Nonprofit Events in Santa Cruz

Check out happening nonprofit events all around Santa Cruz, CA

Queerlantis 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm Veterans Memorial Building USD 34 to 109

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

The Deep Read: A Conversation with Merlin Sheldrake

 Sun, 31 May at 04:00 pm Quarry Amphitheater Free

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

Foraging Walk with Robin Greenfield in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 03 Jun at 03:00 am Lighthouse Field State Beach, Westside, 644-670 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Saturday, May 23rd Pop-Up Program

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am TBD Free

Foraging Walk with Robin Greenfield in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm Lighthouse Field State Beach Free

Opera:Orpheus in the Underworld (Saturday, May 30)

 Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Recital Hall USD 0 to 29

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

 Mon, 02 Mar Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center Free

UCSC Opera:Orpheus in the Underworld (Friday, May 29)

 Fri, 29 May at 07:30 pm Recital Hall USD 0 to 29

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

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

BrunchBark

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

Pie for the People x YARR - May 3rd

 Sun, 03 May at 01:00 pm Natural Bridges Farm by Homeless Garden Project Free

Saturday, April 25th Pop-Up Program

 Sat, 25 Apr at 10:00 am TBD Free

CAUYGA CABARET II: The Sequel!

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

Cuddle Connections

 Wed, 06 May at 02:15 pm Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

MUSIC PARTY on the CAYUGA STAGE!

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

Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Premiere

 Fri, 08 May at 06:30 pm Resource Center For Nonviolence USD 18 to 50

ShimmyMob 2026!

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

Community Tree Planting | Volunteers Needed + Open House + Fun Activities

 Thu, 07 May at 11:00 am University Terrace Park Free

Artisanal Plant-Based Cheese, Please!

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

Two-Step For A Cause: A Healing Brainwaves Benefit ft. Kentucky Mule & The Henry Warde Band

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:30 pm Moe's Alley USD 30

Santa Cruz Bake & Gather

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

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

LETTERS LIVE on the CAYUGA STAGE!

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

Santa Cruz Forever Humboldt Mixer

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

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 UNSCRIPTED: An Afternoon of Improv on The CAYUGA STAGE

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

Earth Day Reading of MLK's Beyond Vietnam

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm Resource Center For Nonviolence USD 0 to 50

CAYUGA CABARET III: The Madness Continues!

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

Santa Cruz Ducks Unlimited

 Sat, 09 May at 05:30 pm Santa Cruz Portuguese Hall (C.P.D.E.S. Hall)

Siena House Mother's Day Luncheon

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Back Nine Grill & BAR

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

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

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

DANCE PARTY With Groove Band THE JAMISSARIES

 Sat, 18 Jul at 04:30 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

THE FRATERNITY OF THE DIFFERENT (Part 5 of "Growing Up Twisted")

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

Cultivating Care - SURJ (Showing Up for Racial Justice) Santa Cruz County

 Mon, 27 Apr at 05:30 pm Branciforte Branch Library Free

4th Annual Open House / Survivor Art Exhibition

 Fri, 02 Oct at 05:00 pm 303 Walnut Ave Free

GROWING UP NORMAL (Part 3 of "Growing Up Twisted")

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

IRRESISTIBLE TROUBLE

 Sat, 03 Oct at 04:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

ONE OF THE FORTUNATE BILLIONS (Part 1 of "Growing Up Twisted")

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

ON, BEYOND NORMAL (Part 4 of "Growing Up Twisted")

 Sat, 08 Aug at 04:30 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

Beltane, 2026 - The Joy We're Willing to Fight For - led by Jenya!

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm George Washington Memorial Grove

AWKWARD ROMANCE

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

Santa Cruz LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!!

 Thu, 23 Apr 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

More Than I Deserve

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

SCRABBLE on the CAYUGA STAGE

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

Conflict Improv Spring 2026

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

CAYUGA SALON: "How to Get the Most From Life in Dark Times"

 Sat, 10 Oct at 04:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

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