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Free Food Events in Santa Cruz

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Bargetto Winery's Art & Wine Festival
Saturday at 11:00 AM
3535 N Main St
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Bargetto Winery's Art & Wine Festival
Saturday at 11:00 AM
3535 N Main St
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The Big Dill: Pickle Launch
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Harvey West Park
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The Big Dill: Pickle Launch
Saturday at 1:00 PM
Harvey West Park
Wine Crawl Bay Area - Get on the List!
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00 PM
Los Gatos
Wine Crawl Bay Area - Get on the List!
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00 PM
Los Gatos
The Chef's Table Bingo Brunch!
Sun, Jul 27, 11:00 AM
Britannia Arms Almaden
The Chef's Table Bingo Brunch!
Sun, Jul 27, 11:00 AM
Britannia Arms Almaden
A Night Out in Santa Cruz: 100 Cities Project Summer 2025
Today at 7:00 PM + 6 more
Restaurant of the Week
A Night Out in Santa Cruz: 100 Cities Project Summer 2025
Today at 7:00 PM + 6 more
Restaurant of the Week
Tacos and Trivia at El Vaquero Winery
Thu, Jul 24, 7:00 PM + 41 more
2901 Freedom Blvd
Tacos and Trivia at El Vaquero Winery
Thu, Jul 24, 7:00 PM + 41 more
2901 Freedom Blvd
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Live Earth Farm U-Picks and Farm Stand: Open for the 2025 Season
Saturday at 10:00 AM + 35 more
1275 Green Valley Rd
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Live Earth Farm U-Picks and Farm Stand: Open for the 2025 Season
Saturday at 10:00 AM + 35 more
1275 Green Valley Rd
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Chai and Charades
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Chayakada
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Chai and Charades
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Chayakada
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CENTRAL: Exploring Vietnamese Coffee Culture and Craft
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00 AM
Santa Clara City Library - Central Park
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CENTRAL: Exploring Vietnamese Coffee Culture and Craft
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00 AM
Santa Clara City Library - Central Park
CENTRAL: A talk with the author of The Memory of Taste, Chef Tu David Phu
Sat, Aug 2, 11:00 AM
Santa Clara City Library - Central Park
CENTRAL: A talk with the author of The Memory of Taste, Chef Tu David Phu
Sat, Aug 2, 11:00 AM
Santa Clara City Library - Central Park
Fundayz Food Festival San Jose 盛夏美食街会 August 16 & August 17, 2025
Sat, Aug 16, 12:00 PM
301 S 1st St
Fundayz Food Festival San Jose 盛夏美食街会 August 16 & August 17, 2025
Sat, Aug 16, 12:00 PM
301 S 1st St
43rd Italian Family Festa hosted by Italian American Heritage Foundation
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00 AM
History San José
43rd Italian Family Festa hosted by Italian American Heritage Foundation
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00 AM
History San José
8th Annual Little Italy San Jose Italian Festival
Sun, Oct 5, 11:00 AM
Little Italy San Jose
8th Annual Little Italy San Jose Italian Festival
Sun, Oct 5, 11:00 AM
Little Italy San Jose
Oscar's 60th Surprised Birthday Party
Sat, Aug 23, 4:30 PM
866 Park Ave
Oscar's 60th Surprised Birthday Party
Sat, Aug 23, 4:30 PM
866 Park Ave
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Head Games Trivia Night @ Promised Land Brewing Co. - Gilroy
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM + 25 more
Promised Land Brewing Company
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Head Games Trivia Night @ Promised Land Brewing Co. - Gilroy
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM + 25 more
Promised Land Brewing Company
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Friday Fun plant based Cooking Night Learn, Cook & Dine. Walk in 6pm-8pm
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM + 2 more
The Mantra Room
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Friday Fun plant based Cooking Night Learn, Cook & Dine. Walk in 6pm-8pm
Tomorrow at 6:00 PM + 2 more
The Mantra Room
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Seasonal Drink Happy Hour!
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM + 24 more
Jiaren Cafe
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Seasonal Drink Happy Hour!
Tomorrow at 12:00 PM + 24 more
Jiaren Cafe
30th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Downtown Campbell
30th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00 AM + 1 more
Downtown Campbell
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GC BBQ Party
Sat, Jul 26, 4:30 PM
KABI - Kitchen and Bath Institute
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GC BBQ Party
Sat, Jul 26, 4:30 PM
KABI - Kitchen and Bath Institute
Dog Days of Summer - Night Market Pop-up Event
Thu, Aug 14, 4:00 PM
Idyll Time Wine Shop and Gift Gallery
Dog Days of Summer - Night Market Pop-up Event
Thu, Aug 14, 4:00 PM
Idyll Time Wine Shop and Gift Gallery

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Bargetto Winery's Art & Wine Festival

The Big Dill: Pickle Launch

Wine Crawl Bay Area - Get on the List!

The Chef's Table Bingo Brunch!

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Which free events are coming up?

Discover the best free events happening soon – you don’t want to miss them:

A Night Out in Santa Cruz: 100 Cities Project Summer 2025

Seasonal Drink Happy Hour!

Friday Fun plant based Cooking Night Learn, Cook & Dine. Walk in 6pm-8pm

Chai and Charades