Art of Manga September 27, 2025 - January 25, 2026 Manga โ Japanese comics and graphic novels โ have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, this exhibition traces mangaโs evolution from the 1970s to today. The exhibition explores manga as a powerful medium for visual storytelling, highlighting themes across […]
Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating Friday, Oct. 31, 3 โ 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 โข Bring your bingo card to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of […]
Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses....
Capitola Women On Waves Surf Contest Saturday 8am-5pm, October 18ย & Sunday October 19ย Capitola Beach Esplanade, Capitola Village, CA, United States Head to Capitola to watch some amazing ladies do some long distance swimming races and surf contests! To the left of Capitola pier, keep an eye out for the long distance swimmers. Closer […]
The 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
SC Beach Boardwalk Band Review Saturday, October 18, 9am-3pm Join us for an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hotย rides! Marching bands will be judged in […]
Thomas & Percyโs 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 onlyโPercy joins us for the second, third, […]
Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822. ย
Saturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am - noon We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the Cityโs Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. Itโs time to get your […]
Esperanza Community Farm: Organic Farming Festival Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm, October 18 & 19 Join our festival for a celebration of the organic farming surrounding the central coast valleys. We will offer delicious, educational and interactive experiences to celebrate the rich and growing industry. The event features: Local Organic Farmers Market Local Art Vendors Vegan […]
๐๐ขฬ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐จ๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ ๐๐๐จ๐๐ Saturday, October 18, 10:30am-3pm Join us at ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ ๐๐๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ค in the countryside of Watsonville for a special Open House honoring ๐๐ขฬ๐ ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐จ๐ฌ (Day of the Dead). Latino dance group, ๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ณ๐ with colorful costumes will bring the spirit of the day to life. […]
Visit the fully restored Castro Adobe Saturdays 10:30am-3:30pm: March 22, May 17, June 14,ย August 16, October 18 Sundays 10:30am-3:30pm: April 27, September 21, November 16, December 7 Castro Adobe is the first State Historic Park in the Pajaro Valley This 90-minute tour is led by State Park docents who will share the history of […]
Guided 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 […]
Analyzing War Poetry with Teens Finn Maxwell & Mason Leopold Saturday, October 18, 11am - 12pm Felton Branch Felton Teen Multipurpose Room In this workshop we'll explore and write about techniques and themes of political poetry, especially during times of conflict, in terms of storytelling, naturalism, and rhetoric. In this workshop with teen poets Finn […]
Wilder Ranch State Park: Heritage Harvest Festival Saturday, October 18, 11am - 4pm Wilder Ranch State Park: Heritage Harvest Festival Step back in time at the Wilder Ranch State Park Harvest Festival! Enjoy living history demonstrations, crafts, games, live music, food, heritage apple tasting with the California Rare Fruit Growers Association and more! Although this […]
