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2026 Retro Rainbow

May 30, 2026

Retro Rainbow Prom is a night of glitter and glam for LGBTQ+ and allied older adults. Enjoy DJ dancing and fun performances plus walk the red carpet and pose for the camera in our photo booth. RSVP at tinyurl.com/retrorainbow2026.

Water Commission Meeting

June 01, 2026

Water Commission Meeting

Pilates Sculpt Classes

June 03, 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.

Planning Commissions (1st Thursdays)

June 04, 2026

Planning Commission (1st Thursdays)

Citywide Garage Sale Weekend

June 06, 2026

Citywide Garage Sale Weekend is June 6th-June 7th, 2026.

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Community-Wide Garage Sale Weekend Returns June 6–7

Published on May 21, 2026

The annual City of Santa Cruz Garage Sale Weekend returns Saturday, June 6, and Sunday, June 7, 2026, inviting community members to shop, explore, and discover secondhand treasures throughout Santa Cruz and Live Oak.

Community Invited to Explore Big Equipment at Touch-A-Truck

Published on May 13, 2026

The City invites the community to Touch-A-Truck, a free, family-friendly event on Wednesday, May 20, from 12–2 p.m. at 526 Seabright Ave. in the Day’s Market Liquors and Deli parking lot.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new SaveStation at Lighthouse Point

Published on May 12, 2026

Community members are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., marking the installation of a new SaveStation at Lighthouse Point.

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