# Nonprofit Events | List Of All Upcoming Nonprofit Events In Santa Cruz - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming nonprofit events in Santa Cruz, find information & tickets for upcoming nonprofit events happening in Santa Cruz. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming nonprofit events in Santa Cruz, find information & tickets for upcoming nonprofit events happening in Santa Cruz. ## Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Morning Hike at San Vicente Redwoods - **Description**: Join us for a community hike at San Vicente Redwoods, a moderate hike of about 3.5 miles with moderate elevation change.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3a10ad10-a672-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200- - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 12:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/morning-hike-at-san-vicente-redwoods/100001997777973698 - **Venue**: San Vicente Redwoods Trailhead - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hMTE2NmNkMDEwZmZhZDFjNzc3NzNhODMwYTdlNTA0MTBmOTE0MjMwZjZiNjYxNWE2MDFiZGFlMDYyZjBjODIzLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDc2OC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODY2NTc4NzE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: health-wellness, dog - **Event Name**: Michael Franti Trio: Heartstrings & Dynamite Tour - **Description**: Michael Franti trio returns to Santa Cruz on Thursday, October 29th at the Rio Theatre for the Heartstrings & Dynamite Tour! πŸ‘‰πŸ½ Tickets on-sale: Friday, July 24th @ 10am 🎟️ Tickets available at: pulseproductions.net Michael Franti is a globally reco - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Thu Oct 29 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/michael-franti-trio-heartstrings-and-dynamite-tour/200030459453506 - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9hZTJkOTZjYjViMTEyZmRhNThjZDNiODJiNGM0ZTk0OWZlMWU5Zjk0YTFmNWFiMDhmOWRjYjNhODYyZTExODc1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODMxNDI2Ng.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, health-wellness, live-music, art, theatre, concerts, performances, trips-adventures, yoga, taylor-swift - **Event Name**: Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off - **Description**: It's the sizzling showdown you've been waiting for! Professional and amateur chefs put their best recipes to the test in an epic battle for the title of Best Chili. Come hungry and experience the flavor-packed fun! 🌢️ Event happens rain or shine COOK-O - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 149 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 05:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/boardwalk-chili-cook-off/200030576310729 - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85Y2UzNjBhZTk3ZjQwYzNlOWNkNzFhMjJmYjcwNGI1NmJmZTg1OGViNzQzMmNiNmI2NWQ4YzU4OTQxZWRjYTJlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4Yjg0OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzcwNTgwNg.avif - **Categories**: food-drinks, nonprofit, sports, health-wellness - **Event Name**: Demystifying Plant-Based Protein - **Description**: Join Eat for the Earth for an engaging and informative discussion about protein and enjoy a delicious plant-based potluck in community!About this Event"Where do you get your protein?" - **Date**: Tue Sep 15 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Sep 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/demystifying-plant-based-protein/100001998621794589 - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hNTg5OGU5Y2JhZDBkNmE4ZWQ3YWJjYzhiNjNlYzZhOTc5MDlhZDM2MWJhZTk4ZDBhMGMyZGJiZWQwMWQ3Y2IyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Q4ZThmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc0MDg2NTQ.avif - **Price**: USD 2 to 100 - **Categories**: fitness, food-drinks, health-wellness, Workshops, Business, science-fair - **Event Name**: Esalen Presents: "Human Futures: A.I. Through the Lens of Human Potential" - **Description**: The Esalen Institute's Sam Stern looks at Artificial Intelligence through the perspective of Esalen's human potential movement.About this EventSat., November 14th - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 09:30 pm (-08:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/esalen-presents-human-futures-ai-through-the-lens-of-human-potential/100001996832608084 - **Venue**: The 418 Project - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy81MDgwMmQ0MzY5OGU1ZDAyMGQ1YmJmMGQ4ZjYyZGVhNDg3NjFkZGYwZjFjNDZlYzA4YjJlYzU5YjYxNGE2ZWM5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2U4NTgzOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcyNjIzNDY.avif - **Price**: USD 18 to 23 - **Categories**: artificial-intelligence, art, fine-arts, entertainment ## Trending Events in Santa Cruz - **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | October 9th-11th - **Description**: Sacred RelationshipsDates: October 9–11, 2026Location: Santa Cruz Mountains, California (The Sacred Redwoods)Deepen your connection to self and others amidst the ancient wisdom of the Santa Cruz mountains. This thr - **Venue**: Santa cruz, Ca - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a95d4d49320b.jpg - **Event Name**: Moe's Alley Presents: Black Uhuru w/ The Jethro Jeremiah Band - **Description**: InformationThe reggae legends, Black Uhuru, are coming back to Moes! Special guests The Jethro Jeremiah Band opens the show!Saturday, September 12, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$40 in advance / $45 day of the show21+* All sales are final* - **Venue**: Moe's Alley - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/232f4c263bf3972e9392c88e923b4e6389bbaf913f77ea3ec7d54634df69532f-rimg-w1024-h576-dc060c21-gmir.jpg?v=1774739596 - **Event Name**: Sleep at The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Venue**: The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/270b0830-ab6f-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc081858-gmir.jpg?v=1788862931 - **Event Name**: Boardwalk Fall Campout - **Description**: Boardwalk Fall Campout Head to the Boardwalk for an overnight event like no other! Perfect for family, friends, teams and school groups. Includes: β€’ Camping under the stars on the Boardwalk β€’ Movie on the beach β€’ Exclusive - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/391bb2d079fedb8d3336a7ba0831ab165b5815ffdf053e85dbe94cf37fb067e6-rimg-w1200-h628-dc881828-gmir?v=1787135750 - **Event Name**: Bill Frisell in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎢 Don't Miss Bill Frisell Live in Santa Cruz on Thursday, September 24, 2026! 🎢 Are you ready to experience Bill Frisell like never before? With chart-topping hits like Pretty Stars, Rain, Rain and Waltz for Hal Willner - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/4d512f50-5a6c-11f1-ac69-7b0c7888fcf2-rimg-w1200-h675-dcffffff-gmir.webp?v=1779955662 - **Event Name**: Al Di Meola in Santa Cruz - **Description**: 🎢 Get Ready for Al Di Meola Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center on Tuesday, September 22, 2026! 🎢 This is not just a concertβ€”it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Al Di Meola is set to light up Kuumbwa Jazz Center with - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/24ecf410-75c2-11f1-a6ed-5146a8713f7b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080605-gmir.webp?v=1782961213 - **Event Name**: The Romero Institute and Heart Tribe Present - Voting Rights In America - **Description**: Voting Rights, Gerrymandering & the Fight for Fair RepresentationAbout this EventA Panel Discussion + Concert β€” The 418 Project, Santa Cruz β€” September 19th, 2026 Brought to you by the Romero Institute, the 41 - **Venue**: Large Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/307720dae761c8459550ec3e765b94545f4ca51bf331cc27a6c728f3ec18165d-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787302909 - **Event Name**: The Growlers at The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Venue**: The Catalyst Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c5dc2cd0-ab8f-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc182818-gmir.png?v=1788876953 - **Event Name**: Laurie Anderson - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8a8c6fc0-abf6-11f1-8156-4590bdedae04-rimg-w1200-h525-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788921086 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Morning Hike at San Vicente Redwoods (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at San Vicente Redwoods Trailhead), Michael Franti Trio: Heartstrings & Dynamite Tour (Thu Oct 29 2026 at 11:00 pm at Rio Theatre), Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk), Demystifying Plant-Based Protein (Tue Sep 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church), Esalen Presents: "Human Futures: A.I. Through the Lens of Human Potential" (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at The 418 Project). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Morning Hike at San Vicente Redwoods (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at San Vicente Redwoods Trailhead). - **Q**: What events are happening in Santa Cruz in September 2026? - **A:** Morning Hike at San Vicente Redwoods (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at San Vicente Redwoods Trailhead), Demystifying Plant-Based Protein (Tue Sep 15 2026 at 06:00 pm at Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church). - **Q**: How can I find events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Santa Cruz on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Santa Cruz include San Vicente Redwoods Trailhead, Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Prices for events in Santa Cruz range from USD 2 to USD 100. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Santa Cruz? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Santa Cruz include Peninsula Open Space Trust (POST), Pulse Productions, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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