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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MODs Magical Halloween Thursday, October 30, 11am-5pm Friday, October 31, 11am-5pm Enter a world of spellbinding wonder where you can send letters via Owl Post, master the art of potion making, embark on a wizardly scavenger hunt, and craft your own magical creations all free with museum admission. Themed play areas and scavenger hunts open […]
The Wicker Man (1973) Film Screening Thursday, October 30, 7 - 9pm Join the MAH on the Eve of the Witches New Year for a special screening of the cult classic horror film The Wicker Man (1973). This screening will be prefaced by a short 20-minute lecture on the History of Folk Horror by MAH's […]
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 […]
10th Annual Halloween Costume Ball Friday, October 31, 7-10pm DJs, Performance, Ritual, Art, Costume Contest, Potions & Elixirs. Dance with your darkness, be your favorite character, let your alter ego out to play! This Halloween join us for another glorious evening of costumes, dance, ritual, performance, and other ghoulish delights. This will be our 10th […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Spread Holiday Cheer with Watsonville Fire’s Annual Toy & Gift Drive November 7 through Tuesday, December 16 Our annual Watsonville Fire holiday tradition is back, and our crews couldn’t be happier to kick it off! In partnership with the Watsonville Salvation Army, we’re collecting new toys for kids and gift cards for teens now through […]
Annie Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop Saturday, November 7, 1 - 2:30 pm Decorate 4 frosted glass holiday-shaped ornaments with gold & silver decorations. Take them home with you that day! Get a head start on your gift shopping this year with four handmade ornaments and a unique, unforgettable experience! Craft four frosted glass ornaments in […]
Seasonal Wreath Making Class With Jess Saturday, November 15, 10am-1pm Join us for a Seasonal Wreath Making Class with Jess Tunis, where you'll create a one-of-a-kind seasonal masterpiece including dried flowers, and foraged accents. We anticipate a morning of fragrant materials, artistic visions, and good times all around. The wreath, with its circular shape, is […]
Annie Glass Holiday Ornament Workshop Saturday, November 15, 11am - 12:30 pm Decorate 4 frosted glass holiday-shaped ornaments with gold & silver decorations. Take them home with you that day! Get a head start on your gift shopping this year with four handmade ornaments and a unique, unforgettable experience! Craft four frosted glass ornaments in […]
Cinderella 2025 Friday, November 21, 7:00pm, doors open at 6:00pm Step into the magical world of Cinderella, live on stage! The beloved fairy tale comes to life in a spectacular Broadway-style production that delights all ages, blending humor, romance, and the timeless majesty of classical ballet.World Ballet Company’s Cinderella features a dazzling cast of 40 […]
UCSC Arboretum Gift & Wreath Sale Fundraiser Saturday, November 22, 10am-4pm Join us for our gift and wreath sale fundraiser made from succulents and dried flowers. Arboretum artists have been busy for months creating stunning succulent and dried flower wreaths and works of art for this enchanting Arboretum fundraiser. This is the only collection you […]
Family Seasonal Crafts Downtown Library Tuesday, November 25, 3:30 - 5:00pm Fun, seasonal and interesting projects! Come and make a circuit turkey and colorful beaded corn and pumpkin decorations. All supplies will be provided. Drop in, no registration needed. This program is for kids ages 5 and up and their caregivers. Coin cell batteries are […]
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's A Christmas Carol November 26 through December 24, 2pm & 7pm options Tickets are on sale for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s annual adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Running November 26 through Christmas Eve at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 846 Front St. in Downtown Santa Cruz. Audiences can again expect a […]
Thanksgiving Community Dinner 2025 Thursday, November 27, 11am - 3pm Please join us for a day of Thanksgiving community as we eat, share stories and celebrate the holiday spirit. Let's enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal with turkey, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes & gravy, salad, vegetarian options & pie. The holidays are a joyous […]
Sparky’s Holiday Lights Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, November 28 - December 24 Bonus nights December 22 - 24 Gather your loved ones and kick off the season— Sparky's Holiday Lights at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Sparky is here to light up the nights (and your smiles) at this year's magical drive-thru and walk-thru […]
Sparky’s Holiday Lights Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, November 28 - December 24 Bonus nights December 22 - 24 Gather your loved ones and kick off the season— Sparky's Holiday Lights at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Sparky is here to light up the nights (and your smiles) at this year's magical drive-thru and walk-thru […]
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's A Christmas Carol November 26 through December 24, 2pm & 7pm options Tickets are on sale for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s annual adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Running November 26 through Christmas Eve at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 846 Front St. in Downtown Santa Cruz. Audiences can again expect a […]
Sparky’s Holiday Lights Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, November 28 - December 24 Bonus nights December 22 - 24 Gather your loved ones and kick off the season— Sparky's Holiday Lights at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Sparky is here to light up the nights (and your smiles) at this year's magical drive-thru and walk-thru […]
MOD’s Festive Wreath-Making Workshop Sunday, November 30, 10am-12pm or 12pm-2pm Escape the holiday chaos and create lasting memories with friends at MOD’s Festive Wreath-Making Workshop! Indulge in the delightful scents of fresh greenery, ribbons, and ornaments as you craft your perfect holiday centerpiece in our cozy Tinker Space. Let the kids explore the museum while […]
Santa Cruz Shakespeare's A Christmas Carol November 26 through December 24, 2pm & 7pm options Tickets are on sale for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s annual adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Running November 26 through Christmas Eve at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 846 Front St. in Downtown Santa Cruz. Audiences can again expect a […]