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Stop by Abbott Square this Wednesday, May 27 for the last trivia night until August. Trivia starts at 6:30PM and is free to play. Prizes awarded for the winning team. Come and get your last fix of nonsense and trivia before summer vacation!
Celebrate Santa Cruz's Creativity at CreativeMornings Santa Cruz's Release Day Party located at the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History, this Friday from 8:30 to 10AM. 10+ local creatives will be invited up to the mic to share something that they’re releasing into the world like an idea, project, or new habit. Come out for free coffee and breakfast and celebrate and support Santa Cruz's creative community.
Downtown Santa Cruz is always buzzing with activity, with a variety of fun weekly events and regular special events. Whether you're looking to belt out your favorite tunes at karaoke, test your knowledge at trivia night, laugh your head off at a comedy show, or dance the night away at a club, you're sure to find something to your liking in Downtown Santa Cruz.
Sidewalk Sales are happening Downtown Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31 from 10AM - 6PM. Sidewalk Sale days are ideal times to score great deals from local shops you love - and it's the perfect time to reacquaint yourself with your favorite Downtown eats. 
Help welcome Hand It Down to Downtown Santa Cruz. Hand It Down is a Santa Cruz kids' resale retail shop. Their grand opening event is this Saturday, May 30, starting with a fun ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:15PM. Hand It Down is located at 119 Walnut Avenue in Downtown Santa Cruz.
Take the guesswork out of gifts for teachers & staff, graduation, and Father's Day, and give the gift of Downtown Dollars!

Accepted at ~90 Downtown businesses, you can't go wrong with giving your recipient the gift of their own choice! Downtown Dollars don't expire and have no fees. They are a perfect gift for teens, teachers, coworkers, a recent grad, family or anyone in your life who appreciates options. 

Buy Downtown Dollars today at the Downtown Info Kiosk, Bookshop Santa Cruz, Pacific Cookie Company or online!