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FEATURED EVENTS

October 2026
Vintage Volkswagen Car Wharf Invasion

October 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Santa Cruz Muncipal Wharf 21 Municpal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Vintage Volkswagen Car Wharf Invasion Saturday, October 3, 9am-3pm Building friendships and memories thru past, present and future generations by bringing communities together thru the love of the Volkswagen culture. […]
2026 Northern California Renaissance Faire

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 2026 Northern California Renaissance Faire

Casa de Fruta 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152, Gate 6, Hollister, CA, United States

2026 Northern California Renaissance Faire Saturdays & Sundays 10am-6pm: September 19 – October 25 Join us in the pageantry and revelry of our colorful, bustling Elizabethan village, complete with a […]

Free – $42
Zoom Honk Smash Touch-a-Truck 2026

October 3 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Capitola Mall Parking Lot 1855 41st Ave, Capitola, CA

ZOOM HONK SMASH: Touch-A-Truck Saturday, October 3, 10:30am - 3:30pmpm The Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery proudly presents ZOOM HONK SMASH Touch A Truck. CLIMB ABOARD THE ACTION! Get […]

Free
5th Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair

October 3 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sky Park 361 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

5th Annual Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair Saturday, October 3, 12–4pm Free Multicultural Celebration: culture booths, performances, fashion show, international food, free activities & crafts. All ages welcome! Join us for […]

Free
Harvest Festival Downtown

October 3 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Lot 16 and Church Street Santa Cruz, CA

Harvest Festival Downtown Saturday, October 3, 12pm - 4pm Harvest Festival returns to Downtown Santa Cruz. We'll be throwing up tents, popping popcorn, stacking hay bales and setting up a […]
In-Person Tech Help Felton

October 3 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm In-Person Tech Help Felton

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, United States

In-Person Tech Help Felton Fridays 2-4pm Are you stuck with a technology question? Make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member! Make an appointment: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/appointments/felton Advance appointments are […]

Free
Science Saturdays

October 3 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Science Saturdays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Science Saturdays Saturdays 1 - 2pm Join us every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm for fun and interactive science adventures at the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each week, we’ll bring learning […]

Free – $10
Cheerleading

October 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cheerleading

Watsonville Youth Center 30 Maple Ave, Watsonville, CA, United States

Cheerleading Sundays, September 13 - November 1 2-3pm (ages 5-7) 3:15-4:15pm (ages 8-12) Cheerleading is a great way for kids to learn new skills, build confidence, and be part of […]
Chess Club with Gjon

October 3 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Chess Club with Gjon

Downtown Library 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Chess Club with Gjon Saturdays, 2 - 3:30pm, through July 26 Professional chess instruction with Chess Master Gjon Feinstein. For ages 6 - 18, all levels welcome! If you have […]
Paint and Play Saturdays

October 3 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Paint & Play Saturdays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Paint and Play Saturdays Saturdays 10:30am Unleash creativity and have a blast with colors at MOD's Paint & Play! Recommended for ages 4 and up, this informal class is perfect […]

Free – $10
United Sounds of America Evening Concert in Santa Cruz

October 3 @ 7:30 pm

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, United States

United Sounds of America Free Open Rehearsal: Friday, October 2, 7:30pm, Civic Auditorium Evening Concert: Saturday, October 3, 7:30pm, Civic Auditorium Matinee Concert: Sunday, October 4, 2pm, Henry J. Mello Center […]

Free – $138
Live Oak Farmers Market

October 4 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Live Oak Farmers Market 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, United States

Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more

Free
Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours

October 4 @ 10:00 am Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours

Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday […]

Free
Monthly Wharf Walks

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Monterey's Old Fishermans Wharf Monterey, CA, United States

Monthly Wharf Walks Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March […]
2026 Northern California Renaissance Faire

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 2026 Northern California Renaissance Faire

Casa de Fruta 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152, Gate 6, Hollister, CA, United States

2026 Northern California Renaissance Faire Saturdays & Sundays 10am-6pm: September 19 – October 25 Join us in the pageantry and revelry of our colorful, bustling Elizabethan village, complete with a […]

Free – $42