Esperanza Community Farm
Lee Road, Watsonville, CA
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 […]
Castro Adobe Rancho
184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United States
𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐛𝐞 Saturday, October 18, 10:30am-3pm Join us at 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐛𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 in the countryside of Watsonville for a special Open House honoring 𝐃𝐢́𝐚 𝐝𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐬 (Day of the Dead). Latino dance group, 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 with colorful costumes will bring the spirit of the day to life. […]
Castro Adobe Rancho
184 Old Adobe Road, Watsonville, CA, United States
Visit the fully restored Castro Adobe Saturdays 10:30am-3:30pm: March 22, May 17, June 14, 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 […]
Big Basin Park
21600 Big Basin Way,, Boulder Creek, CA, United States
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 […]
Felton Library
6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, United States
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 […]
Davenport Jail
70 Center St, Davenport, CA, United States
Visit Davenport Jail 2nd Saturdays, 12-3pm, through August 2026 The Davenport Jail is one of the MAH's historic sites. It was originally built in 1914 as a two-room county jailhouse in Davenport, California; and now its open to the public! Located in the old whaling village of Davenport, it was decommissioned in 1936. Read more […]
Simpkins Family Swim Center
979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States
Floating Pumpkin Patch at Simpkins Saturday, October 18th, from 12 - 4pm Join us at Simpkins Family Swim Center for swimming, pumpkins, games, and a food truck! Tickets are available now at scparks.com/register. Pre-registration Price: $15 Adult/ $12 Youth Tickets: scparks.com/register
London Nelson Community Center
301 Center St, Santa Cruz, United States
Halloween Mask Making Festival Saturday, October 18, 12 - 4pm Enjoy the 27th annual Halloween Festival, including mask-making, creepy carnival games, All About Theatre Halloween performances and Thriller dance. Join us for the 27th annual Halloween Mask Making Festival! FREE! Event Schedule: 12:00 - 4:00 pm - Mask Making and Halloween Games 12:30 pm […]
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD
1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States
Science Saturdays Saturdays 1 - 2pm Join us every Saturday from 3 - 4:30pm for fun and interactive science adventures at the Children's Museum of Discovery! Each week, we’ll bring learning to life through engaging science lessons, followed by hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and curiosity for all. From exciting experiments to interactive demos, Science […]
READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning November 30 and December 1 READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. […]
Old Wrigley Building
2801 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA
Creating in the Makerspace with Generative AI Saturday, October 18, 1-3pm Drop by between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm to see how AI can transform ideas into images, 3D models, and videos, then bring them to life as physical art. Idea Fab Labs’ amazing volunteers will showcase this cutting-edge technology. Perfect for all ages, come […]
Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery
6299 Gushee St, Felton
Telling Stores of Mexican California September 21 - November 16; Gallery hours are Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 1-4 pm Opening reception Sunday, September 21, 2 - 4pm Faye G. Belardi Gallery Learn about California’s history leading up to statehood as a backdrop to the factual and fictional stories that emerged after the US takeover.Opening […]
Afternoon STEAM: Lego No-So Simple Machines Aptos Saturdays 2 - 3:30pm, through July 26 Learn how to create Lego devices using simple machines (gears, levers, pulleys, and swivels). Participants work at their own pace. Once their device will work manually, then it will be motorize. Builders will learn how to program motors using Lego WeDo software. […]
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD
1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States
Paint and Play Saturdays Saturdays 10:30am Unleash creativity and have a blast with colors at MOD's Paint & Play! Recommended for ages 4 and up, this informal class is perfect for anyone who can independently use a paintbrush. Learn a variety of fun painting techniques, from basic strokes to more advanced styles, while letting your […]