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

Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party

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

$27 – $31

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

WATs Up Block Party

Watsonville High School 250 East Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, United States

WATs Up Block Party Saturday, October 4, 11am-3pm Join us at a Watsonville block party with an electric twist. Enjoy local bands, food, dancing and test out the latest EVs and e-bikes! All Local. All Fun. All Electric. Say WAT’s UP to the most energizing block party of the year. There’s an activity for everyone- […]

Free
Event Series Pleistocene Pop-Up

Pleistocene Pop-Up

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Pleistocene Pop-Up Sept 30 – Oct 12 only October is almost here, and so is National Fossil Day (10/15)! To celebrate, we’re bringing you an exclusive sneak peek at rarely seen Ice Age fossils recently unearthed right here in Santa Cruz County. Don’t miss the 'Pleistocene Pop-Up', on display Sept 30 – Oct 12 only! […]

Zoom Honk Smash Touch-a-Truck Fundraiser

Capitola Mall Capitola, CA, United States

Zoom Honk Smash Touch-a-Truck Fundraiser Saturday, October 4, 11am-4pm CALLING ALL TRUCKS & HEAVY EQUIPMENT! Get ready for ZOOM, HONK, SMASH - the most spectacular family event of the year! We're looking for amazing vehicles to inspire the next generation of public service heroes, equipment operators, and community champions! Fire trucks • Buses • Construction […]

Free

We need Pumpkins for Big Messy Fun

Capitola Mall Parking Lot 1855 41st Ave, Capitola, CA

Big Messy Fun Saturday, October 4, 11am-4pm We are in search for some pumpkins to SMASH at our Zoom Honk Smash Touch a Truck event on Oct 4! Please email us Jamie@sccmod.org or call 831-316-5200. We are also in search of a farm to donate the pumpkin guts to! https://www.sccmod.org/zhs    

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
Event Series Scheherazade

Scheherazade

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United States

Scheherazade Saturday, October 4,  7:30pm, Civic Auditorium, Doors open at 6pm| Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm Sunday, October 5,  2pm, Henry J. Mello Center. Doors open at 12:45pm| Pre-concert talk at 1pm Rimsky-Korsakov’s depiction of tales from One Thousand and One Nights features Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou representing Scheherazade on her violin. Acclaimed […]

Scheherazade at The Mello

Mello Center for the Performing Arts 250 East Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, United States

Scheherazade Saturday, October 4,  7:30pm, Civic Auditorium, Doors open at 6pm| Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm Sunday, October 5,  2pm, Henry J. Mello Center. Doors open at 12:45pm| Pre-concert talk at 1pm Rimsky-Korsakov’s depiction of tales from One Thousand and One Nights features Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou representing Scheherazade on her violin. Acclaimed […]

Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

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 Wharf October 19th - 31st! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of […]

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