Floating Pumpkin Patch Saturday, October 15, 1-4pm Join us for the 5th annual Floating Pumpkin Patch! There will be a games and treats, stand up paddle boards, and a great pumpkin raffle. Prizes include gift certificates to local businesses and attractions. Event entry: $7 for adults, $5 for children and seniors, $5 per pumpkin, and […]
1st Annual Beach Hill Bash Saturday, October 15, 1 - 4pm LET'S CELEBRATE! The Santa Cruz Hostel has been hosting travelers at the historic Carmelita Cottages on Beach Hill for 30 years. Come enjoy live music (The Joint Chiefs), activities, food and hostel tours. Help us celebrate, fundraise and get the word out about the […]
Open Studios Preview Exhibition at Santa Cruz Art League Wednesday - Saturday: 1– 4pm, September 23 – October 16 Reception: October 7th, First Friday, 6-8pm Preview the works of over 300 artists from Santa Cruz County, in the Open Studios Preview Exhibition. Here all artists participating in Open Studios will be invited show one of […]
Hocus Pocus Drive-in-Movie Saturday, October 15, 7pm Join us for the third BDCP Drive-In Movies on the Mountain! The movie this year will be the cult classic HOCUS POCUS! This family-fun evening is a fundraiser that benefits the Bonny Doon Community Preschool. There will be music, raffles, prizes, and surprises! This year will also include […]
The Robber Bridegroom Fridays & Saturdays 8pm; Sundays 2pm, September 23 - October 23 An evening at "The Robber Bridegroom" at Mountain Community Theater, Ben Lomond, CA! A production long in the works now here at last to enjoy! Highly recommended! Featuring local actors of merit - each role personified with nuance and verve - […]
Unhinged Halloween Winchester Mystery House 13 selected days September 30 - October 31, Several time choices Madame Nightshade's Spirit Carnival & Outdoor Performance The year is 1949 and the estate has changed hands several times since the passing of Sarah Winchester. It’s most recent isolation is broken by the arrival of Madame Nightshade, an entrepreneurial […]
Boo World October 1 - 30, Fridays 5pm-10pm; Saturdays & Sundays 1pm-10pm; Monday - Thursday October 24 - 28 5 - 10pm Halloween at Gilroy Gardens It's a whole new BOO this Halloween at Gilroy Gardens! In October, the entire park will be transformed into the world of BOO Alley. You'll find tricks and treats, […]
Drive for Schools Fundraiser To purchase tickets, find your favorite school listed below and contact the ticket coordinator. Tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. Tickets are on sale through participating schools starting Wednesday, September 7 through Sunday, October 16. All purchased tickets must be returned to your school by its posted deadline. Purchased […]
Watsonville Photo Contest Deadline October 31 Show us YOUR Watsonville. Submit your best photograph to the Watsonville Public Library's photography contest. Our theme is: “We are Watsonville”. Show us the culture, landscape, people, animals, or places that make Watsonville and the surrounding area YOUR home. Amateur photographers of all ages living in the Santa Cruz, […]
Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Open Streets Santa Cruz Sunday, October 16, 9am - 2pm Open Streets Santa Cruz returns to West Cliff Drive on Sunday, October 16th 2022! Join us for another day of walking, biking and playing in the streets on a day free from car traffic. Come back soon for details on this year’s event, including booth/activity […]
Open Streets Santa Cruz 2022 Sunday, October 16, 9 - 2 Open Streets Santa Cruz, a project of Bike Santa Cruz County, is the largest open and public event in the city with thousands of attendees. Join us for a family-friendly, community celebration on West Cliff Drive, where we create a car-free two-mile street park […]
Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival October 15-16, 9am - 5pm Super Pumped Up Pumpkin Mecca Half Moon Bay’s World-Famous Celebration of the Great and Almighty Gourd The Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off will kick off festivities on Monday, October 10, on the IDES Grounds. Hunting for an Orange October? Half Moon Bay's Your Spot! 50th Half Moon Bay […]
Renaissance Faire Saturdays & Sundays 10am - 6pm: Sept. 17-18; 24-25, Oct. 1-2, 8-9, 15-16 & 22-23 Come Join the Fun NEW! 'Shakespeare’s Dream' Introducing: The Midsummer’s Court. What will happen when King Oberon meddles with the bard himself? The result may be more than he bargained for… This will certainly be some hot ice and […]
