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Pleasure Point Halloween Parade
2024-10-31 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pleasure Point Peak Stairs, East Cliff & 32nd, Pleasure Point, 95062, United States
Pleasure Point Halloween Parade
Thursday, October 31, 5:30pm
Meet at 1st Peak Stairs, (East Cliff at 32nd)
PARADE START @ 5:45 just before Sunset to show off your costumes in the light
Be there a little early. Gremlins in Costume will get their 1st piece of Hersheys Milk Chocolate Halloween candy for joining the community at the beginning of the Parade.
Join the Pleasure Point Halloween Parade as we walk, skate or bike down to the HOOK! Go Trick or Treating after!!
Sunset is at 6:12pm, Go Trick or Treating after!! Take Back Pleasure Point! Happy Halloweeny!

China Cats Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party
2024-10-31 19:30 | Veterans Memorial Building, 840 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
China Cats Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party
Join us, the China Cats, leading a high-energy Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party!

Haunted decor, Grateful Dead costume contest, and the best groove you’ll find anywhere for your Halloween-themed dancing pleasure! Dress to impress and get ready for an evening of high-energy dance music on the sweeping wooden floor beneath soaring ceilings adorned with vintage chandeliers.

The China Cats are the Bay area’s premiere Grateful Dead Tribute band, performing with the same lineup of players for more than 14 years. They competently play over 200 songs the Grateful Dead performed during their career. “One of the premier tribute bands in Northern California.
Featuring Matt Hartle on lead guitar and vocals; Scott Cooper on rhythm guitar and vocals; Mike Owens on drums; Roger Sideman on bass; and Steven Sofranko on keys. Artist sights and sounds: thechinacats.com Presented by Mountain Music Productions and the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall.

Tickets: https://mountainmusicproductions.com

$25 (+$2 Fee) Advance
$30 Day of the Show

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
2024-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Capitola Branch Library, 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Fridays, through July 25, 11am-12pm
Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills.
This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play to reinforce early literacy skills through play and create connections with other families.

New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
2024-11-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom, CA, United States
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am – 12:30pm, beginning June 17
This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be an isolating and devastating experience. This group is led by trained peer facilitators who have also experienced infant loss.<
Our groups are 90 minutes (1.5 hours) in length. The first ~30 minutes is providing information, education, and establishing group guidelines. The next ~60 minutes is “talk time,” in which group members share and talk with each other. Group members must be present for the group guidelines before joining in the discussion or “talk time.”
Register at http://bit.ly/FindSupportGroup

Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
2024-11-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
3rd Fridays, 11am – 12:30pm, March 15 – December 20
Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB).
This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives with fellow readers. Whether you’re passionate about fiction, non-fiction, classics, or contemporary literature, BYOB Book Group welcomes all genres and interests.
https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12055882
How It Works:

Choose Your Book: Select a book that you’ve recently read or have been wanting to discuss. It could be a novel, biography, memoir, poetry collection, or any other genre that interests you.
Bring Your Book: Arrive at the library with your chosen book in hand. Make sure it’s one you’re eager to share and discuss with others.
Engage in Discussion: Once everyone has gathered, participants will take turns sharing their thoughts on their chosen books. This could include favorite passages, character analysis, thematic elements, personal connections, and more.
Respectful Exchange: Engage in respectful and open-minded discussions with fellow participants. Share your perspectives while also listening attentively to others’ viewpoints. This is a space for lively literary dialogue and exchange of ideas.
Discover New Reads: Explore a diverse range of books and genres through the recommendations and discussions of fellow participants. You might just find your next favorite read!

Whether you’re a voracious reader or just starting to delve into the world of books, Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Book Group offers a welcoming and inclusive environment for lively literary discussions and discovery. Join us at the library and let’s celebrate the joy of reading together!

Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
2024-11-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

First Fridays of the Month, 11am – 4pm

Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness.

Access to the Museum is for everyone, which is why we offer free admission every month on the first Friday. Join us.

Scrabble at La Selva Beach
2024-11-01 13:00 - 14:00 | La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, 95076, United States
Scrabble La Selva Beach
August 2 – November 15, Fridays, 1 – 2pm

Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library.
La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB
Are you a bridge player too? The LSB Bridge Club is 10:30-12:00 on Fridays (except the 1st Friday of the month).
Questions? Call the La Selva Beach Library at 831-427-7710.

B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens
2024-11-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Branciforte Branch Library, 230 Gault Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens
Fridays 3-4:30pm, September 20 – November 22
Join Branciforte Library’s program of video gaming and traditional board games for young tweens and teens. A great opportunity to meet and make new friends!

Friday Pet Food Pantry
2024-11-01 15:00 - 17:00 | SPCA, CA, United States
Friday 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!

Glass Blowing Demos and Seaglass Jewelry at Chris Johnson Glass/Studio Zayante
2024-11-01 15:00 - 19:00 | Chris Johnson Glass – Studio Zayante, 131 Old Coast Road, Davenport, CA, 95017, United States
Art And Memory – First Friday at Chris Johnson Glass/Studio Zayante
Friday, November 1, 4-pm
Join us for November First Friday in our glass blowing studio and gallery where we’re hosting guest artist Cathy Carte
Cathy is a Santa Cruz based artist who captures the essence of summer days and the beach combing life with her one of a kind sea-glass jewelry and memento vessels.
Glass blowing demos throughout the evening! Also check out our gallery for advance holiday gift shopping, including glass pumpkins, vases, ornaments, glass jewelry, and of course sea glass art by our guest artist, Cathy Carter.

Venue details: Chris Johnson Glass – Studio Zayante, 131 Old Coast Road, Davenport, California

Watsonville Film Festival's Dia de Los Muertos
2024-11-01 16:00 - 20:30 | Watsonville Plaza, 358 Main St, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Watsonville Film Festival’s Dia de Los Muertos
Friday, November 1, 4 – 9pm

Join us and Watsonville Film Festival for the 7th Annual Dia de Muertos Festival on November 1 from 4-9 PM at the City Plaza. Celebrate this beautiful tradition featuring altars, live music and dance and hands-on activities and the screening of coco!

Los invitamos a ser parte de esta hermosa tradición el viernes 27 de octubre en la plaza de watsonville.
Incluye música y danza, actividades para niños, ofrendas, y la película coco!

7th Annual Día de Muertos
2024-11-01 16:00 - 21:00 | Watsonville Plaza, 358 Main St, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
7th Annual Día de Muertos
Friday, November 1, 4-9pm
The Santa Cruz COE is pleased to co-present the 7th Annual Día de Muertos celebration from 4-9 p.m. November 1 in the Watsonville Plaza!
Families and community members of all ages are invited to celebrate this cherished tradition with films under the stars, live music, dance, art activities, community altars and more.

Everyone is invited to participate in this beautiful tradition at the Watsonville Plaza Fri. November 1, 2024, 4-9pm! Enjoy films under the stars, live music, dance, art activities for children, community altars and more…. Complete program coming soon!
Los invitamos a ser parte de esta hermosa tradición el viernes 1 de noviembre, 2024, en la Plaza de Watsonville de 4-9pm! Disfruten esta gran celebración de cine, música, danza, actividades para niños, ofrendas y más… pronto publicaremos todos los detalles!

CO-PRESENTERS: Watsonville Parks and Community Services and Santa Cruz County Office of Education.
THANK YOU TO SPONSOR: Hospice of Santa Cruz County.

Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory
2024-11-02 00:00 | The Art Factory, 7960 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory

Saturdays, 10-11:30am, October 5 – November 2
It’s that time of year again!
Join us for “Saturday Ceramics” at The Art Factory and dive into the fun of making ceramic gourds and pumpkins. Saturday Ceramics Drop-in sessions are back with a new and improved format! 1.5 hour classes that include clay, day-of glazing and firing so you can complete your project in just one session.
Perfect for all ages!
Bring a date, bring a friend, or make new ones at the table during this fall-themed, creative experience.

​If you would like to arrange a private party for your group please visit the Contact page.

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2024-11-02 08:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Saturdays 8am-12pm, year round, rain or shine
Voted America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California
In 2011, 2012, and 2013 our farmers markets were voted “America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California.” Additionally, Coastal Living Magazine named the Aptos Farmers Market one of “The Coast’s Best Farmers Markets.”
Market customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.
Additional Market Attractions
Professional sharpening services are available for knives and gardening tools year round.
Our other Markets: Carmel, Del Monte, Monterey

Adaptations Concert by Santa Cruz Symphony
2024-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, 95060, United States
Adaptations Concert by Santa Cruz Symphony
Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 PM at Civic Auditorium
Sunday, November 3 at 2:00 PM at Henry J. Mello Center
Classical music is always evolving, always being transformed by its many interpretations. Our Adaptations concert will take us to a higher level of insight with works by Antonín Dvořák, Erich Korngold, and Josef Sekon.
Join Santa Cruz Symphony, Music Director Daniel Stewart, and our dazzling Artist in Residence and Concertmaster Nancy Zhou as we explore the interplay of culture and art through music.
Learn more at https://t.ly/d4hUo.
TICKETS: Call 831-420-5260 or visit https://t.ly/wPi1H

Home Depot Kids Workshops
2024-11-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Home Depot Watsonville, 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Home Depot Kids Workshops
1st Saturdays of the month, 9am – 12pm

Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops.

Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073, (831)462-5650 Register

355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877, Register

Westside Farmers Market
2024-11-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Westside Farmers Market, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Westside Farmers Market
Saturdays 9am – 1pm, year round

The Westside Farmers’ Market takes place every week, year round at the corner of Hwy 1 and Western Drive, situated on the northern edge of Santa Cruz’s greenbelt. This market serves the communities of the west-end of Santa Cruz including Bonny Doon, the North Coast and the UCSC Campus. It is just a hop, skip and a jump from Downtown.
Foodies Unite
This market is proud to have been named best market by the Santa Cruz Metro’s, “Peoples Poll” multiple times. 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 operated by up-and-coming Santa Cruz-based roaster 11th Hour Coffee.
With easy access and an abundance of free parking, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing.

West Cliff Day of Dead Outdoor Market
2024-11-02 09:00 - 16:00 | Lighthouse Point, 701 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, 95060, United States
West Cliff Day of Dead Outdoor Market
Saturday, November 2, 10am-5pm
Come enjoy our West Cliff Day of Dead Outdoor Market with unique artisans and food trucks while taking in the spectacular view of the ocean.
This one of a kind market will be held in Light House parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. This is always a popular spot for locals and tourists, as it over looks the famous Steamers Lane surf spot .
The market will feature hand crafted gifts and admission is FREE!
We will also be giving away free tokens every hour to rando shoppers. The tokens can be used towards any vendor of your choice. So come down and get your free gift

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Beach behind Crow’s Nest, CA, United States
Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Saturdays, 10am – 12pm

Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest
Upcoming Uke Song List
Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow’s Nest
Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts

Sons of the Beach – Paul Ruiz – paulatthebeach@hotmail.com m

X Academy for Students Who Love Math
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, 95003, United States
X Academy for Students Who Love Math
Saturdays 10am-12pm, October 19-November 23
If your student loves math, join the X Academy.
The Santa Cruz Math Circle is a great opportunity to explore challenging and fun mathematics with kids from across the county.
Supported by Santa Cruz COE, the X Academy Santa Cruz Math Circle is for students in grades 5 through 8 to meet weekly with math professors and math professionals on Saturdays, 10:00-12:00 at Cabrillo College starting October 19 through November 23.
Tuition is $150 and scholarships are available.
Register now at: www.XAcademy.org

Sewing for Kids
2024-11-02 10:30 - 12:00 | Downown Branch Library, 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Sewing for Kids
First Saturdays 10:30am-12pm, October 5 – February 1, 2025
Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! Come make something special with us. A different hand sewing project is offered each month. For October, we are making Button Owls. No sewing experience needed.
Recommended for ages 7-12.
Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12711336

Life on the Ranch Day
2024-11-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Wilder Ranch, 1401 Coast Rd, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
History comes alive at Wilder Ranch State Park.

1st Saturdays 11am-3pm, through December
Join us for a trip back in time at the fascinating historic complex at Wilder Ranch State Park.
There are vintage games to play, tours, and cool things to explore.
As always, this event is free and open to all. Parking is $10 per car. Programs subject to change. Rain cancels.
Call (669)758-1963 for more information.

Comparsa Dia de Los Muertos
2024-11-02 16:00 - 20:00 | Branciforte Middle School, 315 Poplar Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Comparsa Dia de Los Muertos
Saturday, November 2, 4-8pm

Excited for our upcoming event!. Join the Comparsa, Day of the Dead celebration on Saturday, November 2, from 4- 8pm at Branciforte Small School – 840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz.

This is a FREE EVENT!

Family Karaoke
2024-11-02 17:30 - 19:30 | RC Fam Center, 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States
Family Karaoke
1st Saturdays, 5:30 – 7:30

If anyone is feeling up to it (and healthy!), once a month RC Fam hosts family karaoke and games night. It’s basically kids, teens, and adults singing their fave Disney songs. Dads are usually the shy ones leading chess, puzzles, scrabble, etc

It’s co-hosted with Shared Adventures to ensure ALL our community members have access ♡This is the 3rd time doing it. And it’s definitely some of the most fun I’ve had with my kids!

We’re at the top of Marin St and Freedom Blvd.
Free fun where it’s dry, safe, and warm.

Free ♡ — at RC Fam.

Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Aptos
2024-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Aptos Public Library, 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, 95003, United States
Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) Aptos
1st Sunday of the month, 11am – 1:00pm

Advisory Council of Teens (ACT) is the SCPL young adult advisory group. ACT is open to all Santa Cruz County young adults, ages 12-18. The main focus of the ACT is young adult services, including programs, events, spaces, and policies. This is a good opportunity for students to fulfill community service credits, obtain job skills, develop leadership abilities, and acquire college extracurricular experience.
Questions? Contact Sandi Imperio, imperios@santacruzpl.org
Meetings: 1st Sunday of the month, 11:00a-1:00p. Meetings are at the Aptos Library Community Room, 7695 Soquel Dr., Aptos
No registration required.

Live Oak Farmers Market
2024-11-03 09:00 - 13:00 | Live Oak Farmers Market, 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, 95062, United States
Live Oak Farmers Market
Sundays 9am – 1pm year round
Started in 2000, Live Oak Farmers Market is a neighborhood market has grown to be a weekly event that is loved by the communities of Live Oak, Pleasure Point and Capitola. A decade has past since this market became year round and here you will find an excellent selection of organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more. The market is also the epicenter of the clean food movement, showcasing amazing Sunday brunch offerings like traditional Michoacan Mexican dishes, dumplings, crepes and artisan hand pies. This is your Sunday destination.

Market Match
Market Match offers farmers’ market customers a dollar-for-dollar match up to $10 on their CalFresh (food stamp) cards at the Live Oak Market. If a customer swipes their CalFresh card for seven dollars, they get seven dollars in Market Match tokens for free. Swipe $10, you get $10. The goal of this project is to encourage CalFresh (EBT/SNAP) recipients to take advantage of fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables. By offering an incentive that lowers the price of fresh produce, we are helping shoppers stretch their food dollars while keeping their families healthy. SCCFM will be offering the Market Match program for the 2020 season. Locate the information booth and the market manager to redeem EBT coins and to participate in the Market Match Program.

Monthly Wharf Walks
2024-11-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Monterey’s Old Fishermans Wharf, Monterey, CA, 93940, United States
Monthly Wharf Walks

Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March 7th, the monthly “Wharf Walks – Walking Tours at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf that are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 AM – Noon, continues each month.
Tim will be wearing a mask and limiting the group size who will also be required to wear masks. He is also available on other days to conduct small tours.
Tours meet at the head of Old Fisherman’s Wharf(near the pink “Harbor House” store, #1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey. Advance reservations are required by calling Tim Thomas at (831) 521-3304 or via email timsardine@yahoo.com.
The tour is for ages 10-adult only and the cost is $20 for adults and kids are $15 (10-15 years). Group Rates are also available.
Map: https://monterey.org/Portals/0/Maps/Parking-Map-Waterfront.pdf

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
2024-11-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Corralitos Farm & Garden Market, 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, 95076, United States
The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos.
Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, vegetables, lettuces and salad greens.
We have bakers that offer wonderful treats, along with a table full of beautiful potted flowers.
You may find expertly handmade natural soaps, and homemade jams and preserves.
The market is open to all of our friends and neighbors who grow anything from a garden to a good back yard fruit tree.
Open every Sunday 11am to 3pm, rain or shine, at the Corralitos Cultural Center, 127 Hames Road
For a booth we request a $5 donation to the CVREA, the non-profit who maintains the Corralitos Cultural Center.
Farm & Garden Market (including vendor inquiries)
Contact Wayne Miller: wayne@catalyst2001.com / (831) 724-1332

Adaptations Concert by Santa Cruz Symphony at The Mello
2024-11-03 14:00 | Mello Center for the Performing Arts, 250 East Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, 95076, United States

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
2024-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | Claraty Arts, 1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
Sundays 2 – 4pm
Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It’s for the whole family – all are welcomed! This will be a great relaxing creative time adaptive to all needs, come out and express yourself! Caregiver must stay and help the participant – this is not a drop off!
Drop ins Welcomed!
$10 cash donation appreciated for art supplies

1725 Seabright Avenue, Suite C., Santa Cruz, CA

Click here to reserve your seat at art class
