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“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance 2025
2025-10-17 18:00, 2025-10-18 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kianti’s, 1100 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
“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 life.
This holiday performance features Jack Skellington, pizza spinners, dancing staff and a flame-raising kitchen.
Shows every Friday & Saturday night October 10 thru the New Year. Shows approximately 6:00 and 8:00 pm. Taking reservations.

Sequoia Lights at Roaring Camp
2025-10-17 19:15 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Sequoia Lights at Roaring Camp

Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, 7:15 PM – Close
Join us for a one of a kind lighted stroll, Sequoia Lights, beneath giant old-growth redwoods.
Immerse yourself in the majesty of the ancient sequoia redwoods with this intimate new art and light installation in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Giant intricate lighted lanterns hang high overhead surrounded by thousand year old redwoods that are uplit to create a unique and awe-inspiring retreat back to nature.

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Adults | $24.95
Kids 2-12 | $12.95
Kids Under 2 Free!

What is the walking distance? Approximately 8/10ths of a mile.
Who Can Do The Treewalk? This is an all ages event.
Is the Treewalk Wheelchair Accessible? Path is wheelchair accessible up to about the halfway point. The path then becomes steeper and would be difficult for a wheelchair guest without assistance.
Do I need to Book? It is always a good idea to book in advance as we expect to sell out most evenings for this limited run event.

Can Infants & Children Treewalk? Absolutely. Children must be accompanied by an adult but are more than welcome to enjoy the tree walk.
Are Dogs Allowed on the Treewalk? Well behaved dogs on a leash are fine for the tree walk.
Can the Space be Rented to Private Groups? Yes, please give us a call at 831-335-4484 for more information on booking a group event.

SC Beach Boardwalk Band Review
2025-10-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Beach Boardwalk, CA, United States
SC Beach Boardwalk Band Review
Saturday, October 18, 9am-3pm
Join us for an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!
Marching bands will be judged in categories such as music, showmanship, and marching.

The entire parade route is in the area adjacent to the Boardwalk with easy bus drop-off.
Parade Route Map There will be some restricted street parking and minor detours near the Boardwalk during the Band Review, but all Boardwalk parking lots will be open.
Be sure to download the schedule, Line of March. This wonderful experience of watching 55 high school bands is thrilling and inspiring. A lot of work goes into giving teen musicians a joyful purpose during their teen years.
Stay for the 55th band in the lineup, our very own, Santa Cruz High School.

Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party
2025-10-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
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, entertainment, and fun filled activities for the entire family. Please note: The first weekend is Thomas the Train only—Percy joins us for the second, third, and fourth weekends!

Activities

Photos with Thomas, Percy & Sir Topham Hatt
Thomas Train Play Tables
Pick-A-Pumpkin
Costume Contest
Pumpkin Decorating
Farmer John Tractors
Live Music with Peter Apel
Mr. Miraculous the Magician
Color Corner
Bounce Houses
Temporary Tattoos
Bubble station
Kids Club

Video

11am – 2pm: All Ages Peak Pricing $27
10am & after 2pm: All Ages Off Peak Pricing $25
Kids Under 1 are Free!
Groups 20+ Peak Pricing $23 per person
Groups 20+ Off Peak Pricing $21 per person
On-Site Parking $10

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𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐛𝐞
2025-10-18 10:30 - 15:00 | Castro Adobe Rancho, 184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐛𝐞
Saturday, October 18, 10:30am-3pm
Join us at 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 in the countryside of Watsonville for a special Open House honoring 𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐬 (Day of the Dead).
Latino dance group, 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 with colorful costumes will bring the spirit of the day to life.
Local musicians Bob and Denise Gomez and soloist Chris Vinson will entertain you in the garden where local artists showcase their works inspired by this vibrant tradition.
Día de los Muertos is a time to honor and remember loved ones who have passed on—a tradition rooted in Indigenous and Catholic practices that continues to thrive in Mexican culture.
At the Castro Adobe, this day holds a deep connection: the 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞́𝐬 was home to the Castro family during the Mexican Rancho era.
Like families across California then and now, the Castros would have observed Catholic holy days and community traditions that honored both the living and the dead.
