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Art of Manga

DeYoung Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr,, San Francisco

Art of Manga September 27, 2025 - January 25, 2026 Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major […]

$45 – $50
Ongoing

Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop

NextSpace Coworking Santa Cruz (Opp Abbott Square) 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz

Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop Thursdays 4-6pm, starting September 4 Watch your child’s creative ideas come to life with 3D printing! Join our 3D Entrepreneurs Club for a fun […]

Free

Spooktacular Pet Adoption Special

Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Santa Cruz 1001 Rodriguez St, Santa Cruz +1 more

Spooktacular Pet Adoption Special October 24-27, 11-4:30pm Get ready for a howling good time at the Animal Shelter’s Spooktacular Adoption Special, where your next furry family member is just waiting […]

$31

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos

Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses....

Free

Westside Farmers Market

Westside Farmers Market Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz

The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar

Free

Fall Native Plant Sale

Fall Native Plant Sale Saturday, October 25, 9am-1pm The rain-softened earth offers ideal fall planting conditions! Come to our fall native plant sale  to select some new plants for your […]

SC Beach Boardwalk: Chili Cook-Off

Beach Boardwalk CA

SC Beach Boardwalk: Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 25, 10am - 4pm   Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and […]

$15

West Cliff: Day of the Dead Outdoor Market

West Cliff at Lighthouse Point 701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

West Cliff: Day of the Dead Outdoor Market Saturday, October 25, 10am - 5pm   Just in time for Halloween, head to the outdoor market with unique artisans while taking […]

Free

Songs For A Happy Halloween Free Family Concert

Mountain Feed & Farm Supply

Songs For A Happy Halloween ~ Free Family Concert With Freesia Raine! Saturday, October 25, 10:30 - 11:30am Come join us here at Mountain Feed & Farm Supply for a […]

Free

Celebrate Color and Fiber

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton

Celebrate Color and Fiber Saturday, October 25, 11am-3pm Celebrate Santa Cruz Textile Guild's 70th Anniversary with a demo day! Felton Branch Library presents the Santa Cruz Textile Arts Guild for […]

Free
Event Series Science Saturdays

Science Saturdays

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

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

Día de los Muertos Celebration

Santa Cruz Musueum of Art and History (MAH 705 Front St., Santa Cruz

Día de los Muertos Celebration Saturday, October 25, 1pm - 3pm Join us for the Día de los Muertos community celebration of traditional music, dance, and art at the MAH. […]

Free
Event Series GroovaRoo Dance

GroovaRoo Dance

RC Fam Center 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville

GroovaRoo Dance 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our […]

Event Series Paint & Play Saturdays

Paint and Play Saturdays

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

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

Fall Fest Saturday at Santa Cruz Bible

Santa Cruz Bible Church 440 Frederick St, Santa Cruz

Fall Fest Saturday at Santa Cruz Bible Saturday, October 25, 4-7pm Join us for our biggest community event of the season, a night of laughter, candy, and carnival fun at […]

Free

Haunted Harbor

Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz

Haunted Harbor Saturday, October 25, 4–7pm Join us at Haunted Harbor for an evening of spooky fun and trick-or-treating. Participating in trick-or-treating qualifies for a Harboropoly stamp, so be sure […]

Free

Fall Festival at WatsNaz Church

WatsNaz Church 710 Green Valley Rd., Watsonville

Fall Festival at WatsNaz Church Saturday, October 25, 4:30-7pm Bring your family, friends, and neighbors and join us for a fun-filled Fall Festival at WatsNaz Church, 710 Green Valley Rd, […]

Free