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

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

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

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