Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating
2025-10-31 | Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 95060
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 Halloween or pick one up at a Wharf Establishment.

Find the hidden pumpkins on the Wharf. Match their ghoulish image on your bingo card and stamp your card.
Make a BINGO and turn your card into one of our prize centers for a Halloween theme prize! Prize Centers are Bonnie’s Gifts, Surf City Surf Shop. Noland’s and Made in Santa Cruz.
Click Here for PRINTABLE BINGO CARDS (10 to pick from!)

Photo Booth on the Wharf Stage

Snap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop.
Share and Tag us! @SantaCruzWharf & #HalloweenOnTheWharf

Thrill the World Performances (10/22, 5pm and 10/25, 3pm)

Scotts Valley High students will be coming out to perform a Thrill the world Flash Mob Wednesday 10/22 at 5pm
Thrill the World Santa Cruz will be back to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller Dance Saturday 10/25 at 3pm
Location: Wharf Stage/ Commons (Between Marini’s Candies and Makai Island Kitchen)
Calling all Zombies! Want to be a part of the show, click the link for more information on PRINTABLE BINGO CARDS

Wharf Specials

Enjoy fabulous, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly catered to the Halloween theme. Offered all 13 Days except where noted.

Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours
2025-10-31 10:00, 2025-11-01 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Elkhorn Slough, 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, 95003, 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.

Watch the Sea Witches Capitola Wharf
2025-10-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Capitola Wharf, Capitola
Watch the Sea Witches from Capitola Wharf
October 31, 10am – 12 pm
Capitola Wharf: Watch the Sea Witches

Every year on Halloween, dozens of women dress up as witches and glide along Monterey Bay on stand-up-paddleboards.
In silhouette, their paddles look like brooms as they magically glide along the water.
Head out to the Capitola Beach and Wharf to enjoy a crisp fall morning and start your Halloween right!
Free

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
2025-10-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
3rd Fridays, 11am – 12:30pm, March 15 – December 20
Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB).
This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives with fellow readers. Whether you’re passionate about fiction, non-fiction, classics, or contemporary literature, BYOB Book Group welcomes all genres and interests.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12055882
How It Works:

Choose Your Book: Select a book that you’ve recently read or have been wanting to discuss. It could be a novel, biography, memoir, poetry collection, or any other genre that interests you.
Bring Your Book: Arrive at the library with your chosen book in hand. Make sure it’s one you’re eager to share and discuss with others.
Engage in Discussion: Once everyone has gathered, participants will take turns sharing their thoughts on their chosen books. This could include favorite passages, character analysis, thematic elements, personal connections, and more.
Respectful Exchange: Engage in respectful and open-minded discussions with fellow participants. Share your perspectives while also listening attentively to others’ viewpoints. This is a space for lively literary dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Discover New Reads: Explore a diverse range of books and genres through the recommendations and discussions of fellow participants. You might just find your next favorite read!

Whether you’re a voracious reader or just starting to delve into the world of books, Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Book Group offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for lively literary discussions and discovery. Join us at the library and let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!

Scrabble at La Selva Beach
2025-10-31 13:00 - 14:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Scrabble La Selva Beach
August 2 – November 15, Fridays, 1 – 2pm

Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library.
La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB
Are you a bridge player too? The LSB Bridge Club is 10:30-12:00 on Fridays (except the 1st Friday of the month).
Questions? Call the La Selva Beach Library at 831-427-7710.

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | SPCA, CA, United States
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Fridays 2-5pm
Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm!
Donate anytime!

Dog Halloween Costume Contest Abbott Square
2025-10-31 17:00 | Abbott SquareMarket, 725 Front St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Dog Halloween Costume Contest

Friday, October 31, 5pm
It’s your Fur Baby’s time to shine!!
Sign up your dog to model their costume on the Abbott Square stage during the Halloween Dog Costume Contest.
Prizes for best costumes.
Check back for more details as the date gets closer.

Downtown Trick or Treat Boulder Creek
2025-10-31 17:00 - 19:00 | Boulder Creek Downtown, Boulder Creek, CA, 95018, United States
Boulder Creek Downtown Trick or Treat

Friday, October 31, 5 – 7pm
Bring down the ghouls and goblins to trick or treat our Downtown Merchants this Halloween from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, stick around and enjoy devilish activities at the Boulder Creek Recreation Hall (behind the Firehouse)!

Put on your silliest, scariest or wackiest costume and join the Boulder Creek Downtown Trick or Treat on Halloween!
Go by the Business Association table in front of the Sheriff Substation – you might find a surprise!

Halloween Dance Party at MAH
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Santa Cruz Musueum of Art and History (MAH, 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Halloween Dance Party at MAH
Friday, October 31, 5-8pm
From 5pm-8pm, DJ Big Fun will be spinning all-spooky, all Halloween vinyl for a festive Samhain dance-party.
FREE in the MAH’s Atrium. Come dressed to impress and ready to dance!!
Drinks available for purchase at Front & Cooper.
https://www.santacruzmah.org/events/halloween-dance-2025/2025/10/31

Stuffie Hide & Seek
2025-11-01 10:00 - 18:00 | Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA, 95003
Stuffie Hide & Seek
Friday, August 1, 10am – 6pm
Every day through December 1
A cuddly, book-loving stuffed animal is hiding in the Children’s Room—can you track it down? Explore the shelves, uncover fun books and surprises, and when you find the critter, let a librarian know to earn a sticker prize! This passive program runs all day, every day—just drop in and join the fun!
Aptos Library Children’s Room

Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
2025-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Big Basin Park, 21600 Big Basin Way,, Boulder Creek, CA, 95006, 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 on a 0.6 mile, flat and easy trail designed for all ages.
We will be covering the cultural history of this unique area including Indigenous groups, loggers, and preservationists.
Of course, we will also discuss natural history such as the amazing coast redwood and the CZU Lightning Complex Fire as well as the future of our park.

Free Workshop "Give Your Kids Wings to Fly"
2025-11-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Next Space Coworking (Opp Abbott Square, downtown Santa Cruz), Next Space Coworking, Opposite Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
“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 through 3D modeling and printing technology.
Kids ages 8–12 team up to design their own toy or product.
Teachers and Parent/Guardian Volunteers Welcome. (For invitation please email info@3de.club)
Next Space Coworking (Opposite Abbott Square, downtown Santa Cruz)
Workshop Registration Link: https://3de.club/workshop (required to attend)

Day of the Dead with Senderos
2025-11-01 16:00 - 19:00 | Branciforte Middle School, 315 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Day of the Dead with Senderos

Saturday, November 1, 4-7 pm
Don’t miss this wonderful Day of the Dead event at Branciforte High School – Saturday, November 1st from 4-7 pm! Come out for food, dancing, music, and community!Join us for a beautiful celebration of life, memory, and culture!

Enjoy music, dancing, and delicious food as we honor our loved ones who have departed and share this vibrant tradition with our community.

Bring a photo or memory to add to the community offering and let’s celebrate together.

Festival Los Muertos To the Park Nov 1
2025-11-01 16:00 - 20:00 | Chanticleer Park, 1975 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Festival Los Muertos To the Park
Saturday, November 1, 4-8pm
Join us for Festival Los Muertos at Chanticleer County Park.
Prizes! Art, Altares, Danza & Vendors

“Save the Date for “”Los Muertos to the Park”” Festival, Nov 1 at Chanticleer Park! Calling Community Organizations to host an Altar and Vendors to join. Go to countyparkfriends.org for more.

“¡Reserve la fecha para el festival “”Los Muertos al Parque””, el 1 de noviembre en el Parque Chanticleer! Invitamos a las organizaciones comunitarias a organizar un altar y a los vendedores a unirse. Visite countyparkfriends.org para más información.

Community Crafters Boulder Creek
2025-11-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Boulder Creek Library, 13390 W Park Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton
Boulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am – 12pm
Felton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm

Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art process once a month with the weeks in between being open “studio” time. Come be part of this new community at the Boulder Creek library! Materials will be provided for craft being taught, or bring what you want to work on!
The Community Crafters are a diverse group of makers who love to share knowledge.
Knit, quilt, weave, spin, make jewelry, embroider, mend and so much more.
All crafters are welcome! We hope you will join us in creating community and beautiful things!
Now at the Felton Branch Library as well as Boulder Creek!

Redwood Loop Tour Henry Cowell Redwoods
2025-11-02 12:00 - 14:00 | Henry Cowell State Park, 101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA, 95018, 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 be chatting about life histories, ecology, etc. and sharing a wonderful adventure among these giants.
Click here to RSVP. Let’s plan to meet in the front of the Visitor Center, we hope you can join us!
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
101 N Big Trees Park Road, Felton, CA 95018

Watsonville Taiko's Holiday Boutique
2025-11-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Watsonville Taiko Kizuka Hall, 150 Blackburn St, Watsonville, CA, 95076
Watsonville Taiko’s Holiday Boutique
Sunday, November 2, 12-4pm

Get a head start on your holiday shopping at Watsonville Taiko’s Holiday Boutique, Sunday Nov 2, noon to 4 pm. Shop for creative holiday gift baskets, handmade arts and crafts by local artists, gift certificates for local businesses, succulents, delicious snacks, and much more. Some items are one-of-a-kind, so shop early for best selection. Location: Kizuka Hall, 150 Blackburn St, Watsonville. More info: email info@watsonvilletaiko.org. You won’t want to miss it!

More info here

Capitola Plein Air 2025
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-09 | Capitola Beach, Capitola
Capitola Plein Air 2025

November 3-9
Welcome to Capitola Plein Air! This November, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally!
Want to Get Involved? Join us for the 10th annual Capitola Plein Air on November 3rd to November 9th
Exhibition & Art Sale at New Brighton Middle School Auditorium on November 9th. Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of beautiful Capitola, to paint live for four days. You’ll find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale, and entered into competition. You can take home a piece of Capitola culture, vote for your favorites for the People’s Choice Award, have a delicious meal from the food trucks, or get creative and make some art yourself!

Capitola Plein Air Schedule of Events
Monday November 3: Painting begins!
Tuesday 11/3 – Saturday 11/8: Painting continues!
Saturday November 8: Quick Paint! Live music! 10am-2pm, Capitola Esplanade Park, 120 Monterey Avenue. Artists will supply their own 8×10 canvas for the Quick Paint. This is a great opportunity to attract attention to the event. Painting is from 11am-1pm to paint and return for People’s Choice judging.
Sunday November 9: Exhibition, Competition, and Sale, 11am-4pm, New Brighton Middle School Auditorium, 250 Washburn Avenue, Capitola, Live Music by Cement Ship

11am – Doors Open to the public.
11:00 am -4:00 pm – Live music, two community art-making activities, and food truck will be present. Lunches will be provided to artists.
11:30am – Awards Presentation. *all artworks are available for sale, however the first place winning piece may not be taken home by the artist nor purchaser. The city will take this piece for professional digitization and then return to the artist or buyer when this is complete.
3:00 pm – People’s Choice and Artists’ Choice awards presentation.

More than 100 framed paintings will be on display for the competition, exhibition, and sale. The public is invited to vote for the People’s Choice Award.

Gateway School Tour
2025-11-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Gateway School, 255 Swift Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
Visit us on one of our monthly Tuesday tours and see why Gateway was voted Best Elementary and Best Middle School in Santa Cruz. Hang with our kindergarteners on Kindy Island, see what’s growing in our Life Lab outdoor classroom, join our middle schoolers for a science experiment, and see first hand the unique benefits of a K – 8 education. Private tours also available. For more information contact admissions@gatewaysc.org

Community Day Free Admission!
2025-11-04 09:00 - 17:00 | UCSC Arboretum, 120 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA, 95064, United States
Community Day Free Admission!
First Tuesdays, 9am – 5pm

The first Tuesday of each month, Community Day, the Arboretum is open and free for visitors.
See dates and times UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is open.
NOTE: Due to limited parking at the Arboretum and the popularity of Community Day, we greatly encourage visitors to carpool, bike, walk or use public transportation as much as possible.
https://arboretum.ucsc.edu/eventscalendar/events/recurring-events/community-day.html

Toddler Time Scotts Valley
2025-11-04 11:00 - 11:45 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Toddler Time
Tuesdays 11 – 11:45am, October 7, 14, 21 & November 4, 18

Join us for a special series of Toddler Time where local community resource professionals answer your questions relating to aspects of child development.

Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers.

For this special series, a different community resource professional will join us each time, each specializing in a different area of child development.

Scotts Valley Branch Library

11:00-11:45am
Oct 7 – Music and Movement
Oct 14 – Play Therapy
Oct 21 – Child Development and Play
Nov 4 – Early Intervention
Nov 18 – Nutrition

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Capitola
2025-11-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail
Wednesdays 3 – 5pm through June 6
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers.
Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only.
For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

Workshop: Teaching Children to Share
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Live Oak Community Resources, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), CA, 95062, United States
TEACHING CHILDREN TO SHARE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FROM BIRTH – 5 YEARS
Wednesday, November 5, 6 – 7:30pm
Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn:
-How to teach your child to share with siblings and others
-Simple ways to encourage sharing and cooperation
-What to do if your child doesn’t want to share with others
Presented IN ENGLISH in person by Alex Olivas, Community Bridges – Live Oak Community Resources
Location: Live Oak Community Resources, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz
To register visit: https://bit.ly/Sharing-Nov5
Register to reserve your spot and get free child care. Light snacks will be provided.
Questions?
Contact Alex Olivas at (831) 476 -7284 Ext. 110 or alexo@cbridges.org
To learn more about Triple P:
Phone: (831) 465 -2217
Email address: triplep@first5scc.org
Website: http://triplep.first5scc.org

Mah Jongg Club - Hong Kong Style
2025-11-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA, 95003
Mah Jongg Club – Hong Kong Style

Thursdays, 2 – 4pm, through December 18
Welcome players of all levels – the experienced and the newly curious!
Connect with fellow Mahjong enthusiasts and build a supportive community. Share experiences, exchange tips, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow learners.
I host a Beginner’s Learning Table EVERY week, instructing in Hong Kong Style. I will take you through the basics of the tiles and setup, followed by a game with tiles face up as we put what we’ve learned into practice. You can stay at the Beginner’s table for as long as you need. Alternatively, we have an additional instructor in Chinese Mah Jongg with British rules if you find you prefer that style instead.
We have tile sets to choose from or you may bring your own.
All are welcome to play, however please be mindful and respectful that there are at least 40 known variants of this game. If you would like to play American or Traditional Chinese, or other variants, you are welcome to do so, but you may need to be patient and instruct folks on how to play your way. Sometimes modifications will be needed, at the beginning of each game ask the table what rules to play by and be courteous and kind to one another.

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail
2025-11-06 15:00 | Aptos Library, 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA, 95003
R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail
Thursdays 3-5pm
R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers.
Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Downtown, Aptos, Felton & Live Oak Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only.
For more information or to register, contact SCPL Telephone Information: 831-427-7713 or elibrary@santacruzpl.org

Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop
2025-11-06 16:00 - 2025-11-08 18:00 | NextSpace Coworking Santa Cruz (Opp Abbott Square), 101 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, Philippines
Future-Ready Innovators: Free 2-Hour Intro Workshop
Thursdays 4-6pm, starting September 4
Watch your child’s creative ideas come to life with 3D printing!
Join our 3D Entrepreneurs Club for a fun and engaging free 2-hour intro workshop designed for kids ages 8–12. In this 2-hour session, kids will explore creativity, confidence, and community while learning the basics of 3D design and printing.
👉 Limited free spots available
👉 Join in-person or online
👉 For kids ages 8–12
📅 Reserve your spot today at: www.3de.club/workshop

Mobile Museum: Herpetology
2025-11-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Watsonville Public Library, 275 Main St Suite 100, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Mobile Museum: Herpetology
Thursday, November 6, 4:30 – 6:00 pm

Families will have an opportunity to view and interact with the herpetology collection from the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
Herpetology is a branch of zoology that studies reptiles and amphibians.
The exhibit includes snake specimens in jars, snake skins, sea turtle carapace, and even a live rosy boa named Dolores!

Las familias tendrán la oportunidad de ver e interactuar con la colección de herpetología del Museo de Historia Natural de Santa Cruz. La herpetología es una rama de la zoología que estudia reptiles y anfibios. La exhibición incluye especímenes de serpientes en frascos, pieles de serpiente, caparazones de tortugas marinas, e incluso una boa rosada viva llamada Dolores.

These programs are funded by the Outdoor Equity Grants Program, created through AB 209 and administered by California State Parks, Office of Grants and Local Services.
Estos programas son financiados por el Programa de Subvenciones de Equidad al Aire Libre, creado a través AB 209 y administrado por la Oficina de Subvenciones y Servicios Locales de Parque Estatales de California.

Watsonville Public Library

275 Main St STE 100
Watsonville, CA 95076 United States + Google Map

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SEMINARIOS DE CRIANZA PARA FAMILIAS CON ADOLESCENTES DE 13 A 16 AÑOS
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Live Oak Community Resources, 1740 17th Ave, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), CA, 95062, United States
SEMINARIOS DE CRIANZA PARA FAMILIAS CON ADOLESCENTES DE 13 A 16 AÑOS
jueves, el 6 de noviembre, 2025 • 6 – 7:30 pm
Criando Adolescentes Responsables
Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Responsable-6nov
Fomente la independencia y responsabilidad de su adolescente
al involucrarlo en decisiones familiares, promoviendo el
respeto, realizando actividades en familia, y fomentando un
estilo de vida saludable, la confianza y la asertividad.
