As we lope along towards the end of 2026, there’s a lot happening around The Fábrica and at The Hub in general. Take a look at our upcoming events below!
Events at the Fábrica:
“Halloween Banner Parade”
Starting @ The Fábrica
703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Meet at 5:30pm to distribute banners
Parade leaves at 6pm SHARP!!
Join us for our annual sneaky, spooky, joyous, and silly Halloween Protest Banner Parade down Pacific Avenue!
We will meet up in the courtyard of the Fábrica to distribute banners, discuss the route, and get lined up. More info on the events page.
Bring your friends! Bring your family! Wear a costume or whatever!
First Friday ART SHOW!
“Amahli Vivian”
@ The Fábrica
703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Friday, November 6th
6pm – 9 pm
Join us for a First Friday open house at The Fábrica! Friday 11/6 from 6-9pm. This month will feature photography and printinmaking works by Amahli Vivian.
For a full event description and artist bio, read here.
“Night Market”
@ The Hub (where The Fábrica lives)
703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Friday, November 6th
6pm – 10 pm
Coming up on the next two 1st Fridays, the Hub is bringing back our ever popular Night Markets! A popup bazaar of art and things featuring hand-made gifts and sundries, supporting local artists and community organizations. The Fábrica will have a booth with handmade stuff and vintage/unique fashions. Stop by and say hello!
Ongoing workshop:
“Mending Circle”
@ The Fábrica
703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Tuesdays! November 10 & 24, December 8, 2026
6pm – 8 pm
Bring something to mend and learn some new mending methods! You’re also welcome to join with any hand-stitching project (knitting, crochet, embroidery, etc.).
SAVE THE DATE!
“Hub Day!”
@ The Hub (Where The Fábrica lives.)
703 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Saturday, November 14, 2026
12pm – 10pm
More info coming soon! Friends and fans of the Hub are welcome for a barbecue, entertainment and open house.
The Workshop is Open!
Open Hours:
Saturdays 2pm – 5pm
Sundays 3pm – 6pm
Mondays 12pm – 3pm
Weird hours in the near future:
SHOP CLOSED Saturday 10/31 for Halloween
SHOP CLOSED Saturday 11/14 for Hub Day
Please check the Hours/Calendar page for the most current information.
Support The Fábrica !
Making a recurring donation of $5 or more helps us a lot! Thank you for your support!
Donate Your Vehicle!
Turn your unwanted vehicle into support for our work! We are now accepting vehicle donations for auction through a nonprofit program called CARS (Charitable Adult Rides and Services). Cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, boats, and more may qualify. Free pickup is available, and your donation can help strengthen our programs. Learn more at https://careasy.org/the-fabrica-community-textile-arts-and-salvage-workshop.
Miscellanea:
- If you haven’t done so already, save this phone number in your phone: (831) 239-4289. This is who you should call if you think you’ve spotted an ICE or DHS raid in Santa Cruz County. If you want to join the network of legal observers, you can find info about YARR (Your Allied Rapid Response) trainings on their website and socials.
- Our lovely neighbors Subrosa are a small arts venue and meeting space that hosts concerts and classes almost daily.
- Our other neighbors The Bike Church are like the Fábrica for bikes! If you’re new to bike maintenance, check out their monthly “Intro to Bikes” workshop.
- Check out the Free Skool Calendar.
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