Chili Cookoff

Beach Boardwalk CA, United States

Chili Cookoff Saturday.October 26 9 – 10am Chef’s Prep (no heat) 10am – 1pm Chilti cooking Time 10am     Tasting Kits go on sale 1pm       Public Tasting begins 4pm       Winners announced at the Pirate Ship Stage Try Some Chili at the Chili Cookoff! Boardwalk admission is free! Just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample chili […]

Free

Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch

Rancho Siempre Verde 2250 Cabrillo Hwy (Highway 1), Pescadero, United States

Rancho Siempre Verde Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch Saturdays & Sundays 9am-4:30pm, September 28 - November 16 Join Rancho Siempre Verde's family farm for our annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch! We’re located on Highway 1 between Half Moon Bay and Santa Cruz, in Pescadero. Bring your family and friends and come for the most […]

Event Series Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party

Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm, October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27 Ready for a day of family fun? Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy are rolling into Felton, CA, bringing a world of adventure right to your doorstep! Don’t miss out on a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, interactive games and […]

$21 – $27
Event Series Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam

Beach behind Crow's Nest CA, United States

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 […]

Free
Event Series Saturdays in the Soil

Saturdays in the Soil

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Saturdays in the Soil Saturday, March 18, 10am - noon It’s time to get your hands dirty! Learn about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. Every third Saturday at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to […]

Free

X Academy for Students Who Love Math

Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, United States

X Academy for Students Who Love Math Saturdays 10am-12pm, October 19-November 23 If your student loves math, join the X Academy. The Santa Cruz Math Circle is a great opportunity to explore challenging and fun mathematics with kids from across the county. Supported by Santa Cruz COE, the X Academy Santa Cruz Math Circle is […]

$150

Halloween Camp

Drawn2Art Aptos 19C Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, United States

Halloween Camp Saturday October 19, 10am-1pm Hey Santa Cruz families! If you’ve got kids ages 7+ who love creating, join us for our fun Halloween Camp! Kids will learn how to sculpt and paint their favorite Halloween characters. Space is limited, so sign up today Drawn2ArtStudios.com/aptos

Composting Workshop

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, United States

Composting Workshop Saturday, October 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm Dig into our 2-hour composting, workshop extravaganza! We’ll unpack the basics of turning kitchen scraps into garden gold and dive deep into the world of backyard and worm composting. Join us on the beautiful Felton Branch Library patio for a 2-hour workshop that covers general principles of […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

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 to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days […]

Free

Wheelie Good Time at Felt Street Park

Felt Street County Park 1904 Felt St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Wheelie Good Time at Felt Street Park Saturday, October 19, 11am-3pm Join us for a wheelie good time at Felt St Park Saturday, October 19, 11am-3pm. We are fundraising for colorful murals, improved shade, and needed repairs. Skate Jam, Car Show, Bike Ride, and Dance! Oct 19, 11-3 at Felt St Park. Bring your family […]

Free

Floating Pumpkin Patch 2024

Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Floating Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 19, 12 - 4pm Join us in the Simpkins Family Swim Center pool for our 7th Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, October 19, 12 – 4pm. ¡Oh calabaza!  Reserve la fecha para nuestro séptimo huerto anual de calabazas flotantes Sábado 19 de octubre 12pm – 4pm horas Simpkins Family Swim […]

Halloween Mask Making Festival

Londen Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Halloween Mask Making Festival Saturday, October 19, 12 - 4pm Join us for this FREE annual event at the London Nelson Community Center. This event has been a Halloween tradition for families for over 25 years! Bring the family for a creative day of: mask making Halloween carnival games frightening photo booth Thriller performances in […]

Free

Harvest Tour on the Rail & Trail

Westside Rail and Trail Bay Street and California Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Harvest Tour on the Rail & Trail Saturday, October 19 from 1 - 5pm Join us on a Harvest Tour on the Rail Trail.  Start at Bay and California to pick up your activity card and join us for a scavenger hunt. Walk, roll or ride to over 20 different stops and activities along the […]

Free

Great Expectations Parenting Group for Parents and Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children

Scotts Valley Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Great Expectations Parenting Group for Parents/Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children 3rd Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm, April 30 - (May 17?) Here at the Scotts Valley library, we're hosting a parenting group for caregivers raising neurodivergent individuals with behavior challenges and delays from toddlers to teens. We will meet on the third Saturday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm. We'll Explore: Autism and Neurodiversity […]

Free