SC 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 […]
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.
Saturdays 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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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. […]
