Things to Do Today in Santa Cruz

Find events and activities happening today in Santa Cruz. Updated daily with the latest local happenings.

50 results found · Updated 2026-04-06

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Job Center

Mon, Apr 6, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library — During tax season, the Job Center will be held in "The Spot" on the first floor.

Drop in between 10 am - 12 pm each Monday for free assistance with job searches and resumes. Some Mondays include sessions with City of Chandler's Workforce Development Officer to review Chandler Career Center opportunities and get specific assistance with resumes, first come, first served.

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Tales to Tails @ Garfield Park

Mon, Apr 6, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Garfield Park Branch

Child must be 6-17 years old, and already reading to some degree. Our volunteer handlers are there to provide support but are not trained reading instructors. Appointments are required, please contact 831-427-7709 to make yours now.

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Mobile Blood Drive at the Scotts Valley Library

Mon, Apr 6, 6:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · Scotts Valley Branch

Looking for a way to show some love for your community? Donate blood! In about an hour, you can save up to 3 lives. The Stanford Blood Center will be set up in the Fireside Community Room on Monday, 4/6/26 from 11:00AM-3:30PM. Appointment Schedule Link:...

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Aptos Bridge Club

Mon, Apr 6, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Aptos Branch

Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. Make new friends and sharpen your mind. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you. Bridge club is a partnership between Santa Cruz County Parks and Santa Cruz Public Libraries. Enjoy playing bridge for recreation,...

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Storytime and Stay & Play @ Downtown

Mon, Apr 6, 5:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Downtown Branch

Join us for Storytime featuring songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and stories designed to help preschoolers and babies develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages zero to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Storytime, stay for Stay & Play to reinforce..

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Mattie Leeds Sculpture Garden

Santa Cruz, CA

Mattie Leeds is a ceramic artist who has worked out of the same studio in the Santa Cruz mountains for more than 40 years. Over that time he has built up an astonishing sculpture garden displaying his

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Quilting with Friends

Mon, Apr 6, 5:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Boulder Creek Branch

All levels of quilting expertise are welcome, from accomplished quilters to those new to the craft. Participants bring their own supplies to work on individual projects, share knowledge and create community. Registration is not required.

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In-person Tech Help @ Aptos

Mon, Apr 6, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Aptos Branch

Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating documents, attaching files, using premium subscription library resources, downloading and streaming content like movies, books, and audiobooks, and more. Please bring any devices you use and have your necessary passwords and library...

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Garfield Park Branch Library

705 Woodrow Ave.

Garfield Park Branch Library is a public branch library in Santa Cruz, CA. Open 2,318 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 2,343 square feet.

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AARP Tax Preparation

Mon, Apr 6, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library — Citrus Room-1st Floor

AARP Tax-Aide offers free in-person assistance for electronically filing federal and Arizona state returns. Advanced appointments are required . The AARP appointment system will be activated in late January. Tax help at Chandler Downtown Library will be available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays (9 am..