Chile Cook-off

Beach Boardwalk CA, United States

Chile Cook-off Saturday, October 28, 10am - 4pm Bring your appetite  to the Chile Cook-off and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili! Cook-Off Schedule 9am-10am Chef's prep (no heat) 10am-1pm Chili cook time 10am Tasting Kits go on sale 1pm […]

$12
Event Series Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch

Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch

Live Oak Grange 1900 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]

Free
Event Series Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo

San Francisco Zoo Sloat Bl at The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA, United States

Boo at the Zoo Sat & Sun, October 21 & 22 and 28-29, 10am - 5pm Two Weekends of Animal-Themed Halloween Fun Presented by First 5 California The most popular event of the year is coming up with two full weekends of Boo at the Zoo presented by First 5 California. Bring it on by […]

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf

Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz

13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf! October 19 - 31, 11am Join us for 13 days of Spooktacular fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf October 19 - 31! It all kicks off on Thursday, October 19th! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt • Bring your bingo card (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]

Free
Event Series Soul Collage

Soul Collage

Felton Library 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, United States

Soul Collage Saturday, October 28 & December 2, 12 - 3pm Come join us for Soul Collage, an amazing activity that will help you focus your intentions and bring your dreams to life! Soul Collage is a dynamic and insightful process that uses collages as a powerful visual tool. We'll have a short PowerPoint presentation […]

Free

Día de los Muertos Evergreen Cemetery

Evergreen Cemetery 261 Evergreen St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Día de los Muertos Saturday, October 28, 12 - 4pm Join us for the Día de los Muertos community celebration of traditional music, dance, and art at Evergreen Cemetery. Enjoy live performances by Senderos’ Centeotl Danza y Baile and Ensamble Musical de Senderos. Stroll through the cemetery in a self-guided presentation of community altars. Evergreen […]

Free
Event Series What if the Rats win?

What if the Rats win?

Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center 251-B Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

What if the Rats win? Friday, October 27, 7pm Saturday, October 28, 1 & 4:30pm What if the Rats win? Come and find out this Halloween Weekend  at the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center! Spine-tingling magic unleashed this Halloween Weekend, as we get ready to Experience the Nightmare before Nutcracker! More information + tickets: https://iadance.com/nightmare-before-nutcracker/ […]

Event Series GroovaRoo Dance

GroovaRoo Dance

RC Fam Center 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, United States

GroovaRoo Dance 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance  […]

All About Theatre The Addams Family

Londen Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]

$14 – $22

Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Boulder Creek Cemetery

Boulder Creek 100F Cemetery Harmon St, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Boulder Creek Cemetery Saturday, October 28, 2 - 5pm A scavenger hunt and fun for the whole family at the historic Boulder Creek IOOF Cemetery. Wear your finest Halloween attire and send the kids out looking for goodies among the stones. Free. A day at the historic Boulder Creek Cemetery. […]

Free

Free Thriller Dance Classes

Londen Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Thriller Dance Classes are back! Saturdays 10am - 12 pm, September 21 - October 12 London Nelson Community Center CALLING ALL ZOMBIES!!! Free, drop in classes taught by volunteer instructors with previous zombie experience. Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun. Two Thriller performances! Halloween […]

Gourds Galore Saturday Afternoon Ceramics

The Art Factory at Aptos Village Square 7960 Soquel Dr, Aptos, United States

Gourds Galore Saturday Afternoon Ceramics Saturdays, October 28 - November 11, 3 - 4pm Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. From […]

$35
Event Series What if the Rats win?

What if the Rats win?

Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center 251-B Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

What if the Rats win? Friday, October 27, 7pm Saturday, October 28, 1 & 4:30pm What if the Rats win? Come and find out this Halloween Weekend  at the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center! Spine-tingling magic unleashed this Halloween Weekend, as we get ready to Experience the Nightmare before Nutcracker! More information + tickets: https://iadance.com/nightmare-before-nutcracker/ […]

College and Career Family Night

Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, United States

College and Career Family Night Monday, October 23, 6 - 8pm College and Career Family Night is a chance for students and families to meet university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities. It is also an opportunity to learn about Cabrillo College’s certificate, degree and transfer opportunities, attend workshops, and explore various resources. This event is free and open to the public. This […]

Free

Pizza & Pumpkin Carving for Kids 8 – 14

The Art Factory at Aptos Village Square 7960 Soquel Dr, Aptos, United States

Pizza & Pumpkin Carving for Kids 8 - 14 Friday, October 27, 6 - 8pm 15th Annual Kids Night Out! The class includes pizza and a pumpkin for carving. This event sells out quickly so sign up ASAP! Ages 8-14. Tickets are non-refundable.

$65