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Citywide Garage Sale Weekend

June 06, 2026

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

Santa Cruz Pride Parade and Festival

June 07, 2026

Cheer on our Grand Marshals, watch cheerleaders, listen to bands and view a wide variety of contingents making up the largest LGBTQ+ Pride parade on the Central Coast. We thank the “NorCal Pride Band” made up of high school musicians from throughout Santa Cruz County and Santa Cruz High School Band Director Christy Latham for making this happen.

City Council Meeting

June 09, 2026

City Council Meeting

2026 Tuesday Night Live Concert Series

June 09, 2026

The City of Santa Cruz Parks and Recreation Department, Choose Santa Cruz, and the Santa Cruz Wharf Tenants welcome back Tuesday Night Live at the Wharf Common's stage! Join us Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of the month June - August & additional shows kicking the series off on May 26th and closing out the series on September 8th for live music from 6PM - 8PM!

Pilates Sculpt Classes

June 10, 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.
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City News

Seabright and Harbor Neighborhood Summer Event Series

Published on June 03, 2026

The Seabright and Harbor neighborhoods will host a series of community-focused summer events designed to bring residents and visitors together through outdoor entertainment, family activities, and local shopping experiences throughout the 2026 summer season.

Murray Street Bridge Full Closure Confirmed for June 10

Published on June 02, 2026

The next full closure of the Murray Street Bridge will begin on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Beginning June 10, both westbound and eastbound lanes of the bridge will be closed to vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The closure is expected to continue through September.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Investigation Continues; Suspect Arrested

Published on May 30, 2026

Santa Cruz Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision near N. Pacific Ave. in Santa Cruz, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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