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Planning Commissions (1st Thursdays)

February 05, 2026

Planning Commission (1st Thursdays)

Santa Cruz Antique Faire

February 08, 2026

The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 9am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items.

City Council Meeting

February 10, 2026

City Council Meeting

Pilates Sculpt Classes

February 11, 2026

Pilates Sculpt is a hybrid workout class - combining strength training, ballet-inspired moves along with elements of Pilates and stretching. This class is sponsored by the City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation and Human Resource Departments. Employees and Community Members are all welcome. Our facilities are the Civic and LNCC depending on the day. Class is free but donations are welcomed.

Flag Raising Ceremony

February 12, 2026

Flag Decommissioning and Raising Ceremony at the Town Clock
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City News

City Flag-Raising Ceremony at Town Clock – Feb. 12

Published on February 03, 2026

The City of Santa Cruz invites the community to the third annual Presidents Day Flag-Raising Ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, from 12–1 p.m. at Town Clock Plaza. The event includes remarks from Mayor Fred Keeley and community leaders, the retirement of the current flag, and the raising of a new flag by SCPD and SCFD. Free and open to the public.

Murray Street Bridge to Partially Reopen on January 28

Published on January 27, 2026

The Murray Street Bridge will partially reopen on a temporary basis on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, between 12 and 1 p.m., restoring limited access across the bridge while construction continues on the project. This reopening occurs earlier than the originally anticipated February reopening date and marks the conclusion of the project’s longest full closure.

Free Self-Defense Classes Through Voucher Program

Published on January 25, 2026

The City of Santa Cruz is offering a limited number of free self-defense classes to local residents through the Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women (CPVAW) Self-Defense Class Voucher Program.
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