Events

Join us at the Bridge Club Mondays, 10:30am - 12pm, August 14 - October 2 Join us at the Bridge Club! Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you every Monday at the Capitola Branch Library. Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10056781

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

October Adult & Children's Free Programs at the Libraries October Happy October!! Check out this month's free programs for adults and kids & Adult programs: https://loom.ly/0syMxQU Kids, Teens, and programs for all ages: https://loom.ly/bvLfXzA Download! Attend! Enjoy!

RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play Tuesdays/Martes, 10am-11am FREE with membership, $15 non-members GRATIS con membresía, $15 sin membresía More info/Para más información: 831-288-3105 — with Yesi Rocha and 10 others at RC Fam. RC Fam Center We commit to providing families with support systems that lead to finding connections, empowerment, and wellbeing for […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

My Play Club: Create in the park with us! Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5pm March 7 through November 29 LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park Free - Free Family Drop-in - Arts & Activities Family Visit - Arts and Activities Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the "Outdoor Equity Program" of CA State […]

Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA  4 - 4:30pm Tuesdays: September 12, 26, October 10, 24, 31, November 14, December 5, 19 Thursdays: September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 2, 16, December 7, 21 Come read to our cats and dogs at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Students can build confidence and fluency with […]

Wizarding Adventure October 25 - 27 & 30, 10am - 5pm Explore the science of potion making, Quidditch games, wizard crafts and more at the Children's Museum of Discovery! October 30 only! Explore the Forbidden Forest haunted house. It's cleared of monsters for the day and safe for little wizards. Costumes encouraged!  

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

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

Bookshop Santa Cruz Presents: Jacqueline Woodson | Remember Us Wednesday, October 25, 6 - 7pm Free In-store Event Join us to welcome acclaimed author and National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson (Brown Girl Dreaming) to the store for a reading and signing of her new middle grade novel, Remember Us, which has received starred reviews […]

Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]

Baby Laptime Thursdays 10:30 - 11am, September 15 - December 28 Join us for baby laptime! Newborns, infants, and their caregivers will learn together and strengthen their relationship with each other through songs, bounces, rhymes, books, and play. (Ages 0 to non-walkers)

Wilder Ranch Kid Day October 26, 11am - 3pm Home school families - Mark your calendars for the second annual Home School Wilder Ranch Kid Day event! It’s the perfect opportunity to enhance your third and fourth grade pioneer studies curriculum. Parking $10 Wilder Ranch State Park is a California State Park on the Pacific […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA  4 - 4:30pm Tuesdays: September 12, 26, October 10, 24, 31, November 14, December 5, 19 Thursdays: September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 2, 16, December 7, 21 Come read to our cats and dogs at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Students can build confidence and fluency with […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House Thursday, Friday & Saturday,  October 26 - 28 Scotts Valley Haunted House will thrill you! Mot recommend for kids under 10. 5:30 to 9:30 at the Gate Tickets are sold at the gate from 5:30 to 9:30 and are not sold in advance. $15 Cash Tickets are $15 each and are […]

Day of the Dead Family Program Thursday, Oct 26, 5:30-7pm Join us for our annual Day of the Dead family program at the Main Library on Thursday, October 26 from 5:30-7:00pm. Create a glow-in-the-dark lantern, play loteria and win prizes, and get your face painted like a calavera. Supplies will be available on a first-come, […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Haunted Halloween Music Friday, Oct 27,  12:30pm Be prepared for a spooky time with Haunted Halloween music. Costumes recommended! • THIS IS A FREE EVENT • TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE 1 HOUR PRIOR TO EVENT • BOX OFFICE OPENS 1 HOUR PRIOR TO EVENT • DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO EVENT • PARKING IS FREE […]

Spook-tacular Story Time and Party Friday, October 27, 3 - 5pm Families are invited to a special story time with local children's author Julie Costa Langley, who will read her latest book, "The Hat in the Closet," the story of a little girl who learns not everything related to Halloween is scary. Stay for fun […]

Watsonville Film Festival's Dia de Los Muertos Friday, October 27, 4 - 8:30pm Everyone is invited to participate in this beautiful tradition at the Watsonville Plaza. Featuring community altars, live music and dance, hands-on activities, and the screening of coco! Los invitamos a ser parte de esta hermosa tradición el viernes 27 de octubre en […]

Parents Night Out Saturday, October 7, 5-9pm Friday, October 27, Kids Boobash, 5-9pm Saturday, November 11, Parents Night Out, 5-9pm Saturday, December 12, Parents Night Out, 5-9pm Capitola Rec's Parents Nights Out offer parents some free time while the kiddos play games, eat pizza and watch a movie. Register today and enjoy a night off! […]

All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]

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....

Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 5pm, October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 What is Day Out With Thomas™ Presents: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party? Day Out With Thomas™ Presents: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween party is a family event that offers aspiring engineers and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride […]

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

Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach […]

Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]

Boo at the Zoo Sat & Sun, October 21 & 22 and 28-29, 10am - 5pm Two Weekends of Animal-Themed Halloween Fun Presented by First 5 California The most popular event of the year is coming up with two full weekends of Boo at the Zoo presented by First 5 California. Bring it on by […]

Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]

Chile Cook-off Saturday, October 28, 10am - 4pm Bring your appetite  to the Chile Cook-off and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili! Cook-Off Schedule 9am-10am Chef's prep (no heat) 10am-1pm Chili cook time 10am Tasting Kits go on sale 1pm […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Día de los Muertos Saturday, October 28, 12 - 4pm Join us for the Día de los Muertos community celebration of traditional music, dance, and art at Evergreen Cemetery. Enjoy live performances by Senderos’ Centeotl Danza y Baile and Ensamble Musical de Senderos. Stroll through the cemetery in a self-guided presentation of community altars. Evergreen […]

GroovaRoo Dance 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance  […]

Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Boulder Creek Cemetery Saturday, October 28, 2 - 5pm A scavenger hunt and fun for the whole family at the historic Boulder Creek IOOF Cemetery. Wear your finest Halloween attire and send the kids out looking for goodies among the stones. Free. A day at the historic Boulder Creek Cemetery. […]

All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]

Gourds Galore Saturday Afternoon Ceramics Saturdays, October 28 - November 11, 3 - 4pm Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. From […]

Pizza & Pumpkin Carving for Kids 8 - 14 Friday, October 27, 6 - 8pm 15th Annual Kids Night Out! The class includes pizza and a pumpkin for carving. This event sells out quickly so sign up ASAP! Ages 8-14. Tickets are non-refundable.

College and Career Family Night Monday, October 23, 6 - 8pm College and Career Family Night is a chance for students and families to meet university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities. It is also an opportunity to learn about Cabrillo College’s certificate, degree and transfer opportunities, attend workshops, and explore various resources. This event is free and open to the public. This […]

All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]

Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 5pm, October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 What is Day Out With Thomas™ Presents: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party? Day Out With Thomas™ Presents: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween party is a family event that offers aspiring engineers and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride […]

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

Boo at the Zoo Sat & Sun, October 21 & 22 and 28-29, 10am - 5pm Two Weekends of Animal-Themed Halloween Fun Presented by First 5 California The most popular event of the year is coming up with two full weekends of Boo at the Zoo presented by First 5 California. Bring it on by […]

Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]

Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]

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, […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

2023 Capitola Village Halloween Parade Sunday, October 29, 1:30pm Lineup, 2pm Parade Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls…join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade! Parade will be led by a Central Fire Engine with music from the Soquel High Senior Band. Line up begins at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village […]

Active Family Time Sundays, September 17 - November 12 We are so excited to be hosting our first Active Family Time of this academic year! Families from LOSD, SUESD, SCCS, and SLVUSD are invited to participate. 2 - 3pm,  Shoreline Middle School Field: Join C2C, Santa Cruz Mid-County Youth Soccer Club and Live Oak School […]

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our  in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]

All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]