Events

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

College & Career Family Night Monday 6-8 p.m. October 24 Meet university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities.  Students can also learn about Cabrillo’s academic pathways, attend workshops, take a quick career assessment, explore support programs, resources and clubs.  College and Career Family Night is a chance to meet university representatives […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

Pumpkin Patches 2022 September and October Click to download our list of 17 pumpkin patches from Half Moon Bay to Monterey: pumpkin-patches-2022 Have fun while you support local farmers!  

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Toddler Time at Scotts Valley Tuesdays 11am - 12pm, through Dec. 21 Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

El Mercado Farmers Market Tuesdays 2 - 6pm, August2 - October 25 El Mercado is a weekly farmers’ market aiming to decrease food insecurity and improve access to health-promoting resources for Pajaro Valley families. No cash, no problem. You can use your credit card at the Manager’s Booth to purchase tokens valid at every El […]

My Play Club Tuesdays  3:30-5:00pm through November 29 Resumes March 7, 2023 Join us at My Play Club at LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park. Create in the Park with us!   Family Drop-in ~  Arts & Activities ~    Family Visit - Arts and Activities   Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the […]

Join the World Harmony Chorus Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30pm, starting September 20 The World Harmony Chorus fall session is starting up, and we'll be singing songs from Scandinavia to Brazil, and many places in-between. The Santa Cruz chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, starting September 20. Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Outside Toddler Time Capitola Wednesdays 11 - 11:20am, through December 14 Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending valuable social time with other children and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. […]

A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.

Face Painting at Day of the Dead Craft & Game Night Wednesday, October 26,  5:30-7:30pm We are going to have face-painters at our Day of the Dead Craft & Game Night this year! Stop by and get part of your face painted in the style of a calavera! All ages are welcome to attend this […]

NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm, April through October Wednesday Night Sailboat Races begin for the season in March (with Daylight Savings), and run through fall ending in October. Wednesday Night Races begin at 6:30 pm – 8 pm. For more information on races / regattas highlights, contact the Santa Cruz Yacht Club […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Preschool Storytime Felton Thursdays, Felton, 11am  - 12pm, through Dec. 22 Preschool Storytime Felton meets in the the Felton Library to share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 60 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Join Librarian Jackie in JJune for a […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

Dia de Muertos Friday October 28, 4pm Watsonville Plaza Save the date! ¡Aparten la fecha! La bella tradición de Día de Muertos regresa a la Plaza de Watsonville el 28 de octubre. No se pueden perder las ofrendas comunitarias, artes manuales, música y danza en vivo y cine bajo las estrellas. Ayúdenos a correr la […]

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” Stream for Free Friday, October 28 to Monday, October 31 Costumes, candy, this classic special — some things just scream Halloween. Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron and Linus patiently awaits a […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11am - 12pm, through November 20 Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9483528

Miner Madness Every Friday & Saturday 6 - 9:30pm, – October 7 - 29, + Sunday October 30 A Haunted Mine Tour! What’s it like to work in the dark with nothing but a pick axe and a headlamp all day long? Does a person go MAD with rock fever? Do you get the heebie-jeebies […]

The Land of Milk and Honey Thursdays - Sundays, 12 - 6pm, September 1–December 31 An exhibition exploring the ideological concept of agriculture The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) in partnership with the MexiCali Biennial is pleased to announce The Land of Milk and Honey, a traveling multidisciplinary arts and culture program […]

Dia de Muertos Watsonville October 28, 4 - 9pm, Watsonville Plaza and 3 - 7pm Mercado en Parque Romo ¡Los invitamos a celebrar esta hermosa tradición con un evento comunitario el viernes 28 de octubre en la Plaza de Watsonville! Incluye música y danza, actividades para niños, ofrendas, y la película COCO! Desde 4:00 - […]

Halloween Skate Party Saturday, October 28, 4:30 - 7pm Our next skate party will be 10/28 from 4:30-7pm at Skypark! See you there Jjoin Luke's Skate Lessons for  Halloween Skate Party! Costumes, Pizza, Run!

Trunk or Treat Friday, October 28, 5 - 8pm Please join us for this free, fun-filled, spooktacular evening of trunk or treating, games,candy, decorated trunks, food vendors and much more! Free parking and shuttle service at the Capitola Mall. https://www.facebook.com/SantaCruzSheriffsOffice Sheriff Jim Hart 831-454-7618 Officer Needed Non-emergency  831-471-1121

Halloween Teen Night Grades 6+ Friday, October 28, 6 - 9pm The Boys & Girls Club is hosting a Halloween-themed TEEN NIGHT for grades 6 & up this Friday from 6-9pm at our Downtown Santa Cruz Clubhouse. We would love to have your teens attend, and this event is open to all local teens, even […]

Join the World Harmony Chorus Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30pm, starting September 20 The World Harmony Chorus fall session is starting up, and we'll be singing songs from Scandinavia to Brazil, and many places in-between. The Santa Cruz chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, starting September 20. Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

Howloween Doggie Date Night Saturday, October 28, 7 - 11pm Join us for a spooky evening at Anna Jean Cummings Park, 461 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel with our friends at Santa Cruz County Parks and WoofPack831 for Doggie Date Night!!  Bring your dog and wear your costumes - you might even win a prize […]

A Wrinkle in Time Fridays, October 21 &  28, 7pm Saturdays, October 22 & 29, 2pm & 7pm One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back — braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so […]

Free Movies at the Beach Fridays, 9pm, June 17 - August 12 In front of the Colonnade There’s nothing like watching free, favorite movies right on the beach with the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs, and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! Music and movies […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

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....

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” Stream for Free Friday, October 28 to Monday, October 31 Costumes, candy, this classic special — some things just scream Halloween. Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron and Linus patiently awaits a […]

Halloween Open Gym Saturday, October 29, 9am - 12pm Announcing our annual Halloween Open Gym celebration to take place on Saturday October 29th from 9am - 12pm! Each child can sign up for up to one hour. Snacks, crafts, and a goody bag are included! $15/hr -- be sure to dress up! Please call us […]

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

Kids Costume Day at MOD Saturday, October 29, 10am - pm & 2 - 5pm When you come into the MOD on Saturday, October 29 in your Halloween costume, we'll give you a special (non-candy) treat! Happy Halloween season.

Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

Santa Cruz Harbor Witches SUP Saturday & Sunday 11am, October 29 - 30 Free to watch! Grab your witches, ghouls, goblins and come jump on an SUP board at the Santa Cruz Harbor and lets go scaring!! Join the SUP Shack for our 10th Annual Halloween Paddle, where we bewitch the locals and have general […]

Miner Madness Every Friday & Saturday 6 - 9:30pm, – October 7 - 29, + Sunday October 30 A Haunted Mine Tour! What’s it like to work in the dark with nothing but a pick axe and a headlamp all day long? Does a person go MAD with rock fever? Do you get the heebie-jeebies […]

Fish and Chips at the Beach Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 6pm, October 16 through November Fish and chips spotted at Seacliff State Beach! Scrumptious Food Awaits at the Cement Ship at Seacliff State Beach. Starting this Saturday, October 16, we will serve at the Cement Ship in Aptos, CA. Opening times are 12 pm […]

Toddler & Preschool Spooky Storytime, Crafts, Face Painting  Boulder Creek Saturday, October 29, 12:30 - 3:30pm Come join us at the Boulder Creek Branch Library on October 29th 12:30-3:30 for a Spooky Storytime, Crafts, Face Painting, snacks and beverages! Families welcome! Storytime will begin at 1:30pm. Outdoor or indoor–weather and activity-dependent https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party October 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, Train Departing Times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Dress up for Halloween with favorites, Thomas and Percy, for a 20-minute train ride, entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the entire family. Your ticket includes a day of nonstop fun: a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine […]

Very Mythical Halloween Imaginarium Saturday 1 - 4pm, October 29 Join us for a Very Mythical Halloween Imaginarium event Saturday, October 29th! Enjoy free puppetry crafts, games, live performances and more. IMAGINARIUM returns for our favorite holiday! We'll have a free Puppetry craft table, The Dragon Academy will be running a Halloween themed One Shot […]

A Wrinkle in Time Fridays, October 21 &  28, 7pm Saturdays, October 22 & 29, 2pm & 7pm One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back — braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so […]

Watsonville Downtown Candy Crawl Saturday, October 29, 2 - 6pm Trick or treat in downtown Watsonville! Many downtown businesses will be participating. Check in at the City Plaza to begin! Event is FREE! Pre-registration is required and begins 9/29.

Peter Pan 7pm, Thursday, October 27, Friday, October 28, Saturday, October 29 2pm, Saturday, October 29 J.M. Barrie's classic tells the story of Wendy, John and Michael Darling's adventures in Neverland with the inimitable Peter Pan, "the boy who did not grow up."  In Neverland the Darlings are introduced to the Lost Boys. Peter's jealous […]

Thrill the World Santa Cruz Saturday 10/29, 3pm London Nelson Center (followed by zombie crawl to Pacific Ave.) Saturday 10/29, 4pm O'Neill's Surf Shop on Pacific Ave. Saturday, 10/29, 5:30pm Santa Cruz Wharf Monday 10/31, 5pm Abbott Square Monday 10/31, 8pm Kianti's Pizza & Pasta on Pacific Ave. Monday 10/31, Flash mobs along Pacific ending […]

Fall-o-ween Fest Saturday, October 29, 3 - 7pm Zayante Hollow Ranch Join us for fall fun! Proceeds benefiting our rescue animals! Bounce House Face Painting Games & Crafts Hay Rides Horse Rides Food Vendors Costumed Staff Spooky decor Proceeds benefiting our rescue animals!

The Tannery Halloween Bash Saturday, October 29, 4-7pm Next up is our annual Halloween Bash! TWDCC is thrilled to bring you an afternoon of spooky scary, and not so spooky scary, festivities, perfomances, and of course a dance party. We will be joined by @dancentersantacruz @motionpacificdance @eddiepascetti for the performance @father_taj for the dj set […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

A Wrinkle in Time Fridays, October 21 &  28, 7pm Saturdays, October 22 & 29, 2pm & 7pm One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back — braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” Stream for Free Friday, October 28 to Monday, October 31 Costumes, candy, this classic special — some things just scream Halloween. Join the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron and Linus patiently awaits a […]

Big Basin Spooky PORTScast Monday, July 31, 1pm Join this spooky PORTScast (Zoom webinar) on October 31st at 1pm to learn about the dark and mysterious feathered friends of Big Basin Redwoods State Park with Interpreter Molly. Caw-stumes encouraged! Pre-registration is required. Register today by going to the link in our bio! Image: An orange […]

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

Santa Cruz Harbor Witches SUP Saturday & Sunday 11am, October 29 - 30 Free to watch! Grab your witches, ghouls, goblins and come jump on an SUP board at the Santa Cruz Harbor and lets go scaring!! Join the SUP Shack for our 10th Annual Halloween Paddle, where we bewitch the locals and have general […]

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, […]

Halloween at the Boardwalk Sunday, October 30, 12 - 7pm Celebrate spooktacular Halloween Boardwalk fun Costume Contest: Stop by the Colonnade Stage to take your photo and enter the costume contest for your chance to win a MyBoardwalk Card. Frightwalk: Are you brave enough to venture under the Boardwalk? Get spooked with this walk-through attraction. […]

Fish and Chips at the Beach Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 6pm, October 16 through November Fish and chips spotted at Seacliff State Beach! Scrumptious Food Awaits at the Cement Ship at Seacliff State Beach. Starting this Saturday, October 16, we will serve at the Cement Ship in Aptos, CA. Opening times are 12 pm […]

Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party October 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, Train Departing Times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Dress up for Halloween with favorites, Thomas and Percy, for a 20-minute train ride, entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the entire family. Your ticket includes a day of nonstop fun: a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine […]