Friday Pet Food Pantry
SPCA CA, United StatesFriday 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!
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All Ages Art Reception The Raft
NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesAll Ages Art Reception The Raft Friday, September 5, 4:30 - 7pm Reception Wednesdays - Sundays 10am - 4pm through October 29 The Sanctuary Exploration Center is excited to announce "The Raft," a new art show by Margaret Adachi. "The Raft" brings Monterey Bay's sea otters to life, and highlights the crucial role they play […]
Free
Boulder Creek First Friday
Boulder Creek Downtown Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesFirst Friday Boulder Creek Sip & Savor 1st Fridays 5-8pm, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5 At First Friday in Boulder Creek, you can find unique arts and crafts at vendor booths throughout the downtown core, food trucks, and most months will include a special activity and/or kid zone on Forest […]
Free
Pleistocene Pop-Up
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesPleistocene Pop-Up Sept 30 – Oct 12 only October is almost here, and so is National Fossil Day (10/15)! To celebrate, we’re bringing you an exclusive sneak peek at rarely seen Ice Age fossils recently unearthed right here in Santa Cruz County. Don’t miss the 'Pleistocene Pop-Up', on display Sept 30 – Oct 12 only! […]
Scheherazade
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United StatesScheherazade Saturday, October 4, 7:30pm, Civic Auditorium, Doors open at 6pm| Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm Sunday, October 5, 2pm, Henry J. Mello Center. Doors open at 12:45pm| Pre-concert talk at 1pm Rimsky-Korsakov’s depiction of tales from One Thousand and One Nights features Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou representing Scheherazade on her violin. Acclaimed […]
Scheherazade at The Mello
Mello Center for the Performing Arts 250 East Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, United StatesScheherazade Saturday, October 4, 7:30pm, Civic Auditorium, Doors open at 6pm| Pre-concert talk at 6:30pm Sunday, October 5, 2pm, Henry J. Mello Center. Doors open at 12:45pm| Pre-concert talk at 1pm Rimsky-Korsakov’s depiction of tales from One Thousand and One Nights features Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou representing Scheherazade on her violin. Acclaimed […]
Art of Manga
DeYoung Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr,, San Francisco, CA, United StatesArt of Manga September 27, 2025 - January 25, 2026 Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, this exhibition traces manga’s evolution from the 1970s to today. The exhibition explores manga as a powerful medium for visual storytelling, highlighting themes across […]
$45 – $50
Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating
Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa CruzSanta 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 […]
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, United StatesNinety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses....
Free
“Weather and the Whale”
Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, CA"Weather and the Whale" Tuesday–Sunday 12–5pm, through October 12 Weather and the Whale is a major exhibition project featuring immersive displays of original science research and newly commissioned contemporary artworks. Working at the intersections of art and science to connect people to the impacts of climate change, the project brings leading artists into collaboration with […]
Free
Westside Farmers Market
Westside Farmers Market Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar
Free
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party
Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesThomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm, October 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 , 25-26 Dress up for Halloween with favorites Thomas and Percy, for a 25 minute train ride, entertainment, and fun filled activities for the entire family. Please note: The first weekend is Thomas the Train only—Percy joins us for the second, third, […]
$27 – $31
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
Big Basin Park 21600 Big Basin Way,, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesGuided 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 […]
Free
WATs Up Block Party
Watsonville High School 250 East Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, United StatesWATs Up Block Party Saturday, October 4, 11am-3pm Join us at a Watsonville block party with an electric twist. Enjoy local bands, food, dancing and test out the latest EVs and e-bikes! All Local. All Fun. All Electric. Say WAT’s UP to the most energizing block party of the year. There’s an activity for everyone- […]
Free
Pleistocene Pop-Up
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesPleistocene Pop-Up Sept 30 – Oct 12 only October is almost here, and so is National Fossil Day (10/15)! To celebrate, we’re bringing you an exclusive sneak peek at rarely seen Ice Age fossils recently unearthed right here in Santa Cruz County. Don’t miss the 'Pleistocene Pop-Up', on display Sept 30 – Oct 12 only! […]
