valley & Opera San Jose Concerts 2021: SJSU When: Sunday, September 5th at 5:30 p.m. What: STRIKE UP THE BAND - Two Free Outdoor Labor Day Weekend Programs of Light Classical Music Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021 -7 p.m. & Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021 -5:30 p.m. Tower Lawn, San Jose State University, San Fernando and 4th Streets, downtown San Jose, CA From Opera San Jose and ... Learn More Featured Event: Free, Outdoor Symphony Silicon Valley & Opera San Jose Concerts 2021: SJSU (Susan C. Schena) Guided Hike: Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock When: Sunday, September 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Castle Rock State Park What: Hike one of the most exciting and scenic trails in the Bay Area! This moderate 5.15 mile loop has 1,190 feet elevation gain and amazing panoramic views. This hike is rated "moderate" because hikers need to step onto rocks, balance, and scramble over rocks. Hikers should be com... Learn More Guided Hike: Castle Rock Falls and Goat Rock When: Sunday, September 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park What: Event listing from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Sunday, September 5 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMHike one of the most exciting and scenic trails in the Bay Area! This moderate 5.15 mile loop has 1,190 feet elevation gain and amazing panoramic views. This hike is rated "m... Learn More Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park When: Sunday, September 5th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park What: Event listing from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Sunday, September 5 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Sunday, September 5th 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 Castle Rock Guided Hike (FULL) - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park When: Sunday, September 5th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park What: Event listing from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Sunday, September 5 from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PMRocks, ridges, and redwoods- this park has it all! Join our experienced interpretive staff and volunteers as we highlight different features of Castle Rock SP each Saturday an... Learn More Featured Event: New Moon Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM When: Monday, September 6th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Event Live on ZOOM What: On Labor Day, we gather as sacred activists to learn how to plant seeds of change empowered by divine love and with the guidance of Spirit. Gather in virtual Sacred Circle to embrace the new moon with reflection, renewal and seeding new intentions. Let go of everyday concerns ... Learn More Featured Event: New Moon Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM (Sonya Jason) No School - Tierra Pacifica Charter When: Monday, September 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Tierra Pacifica Charter What: Event listing from Tierra Pacifica Charter: Monday, September 6 (all day) Learn More Labor Day Holiday - Santa Cruz Public Libraries-Systemwide When: Monday, September 6th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries-Systemwide What: Event listing from Santa Cruz Public Libraries-Systemwide: Monday, September 6 (all day)All branches are closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Learn More Natural Bridges Little Rangers When: Monday, September 6th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Natural Bridges State Beach What: Participants are invited to play games, listen to stories and songs, and learn about nature! Activities and games vary from week to week but always cover a topic relevant to Natural Bridges. Meet at the side porch of the Visitor Center. Parent or caregivers are required to ... Learn More TWD-No School - Tierra Pacifica Charter When: Tuesday, September 7th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Tierra Pacifica Charter What: Event listing from Tierra Pacifica Charter: Tuesday, September 7 (all day) Learn More ELAC Meeting - Mission Hill Middle When: Tuesday, September 7th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Mission Hill Middle What: Event listing from Mission Hill Middle: Tuesday, September 7 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Learn More Getting Into a New Routine - University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development When: Tuesday, September 7th at 11:00 a.m. Where: University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development What: Event listing from University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development: Tuesday, September 7 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMTuesday, September 7, 2021: 11am-12pm (via Zoom) Establishing a new routine currently is a healthy way to move you and your family forward. Discusse... Learn More PTSA Meeting - Mission Hill Middle When: Tuesday, September 7th at 11:30 a.m. Where: Mission Hill Middle What: Event listing from Mission Hill Middle: Tuesday, September 7 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Learn More Santa Cruz Small Business Support & Networking (Leads Club) When: Tuesday, September 7th at 12:00 p.m. Where: ONLINE What: Come check out Santa Cruz' best way to build your small business! Leads Weekly Zoom Meeting - Build Your Business! The purpose of our "Leads Club" is to assist you in getting good business referrals that will expand your business success. We are a close-knit group of professi... Learn More SCIL Meeting - Harbor High School When: Tuesday, September 7th at 3:45 p.m. Where: Harbor High School What: Event listing from Harbor High School: Tuesday, September 7 from 3:45 PM to 5:30 PM Learn More Parent Club - Bonny Doon Elementary Distict When: Tuesday, September 7th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Bonny Doon Elementary Distict What: Event listing from Bonny Doon Elementary Distict: Tuesday, September 7 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Genealogical Society of Santa Cruz County- Digging in the Archives, with Lisa Robinson When: Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: Local archives can be a source of valuable information for genealogists wanting to tell a rich history of their ancestors. They often contain diaries, scrapbooks, hotel registers, club and organization minutes, etc. Lisa Robinson will take us through a journey exploring the... Learn More Psychological Safety: Creating an Environment for High Performing Teams When: Wednesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. Where: University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development What: Event listing from University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development: Wednesday, September 8 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, September 8, 2021; 10am–12pm (via Zoom) This course helps managers and supervisors understand the critical nature of psychologically s... Learn More Check out all the 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. 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