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

Museum of the Macabre 2023

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Museum of the Macabre 2023 Sunday, October 28,  6-9pm Come in costume to the Museum of the Macabre and imbibe cauldron-concocted cocktails while exploring the chasms of the world beneath our feet. The seventh annual Museum of the Macabre will be bigger than ever with freakish festivities and special exhibits outdoors and inside the Museum’s […]

$15 – $25

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

Witches Ball 2023

Brookdale Lodge 11570 Hwy 9, Brookdale, CA, United States

Witches Ball 2023 Saturday, October 28, 7pm - 1am It’s time for the Witches Ball!!! Don your most fabulous frock for the best party of the year! Come join us at the Brookdale Lodge, the most haunted place in California .... if you dare! Vendors and multiple bars to tickle your fancy. Spellbinding witch hat […]

$40

China Cats Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party

Vets Hall 846 Front St, Santa Cruz

China Cats Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party Saturday, October 28, 7 - 10:30pm The China Cats, the awesome Grateful Dead Tribute band, perform at the Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party at the Vets Memorial Building. The place to be for Halloween 2023! Announcing the China Cats Halloween Dance Party at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial […]

$25

Santa Cruz Museum Month | October | Pick up your Free Museum Month Pass

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Santa Cruz Museum Month | Pick up your Free Museum Month Pass October Visit your local museums for a free or reduced-price during the whole month of October! The Santa Cruz Museum Partnership is hosting Santa Cruz Museum Month throughout October 2023. This year, anyone can use a special free Museum Month Pass to explore […]