Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Big Basin Park 21600 Big Basin Way,, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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 Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk […]

Free

Scotts Valley Fall Festival and Bakeoff

Scotts Valley Community Center KingsVillage Dr, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Scotts Valley Fall Festival and Bakeoff Saturday, November 8, 12-3pm Join Us for Our 2nd Annual Fall Festival and Bakeoff! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon packed with activities for all ages: Bake-Off Tasting Food Trucks Arts & Crafts Face Painting Games & More Sign-ups are filling up fast!! Do you love to bake?  Adults, kids & […]

Free

Artisan Fair at Abbott Square Market

Abbott Square 118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Artisan Fair at Abbott Square Market 2nd Sundays, 12pm - 4pm Join us every Second Sunday from 12–4 PM at Abbott Square Market for our monthly Artisan Fair! Explore unique creations from local artists and makers, enjoy live music from 1–3 PM, and soak up all the vibrant Abbott Square vibes. Come support local talent and […]

Free

Board Games and More in Felton Branch Library

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, United States

Are You Game? Board Games and More in Felton Branch Library 2nd Saturdays, February 8 - December 13, 12 - 5pm Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite board games. Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary. This program is […]

Free
Event Series Science Saturdays

Science Saturdays

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

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 to life through engaging science lessons, followed by hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity for all. From exciting experiments to interactive demos, Science […]

Free – $10

READ program with Ziggy the mini

A ranch in Watsonville

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 Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. […]

Event Series Paint & Play Saturdays

Paint and Play Saturdays

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

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 for anyone who can independently use a paintbrush. Learn a variety of fun painting techniques, from basic strokes to more advanced styles, while letting your […]

Free – $10

Free Workshop “Give Your Kids Wings to Fly”

Next Space Coworking (Opp Abbott Square, downtown Santa Cruz) Next Space Coworking, Opposite Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA

"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 imagination can take them! This free workshop is led by the 3DE Club—an online after-school program that helps kids develop entrepreneurial, leadership, and financial skills […]

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 […]

Tuck Everlasting 

Colligan Theater at The Tannery 1010 River St, Santa Cruz, CA

Tuck Everlasting 7pm November 7, 8, 13-15;  2pm November 8 & 15 Come see this talented cast as they tell the tale of 11-year-old Winnie Foster, who runs away from home and discovers the Tuck family, who have a secret: they are immortal because they drank from a magical spring in her family's woods. Winnie […]

$22 – $30

Live Oak Farmers Market

Live Oak Farmers Market 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, United States

Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more

Free
Event Series Downtown Antique Faire

Downtown Antique Faire

Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz

Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 9am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. Interested in vendor space? Call (831) […]

Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival

Beach Boardwalk Cocoanut Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm, November 8 & 9 Join our Annual Festival celebrating authentic sea glass and coastal-art of all kinds. ~ $5 admission at the door (no presale of tickets). Kids Free.  No tickets are sold ahead of time. $5 entry fee at the […]

$5

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, United States

The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, […]

Redwood Loop Tour Henry Cowell Redwoods

Henry Cowell State Park 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, United States

Redwood Loop Tour – Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Sundays, February 16, 12 - 2pm Coast Redwoods offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Every Sunday at 12:00pm, we are taking folks on a guided walk through the Redwood Grove to talk about coast redwoods and to experience the forest together. On this 1-mile stroll, we will […]

Free