The Nightmare before Nutcracker Thursday, October 23, 7pm; Friday, October 24, 7pm; Saturday, October 25, 1pm & 4:30pm Spine-Tingling Magic Unleashed: The Nightmare before Nutcracker premieres the Weekend before Halloween! A Halloween Weekend Happening! Come dressed in costume and experience our haunted lobby with spooky treats, games, and contests. This will be nothing like the […]
Sequoia Lights at Roaring Camp Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, 7:15 PM – Close Join us for a one of a kind lighted stroll, Sequoia Lights, beneath giant old-growth redwoods. Immerse yourself in the majesty of the ancient sequoia redwoods with this intimate new art and light installation in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Giant intricate […]
Chaminade Resort and Spa: Vampire Ball, 21+ Friday, October 24, 8 - 11:30pm Sink your teeth into the most enchanting party of the spooky season and awaken your inner vampire! Tickets and Overnight Packages to our third annual Vampire Ball are on sale now: https://www.chaminade.com/things-to-do.../vampire-ball/ Enjoy drinks (cash bar), a heavy bites station, a vampire […]
Art 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 […]
Santa 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 […]
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....
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
Fall Native Plant Sale Saturday, October 25, 9am-1pm The rain-softened earth offers ideal fall planting conditions! Come to our fall native plant sale to select some new plants for your garden that will support birds and other pollinators. ¡La tierra ablandada por la lluvia ofrece condiciones ideales para la siembra otoñal! Ven a nuestra venta […]
Thomas & 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, […]
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.
SC Beach Boardwalk: Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 25, 10am - 4pm Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili! Boardwalk admission is free! Just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample chili from dozens of competitors. Tasting Kits are […]
West Cliff: Day of the Dead Outdoor Market Saturday, October 25, 10am - 5pm Just in time for Halloween, head to the outdoor market with unique artisans while taking in the spectacular view of the ocean. This one-of-a-kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. This […]
Songs For A Happy Halloween ~ Free Family Concert With Freesia Raine! Saturday, October 25, 10:30 - 11:30am Come join us here at Mountain Feed & Farm Supply for a free family, sing-a-long concert! Songs For A Happy Halloween With Freesia Raine! (Family friendly costumes encouraged) Freesia Raine has enjoyed sharing music and stories with […]
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 […]
Celebrate Color and Fiber Saturday, October 25, 11am-3pm Celebrate Santa Cruz Textile Guild's 70th Anniversary with a demo day! Felton Branch Library presents the Santa Cruz Textile Arts Guild for a day of fun and color in the community room and adjoining patio. The guild is celebrating our 70th year and we are inviting the […]
