Westside Farmers Market

Westside Farmers Market Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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

Free

Fall Native Plant Sale

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

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

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, […]

$27 – $31

Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours

Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, United States

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.  

Free

SC Beach Boardwalk: Chili Cook-Off

Beach Boardwalk CA, United States

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 […]

$15

West Cliff: Day of the Dead Outdoor Market

West Cliff at Lighthouse Point 701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Songs For A Happy Halloween Free Family Concert

Mountain Feed & Farm Supply

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 […]

Free

Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Big Basin Park 21600 Big Basin Way,, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Celebrate Color and Fiber

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

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 […]

Free

The Rock & Roll Playhouse: Plays Music of The Beatles and More for Kids + Halloween Party!

Felton Music Hall 6275 CA9, Felton, CA, United States

Music of The Beatles and More for Kids + Halloween Party! Saturday, October 25, 12-1pm Join us for a rockin' Halloween party that's equal parts spooky and spectacular with The Rockin' Roll Playhouse. The Rock and Roll Playhouse takes the stage at Felton Music Hall on October 25, and we want to see your best […]

$23.14

The Nightmare before Nutcracker

The Landing 251 B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, CA

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 […]

$20.50
Event Series Science Saturdays

Science Saturdays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

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 […]

Free – $10

READ program with Ziggy the mini

A ranch in Watsonville

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. […]

Día de los Muertos Celebration

Santa Cruz Musueum of Art and History (MAH 705 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA

Día de los Muertos Celebration Saturday, October 25, 1pm - 3pm Join us for the Día de los Muertos community celebration of traditional music, dance, and art at the MAH. This fall, the MAH invites you to our annual Día de los Muertos Celebration. On this beloved Oaxacan cultural holiday, the day will be filled […]

Free

Telling Stores of Mexican California

Faye G. Belardi Memorial Gallery 6299 Gushee St, Felton

Telling Stores of Mexican California September 21 - November 16;  Gallery hours are Thursday, Saturday & Sunday from 1-4 pm Opening reception Sunday, September 21, 2 - 4pm Faye G. Belardi Gallery Learn about California’s history leading up to statehood as a backdrop to the factual and fictional stories that emerged after the US takeover.Opening […]

Free