Event Series Little Discoverer Saturdays

Little Discoverer Fridays

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

Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years  Join us and […]

Free – $10
Event Series MODs Magical Halloween

MODs Magical Halloween

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery MOD 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA, United States

MODs Magical Halloween Thursday, October 30,  11am-5pm Friday, October 31,  11am-5pm Enter a world of spellbinding wonder where you can send letters via Owl Post, master the art of potion making, embark on a wizardly scavenger hunt, and craft your own magical creations all free with museum admission. Themed play areas and scavenger hunts open […]

Event Series Scrabble at La Selva Beach

Scrabble at La Selva Beach

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that  PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)?  Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too?  The LSB […]

Free
Event Series Mountain Farmers’ Market

Mountain Farmers’ Market

Mountain Farmers Market 23845 Summit Rd,, Los Gatos, CA

Mountain Farmers' Market Fridays, 2:30-6:30pm, August 15 - October 31 Located among the redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mountain Farmers' Market brings together local farmers, food vendors, and artisans in a scenic outdoor setting. Shop fresh, organic produce, sourdough bread, pastries, honey, olive oil, specialty coffee beans, cacao, fresh-pressed juice, and more. Enjoy […]

Event Series Lego Brick Builder Fridays

Lego Brick Builder Fridays

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

Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]

Dog Halloween Costume Contest Abbott Square

Abbott SquareMarket 725 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA

Dog Halloween Costume Contest Friday, October 31, 5pm It's your Fur Baby's time to shine!! Sign up your dog to model their costume on the Abbott Square stage during the Halloween Dog Costume Contest. Prizes for best costumes. Check back for more details as the date gets closer.

Free

Downtown Trick or Treat Boulder Creek

Boulder Creek Downtown Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Boulder Creek Downtown Trick or Treat Friday, October 31, 5 - 7pm Bring down the ghouls and goblins to trick or treat our Downtown Merchants this Halloween from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, stick around and enjoy devilish activities at the Boulder Creek Recreation Hall (behind the Firehouse)! Put on your silliest, scariest or wackiest costume […]

Free

“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance 2025

Kianti's 1100 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA

“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 […]

Sequoia Lights at Roaring Camp

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 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 […]

$12.95 – $24.95

Art of Manga

DeYoung Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr,, San Francisco, CA, United States

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 artists, this exhibition traces manga’s evolution from the 1970s to today. The exhibition explores manga as a powerful medium for visual storytelling, highlighting themes across […]

$45 – $50

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, United States

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, CA, United States

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

Goat Hill Fair

Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA, United States

Goat Hill Fair Friday, October 31, Early Goats: 8-10am; All Other Goats: 10am - 4 pm Saturday, November 1, 9am - 4pm, All Goats GHF is a curated antiques and vintage show. Join us for Goat Hill Fair's big semi-annual artisan antique fair! Tickets are available for purchase online for our Fall 2025 show! Featuring […]

$10 – $30

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 on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.  

Free
Event Series Stuffie Hide & Seek

Stuffie Hide & Seek

Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA

Stuffie Hide & Seek Friday, August 1, 10am - 6pm Every day through December 1 A cuddly, book-loving stuffed animal is hiding in the Children’s Room—can you track it down? Explore the shelves, uncover fun books and surprises, and when you find the critter, let a librarian know to earn a sticker prize! This passive […]

Free