Friday Pet Food Pantry
SPCA CA, United StatesFriday 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!
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Fall Carnival at Soquel Elementary
Soquel Elementary School 2700 Porter St,, Soquel, CAFall Carnival at Soquel Elementary Friday, October 17, 3:30-6:30pm You don’t want to miss this family-friendly, community event! Admission & live entertainment is *FREE*. Game wristbands & tickets, walk-thru haunted house, food, drinks & snacks for purchase. (Haunted house will be non-scary 3:30-4:30pm and more thrilling 4:30-6:30pm) Thank you for supporting our school Art & […]
All Ages Art Reception The Raft
NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary 35 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesAll Ages Art Reception The Raft Friday, September 5, 4:30 - 7pm Reception Wednesdays - Sundays 10am - 4pm through October 29 The Sanctuary Exploration Center is excited to announce "The Raft," a new art show by Margaret Adachi. "The Raft" brings Monterey Bay's sea otters to life, and highlights the crucial role they play […]
Free
“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance 2025
Kianti's 1100 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance Fridays & Saturdays 6pm & 8pm through the New Year Kianti’s celebrates 21 years of performances and is bringing “The Nightmare Before Christmas” back to life. This holiday performance features Jack Skellington, pizza spinners, dancing staff and a flame-raising kitchen. Shows every Friday & Saturday night October 10 thru the […]
Sequoia Lights at Roaring Camp
Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesSequoia 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 […]
$12.95 – $24.95
Haunted Walk in Boulder Creek
Bear Creek Estates 15685 Forest Hill Dr., Boulder Creek, CABear Creek Estates Haunted Walk of Terrors Friday, 8-9pm, October 17 - Haunted Walk only Saturday, October 18, 8-10pm – haunted walk + Family Dance inside the clubhouse, finger foods and beverages can be purchased. Haunted Walk is recommended for ages 8+ Haunted Walk and Dance Party 8-10pm Saturday $10 per person or $25 per […]
$10 – $25
Art of Manga
DeYoung Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr,, San Francisco, CA, United StatesArt 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 […]
$45 – $50
Santa Cruz Wharf Trick or Treating
Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa CruzSanta 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 […]
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, United StatesNinety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses....
Free
Capitola Women On Waves Surf Contest
Pleasure Point Pleasure PointCapitola Women On Waves Surf Contest Saturday 8am-5pm, October 18 & Sunday October 19 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 […]
Free
Westside Farmers Market
Westside Farmers Market Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe 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
Free
SC Beach Boardwalk Band Review
Beach Boardwalk CA, United StatesSC 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 hot rides! Marching bands will be judged in […]
Free
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party
Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesThomas & 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, […]
$27 – $31
Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours
Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesElkhorn 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.
Free
Saturdays in the Soil
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSaturdays in the Soil Third Saturdays, 10am - noon We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s 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. It’s time to get your […]
Free
