Mon, Oct 12, 2026, 6pm - 7:30pm
Afro-Brazilian Dance Class with Dandha Da Hora
Participate in an Afro-Brazilian dance class with live music every Monday at the MAH!
MAH Events
This Week
Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Open Archives
Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved.
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm
Evergreen Volunteer Days
Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.
Fri, Oct 16, 2026, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The History Forum Presents: 60 Years of Junior Guards – A Legacy in the Sand
Join the History Forum in celebrating sixty years of Santa Cruz Junior Guards!
Sat, Oct 17, 2026, 12pm - 6pm
Ink Faire at Evergreen Cemetery
Join the MAH for a community art market as a part of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History's Evergreen Artist in Residency Program! Enjoy arts, crafts, exhibitions, vendors, live music, drink/snack pop-ups, and more!
Oct 18 - Oct 24
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 7:30am - 8:30am
Awaken to Awe & Qigong at Women on Waves
Start your Sunday morning with movement, mindfulness, and the beauty of the ocean! Join us on Capitola Beach for an energizing qigong practice and an invitation to awaken your senses through awe.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026, 2pm - 6pm
The Olive Tree: A Santa Cruz Poetry Open Mic
A monthly public gathering space that honors the deeply rooted tradition of spoken word poetry that has been practiced in Santa Cruz for many decades.
Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 6pm - 7:30pm
Afro-Brazilian Dance Class with Dandha Da Hora
Participate in an Afro-Brazilian dance class with live music every Monday at the MAH!
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Open Archives
Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved.
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Annual County Wide ALL Business Mixer
Join the Santa Cruz Area Chamber of Commerce, Santa Cruz County Business Council, and the Downtown Association of Santa Cruz for a collaborative business mixer open to members of business assocations across Santa Cruz County.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm
Evergreen Volunteer Days
Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 12pm - 3pm
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Join us for the Día de los Muertos community celebration of traditional music, dance, and art at the MAH.
Oct 25 - Oct 31
Sun, Oct 25, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Rite Life – A Writing Group Amongst the Dead
A monthly series of writing workshops in Evergreen Cemetery, facilitated by local poet Gabriel Kittle-Cervine.
Mon, Oct 26, 2026, 6pm - 7:30pm
Afro-Brazilian Dance Class with Dandha Da Hora
Participate in an Afro-Brazilian dance class with live music every Monday at the MAH!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 (all day)
MAH Early Closure
The MAH will be closing early today at 6pm for a private event. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 1pm - 3pm
Open Archives
Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved.
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 4pm - 5:30pm
Yappy Hours @ the MAH
Join us in the Kincentricity Garden for happy hour with Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Visit with the dogs up for adoption, enjoy canine themed cocktails, and engage in some pup-centered activities!
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 9:30am - 12pm
Evergreen Volunteer Days
Join a team of amazing, weekly volunteers who help maintain one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, Evergreen Cemetery.