Nonprofit Events in Santa Cruz

Check out happening nonprofit events all around Santa Cruz, CA

SurfAid Cup Santa Cruz 2026

 Sun, 26 Apr at 11:00 am Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz

Pleasure Point Street Fair

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am 41 St. Pleasure Point Capitola Ca

2026 Spring Plant Sale

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am 94 Ranch View Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95064

Hellbillys + Ghost Town Hangmen + The Surf Creeps @ The Jury Room

Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm The Jury Room

Bridging the Gap: River Cleanup & Habitat Restoration

 Sat, 11 Apr at 09:30 am Yōso Wellness Spa Free

Evening of Hope: A Film & Panel Discussion

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm Landmark's Del Mar Theatre USD 0 to 21

Yawanawá Live Music, Hapé Ceremony, Education & Art Market in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:30 pm Santa Cruz Yoga USD 47 to 93

Saturday, May 23rd Pop-Up Program

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am TBD Free

Painted Mandolin benefitting the Immigration Project of Santa Cruz

 Sat, 04 Apr at 06:30 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center USD 37

Morketiden Productions 17th Anniversary Celebration

 Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm The Blue Lagoon

Contra Dance- Caller: Mike Fynan; Band: Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:30 pm Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange

Morning Hike at San Vicente Redwoods

 Sun, 12 Apr at 10:00 am San Vicente Redwoods Trailhead Free

BrunchBark

 Sun, 17 May at 10:30 am Chaminade Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95065, United States

Get the Land Back! (a/k/a Grandma's Half-Acre)

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:30 pm The 418 Project, 155 So. River St., Santa Cruz

Going Inside, Santa Cruz Premiere

 Sun, 29 Mar at 02:00 pm Resource Center for Nonviolence

CAUYGA CABARET II: THE SEQUEL!

 Sat, 23 May at 05:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

A Sacred Witnessing: A Trans Day of Euphoria Event

 Tue, 31 Mar at 06:00 pm The Diversity Center of Santa Cruz County Free

Saturday, April 25th Pop-Up Program

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am TBD Free

The Antidote to Fear - Bodywork, Self-care Exercises, and Principles for a More Balanced Life

 Mon, 02 Mar Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center Free

ShimmyMob 2026!

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Downtown Santa Cruz

Contra Dance - Caller: Sarah Trop; Band: Larry Unger and Carolyn McCaskey

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:30 pm Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange

Artisanal Plant-Based Cheese, Please!

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Private Live Oak Home, address provided with registration USD 2 to 100

The Art of Healthy Living with Will Tuttle, Ph.D.

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church USD 2 to 100

Artisanal Plant-Based Cheese, Please!

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church USD 2 to 100

Bill Walker & Max Scott Bortnick IN CONCERT

 Sat, 01 Aug at 05:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Dan Frechette

 Thu, 02 Apr at 06:00 pm The Salty Otter Sports Grill USD 8 to 14

Village Community Kirtan w/ Hannah and Friends

 Sun, 29 Mar at 06:00 pm 718 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2313, United States

Gore Whore • Misericordia • Robes

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm The Jury Room

Santa Cruz Bake & Gather

 Sat, 25 Apr at 12:00 pm Midtown Community Center Free

Santa Cruz Forever Humboldt Mixer

 Thu, 23 Apr at 05:30 pm Hula's Island Grill - Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Ducks Unlimited

 Sat, 09 May Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall (C.P.D.E.S. Hall)

Letters Live on the CAYUGA STAGE

 Sat, 09 May at 05:00 pm 429 Cayuga St Santa Cruz California

Hearts in the Parks Blood Drive

 Thu, 16 Apr at 10:00 am Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Soupstock 2026 - the 46th anniversary of the founding of Food Not Bombs

 Sun, 24 May at 12:00 pm City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation

CAYUGA CABARET III: The Madness Continues!

 Sat, 06 Jun at 04:30 pm Downtown Santa Cruz

CAYUGA UNSCRIPTED

 Sat, 30 May at 05:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Just Places - Supportive Housing Fundraiser

 Sun, 19 Apr at 02:00 pm Vino by the Sea Free

Tacos, Community & Auction Night – Supporting Acton Academy Santa Cruz

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm 440 Frederick St USD 50 to 151

Santa Cruz (& zoom) Book Talk_Tongues of Fire: How Charismatic Prayer Changes Evangelical Brains...

 Mon, 30 Mar at 07:00 pm London Nelson Community Center

DANCE PARTY With Groove Band THE JAMISSARIES

 Sat, 18 Jul at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

A CREATIVE EVENING with RICK WALKER and GARY REGINA

 Sat, 13 Jun at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

THE FRATERNITY OF THE DIFFERENT

 Sat, 22 Aug at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

GROWING UP "NORMAL"

 Sat, 25 Jul at 05:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Neighbors for Neighbors: Belonging Builds Community (Branciforte)

 Tue, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm Branciforte Public Library

ON, BEYOND NORMAL

 Sat, 08 Aug at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

ONE OF THE FORTUNATE BILLIONS

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Santa Cruz LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!!

 Sun, 29 Mar Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED) USD 10

AWKWARD ROMANCE

 Sat, 19 Sep at 04:15 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

GOD'S PLAYGROUND

 Sat, 11 Jul at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

SCRABBLE on the CAYUGA STAGE

 Sat, 12 Sep at 04:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

More Than I Deserve

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:45 pm Chadeish Yameinu Jewish Renewal, 239 High St., Santa Cruz

Conflict Improv Spring 2026

 Fri, 15 May at 06:30 pm Resource Center for Nonviolence Free

LIFE, DEATH, GOOD AND EVIL

 Sat, 05 Sep at 04:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Bodywork, Self-Care Exercises, and Principles for a More Balanced Life

 Mon, 08 Sep at 07:00 pm Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center Free

Comedy Night at Abbott Square

 Mon, 08 Apr at 07:00 pm 725 Front St Free