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Santa Cruz Makers Market

October 19, 2025

The Santa Cruz Makers Market featuring 40+ local artisan vendors is held the third Sunday of every month on the 1100 block of Pacific Avenue (between Cathcart and Lincoln Streets).

Halloween Horrors Film Competition

October 24, 2025

Registration is now CLOSED for the 2025 Halloween Horrors Film Competition!

Review the 2025 Film Competition Rules.

Want to see this year's films? There are TWO options!

1. Links to films will be posted online after the film submission deadline date of Oct 3. Vote for your favorite film to receive the People's Choice Award!

2. View films on the big screen at a LIVE film screening event in the

Winter on the Wharf

December 20, 2025

The Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation, Police and, Fire Departments welcome you to come celebrate Winter on the Wharf! Be sure to bring a food item or toy for our food & toy drive!

January 13, 2026, Council Meeting

January 13, 2026

Council Meeting

Clam Chowder Cook-Off

February 21, 2026

Teams compete in the friendly competition, hoping to win prizes and bragging rights for the BEST Clam Chowder in the COUNTRY'S largest and longest running clam chowder competition!
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City News

City of Santa Cruz Launches New Website

Published on October 06, 2025

The City of Santa Cruz is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved website at santacruzca.gov.

Temporary Rail Trail Closure for Maintenance

Published on October 06, 2025

Closure will begin on Monday, October 13, 2025, and will take place from Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., until October 20, 2025. During this time, trucks and chippers will be stationed along the trail, temporarily restricting public access.

City of Santa Cruz’s Downtown Plan Expansion Approved!

Published on August 13, 2025

California Coastal Commission approves City of Santa Cruz’s Downtown Plan Expansion at their August 13 meeting in Calabasas, California.
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