BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Santa Cruz Parent - ECPv6.7.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://santacruzparent.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Santa Cruz Parent REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T000000 DTSTAMP:20260405T000602 CREATED:20241005T183710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T183710Z UID:10036506-1729296000-1729296000@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory DESCRIPTION:Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory\n\nSaturdays\, 10-11:30am\, October 5 – November 2 \nIt’s that time of year again! \nJoin 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.  \nPerfect for all ages! \nBring a date\, bring a friend\, or make new ones at the table during this fall-themed\, creative experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n​If you would like to arrange a private party for your group please visit the Contact page. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/saturday-ceramics-at-the-art-factory/2024-10-19/ LOCATION:Art Factory Studios\, 7960 Soquel Dr.\, Aptos\, CA\, 95003\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts, Museums, Exhibits,Classes,Date Night,Family Events,Holidays,Teen Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/art-factory-ceramics-2024-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021 DTSTAMP:20260405T000603 CREATED:20230818T081537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T125726Z UID:10007854-1729296000-1729468799@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival DESCRIPTION:Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival\nOctober 19 & 20 \n“Celebrate the Great & Almighty Gourd” at the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival! Festival admission is free. \nJoin in the fabulously festive fun as the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay will be bursting out in orange to celebrate its bountiful fall harvest and autumn splendor. \n\nHalf Moon Bay’s Beloved and World-famous Autumn Classic Celebrates 52 Years!\nNo matter what’s happening around us\, one lovely constant endures at this time of year – the Coastside’s wondrous and highly-anticipated autumn season is upon us and on the picturesque coast around the World Pumpkin Capital of Half Moon Bay\, it’s always stunningly spectacular. The dazzling journey is its own reward … the breath-taking views of seaside farm country dotted with vast\, rolling fields of orange\, scarecrows\, barns\, and pick-your-own pumpkin patches. It’s the perfect time of year and the perfect place to celebrate the simple beauty and bounty of the fall season and Half Moon Bay does it like nobody else. \nThe world-famous Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival is the season’s signature event\, drawing hordes of visitors to the “World Pumpkin Capital” for an epic festival on historic Main Street. This year’s highly-anticipated 52nd annual festival will be held on October 19-20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. \nSchedule of Events: Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off\, held every Columbus Day\, and the following weekend’s  Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/hallf-moon-bay-pumpkin-festival/ LOCATION:Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival\, Main Street between Mill and Spruce Streets\, Half Moon Bay\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Entertainment & Performances,Family Events,Festivals,Free Events,Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2024-half-moon-bay-art-and-pumpkin-festival-e1724847276652.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241020 DTSTAMP:20260405T000603 CREATED:20241008T231912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T231912Z UID:10036543-1729296000-1729382399@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Free Peanuts Specials Great Pumpkin DESCRIPTION:Free Peanuts Specials\nOctober 19 and October 20; November 23 and November 24; “A Charlie Brown Christmas\,” December 14 and 15. \nApple TV+ streams beloved Peanuts holiday specials for free\, including “It’s the Great Pumpkin\, Charlie Brown\,” “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” \n“It’s the Great Pumpkin\, Charlie Brown\,” Saturday\, October 19 and Sunday\, October 20\nJoin the Peanuts gang for a timeless adventure as Charlie Brown preps for a party\, Snoopy sets his sights on the Red Baron and Linus patiently awaits a pumpkin patch miracle. \n“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving\,” Saturday\, November 23 and Sunday\, November 24\nFor over 50 years of this Peanuts classic\, Peppermint Patty invites everyone to Charlie Brown’s for Thanksgiving\, even though he is already going to celebrate at his grandmother’s. Snoopy decides to cook his own version of a Thanksgiving meal with help from his friends. \n“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Saturday\, December 14 and Sunday\, December 15. \nIn this beloved Peanuts special\, feeling down about the commercialism of Christmas\, Lucy recruits Charlie Brown to be the director of the gang’s holiday play. Can he overcome his friends’ preference for dancing over acting\, find the “perfect” tree and discover the true meaning of Christmas? URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/free-peanuts-holiday-specials/2024-10-19/ LOCATION:Apple TV CATEGORIES:Entertainment & Performances,Family Events,Free Events,Holidays ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/apple_peanuts_special_holiday_season_big_image_01_big_image_post.jpg.large_-e1728427901642.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T080000 DTSTAMP:20260405T000603 CREATED:20200622T004406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T012658Z UID:10016646-1729324800-1729324800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College DESCRIPTION:Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College\nSaturdays 8am-12pm\, year round\, rain or shine \nVoted America’s Favorite Farmers Market in California\nIn 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.” \nMarket 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. \nAdditional Market Attractions\nProfessional sharpening services are available for knives and gardening tools year round. \nOur other Markets: Carmel\, Del Monte\, Monterey URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/aptos-farmers-market-at-cabrillo-college/2024-10-19/ LOCATION:Cabrillo College\, 6500 Soquel Drive\, Room 450\, Aptos\, 95003\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Farmers Markets & Farms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/aptos-farmers-market-cabrillo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T000603 CREATED:20241005T144333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241005T144333Z UID:10036502-1729324800-1729357200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:National Junior Basketball Santa Cruz Chapter for Kids in K-12 DESCRIPTION:National Junior Basketball Santa Cruz Chapter\nRegistration Open through Sunday\, October 27 \nJoin the Santa Cruz Chapter of the National Junior Basketball for Kids K-12. \n\n\n\n\n\nAnyone in the neighborhood interested in youth basketball? The Santa Cruz chapter of National Junior Basketball is kicking off the 2024-2025 season.\nThis is the league’s third year and it’s a great program for young players.\n\nhttps://santa-cruz-njb.sportngin.com/register/form/903791412\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeague Details \nGrades K-12 \n8 Regular Season Games\n2-Game League Finals Tournament\n2-Game Championship Series Tournament \nFull NJB Uniform\nNJB Basketball\nLeague Insurance\nGames Played Indoors\nPaid High Quality Scorekeepers \nCertified Paid Referees\nPicture Day\nWebsite and Online Schedules\nAwards For Top Teams\nNJB Membership\nBoys and Girls Divisions\nFriendly and Background Checked Staff\nCoach Package for Volunteer Head Coaches \n*Indoor Practice Time Requires Team Sponsorship\n\nImportant Dates: \nRegistration Closes – Monday\, October 28\, 2024\nPlayer Evaluations – Saturday and Sunday\, November 2 and 3\, 2024\nTeam Practices – Saturdays\, Beginning November 9\, 2024 \nPractices:  Saturdays at Live Oak Elementary \nHome Games:  Sundays at Shoreline Middle School \nAway Games:  Sundays will be at Hollister\, Gilroy\, Los Gatos\, or the San Jose area \nOpening Day – Sunday\, November 17\, 2024\nSeason Finals – Sunday\, February 2\, 2025\nChampionship Series – TBD\nAll-Star Tournaments – TBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister: https://santa-cruz-njb.sportngin.com/register/form/903791412\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/santacruznjb URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/national-junior-basketball-santa-cruz-chapter-for-kids-k-12/2024-10-19/ LOCATION:Live Oak Elementary School\, 1916 Capitola Re\, Capitola\, CA\, 95010\, United States CATEGORIES:Sports & Races,Teen Activities ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/njb-winter-basketball-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="National Junior Basketball Santa Cruz Chapter":MAILTO:santacruz@njbl.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T000603 CREATED:20241019T234753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T234753Z UID:10036743-1729324800-1729357200@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Chili Cookoff DESCRIPTION:Chili Cookoff\nSaturday.October 26 \n9 – 10am Chef’s Prep (no heat)\n10am – 1pm Chilti cooking Time\n10am     Tasting Kits go on sale\n1pm       Public Tasting begins\n4pm       Winners announced at the Pirate Ship Stage \nTry Some Chili at the Chili Cookoff! \nBoardwalk admission is free! Just purchase a Tasting Kit to sample chili from dozens of competitors. Tasting Kits are $15 each and include eight (8) taste tickets\, spoon\, cup\, and a People’s Choice ballot. Purchase your tasting kit(s) onsite at any ticket booth. \nPortion of Proceeds \nA portion of the proceeds from Tasting Kit sales will benefit Treasure Cove at Jade Street Park. Treasure Cove will be a universally accessible playground where children with and without disabilities will be able to experience the joy of playing together with their friends and families. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/chili-cookoff/ LOCATION:Beach Boardwalk\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Fundraisers ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/boardwalk-cookoff-2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T000603 CREATED:20200621T233339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T023625Z UID:10038353-1729328400-1729342800@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Westside Farmers Market DESCRIPTION:Westside Farmers Market\nSaturdays  9am – 1pm\, year round\n\n\nThe 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. \nFoodies Unite\nThis 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. \nWith easy access and an abundance of free parking\, this market makes for a convenient and celebratory Saturday morning outing. URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/westside-farmers-market/2024-10-19/ LOCATION:Westside Farmers Market\, Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States CATEGORIES:Family Events,Farmers Markets & Farms ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santacruzparent.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/westside-farmers-market.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Santa Cruz Farmers Markets":MAILTO:info@santacruzfarmersmarket.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241020T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T000603 CREATED:20240921T234922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T235239Z UID:10036314-1729328400-1729443600@santacruzparent.com SUMMARY:Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party DESCRIPTION:Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm\, October 12-13\, 19-20\, 26-27 \n\n\n\nReady for a day of family fun? Thomas the Tank Engine and Percy are rolling into Felton\, CA\, bringing a world of adventure right to your doorstep!\n\n\nDon’t miss out on a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine\, interactive games and activities for all ages\, and a full day of family fun!\n\n\n\nTickets are selling quickly! Grab your tickets now and be a part of this unforgettable