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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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
Witches Ball Brookdale Lodge Saturday, October 25, 7-11:30pm Enjoy a magical night of enchantment at the Brookdale Lodge. Get ready to dance under the moonlight, mingle with fellow witches, werewolves, vampires, zombies, and of course you never know when you might see Marilyn Monroe (it could happen), and enjoy mystical cocktails. Welcome to the Witches […]
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 […]
Volunteers Needed at Hopes Closet November 15 and going forward Do you enjoy serving the community? Do you find joy in a role that is deeply rewarding and makes a difference in the lives of others? Join our committed volunteer team at Hopes Closet, Santa Cruz! At Hopes Closet, we create "Bundles of Hope" for […]
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 […]
