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SUMMARY:Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
DESCRIPTION:Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch\nSaturdays & Sundays 9am-4:30pm\, September 27th-October 26th\, 2025\n \nJoin Rancho Siempre Verde’s family farm for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch! We’re located on Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz\, in Pescadero. \nBring your family and friends and come for the most beautiful time of the year on the coast. Dogs are welcome too! \nPick some pumpkins\, cut some flowers\, grab a peck of apples\, make a fall wreath\, have a picnic\, take a swing on our swings\, and enjoy our farm activities all overlooking the Pacific Ocean. \nALL of the profits from our Fall Festival allow us to grow a diversity of high-quality organic vegetables for food-insecure members of the bay area community\, all of which go to food pantries in our communities that need them the most. \nOnline purchase – $115 per car\nAt the festival – $125 per car \nAdmission price includes:\n• One car up to 6 guests\n• 5 pumpkins (1 big\, 2 medium and 2 small) of your choosing\n• 3.5 hours of activities (swings\, slides\, tractor rides\, picnic tables and good vibes)\n• Bounty of goods from our farm\, including: Big bunch of flowers\, and a bag of our delicious farm grown apples\n• Parking \n*Wreath making supplies\, extra pumpkins\, flowers\, apples\, squash and pre-made wreaths will be available for purchase with a credit card. \nTickets and info are available: https://www.rsvtrees.com/pumpkin-farm-pumpkin-picking-festival-pescadero-half-moon-bay \n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/rancho-siempre-verde-fall-festival-andpumpkin-patch-2/
LOCATION:Rancho Siempre Verde\, 2250 Cabrillo Hwy (Highway 1)\, Pescadero\, 94060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Farmers Markets & Farms,Festivals,Fundraisers,Holidays,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rancho Siempre Verde":MAILTO:jake@berkeley.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20260405T071313
CREATED:20240911T131041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T220806Z
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SUMMARY:Library Resources for Students
DESCRIPTION:Library Resources for Students\n\n\nAll Year Long!\n\n\n\nDo you know Santa Cruz Public Libraries has resources available to all students to ensure they are supported and successful during the new school year?\n\n\n\nSCPL patrons can access Homework Help\, the R.E.A.D. program for one-on-one reading comprehension instruction\, and so much more.\n\n\n\nExplore resources at: https://www.santacruzpl.org/news/post/1484/
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/library-resources-for-students/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Public Libraries\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing,Teen Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:elibrary@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTSTAMP:20260405T071313
CREATED:20251011T004209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T004209Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating
DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating\nFriday\, Oct. 31\, 3 – 6pm \nTrick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf. \nJoin us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19th – 31st!  \nThe Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt \n• Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of Halloween or pick one up at a Wharf Establishment. \n\nFind the hidden pumpkins on the Wharf. Match their ghoulish image on your bingo card and stamp your card.\nMake a BINGO and turn your card into one of our prize centers for a Halloween theme prize! Prize Centers are Bonnie’s Gifts\, Surf City Surf Shop. Noland’s and Made in Santa Cruz.\nClick Here for PRINTABLE BINGO CARDS (10 to pick from!)\n\nPhoto Booth on the Wharf Stage \n\nSnap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop.\nShare and Tag us! @SantaCruzWharf & #HalloweenOnTheWharf\n\nThrill the World Performances (10/22\, 5pm and 10/25\, 3pm) \n\nScotts Valley High students will be coming out to perform a Thrill the world Flash Mob Wednesday 10/22 at 5pm\nThrill the World Santa Cruz will be back to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller Dance Saturday 10/25 at 3pm\nLocation: Wharf Stage/ Commons (Between Marini’s Candies and Makai Island Kitchen)\nCalling all Zombies! Want to be a part of the show\, click the link for more information on PRINTABLE BINGO CARDS\n\nWharf Specials \n\nEnjoy fabulous\, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly catered to the Halloween theme. Offered all 13 Days except where noted.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/santa-cruz-wharf-trick-or-treating/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Wharf\, 21 Municipal Wharf\, Santa Cruz\, 95060
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Free Events,Holidays,Teen Activities
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Wharf":MAILTO:recreationevents@cityofsantacruz.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071313
CREATED:20250923T230151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T230301Z
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SUMMARY:Community Crafters Boulder Creek
DESCRIPTION:Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton\nBoulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am – 12pm  \nFelton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm \n\nCome join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process\, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art process once a month with the weeks in between being open “studio” time. Come be part of this new community at the Boulder Creek  library! Materials will be provided for craft being taught\, or bring what you want to work on! \nThe Community Crafters are a diverse group of makers who love to share knowledge.  \nKnit\, quilt\, weave\, spin\, make jewelry\, embroider\, mend and so much more.  \nAll crafters are welcome! We hope you will join us in creating community and beautiful things! \nNow at the Felton Branch Library as well as Boulder Creek!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/community-crafters-boulder-creek-3/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Boulder Creek Library\, 13390 W Park Ave\, Boulder Creek\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071313
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SUMMARY:Special Suncatchers Workshop Boulder Creek
DESCRIPTION:Special Suncatchers Workshop\n\n\nSaturday\, 10am – 1pm\, October 11\n\n\n\n\nJoin your Community Crafter neighbors for a fun morning making a 4″ suncatcher using a wire frame\, colorful beads\, and fine gauge wire. \nOur leader for this sparkly workshop is Shelly Hepner Grindy. \nThis workshop is a beginner to advanced beginner skill level. \nWe will be doing basic wire wrapping to secure beads to a metal frame. \nYour design can be totally random (beginner level)\, or more purposeful (advanced beginner level). \nAll supplies provided! Come play! \nRegistration is required. Register by emailing the Branch Librarian with your full name\, email and how you heard about this program at: blasingamel@santacruzpl.org
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/special-suncatchers-workshop-boulder-creek/
LOCATION:Boulder Creek Library\, 13390 W Park Ave\, Boulder Creek\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Classes,Free Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Public Libraries":MAILTO:pro@santacruzpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071313
CREATED:20200608T050351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T185602Z
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SUMMARY:Downtown Farmers Market 2022
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Farmers Market\nWednesdays\, May – Oct 1 – 6pm; Nov – April 1 – 5pm \nThe Downtown Santa Cruz Market runs year-round on Wednesdays\, 1-6pm May through October and 1-5pm November through April. Our largest and oldest market\, it is situated in the heart of Downtown Santa Cruz\, one block off of Pacific Avenue. Established in 1990\, many of the farms that sell here were and remain pillars of the organic and ecological farming movement. This is the place to eat with the seasons! The variety of fruits\, vegetables\, flowers\, pastured meats and other products is swoon worthy. \nThe Downtown Market also spotlights a large variety of up-and-coming\, unique cultural food businesses. This weekly spot may serve up the most diverse selection of ethnic foods in the county including momo\, naan and curry\, Japanese fermented misos\, Eritrean dishes\, crepes\, El Salvadorean pupusas\, traditional Italian cookies\, fish and chips and long-ferment fresh breads. Shopping at the Wednesday market is a wonderful way to support regional responsible farms and small local businesses. Fill your grocery bags! Then sit down for a delightful meal and rest your weary arms. \n 
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/downtown-farmers-market/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Downtown Farmers Market\, Cedar St & Lincoln St\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Farmers Markets & Farms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071313
CREATED:20240301T231004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T231551Z
UID:10025356-1759935600-1759942800@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room
DESCRIPTION:SAGA for Teens at Felton Library Teen Room\n2nd Wednesdays of the month\, 3 – 5pm \nHey Teens! Join the Felton Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) for Teens group every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:00-5:00 PM in the Felton Library Teen Room. SAGA creates a welcoming\, safe\, and inclusive space for teens of all gender identities and sexual orientations. We will have activities\, snacks\, and lots of fun. Bring your friends and meet new friends and allies!
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/saga-for-teens-at-felton-library-teen-room/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Felton Branch Library- New\, 6121 Gushee St.\, Felton\, CA\, 95018\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Library Ongoing,Support Groups,Teen Activities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071313
CREATED:20250917T004215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T004904Z
UID:10060690-1759935600-1759942800@santacruzparent.com
SUMMARY:R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Capitola
DESCRIPTION:R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail\nWednesdays 3 – 5pm through June 6 \nR.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. \nWednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. \nFor more information or to register\, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/read-reach-every-amazing-detail-3-2/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Capitola Branch Library\, 2005 Wharf Road\, Capitola\, CA\, 95010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Events,Classes,Free Events,Library Ongoing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071313
CREATED:20250908T034455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T030731Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Juniors Program Tier 2 October 8-22
DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz SPCA PAWS for Juniors Program Tier 2\nWednesdays 4-6\, September 10-24; October 8-22; November 5-19; December 3-17 \nJunior PAWS Tier 2\, for returning juniors 7-9 years old\, builds upon the children’s knowledge and skills about animals in PAWS Tier 1. Prerequisite: At least one or more of PAWS 1 sessions completed. \nIt runs for three weeks and refines the children’s animal handling skills. \nThe program establishes the children’s awareness of the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and engages students in stories of animal rescues. \nParticipants play games about animal welfare\, train dogs\, walk dogs and make enrichments for the dogs and cats. \nThey also create adoption posters to be displayed on the animals’ kennel doors. \nRegister now for animal snuggles! \n__________________________________________________________________________ \n\nThese sessions\, which meet for three weeks on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6pm September through December\, are for students who have been in our PAWS program more than once and are ready for a new challenge.  In PAWS Tier Two we begin exploring some of the larger animal welfare ideas and learning about some of the reasons why animals who come to our shelter as well as what different kinds of challenges animals face out in society.  They will continue to progress on animal handling and advocacy skills they have developed in their previous PAWS engagements. \nJunior PAWS Tier 2-For 7–9-year-old participants\, each Wednesday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nPre-teen PAWS Tier 2-for 10–12-year-old participants\, each Thursday for three weeks out of the month\, 4-6pm \nWe ask all students who have never done our PAWS program before to sign up for our PAWS Tier 1 program.   If you have questions or need help in figuring out where your student fits\, please contact us at 831-566-3753.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/santa-cruz-spca-paws-for-juniors-tier-2/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz\, 2601 chanticleer ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz SPCA - Alison Shearman":MAILTO:alisons@spcasc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071313
CREATED:20250821T233854Z
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SUMMARY:All Ages Art Reception The Raft
DESCRIPTION:All Ages Art Reception The Raft\nFriday\, September 5\, 4:30 – 7pm Reception\nWednesdays – Sundays 10am – 4pm through October 29 \nThe Sanctuary Exploration Center is excited to announce “The Raft\,” a new art show by Margaret Adachi. \n“The Raft” brings Monterey Bay’s sea otters to life\, and highlights the crucial role they play in protecting our coastal ecosystems. \nJoin us for the show’s reception at the Sanctuary Exploration Center (35 Pacific Ave\, Santa Cruz) on Friday\, September 5th\, 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  \nMeet the artist and enjoy refreshments while learning more about sea otters in the sanctuary! \nThis event is free and open to all ages. Doors open at 4:30pm for viewing\, with a brief address from the artist at 6pm. \nArt will be on display during public hours\, Wednesday – Sunday\, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from September 5th through October 27th.
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/all-ages-art-reception-the-raft/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary\, 35 Pacific Ave\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Family Events,Free Events,Teen Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary":MAILTO:montereybay@noaa.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T071313
CREATED:20250921T145903Z
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SUMMARY:Pleistocene Pop-Up
DESCRIPTION:Pleistocene Pop-Up\nSept 30 – Oct 12 only \nOctober is almost here\, and so is National Fossil Day (10/15)! \nTo celebrate\, we’re bringing you an exclusive sneak peek at rarely seen Ice Age fossils recently unearthed right here in Santa Cruz County. \nDon’t miss the ‘Pleistocene Pop-Up’\, on display Sept 30 – Oct 12 only! \nIf you’re as fossil-obsessed as we are\, keep the fun going with upcoming walks\, talks\, workshops\, and free community events all about fossils. \nSeptember 30\, 6 – 7:30pm: The Ancient Cheetah\nFriday\, October 3 (Free Day) 5-8pm: First Friday Fossil Frenzy\nSaturday\, October 4\, 11am-3pm: Family Fossil Day\nSunday\, October 5\, 2-5pm: Marine Fossil Paleontology Expedition\nWednesday\, October 8\, 6-7:30pm: Tracking California’s Dinosaurs\nThursday\, October 9\, 5:30-7:30pm: Scientific Illustration of Fossils\nSunday\, October 12\, 10am-12pm: Marine Fossil Photography \nLearn more about our fossils at https://santacruzmuseum.org/collection/fossils/ \nHours\nMonday: Closed\n11am – 4pm: Wednesday\, Thursday\, Friday\n10am – 5pm: Saturday & Sunday \nAdmission is free for everyone on the First Friday of every month.\nAdults – Ages 18 and up – $5.00\nSeniors – Ages 60 and up – $3.00\nCollege Students – With valid school ID – $3.00\nYouth & Members – Youth under 18 or Museum Members FREE
URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/pleistocene-pop-up/2025-10-08/
LOCATION:Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History\, 1305 East Cliff Drive\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95062\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Family Events,Teen Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Museu of Natural History":MAILTO:info@santacruzmuseum.org
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