# 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.
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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/90ae8d80-b0af-11f1-af78-739c2d52e193-rimg-w1200-
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  - **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**: fitness, health-wellness
- **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**:
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  - **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**: 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!

👉🏽 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**: Ask the Doctor: Potluck and Q&A
  - **Description**: Join Eat for the Earth for a delicious plant-based potluck and the chance to ask a doctor your health-related questions!About this EventLet's Eat Together!This e
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Oct 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/ask-the-doctor-potluck-and-qanda/100002001038383672
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZWI1ZDMwYWY3OWUyNGMwYzgxNGJiZDIxZDliZjRmMDgxNjJmN2QwYzllNTgyOTA5ODJkNGUwOWU2NDU5MTFjMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNjOGM4YzgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5NTkyNDgy.avif
  - **Price**: USD 2 to 100
  - **Categories**: fitness, food-drinks, health-wellness, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Let's Beat Breast Cancer!
  - **Description**: Join Eat for the Earth and Food for Life instructor Susan Lavelle for an information-packed session focused on lifestyle and breast cancer.About this EventDiet Matters
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Oct 20 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/lets-beat-breast-cancer/100002001035846082
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvOGVmYjYwOTRjYjc0NmVhYjFjZWYxM2YxNjVlMmFhZWY0NjJjOWNhZmIwN2JlYzA4NDQ5NmQ4NTU2YzdjMjA4YS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg5NTkyMDQ1.avif
  - **Price**: USD 2 to 100
  - **Categories**: fitness, Workshops, Nonprofit, health-wellness
- **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**: Justin Martin
  - **Venue**: Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/97170e60-b11b-11f1-bc74-5b14d0278284-rimg-w1200-h600-dc78c8b8-gmir.jpg?v=1789486748
- **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**: Bonnie Raitt at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/489c1340-b001-11f1-94e1-4389fc08cada-rimg-w1200-h477-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789365502
- **Event Name**: Boardwalk PRIDE
  - **Description**: Show your PRIDE and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community with PRIDE booths, a special giveaway, and a colorful DJ dance party. Enjoy your favorite Boardwalk rides and games plus a fun photo op at the Main Entrance.

Visit bit.ly/Boardwalk-Pride for details.

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  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/e4f5c683909dfd8189c44006fc0c5b7283f8eff1da8b8763e0cdf5825531cbc7-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788967335
- **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/b6996920-b249-11f1-891d-c9427994f7a5-rimg-w1200-h480-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789616513
- **Event Name**: Steel Pulse in Santa Cruz
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Steel Pulse Live at The Catalyst on Thursday, October 1, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Steel Pulse is set to light up The Catalyst with their unforgett
  - **Venue**: The Catalyst
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/01cc9cb0-8d9b-11f1-9760-d3acec93c3db-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.webp?v=1785583231
- **Event Name**: Laurie Anderson
  - **Venue**: Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/a8afc5f0-b2e6-11f1-8909-3fa26b1e25fa-rimg-w1200-h525-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789683916
- **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

## 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), Boardwalk Chili Cook-Off (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 am at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk), Michael Franti Trio: Heartstrings & Dynamite Tour (Thu Oct 29 2026 at 11:00 pm at Rio Theatre), Ask the Doctor: Potluck and Q&A (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church), Let's Beat Breast Cancer! (Tue Oct 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church).
- **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 this weekend September 18–20, 2026?
  - **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).
- **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, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Rio Theatre.
- **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), Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, Pulse Productions.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Santa Cruz.

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