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 […]
Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating Friday, Oct. 31, 3 – 6pm Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf. Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz […]
Rancho Siempre Verde
2250 Cabrillo Hwy (Highway 1), Pescadero
Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Saturdays & Sundays 9am-4:30pm, September 27th-October 26th, 2025 Join Rancho Siempre Verde's family farm for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch! […]
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 […]
Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter Santa Cruz
1001 Rodriguez St, Santa Cruz
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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 […]
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....
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
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 […]
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm, October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 , 25-26 Dress up for Halloween with favorites Thomas and Percy, for a 25 minute train ride, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Big Basin Park
21600 Big Basin Way,, Boulder Creek
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of […]
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 […]
Music of The Beatles and More for Kids + Halloween Party! Saturday, October 25, 12-1pm Join us for a rockin' Halloween party that's equal parts spooky and spectacular with The […]
The Nightmare before Nutcracker Thursday, October 23, 7pm; Friday, October 24, 7pm; Saturday, October 25, 1pm & 4:30pm Spine-Tingling Magic Unleashed: The Nightmare before Nutcracker premieres the Weekend before Halloween! […]
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 […]
READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning November 30 and December 1 READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with […]
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. […]
Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery
6299 Gushee St, Felton
Telling Stores of Mexican California September 21 - November 16; Gallery hours are Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 1-4 pm Opening reception Sunday, September 21, 2 - 4pm Faye G. […]
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 […]
Afternoon STEAM: Lego No-So Simple Machines Aptos Saturdays 2 - 3:30pm, through July 26 Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work […]
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 […]
Next Space Coworking (Opp Abbott Square, downtown Santa Cruz)
Next Space Coworking, Opposite Abbott Square, Santa Cruz
"Give Your Kids Wings to Fly" Saturdays 4-6pm Join this fun and interactive 2-hour workshop with your kids (ages 8–12) and watch them soar as high as their creativity and […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Nightmare before Nutcracker Thursday, October 23, 7pm; Friday, October 24, 7pm; Saturday, October 25, 1pm & 4:30pm Spine-Tingling Magic Unleashed: The Nightmare before Nutcracker premieres the Weekend before Halloween! […]
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, […]
“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance Fridays & Saturdays 6pm & 8pm through the New Year Kianti’s celebrates 21 years of performances and is bringing “The Nightmare Before Christmas” back to […]