Saturday Ceramics at The Art Factory
2024-10-19 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Art Factory Studios, 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.

Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
2024-10-19 - 2024-10-20 | Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival, Main Street between Mill and Spruce Streets, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
October 19 & 20
“Celebrate the Great & Almighty Gourd” at the annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival! Festival admission is free.
Join 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.

Half Moon Bay’s Beloved and World-famous Autumn Classic Celebrates 52 Years!
No 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.
The 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.
Schedule of Events: Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, held every Columbus Day, and the following weekend’s Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival.

Free Peanuts Specials Great Pumpkin
2024-10-19, 2024-10-20 | Apple TV
Free Peanuts Specials
October 19 and October 20; November 23 and November 24; “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” December 14 and 15.
Apple 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.”
“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20
Join 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.
“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,” Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24
For 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.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15.
In 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?

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
2024-10-19 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

National Junior Basketball Santa Cruz Chapter for Kids in K-12
2024-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Live Oak Elementary School, 1916 Capitola Re, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
National Junior Basketball Santa Cruz Chapter
Registration Open through Sunday, October 27
Join the Santa Cruz Chapter of the National Junior Basketball for Kids K-12.

Anyone in the neighborhood interested in youth basketball? The Santa Cruz chapter of National Junior Basketball is kicking off the 2024-2025 season.
This is the league’s third year and it’s a great program for young players.

https://santa-cruz-njb.sportngin.com/register/form/903791412

League Details
Grades K-12
8 Regular Season Games
2-Game League Finals Tournament
2-Game Championship Series Tournament
Full NJB Uniform
NJB Basketball
League Insurance
Games Played Indoors
Paid High Quality Scorekeepers
Certified Paid Referees
Picture Day
Website and Online Schedules
Awards For Top Teams
NJB Membership
Boys and Girls Divisions
Friendly and Background Checked Staff
Coach Package for Volunteer Head Coaches
*Indoor Practice Time Requires Team Sponsorship

Important Dates:
Registration Closes – Monday, October 28, 2024
Player Evaluations – Saturday and Sunday, November 2 and 3, 2024
Team Practices – Saturdays, Beginning November 9, 2024
Practices: Saturdays at Live Oak Elementary
Home Games: Sundays at Shoreline Middle School
Away Games: Sundays will be at Hollister, Gilroy, Los Gatos, or the San Jose area
Opening Day – Sunday, November 17, 2024
Season Finals – Sunday, February 2, 2025
Championship Series – TBD
All-Star Tournaments – TBD

Register: https://santa-cruz-njb.sportngin.com/register/form/903791412

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Chili Cookoff
2024-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Beach Boardwalk, CA, United States
Chili Cookoff
Saturday.October 26
9 – 10am Chef’s Prep (no heat)
10am – 1pm Chilti cooking Time
10am Tasting Kits go on sale
1pm Public Tasting begins
4pm Winners announced at the Pirate Ship Stage
Try Some Chili at the Chili Cookoff!
Boardwalk 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.
Portion of Proceeds
A 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.

Westside Farmers Market
2024-10-19 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.

Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party
2024-10-19 09:00 - 2024-10-20 17:00, 2024-10-20 09:00 - 2024-10-21 17:00 | Roaring Camp, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party

Saturdays & Sundays 9am-5pm, October 12-13, 19-20, 26-27

Ready 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!

Don’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!

Tickets are selling quickly! Grab your tickets now and be a part of this unforgettable <experience!

All Ages Peak Pricing 11am – 2pm, $27
All Ages Off Peak Pricing, 10am & after 2pm, $25
Kids Under 1 are Free!
Groups 20+ Peak Pricing $23 per person
Groups 20+ Off Peak Pricing $21 per person
On-Site Parking $10

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Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
2024-10-19 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

Saturdays in the Soil
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Saturdays in the Soil
Third Saturdays, 10am – noon
We are coming together as a community to steward Tyrrell Park through the City’s Adopt-A-Park program. At the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, you gain new wisdom about local ecology, native plants, and sustainable gardening while connecting with nature outdoors. It’s time to get your hands dirty! Join us and volunteer in the Museum’s Garden Learning Center and Pilkington Creek.
Email volunteer@santacruzmuseum.org to RSVP. Space is limited.
What to Expect

This project requires volunteer support with general landscaping, occasional watering, weeding, and replanting.
Please let us know if you need special accommodations when you email to RSVP.
This program happens rain or shine, but we will cancel in the case of muddy conditions or inclement weather.
All ages are welcome; children under 14 require adult supervision. Volunteers under 18 require a parent/guardian to sign waivers.
Please follow latest guidelines for covid safety at the time of the program.

Mountain Feed & Farm Supply Classes & Demos
2024-10-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Mountain Feed & Farm Supply
Classes & Demos at Mountain Feed & Farm Supply
Hot Pepper Jelly Class! Saturday, October 19, 10am – 12pm
$35.00 – Click Here to Register
Sweet and spicy and perfect for winter gifting, Hot Pepper Jelly is truly a delightful concoction. In this multi-faceted class, Jess will demonstrate how to make a delicious hot pepper jelly to spice up your holiday cheese and charcuterie boards. In addition, we will cover equipment and techniques for general jam and jelly-making, as well as safe water-bath canning practices. Finally, we will highlight the use of LeParfait clamp-top canning jars. For those who are used to canning with safety lids or Ball jars, this may be a welcome invitation to branch out into a new style of jar. With reusable gaskets, sturdy construction, and classic style, these jars are adorable even when empty, but they are even better filled with homemade preserves! Class participants will receive a 10% discount good for the day of class.
Pumpkin Succulent Class – Saturday October 26, 3 – 5pm
$65.00 – Click Here to Register
This class will teach you how to make a fall succulent pumpkin for an autumn centerpiece or just beautiful home decor! You will create a roughly 8″ pumpkin centerpiece with succulents cuttings and moss. Sips and snacks included! It will be a perfect fall afternoon!
Harvest Wreath Class – Saturday November 16, 10am – 12pm
Registration Will Open Soon!
Seasonal Wreath Class – Saturday December 14, 10am – 12pm
Registration Will O

X Academy for Students Who Love Math
2024-10-19 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

Halloween Camp
2024-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Drawn2Art Aptos, 19C Rancho Del Mar, Aptos, 95003, United States
Halloween Camp
Saturday October 19, 10am-1pm

Hey Santa Cruz families!

If you’ve got kids ages 7+ who love creating, join us for our fun Halloween Camp!

Kids will learn how to sculpt and paint their favorite Halloween characters.

Space is limited, so sign up today Drawn2ArtStudios.com/aptos

Composting Workshop
2024-10-19 10:30 - 12:30 | Felton Library, 6121 Gushee Street, Felton, CA, 95018, United States
Composting Workshop
Saturday, October 19, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Dig into our 2-hour composting, workshop extravaganza! We’ll unpack the basics of turning kitchen scraps into garden gold and dive deep into the world of backyard and worm composting.
Join us on the beautiful Felton Branch Library patio for a 2-hour workshop that covers general principles of composting and provides sufficient detail about backyard and worm composting to help someone get started. There is plenty of time for participants’ questions to be answered by the presenters who are Master Composters.
Registration is limited to 25 participants. Sign up on the online or call: 831-824-6484.
Presenter Bios:
Jeffrey Smedberg was Recycling Coordinator for the County of Santa Cruz for 26 years.
Marla King has managed the worm composting operation at the Grey Bears for a decade.
Richard Dye was a teacher and principal and has been teaching composting for a decade.
Plus, our Master Composters will be on hand to tackle all your burning questions—so come ready to dig into the dirt!

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13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
2024-10-19 11:00, 2024-10-20 11:00 | Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, 95060
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 to the Wharf any day during the 13 Days of Halloween or pick one up at a Wharf Establishment.
Find the hidden pumpkins on the Wharf. Match their ghoulish image on your bingo card and stamp your card.
Make a BINOG and turn your card into one of our prize centers for a Halloween theme prize! (Prize Centers are Bonnie’s Gifts, Surf City Surf Shop. Noland’s and Made in Santa Cruz)

Click Here for PRINTABLE BINGO CARDS (10 to pick from!)Photo Booth on the Wharf Stage – Snap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop.
Thrill the World Performance (Date TBD)

Thrill the World Santa Cruz will be back to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller Dance
Time 5:00PM – 5:30PM
Location: Wharf Stage/ Commons (Between Marini’s Candies and Makai Island Kitchen)
Calling all Zombies! Want to be a part of the show, click the link for more information on FREE Thriller Dance Classes!

Wharf Specials – Enjoy fabulous, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly catered to the Halloween theme. Offered all 13 Days except where noted. (Displayed below or click the link!)

Trick- or- Treating on Halloween Day (Thursday, Oct. 31st)

Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf from 3PM to 6PM!
Local Tuesday, 2 hours of FREE Parking with stamp validation!

Wheelie Good Time at Felt Street Park
2024-10-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Felt Street County Park, 1904 Felt St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Wheelie Good Time at Felt Street Park
Saturday, October 19, 11am-3pm
Join us for a wheelie good time at Felt St Park Saturday, October 19, 11am-3pm.

We are fundraising for colorful murals, improved shade, and needed repairs.
Skate Jam, Car Show, Bike Ride, and Dance! Oct 19, 11-3 at Felt St Park. Bring your family and friends! Activities for all and good times assured!
More Details? – HERE
ALL Event Details

BIKE – Ecology Action and Bike Santa Cruz County are leading group bicycle rides with support from the Community Bike Collective to Felt St Park from Jade St Park and Frederick St Park. ​At Felt St Park, the Harbor High Bike Tech team will be available to help with repair.

SKATE – NHS is providing cool skate swag and activities while the Santa Cruz Boardroom is facilitating a “Random Acts of Shredness” skateboard jam for all abilities – prizes awarded for positive attitude and smiles! Try skateboarding for the first time or shred the fun park.

CARS – Impalas Car Club has some sweet classic cars to display and there is room for a few more on the Center for Spiritual Living parking area

DANCE – Young Outdoor Leaders of the County Park Friends organization will perform “Danza de Diablos y Viejitos” at 1PM. DJ Jahi will be supplying the tunes.

FOOD – Areparia831, Evil Wings, and the Aparicio Family ice cream truck will have yummy food available to purchase.

​COMMUNITY – Cradle to Career, Central Fire, American Medical Response, Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County, the Live Oak Education Foundation, Cub Scouts Pack 676 and more will have booths and family activities on the grassy lawn

Floating Pumpkin Patch 2024
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Floating Pumpkin Patch
Saturday, October 19, 12 – 4pm

Join us in the Simpkins Family Swim Center pool for our 7th Annual Floating Pumpkin Patch, Saturday, October 19, 12 – 4pm.

¡Oh calabaza! Reserve la fecha para nuestro séptimo huerto anual de calabazas flotantes Sábado 19 de octubre 12pm – 4pm horas Simpkins Family Swim Center

Halloween Mask Making Festival
2024-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Londen Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Halloween Mask Making Festival
Saturday, October 19, 12 – 4pm
Join us for this FREE annual event at the London Nelson Community Center. This event has been a Halloween tradition for families for over 25 years!
Bring the family for a creative day of:

mask making
Halloween carnival games
frightening photo booth
Thriller performances in Laurel Park
plus NEW this year Club Halloween dance party in the Auditorium

Schedule:
12- 4pm – Mask Making, Carnival Games, and Photo Booth
12:15 pm, 1:30 pm, and 2:15 pm – Club Halloween Dance Party (20 min)
1:00 pm and 3:00 pm – Thriller Dance in Laurel Park (10 min performance)

Harvest Tour on the Rail & Trail
2024-10-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Westside Rail and Trail, Bay Street and California Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
Harvest Tour on the Rail & Trail
Saturday, October 19 from 1 – 5pm
Join us on a Harvest Tour on the Rail Trail. Start at Bay and California to pick up your activity card and join us for a scavenger hunt.
Walk, roll or ride to over 20 different stops and activities along the Westside Rail Trail from Bay and California to Natural Bridges Drive.
Taste new fall treats, excellent brews, the fall grape and apple harvest and explore the awesome merchants and family-friendly activities along the Westside Rail Trail.
Stick around to turn in your activity card to win prizes at the post-tour social from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Great Expectations Parenting Group for Parents and Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children
2024-10-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Scotts Valley Library, 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066, United States
Great Expectations Parenting Group for Parents/Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children
3rd Saturdays, 1:30-2:30pm, April 30 – (May 17?)

Here at the Scotts Valley library, we’re hosting a parenting group for caregivers raising neurodivergent individuals with behavior challenges and delays from toddlers to teens. We will meet on the third Saturday of every month from 1:30-2:30pm.

We’ll Explore:
Autism and Neurodiversity
Behavior Challenges
Feelings as Parents
Social Norms
Compassionate Self-Care

From Third Wave ABA:
At Third Wave ABA, we’re deeply committed to helping those living with behavioral, social, and developmental challenges reach their highest potential. Our unique approach combines modern technology and compassionate care for a comprehensive wellness experience that gives families peace of mind in knowing they are truly being taken care of! We believe everyone deserves the chance to live an enriched life.

thirdwaveaba.com

Stone Circle Plays Celtic at the Winery
2024-10-20 08:00 - 17:00
Stone Circle Plays Celtic at the Winery
Sunday. October 20, 3pm
Stone Circle will be playing Celtic at the Winery this Sunday! Don’t miss a lovely afternoon of great music, while supporting our music programs for kids and teens. Get your tickets while they last!
Stone Circle with the wonderful fiddler Rebecca Richman (not pictured), will be playing a benefit for the Community Music School of Santa Cruz on Sunday, October 20th at 4:30pm at El Vaquero Winery in Corralitos.
The event, Celtic at the Winery, starts at 3pm and supports Kids and Teen and Adult music camps, music education for kids, and so much more. Please support them!
Click here for tickets: https://www.communitymusicschool.org/celtic-concert

Live Oak Farmers Market
2024-10-20 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.

Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL!
2024-10-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Simpkins Family Swim Center, 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062, United States
Splash into fall with NOODLE BALL!

Session 1: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 8- Sept. 29

Session 2: Sundays 10-11am, Sept. 29 – Oct. 20

Kiddos! Join us to learn the game of water polo with Noodle Ball! This program provides a safe environment where we teach the basics and, most importantly, have fun playing the game! Class sizes are small with just 15 participants per session.

Ages 6 – 12

Please visit scparks.com for full details & to register!

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
2024-10-20 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

World Premiere of "Lucky Time"
2024-10-20 14:00 | Santa Cruz Actors Theatre, 1001 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060, United States
World Premiere of “Lucky Time”

Thursday, Friday and Saturday pm and Sunday matinees 2pm, October 17-27

We’re excited to annouce that we’ll be continuing both our long-standing commitment to new works and our year-old, new tradition of staging a show for the spooky season in October with the world premiere of “Lucky Time,” a new play by local playwright and author John Chandler, directed by Wilma Marcus Chandler.

In Lucky Time, a vehicle breakdown near a remote cabin leads to a night of wine, dangerous confessions, and visitations from past misdeeds. Is it luck when a stranger offers help…or something far worse?

Gather your courage and a friend’s hand to squeeze, and join us for the world premiere of Lucky Time.

Lucky Time will open October 17 and play though October 27, with performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday matinees.

$35 general / $32 senior/student
Thursday performances are 2 for 1 (use promo code 2for1 (no spaces)

Tickets now on sale! https://www.santacruzactorstheatre.org/tickets

In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
2024-10-20 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

Capitola Plein Air Annual Art Festival 2024
2024-10-21 | Capitola Village, Capitola, CA, 95010, United States
Capitola Plein Air Annual Art Festival
Monday – Sunday, October 21 – 27

Join Capitola’s Plein Air, annual arrt ffestival, a juried art competition, exhibition, and sale. It is a FREE event, with hands-on art-making for all visitors, live music, and forty local and regional artists selling their works and competing for the top prize.
Dozens of professional artists will paint en plein air in varied mediums, outdoors, throughout Capitola, at locations including New Brighton Beach, Depot Hill, the Esplanade, and the Jewel Box.
The Exhibition and Art Sale is on Sunday, October 27th, from 11am—4pm, New Brighton Middle School. more than 100 framed paintings will be on display for the competition, exhibition and sale. The public is invited to vote for the People’s Choice Award!
The best in show will be purchased for $1,800, and displayed as part of the City of Capitola’s public art collection. A $1000 second place prize and other ribbons will be awarded.
This event is FREE to the public. All are welcome! (But come prepared to purchase and collect a piece of Capitola Art and Culture if you are inspired!)

2024 Event Schedule

Monday, October 21 – Artists arrive and check-in. Painting begins! Keep an eye out for easels set up throughout Capitola as artists begin to capture the beauty of our landscape.
Tues, Oct 22- Sat, Oct 25 – Artists will be painting throughout Capitola including New Brighton Beach, Depot Hill, the Esplanade, and the Jewel Box.
Friday, Oct 25 – 10:00AM—2:00PM, All artists are required to paint during this time. The public is invited to view those artists in action! We’ll have a booth set up in the Esplanade near Capitola Beach with a map that shows where all the artists plan to paint that day. Come say hello!
Exhibition – Sunday, Oct 27, 11am—4pm, Exhibition & Art Sale at New Brighton Middle School – More than 100 framed paintings will be on display for the competition, exhibition, and sale. The public is invited to vote for the People’s Choice Award.
