What events are happening in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz events are posted by the people organizing them — on Manifest, you get the real details, not a scraped event listing from three weeks ago. Pop-ups, meetups, live music, markets — all posted in real time by locals.

How do I find local events in Santa Cruz?

Open Manifest and ask Mani what's happening in Santa Cruz this week. Or browse the feed — locals post events daily, from fitness classes to tech meetups to neighborhood block parties. Every event has a live chat so you can ask questions before you go.

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Shaffer Park (private)

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Grant Park

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Central Park

Type: Park Address: 301, Dakota Avenue, Santa Cruz

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University Terrace Park

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Harvey West Park

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SCOPE Park

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Felt Street Park

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Chanticleer County Park

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Laurel Park

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Twin Lakes Neighborhood Park

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El Portal Park

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Twin Lakes - USA

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Santa Vida RV Park

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Paradise Park Picnic Grounds

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Natural Bridges State Beach

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Rodriguez Neighborhood Park

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Garfield Park

Type: Park Address: 634, Almar Avenue, Santa Cruz

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Harbor Knolls

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Westside Pump Track

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Pasatiempo

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Poet's Park

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Jose Avenue Park

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Moore Creek Open Space

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San Lorenzo Park

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Oceanview Park

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Westlake Park

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Round Tree Park

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John Franks Park

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Frederick Street Park

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Sergeant Derby Park

Type: Park Address: 508, Woodland Way, Santa Cruz

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Moore Creek Overlook

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Lighthouse Neighborhood Park

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What's Really Happening in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz locals use Manifest to share what matters — events, and everything in between. No algorithms deciding what you see. No ads cluttering your feed. Just real people posting real things within miles of you.

Why Santa Cruz locals choose Manifest: Live chat on every post, an interactive map of what's nearby, and Mani — an AI that actually knows your neighborhood. Every post is visible on Google and AI assistants, so your voice reaches further than a social media story ever could.

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