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 […]
10th Annual Halloween Costume Ball Friday, October 31, 7-10pm DJs, Performance, Ritual, Art, Costume Contest, Potions & Elixirs. Dance with your darkness, be your favorite character, let your alter ego out to play! This Halloween join us for another glorious evening of costumes, dance, ritual, performance, and other ghoulish delights. This will be our 10th […]
Goat Hill Fair Friday, October 31, Early Goats: 8-10am; All Other Goats: 10am - 4 pm Saturday, November 1, 9am - 4pm, All Goats GHF is a curated antiques and vintage show. Join us for Goat Hill Fair's big semi-annual artisan antique fair! Tickets are available for purchase online for our Fall 2025 show! Featuring […]
Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series Fridays 10am, August 1 - November 21 Session 1 August 8, 15, 22, 29th Session 2 September 5, 12, 19, 26 Session 3 October 3, 10, 17, 24th Session 4 October 31st, November 7, 14, 21st Fall cohorts now enrolling... Parenting is better together! If those early […]
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.
Watch the Sea Witches from Capitola Wharf October 31, 10am - 12 pm Capitola Wharf: Watch the Sea Witches Every year on Halloween, dozens of women dress up as witches and glide along Monterey Bay on stand-up-paddleboards. In silhouette, their paddles look like brooms as they magically glide along the water. Head out to […]
Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room programming changes weekly offering magical experiences for you and your child. Free with daily admission and no pre-registration required Ages 0-3 years Join us and […]
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) 3rd Fridays, 11am - 12:30pm, March 15 - December 20 Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB). This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives […]
MODs Magical Halloween Thursday, October 30, 11am-5pm Friday, October 31, 11am-5pm Enter a world of spellbinding wonder where you can send letters via Owl Post, master the art of potion making, embark on a wizardly scavenger hunt, and craft your own magical creations all free with museum admission. Themed play areas and scavenger hunts open […]
Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too? The LSB […]
Mountain Farmers' Market Fridays, 2:30-6:30pm, August 15 - October 31 Located among the redwood trees in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Mountain Farmers' Market brings together local farmers, food vendors, and artisans in a scenic outdoor setting. Shop fresh, organic produce, sourdough bread, pastries, honey, olive oil, specialty coffee beans, cacao, fresh-pressed juice, and more. Enjoy […]
Lego Brick Builder Fridays Fridays, 3-4pm Calling All Master Builders! Get ready to unleash your creativity and engineering skills at the Children's Museum of Discovery's LEGO Challenge Build Event! This exciting event is perfect for LEGO fans of all ages. Here's what you can expect: A Fun Challenge: We'll have a special build theme announced […]
Aptos Village Halloween Parade Friday, October 31, 3 - 4:30pm The Aptos Village Halloseen Parade is creeping into town, and you won't want to miss it! Enjoy a fang-tastic time behind the New Leaf Community Market in the Aptos Village as the ghouls and goblins take over the streets. Dress up in your most […]
Friday 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!
Dog Halloween Costume Contest Friday, October 31, 5pm It's your Fur Baby's time to shine!! Sign up your dog to model their costume on the Abbott Square stage during the Halloween Dog Costume Contest. Prizes for best costumes. Check back for more details as the date gets closer.
