Nonprofit Events in Santa Cruz

Check out happening nonprofit events all around Santa Cruz, CA

Queerlantis 2026 presented by Santa Cruz Pride

Sat, 06 Jun at 04:00 pm Veterans Memorial Building USD 34 to 109

Santa Cruz Pride

Sun, 07 Jun at 12:00 pm Downtown Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz.

The Deep Read: A Conversation with Merlin Sheldrake

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

Pleasure Point Street Fair

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

2026 DIYine: A Celebration of Homebrewing

Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm Veterans Memorial Building USD 35

Foraging Walk with Robin Greenfield in Santa Cruz

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

Saturday, May 23rd Pop-Up Program

Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am TBD Free

Healthy Pets For All

Fri, 29 May at 11:00 am VFW Post 7263

2026 Liberation Paddle Out

Fri, 19 Jun at 12:00 pm Cowells Beach Santa Cruz

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

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

Farm to Fork Benefit Dinner

Sat, 29 Aug at 04:00 pm The Farm, UCSC

Artisanal Plant-Based Cheese, Please!

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

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

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

Journey for Change 10-Year Anniversary Walk

Mon, 25 May at 08:30 am The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building

First Friday at The Land Trust: Mini Museum Opening

Fri, 05 Jun at 05:00 pm Land Trust of Santa Cruz County Free

Foraging Walk with Robin Greenfield in Santa Cruz

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

CAUYGA CABARET II: The Sequel!

Sat, 23 May at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Friday Nights in Livingston | Dinner w/ New Friends (Giving Back Edition)

Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Restaurant of the Week USD 34

Contra Dance - Caller: Kelsey Hartman; Band: Magic Reelism!

Fri, 22 May at 06:30 pm Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange

Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Premiere

Fri, 22 May at 06:30 pm Resource Center For Nonviolence USD 18 to 50

BrunchBark

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

MUSIC PARTY on the CAYUGA STAGE!

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

Paint Your Pet Classic Style ~ SCCAS FUNDRAISER!

Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm 2100 Delaware Ave Suite B, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Dance- Susan Petrick & Mike Lewinski, Daniel Steinberg & Ezra Warren Steinberg

Sun, 14 Jun at 02:30 pm Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange

An Afternoon of Strength & Serenity

Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm 1 Chaminade Ln USD 55

Spring Fiesta & Auction Night

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

UCSC FREE THEATER PERFORMANCES-MIRIAM ELLIS INTERNATIONAL PLAYHOUSE 2026

Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Stevenson Event Center Free

CAYUGA CABARET III: The Madness Continues!

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

4th Annual Open House / Survivor Art Exhibition

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

Santa Cruz Eating Disorder Recovery Support Group

Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm 2125 Delaware Ave suite a Free

The Strait of Hormuz and War in Iran: A Film Screening and Discussion

Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Resource Center For Nonviolence USD 0 to 50

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

DANCE PARTY With Groove Band THE JAMISSARIES

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

CAYUGA UNSCRIPTED: An Afternoon of Improv on The CAYUGA STAGE

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

Back to Land Fundraiser | Sembrando FUTUROS

Thu, 04 Jun at 04:00 pm 100 McAllister Way USD 25

Bill Walker & Max Scott Bortnick IN CONCERT

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

IRRESISTIBLE TROUBLE (Part 8 of "Growing Up Twisted")

Sat, 03 Oct at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Pelvic Health PLUS Gut Health with Naturopathic Doctor Alexis Farley

Tue, 19 May at 05:15 pm Full Moon Birth and Family Wellness Center Free

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

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

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

AWKWARD ROMANCE (Part 7 of "Growing Up Twisted")

Sat, 19 Sep at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

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

Sat, 25 Jul at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

RICK WALKER: A LIFE IN MUSIC

Sat, 12 Sep at 04:00 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 (Part 2 of "Growing Up Twisted")

Sat, 11 Jul at 04:30 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 (Part 6 of "Growing Up Twisted")

Sat, 05 Sep at 04:30 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