Events

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!  

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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.

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 […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

Lompico Halloween Party Saturday, October 29, 2 - 7pm Lompico Halloween Party Benefiting the Park. Come out for some good ol' neighborhood family fun! BBQ, Raffle, Cake Walk, Costume Contest for Kids, Couples, & Families (with prizes!), Corn Hole Tournament, Bounce House, and Face Painting! ALL event proceeds go towards benefiting and improving the park. […]

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.

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 […]

Museum of the Macabre Sunday, October 28,  6-9pm Museum of the Macabre 2023 Museum of the Macabre 2023 Come in costume and imbibe cauldron-concocted cocktails while exploring the chasms of the world beneath our feet. The seventh annual Museum of the Macabre will be bigger than ever with freakish festivities and special exhibits outdoors and […]

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 […]

Witches Ball 2022 Saturday, October 29, 7pm - 1am It’s time for the Witches Ball!!! Don your most fabulous frock for the best party of the year! Come join us at the Brookdale Lodge, the most haunted place in California .... if you dare! Vendors and multiple bars to tickle your fancy. Spellbinding witch hat […]

Grateful Dead Halloween Ball Saturday, October 29, 8pm Get spooky with the China Cats’ legendary Grateful Dead Halloween Ball at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, October 29, 2022 starting at 8:00 pm (doors 7:30). Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5572690 One of the most affordable and off-the-hook awesome Halloween options in the […]

“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 […]

Pump Track Clinic Sunday, October 30, 9:30am - 12pm This beginner clinic will teach you the skills and drills to safely ride and have fun at the new Pump Track at Ramsay Park! The clinic will be led by Bike Santa Cruz County and Community Bike Collective staff & volunteers. Participants must bring their own […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]