This Week's Santa Cruz Area Events

Santa Cruz CA

20 September, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Looking for things to do in the Santa Cruz area? See what's new on your Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to see 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 week's events in and near Santa Cruz: District CTE Advisory Committee Meeting When: Monday, September 20th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz City Schools What: Event listing from Santa Cruz City Schools: Monday, September 20 from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Picture Day - Bay View Elementary When: Tuesday, September 21st at 12:00 a.m. Where: Bay View Elementary What: Event listing from Bay View Elementary: Tuesday and September 21 (all day) Learn More Site Council - Harbor High School When: Tuesday, September 21st at 3:45 p.m. Where: Harbor High School What: Event listing from Harbor High School: Tuesday and September 21 from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM Learn More Dungeons & Dragons - Virtual Library When: Tuesday, September 21st at 4:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Library What: Event listing from Virtual Library: Tuesday, September 21 from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PMAttention 12-16yr olds -- Adventure awaits!A friendly introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for players of all experience levels, led by an experienced player. Held every Tuesday from 4-6:30pm. ... Learn More District Wellness Committee Meeting - Santa Cruz City Schools When: Tuesday, September 21st at 6:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz City Schools What: Event listing from Santa Cruz City Schools: Tuesday, September 21 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Learn More Booster Parent Meeting - Harbor High School When: Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 p.m. Where: Harbor High School What: Event listing from Harbor High School: Tuesday, September 21 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMZoom Link Learn More Featured Event: Fall Equinox Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Where: Online Event Live on ZOOM What: With an equal amount of light and dark present in a day, the Fall Equinox is a powerful time to re-balance our life and re-focus our energy. Gather in virtual Sacred Circle to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox as we appreciate the abundance of harvest time and restore balance to ... Learn More Featured Event: Fall Equinox Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM (Sonya Jason) Non-Tech Jobs in Tech - University of California Santa Cruz-Training Events When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 12:00 p.m. Where: University of California Santa Cruz-Training Events What: Event listing from University of California Santa Cruz-Training Events: Wednesday, September 22 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMThink you need to be an expert coder to get a job in Tech?Our panel of UC alumni will share how they've positioned their non-technical backgrounds to lead ex... Learn More New Teacher Community Meeting - Harbor High School When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 3:45 p.m. Where: Harbor High School What: Event listing from Harbor High School: Wednesday, September 22 from 3:45 PM to 4:45 PM Learn More Online Artists' Talk "Adaptations: Shifting States of Being" When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Cabrillo Gallery What: As part of "Adaptations: Cabrillo Art, Photography & Art History Faculty & Staff Exhibition" this will be the last in a series of three Artists' Talks. Join Cabrillo faculty members Carmina Eliason, Greg Mettler, Janet Fine, Angela Gleason, and Carl Rohrs as they discu... Learn More Stories for Bedtime - Virtual Library When: Wednesday, September 22nd at 7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Library What: Event listing from Virtual Library: Wednesday, September 22 from 7:00 PM to 7:45 PMJoin us on Facebook or Youtube for Bedtime Stories presented by SCPL Librarian Jackie. On alternating weeks, Jackie will read bedtime stories, sing songs, and chant rhymes for families. New prog... Learn More Featured Event: Evergreen At Dusk: Cemetery History Tours 2021: Santa Cruz When: Thursday, September 23rd at 4:00 p.m. What: Evergreen At Dusk: Cemetery History Tours Thursdays, Sept. 23 & 30, Oct. 7, 14 & 21, 2021 - 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Evergreen Cemetery, 261 Evergreen St., Santa Cruz, CA From Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History: "Set out on a 45-minute self-driven adventure uncovering the s... Learn More Featured Event: Evergreen At Dusk: Cemetery History Tours 2021: Santa Cruz (Susan C. Schena) Tech Talks: Search Strategies (Apple/Android) When: Thursday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: Do you know the pro tips for searching the web? Using tools like Google search to find information online is not difficult. However, to get the quickest and best results sometimes it can be helpful to access the lesser known search tricks and tips used by professionals.... Learn More History Walk - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park When: Thursday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park What: Event listing from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Thursday, September 23 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin a State Park docent on this one mile hour-long stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back to get the lowdown on Rafael Castro, Claus Spreckels, the development of Apt... Learn More Tech Talks: Search Strategies (Apple/Android) When: Thursday, September 23rd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Virtual Library What: Event listing from Virtual Library: Thursday, September 23 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMDo you know the pro tips for searching the web? Using tools like Google search to find information online is not difficult. However, to get the quickest and best results sometimes it can be hel... Learn More ELAC meeting - Harbor High School When: Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Harbor High School What: Event listing from Harbor High School: Thursday, September 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Fall Campout When: Friday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk What: Sleep Under the Stars at the Boardwalk! Friday, September 24 - Saturday, September 25, 2021All-Day Rides WristbandFree play in Arcade, Food, GamesLuminaria Dedications, Beach Movie, $5 Donation to ACSGather your family and friends and sign up for a memorable overnight event an... Learn More Coastal Birding Walk - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park When: Friday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park What: Event listing from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Friday, September 24 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMOn this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and i... Learn More Blood Drive When: Friday, September 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk What: There's a critical shortage of blood currently. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will be hosting a blood drive on September 24 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Cocoanut Grove, Sun Room. You can sign up for an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use sponsor code scboardwalk. All Dono... Learn More Club & Sports Fair - Harbor High School When: Friday, September 24th at 11:50 a.m. Where: Harbor High School What: Event listing from Harbor High School: Friday, September 24 from 11:50 AM to 12:20 PM Learn More Downtown Day - University of California Santa Cruz-Concerts & Performances When: Friday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: University of California Santa Cruz-Concerts & Performances What: Event listing from University of California Santa Cruz-Concerts & Performances: Friday, September 24 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin us for Downtown Day on September 24th for an opportunity for students to explore their local community and connect with their UCSC peers. This w... Learn More Food Truck Friday When: Friday, September 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Skypark What: Food Trucks + Live Music + Beer Garden!We have a great line-up of food trucks for you tonight!And The Shady Rest Band is performing!And the SVEF Beer & Wine Garden will be in full swing with a great selection of Steel Bonnet Beers & wines.Click here for more info... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 p.m. What: Your daughter is the light of your life — and with National Daughters Day coming up on Sept. 25, there's never been a better chance to show her just how much she means to you. In honor of this special day, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off the retail price o... Learn More Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) Featured Event: Beach Festival, Sand Sculptures & Nautical Parade 2021: Capitola When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 a.m. What: Capitola Beach Festival Sept. 25-26, 2021 Saturday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Event schedule here Capitola Village, Capitola, CA From Capitola Beach Festival: "We are pleased to announce that the City of Capitola has approved our Special Event Permit for the Ca... Learn More Featured Event: Beach Festival, Sand Sculptures & Nautical Parade 2021: Capitola (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: OPENING: Rodoni Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 2021: Santa Cruz When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. What: Rodoni Farms Pumpkin Patch & 5-Acre Corn Maze Sept. 24–Oct. 31, 2021 - Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (rain or shine) PUMPKIN PATCH: 4444 Coast Road, Hwy 1, Santa Cruz, CA PRODUCE STAND: Located 2 Miles South of Davenport on Hwy 1Santa Cruz, CA From Rodoni Farms- Organic Pumpkins &am... Learn More Featured Event: OPENING: Rodoni Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 2021: Santa Cruz (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Great Pumpkin Fest 2021: California's Great America, Santa Clara When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. What: The Great Pumpkin Fest Select days: Sept. 25 through Oct. 31, 2021 Saturdays, Sep. 25 - Oct. 30 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 10 - 17 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA From Californi... Learn More Featured Event: Great Pumpkin Fest 2021: California's Great America, Santa Clara (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Annual PorchFest 2021: Gilroy When: Saturday, September 25th at 1:00 p.m. What: 7th Annual PorchFest Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Neighborhoods, Gilroy, CA From Porchfest Gilroy: "Porchfest Gilroy* is a family-friendly free music event featuring musicians performing on neighborhood porches.  "The public is welcomed to stroll from porch to po... Learn More Featured Event: Annual PorchFest 2021: Gilroy (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Halloween Haunt 2021: California's Great America, Santa Clara When: Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. What: Halloween Haunt Select nights: Friday, Sept. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 Sept. 24 - Oct. 23: Fridays & Saturdays: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Oct. 3 - 17: Sundays: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Oct. 29 - Oct. 31: Fridays-Sundays: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pk... Learn More Featured Event: Halloween Haunt 2021: California's Great America, Santa Clara (Susan C. Schena) 'SHOUT! The Mod Musical' 2021: South Bay Musical Theatre, Saratoga When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 p.m. What: SHOUT! The Mod Musical Sept. 25 – Oct. 16, 2021 Fridays and Saturdays (and Thursday, Oct.15) at 8 p.m. Sundays (and Saturday, Oct.16) at 2:30 p.m. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA From South Bay Musical Theatre: "South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT) is ... Learn More Featured Event: 'SHOUT! The Mod Musical' 2021: South Bay Musical Theatre, Saratoga (Susan C. Schena) Paint rocks & get free books / Pinta rocas y obtén libros gratis When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz County Park Friends What: Event listing from Santa Cruz County Park Friends: Saturday, September 25 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMRock painting, labyrinth making, and book giveaway / Pintura rupestre, creación de laberintos y obsequio de libros Come help us paint rocks and place them in the new labyrinth. T... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Saturday, September 25th 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. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and ear... Learn More Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park When: Sunday, September 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park What: Event listing from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Sunday, September 26 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles ro... Learn More See more local events, 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.