Events

Natural Dye Workshop Saturday, November 5, 10am - 1pm This program has reached capacity. Email events@santacruzmuseum.org to be added to a waitlist. Connect with nature and your community while learning skills in sustainability during this free, hands-on natural dye workshop outside the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. Using locally sourced examples of native and […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only Pregnancy and childbirth usher in new responsibilities and profound emotions that can be both exciting and challenging. Sutter care centers have local support groups to help you and other soon-to-be or new parents reduce […]

In-Person Tech Help Felton   Are you stuck with a technology question? Our tech savvy and bilingual (English/Spanish) staff at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your issue with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Fixing broken hardware or software is not within our scope. Possible topics may include: creating an email […]

Postpartum Support International   NEW SUPPORT GROUP! Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries.  After a PPP survivor's symptoms have been stabilized, peer support can be an important tool for recovery. Because PPP occurs less often than other perinatal mood disorders, survivors can go their […]

Triple P Workshop: Promoting Language Development Monday, October 24, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: • How children’s language skills develop between the ages of 1-2 years • How listening, talking & asking questions helps children develop language skills Presented IN ENGLISH, this free workshop will be IN PERSON and is […]

College & Career Family Night Monday 6-8 p.m. October 24 Meet university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities.  Students can also learn about Cabrillo’s academic pathways, attend workshops, take a quick career assessment, explore support programs, resources and clubs.  College and Career Family Night is a chance to meet university representatives […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

Pumpkin Patches 2022 September and October Click to download our list of 17 pumpkin patches from Half Moon Bay to Monterey: pumpkin-patches-2022 Have fun while you support local farmers!  

Teens: Volunteer at Watsonville Library Tuesday afternoons Teens aged 13-18 may earn community service hours for school by volunteering at the library. We are looking for volunteers who can commit to working every Tuesday afternoon throughout the school semester. Types of Activities: ♦ Cleaning books, tables, & chairs ♦ Prepping craft materials for children's programs […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Toddler Time at Scotts Valley Tuesdays 11am - 12pm, through Dec. 21 Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Tuesday at 11am. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

El Mercado Farmers Market Tuesdays 2 - 6pm, August2 - October 25 El Mercado is a weekly farmers’ market aiming to decrease food insecurity and improve access to health-promoting resources for Pajaro Valley families. No cash, no problem. You can use your credit card at the Manager’s Booth to purchase tokens valid at every El […]

Homework Help Tuesdays 3 - 5pm, October 4 -  May 24 Bring your assignments to one of our FREE drop-in Homework Help sessions. Tuesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Students to grade 12. Call 831.427.7713 for more information. Locations: Capitola -  https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670439 Downtown - https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9671013 Felton - https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670550 La Selva Beach - https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9670470 Live Oak - […]

My Play Club Tuesdays  3:30-5:00pm through November 29 Resumes March 7, 2023 Join us at My Play Club at LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park. Create in the Park with us!   Family Drop-in ~  Arts & Activities ~    Family Visit - Arts and Activities   Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the […]

Join the World Harmony Chorus Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30pm, starting September 20 The World Harmony Chorus fall session is starting up, and we'll be singing songs from Scandinavia to Brazil, and many places in-between. The Santa Cruz chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, starting September 20. Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts! Wednesdays 10 - 11am Come join us at the Sanctuary Exploration Center across from the Santa Cruz Wharf each Wednesday morning to do some ocean-themed crafts, listen to a story, and explore the Exploration Center!

La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group 2nd Thursdays, 10:30an - 12pm The LSB Adult Book Discussion group meets on the second Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p.  The group will meet virtually via Zoom during the remodel.  All adults are welcome. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/7587480

Outside Toddler Time Capitola Wednesdays 11 - 11:20am, through December 14 Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn while spending valuable social time with other children and their caregivers. Please arrive on time. […]

Toddler & Preschool Storytime at Boulder Creek Wednesdays 11am, June 29 - July 27 Come join Librarian Jackie for stories, songs, and lots of fun for toddlers, preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-rennovated Boulder Creek Library Branch every Wednesday at 11am. Outdoor or indoor–weather and activity-dependent https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.

Make and Explore at Boulder Creek Wednesdays 2 - 4pm through December 28 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Boulder Creek Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. […]

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through March 1, 2023 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to […]

R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail Wednesdays 3 - 5pm through March 1, 2023 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at Capitola and La Selva Beach Libraries. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to […]

Face Painting at Day of the Dead Craft & Game Night Wednesday, October 26,  5:30-7:30pm We are going to have face-painters at our Day of the Dead Craft & Game Night this year! Stop by and get part of your face painted in the style of a calavera! All ages are welcome to attend this […]

Reading in the Redwoods 4th Wednesday, 6 - 7:30pm Felton - Virtual Book Discussion The book for June is The Red Tent, by Anita Diamant. The Red Tent is a reimagining of the story of Dinah, the only daughter of Jacob, the man who, according to the Bible wrestled an angel and won the name […]

NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

Wednesday Night Sailboat Races Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8pm, April through October Wednesday Night Sailboat Races begin for the season in March (with Daylight Savings), and run through fall ending in October. Wednesday Night Races begin at 6:30 pm – 8 pm. For more information on races / regattas highlights, contact the Santa Cruz Yacht Club […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Passionate Readers Book Discussion Group La Selva Beach 4th Thursdays, 10:30am - 12pm The Passionate Readers Book Discussion group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p at the La Selva Beach Branch Library.    All adults are welcome. July's selection is  Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles

Preschool Storytime Felton Thursdays, Felton, 11am  - 12pm, through Dec. 22 Preschool Storytime Felton meets in the the Felton Library to share stories, songs, and rhymes in a safe environment.  This 60 minute program is intended for children aged 0-6.  Do-it-yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Join Librarian Jackie in JJune for a […]

Housing Matters Family Outreach Thursdays 1 - 3pm, beginning October 27 - February 16 Team Weekly at the Downtown Santa Cruz Library The Housing Matters Family Outreach Team will be available at the Santa Cruz Public Libraries Downtown Branch every week from 1 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays beginning October 27th. The Team will assist […]

Afternoon STEAM La Selva Beach Learn how to survive in the world of Minecraft.edu. Ages 8 to 18. Space is limited to 15 on a first-come basis. No advance registration.   Kids 6-11 years     Teens 12-18

Make and Explore at Felton Library Thursdays 3 - 5pm through January 5, 2023 Make and explore STEAM possibilities at Felton Branch Library! Every week we will have a new project idea for you to build or explore. Projects will include Science, Arts & Crafts, including model building, and exploration of the environment around us. […]

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Downtown Thursdays 3 - 5pm, October 6 - March 9 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Downtown Library. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

Teen Zine Club 4th Thursdays, 3 - 4pm Are you looking for a creative outlet? Do you like DIY projects? Then, the Teen Zine Club is the place you need to be! Zine is a DIY small circulating self-published media that shows your original work or a compilation of your favorite text, info, images and […]

R.E.A.D. Reach Every Amazing Detail Felton Thursdays 3 - 5pm, October 6 - March 9 R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays from 3:00p to 5:00p at the Felton Library. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. For more information or to register, […]

County of Santa Cruz Career Fair Thursday, October 7, 4 - 7pm The County of Santa Cruz will be hosting a career fair on Thursday, October 27th from 4pm-7pm. Come learn about the current career opportunities at the County and meet current County employees. This is a great networking opportunity, all are welcome! Masking is […]

Evergreen at Dusk: Cemetery History Tours Thursdays, Oct. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2022 - 4 - 6:45pm Set out on a 45-minute self-driven adventure uncovering the stories and tombstones of Evergreen Cemetery. Chase the shadows and discover the secrets found within Evergreen Cemetery, one of the oldest public cemeteries in California, on a self-guided […]

Triple P Virtual Parenting Group (for families with children 2 – 12 years old) Thursdays, September 15 – November 3, at 6 – 7:30 pm Attend this 8-week virtual Triple P Group to meet other families and learn simple strategies to help you: • Strengthen relationships in your family • Encourage positive behaviors • Teach […]

Taller Triple P: Estableciendo límites saludables de tiempo de pantalla Thursday, October 27, 6 - 7:30pm Asista a este taller virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Cómo el “tiempo de pantalla” puede afectar la salud y comportamiento de los niños • Consejos para establecer límites de tiempo de pantalla • Qué hacer si su […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

Focus on Fire Series October 27, 6:30 - 7:30pm 10/27- A Landscape Built to Burn: Fire in Our State Parks Learn about fire ecology in California in general, local native plant adaptations to fire, and the specific response to the CZU fire at the Fall Creek, Big Basin and Butano State Parks. This presentation's goal […]

Navigating Preschool Years Thursdays  7:30pm - 8:45pm,  9/8,     9/15,  10/13,   10/20,  11/10,   11/17 These 6 virtual support and networking group sessions will have space for first time parents and experienced families to connect on the joys and challenges of parenting. zoom.us/j/82183124096 Password: PDCR

Navigating Teen Years 12+ Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:45pm, 9/1,   9/29,  10/6,   10/27,  11/3,   12/1 Gain strategies and shift your understanding of the “teen brain” to better navigate the teen years; topics range from puberty to power-struggles and everything in between. zoom.us/j/81449339282 Password: PDCR

Dia de Muertos Friday October 28, 4pm Watsonville Plaza Save the date! ¡Aparten la fecha! La bella tradición de Día de Muertos regresa a la Plaza de Watsonville el 28 de octubre. No se pueden perder las ofrendas comunitarias, artes manuales, música y danza en vivo y cine bajo las estrellas. Ayúdenos a correr la […]

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” Stream for Free Friday, October 28 to Monday, October 31 Costumes, candy, this classic special — some things just scream Halloween. 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 […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Preschool Storytime at Scotts Valley Fridays 11am - 12pm, through November 20 Come join Librarian Emily for stories, songs, and lots of fun for preschoolers and their caregivers in our beautiful, newly-renovated Scotts Valley Library Branch every Friday at 11am. https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9483528

Miner Madness Every Friday & Saturday 6 - 9:30pm, – October 7 - 29, + Sunday October 30 A Haunted Mine Tour! What’s it like to work in the dark with nothing but a pick axe and a headlamp all day long? Does a person go MAD with rock fever? Do you get the heebie-jeebies […]

The Land of Milk and Honey Thursdays - Sundays, 12 - 6pm, September 1–December 31 An exhibition exploring the ideological concept of agriculture The Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (MAH) in partnership with the MexiCali Biennial is pleased to announce The Land of Milk and Honey, a traveling multidisciplinary arts and culture program […]

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!

Dia de Muertos Watsonville October 28, 4 - 9pm, Watsonville Plaza and 3 - 7pm Mercado en Parque Romo ¡Los invitamos a celebrar esta hermosa tradición con un evento comunitario el viernes 28 de octubre en la Plaza de Watsonville! Incluye música y danza, actividades para niños, ofrendas, y la película COCO! Desde 4:00 - […]

Halloween Skate Party Saturday, October 28, 4:30 - 7pm Our next skate party will be 10/28 from 4:30-7pm at Skypark! See you there Jjoin Luke's Skate Lessons for  Halloween Skate Party! Costumes, Pizza, Run!

Trunk or Treat Friday, October 28, 5 - 8pm Please join us for this free, fun-filled, spooktacular evening of trunk or treating, games,candy, decorated trunks, food vendors and much more! Free parking and shuttle service at the Capitola Mall. https://www.facebook.com/SantaCruzSheriffsOffice Sheriff Jim Hart 831-454-7618 Officer Needed Non-emergency  831-471-1121

Join the World Harmony Chorus Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30pm, starting September 20 The World Harmony Chorus fall session is starting up, and we'll be singing songs from Scandinavia to Brazil, and many places in-between. The Santa Cruz chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 PM, starting September 20. Everyone is welcome, there are no auditions […]

Halloween Teen Night Grades 6+ Friday, October 28, 6 - 9pm The Boys & Girls Club is hosting a Halloween-themed TEEN NIGHT for grades 6 & up this Friday from 6-9pm at our Downtown Santa Cruz Clubhouse. We would love to have your teens attend, and this event is open to all local teens, even […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

A Wrinkle in Time Fridays, October 21 &  28, 7pm Saturdays, October 22 & 29, 2pm & 7pm One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back — braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so […]

Howloween Doggie Date Night Saturday, October 28, 7 - 11pm Join us for a spooky evening at Anna Jean Cummings Park, 461 Old San Jose Rd, Soquel with our friends at Santa Cruz County Parks and WoofPack831 for Doggie Date Night!!  Bring your dog and wear your costumes - you might even win a prize […]

Free Movies at the Beach Fridays, 9pm, June 17 - August 12 In front of the Colonnade There’s nothing like watching free, favorite movies right on the beach with the smell of kettle corn, corn dogs, and saltwater taffy filling the air! Bring the family and your blanket or low-back chair and join us! Music and movies […]

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....

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” Stream for Free Friday, October 28 to Monday, October 31 Costumes, candy, this classic special — some things just scream Halloween. 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 […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

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

Halloween Open Gym Saturday, October 29, 9am - 12pm Announcing our annual Halloween Open Gym celebration to take place on Saturday October 29th from 9am - 12pm! Each child can sign up for up to one hour. Snacks, crafts, and a goody bag are included! $15/hr -- be sure to dress up! Please call us […]

Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. Watsonville Wetlands Watch envisions a wetland ecosystem that thrives within Watsonville and the greater Pajaro […]

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

What to Do Instead: Guiding Kids and Teens with Empathy and Trust Saturday, October 29, 10 - 11:30am As parents, we want to raise the kind of people that can not only be functioning members of society, but can tackle the big problems the current generation is failing to solve. We know that the old […]

Kids Costume Day at MOD Saturday, October 29, 10am - pm & 2 - 5pm When you come into the MOD on Saturday, October 29 in your Halloween costume, we'll give you a special (non-candy) treat! Happy Halloween season.

Miner Madness Every Friday & Saturday 6 - 9:30pm, – October 7 - 29, + Sunday October 30 A Haunted Mine Tour! What’s it like to work in the dark with nothing but a pick axe and a headlamp all day long? Does a person go MAD with rock fever? Do you get the heebie-jeebies […]

Santa Cruz Harbor Witches SUP Saturday & Sunday 11am, October 29 - 30 Free to watch! Grab your witches, ghouls, goblins and come jump on an SUP board at the Santa Cruz Harbor and lets go scaring!! Join the SUP Shack for our 10th Annual Halloween Paddle, where we bewitch the locals and have general […]

Fish and Chips at the Beach Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 6pm, October 16 through November Fish and chips spotted at Seacliff State Beach! Scrumptious Food Awaits at the Cement Ship at Seacliff State Beach. Starting this Saturday, October 16, we will serve at the Cement Ship in Aptos, CA. Opening times are 12 pm […]

Toddler & Preschool Spooky Storytime, Crafts, Face Painting  Boulder Creek Saturday, October 29, 12:30 - 3:30pm Come join us at the Boulder Creek Branch Library on October 29th 12:30-3:30 for a Spooky Storytime, Crafts, Face Painting, snacks and beverages! Families welcome! Storytime will begin at 1:30pm. Outdoor or indoor–weather and activity-dependent https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/9416790

Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party October 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, Train Departing Times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Dress up for Halloween with favorites, Thomas and Percy, for a 20-minute train ride, entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the entire family. Your ticket includes a day of nonstop fun: a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine […]

Imagine and Create Your Own Animated Movie Saturday, October 8, 1 - 3pm Create and bring your stories to life! Work as part of a team and make friends who share your interests as you explore digital animation software. This FREE 6-week course will walk you through story ideas, storyboarding, animation software, and creating your […]

Very Mythical Halloween Imaginarium Saturday 1 - 4pm, October 29 Join us for a Very Mythical Halloween Imaginarium event Saturday, October 29th! Enjoy free puppetry crafts, games, live performances and more. IMAGINARIUM returns for our favorite holiday! We'll have a free Puppetry craft table, The Dragon Academy will be running a Halloween themed One Shot […]

Watsonville Downtown Candy Crawl Saturday, October 29, 2 - 6pm Trick or treat in downtown Watsonville! Many downtown businesses will be participating. Check in at the City Plaza to begin! Event is FREE! Pre-registration is required and begins 9/29.

A Wrinkle in Time Fridays, October 21 &  28, 7pm Saturdays, October 22 & 29, 2pm & 7pm One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back — braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so […]

Peter Pan 7pm, Thursday, October 27, Friday, October 28, Saturday, October 29 2pm, Saturday, October 29 J.M. Barrie's classic tells the story of Wendy, John and Michael Darling's adventures in Neverland with the inimitable Peter Pan, "the boy who did not grow up."  In Neverland the Darlings are introduced to the Lost Boys. Peter's jealous […]

Lompico Halloween Party Saturday, October 29, 2 - 7pm Lompico Halloween Party Benefiting the Park. Come out for some good ol' neighborhood family fun! BBQ, Raffle, Cake Walk, Costume Contest for Kids, Couples, & Families (with prizes!), Corn Hole Tournament, Bounce House, and Face Painting! ALL event proceeds go towards benefiting and improving the park. […]

Fall-o-ween Fest Saturday, October 29, 3 - 7pm Zayante Hollow Ranch Join us for fall fun! Proceeds benefiting our rescue animals! Bounce House Face Painting Games & Crafts Hay Rides Horse Rides Food Vendors Costumed Staff Spooky decor Proceeds benefiting our rescue animals!

Thrill the World Santa Cruz Saturday 10/29, 3pm London Nelson Center (followed by zombie crawl to Pacific Ave.) Saturday 10/29, 4pm O'Neill's Surf Shop on Pacific Ave. Saturday, 10/29, 5:30pm Santa Cruz Wharf Monday 10/31, 5pm Abbott Square Monday 10/31, 8pm Kianti's Pizza & Pasta on Pacific Ave. Monday 10/31, Flash mobs along Pacific ending […]

The Tannery Halloween Bash Saturday, October 29, 4-7pm Next up is our annual Halloween Bash! TWDCC is thrilled to bring you an afternoon of spooky scary, and not so spooky scary, festivities, perfomances, and of course a dance party. We will be joined by @dancentersantacruz @motionpacificdance @eddiepascetti for the performance @father_taj for the dj set […]

Museum of the Macabre Sunday, October 28,  6-9pm Museum of the Macabre 2023 Museum of the Macabre 2023 Come in costume 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 […]

Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers Saturday & Sunday, October 22-23 & Friday-Sunday, October 28-30 Tours for Ages 10 and Up: Welcome to our scary outdoor Haunted House walking tour, even if it's raining... because Zombies are NOT afraid of wate. Are you?  Scotts Valley Haunted House is not recommended for children under 10 […]

The Lost Boys Free Movie on the Beach Saturday, October 29, 6:30pm Enjoy a screening of The Lost Boys movie on the beach in front of the arcades! Santa Cruz and the Boardwalk are forever linked to this cult classic and there's nothing like watching it right where it was filmed with the smell of corn dogs and […]

Witches Ball 2022 Saturday, October 29, 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 […]

A Wrinkle in Time Fridays, October 21 &  28, 7pm Saturdays, October 22 & 29, 2pm & 7pm One of literature’s most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back — braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she’s joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin O’Keefe and more to battle the forces of evil so […]

Grateful Dead Halloween Ball Saturday, October 29, 8pm Get spooky with the China Cats’ legendary Grateful Dead Halloween Ball at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building in downtown Santa Cruz on Saturday, October 29, 2022 starting at 8:00 pm (doors 7:30). Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5572690 One of the most affordable and off-the-hook awesome Halloween options in the […]

“It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” Stream for Free Friday, October 28 to Monday, October 31 Costumes, candy, this classic special — some things just scream Halloween. 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 […]

Big Basin Spooky PORTScast Monday, July 31, 1pm Join this spooky PORTScast (Zoom webinar) on October 31st at 1pm to learn about the dark and mysterious feathered friends of Big Basin Redwoods State Park with Interpreter Molly. Caw-stumes encouraged! Pre-registration is required. Register today by going to the link in our bio! Image: An orange […]

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more

Pump Track Clinic Sunday, October 30, 9:30am - 12pm This beginner clinic will teach you the skills and drills to safely ride and have fun at the new Pump Track at Ramsay Park! The clinic will be led by Bike Santa Cruz County and Community Bike Collective staff & volunteers. Participants must bring their own […]

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, […]

Santa Cruz Harbor Witches SUP Saturday & Sunday 11am, October 29 - 30 Free to watch! Grab your witches, ghouls, goblins and come jump on an SUP board at the Santa Cruz Harbor and lets go scaring!! Join the SUP Shack for our 10th Annual Halloween Paddle, where we bewitch the locals and have general […]

Fish and Chips at the Beach Saturdays and Sundays 12 - 6pm, October 16 through November Fish and chips spotted at Seacliff State Beach! Scrumptious Food Awaits at the Cement Ship at Seacliff State Beach. Starting this Saturday, October 16, we will serve at the Cement Ship in Aptos, CA. Opening times are 12 pm […]

Halloween at the Boardwalk Sunday, October 30, 12 - 7pm Celebrate spooktacular Halloween Boardwalk fun Costume Contest: Stop by the Colonnade Stage to take your photo and enter the costume contest for your chance to win a MyBoardwalk Card. Frightwalk: Are you brave enough to venture under the Boardwalk? Get spooked with this walk-through attraction. […]

Dungeons and Dragons Sundays 1 - 3pm, September 11 - December 4 Attention 12-16yr-olds -- Adventure awaits! A friendly introduction to Dungeons & Dragons 5E for players of all experience levels, led by an accomplished D&D Dungeon Master. Held every Sunday from 1pm - 3pm, our Fall Campaign lasts from September 11th - December 4th for a […]

Thomas and Percy's Halloween Party October 15-16, 22-23, 29-30, Train Departing Times: 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm Dress up for Halloween with favorites, Thomas and Percy, for a 20-minute train ride, entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the entire family. Your ticket includes a day of nonstop fun: a train ride with Thomas the Tank Engine […]