Week of Events
Heritage Events at Roaring Camp
Heritage Events at Roaring Camp All Summer Heritage sounds like something old. Unless you’re talking Heritage Events at Roaring Camp Free Heritage Events with the purchase of a Roaring Camp train ticket: Monday: Blacksmith Tuesday: Printing Press Wednesday: Candle Making Thursday: Crafts Friday: Gold Panning Buy Tickets
Santa Cruz Museum Month | October | Pick up your Free Museum Month Pass
Santa Cruz Museum Month | Pick up your Free Museum Month Pass October Visit your local museums for a free or reduced-price during the whole month of October! The Santa Cruz Museum Partnership is hosting Santa Cruz Museum Month throughout October 2023. This year, anyone can use a special free Museum Month Pass to explore […]
Santa Cruz Museum Month | October | Pick up your Free Museum Month Pass
Santa Cruz Museum Month | Pick up your Free Museum Month Pass October Visit your local museums for a free or reduced-price during the whole month of October! The Santa Cruz Museum Partnership is hosting Santa Cruz Museum Month throughout October 2023. This year, anyone can use a special free Museum Month Pass to explore […]
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
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 […]
Join us at the Bridge Club
Join us at the Bridge Club
Join us at the Bridge Club Mondays, 10:30am - 12pm, August 14 - October 2 Join us at the Bridge Club! Everyone is welcomed from beginners to social players. If you’re interested in playing Bridge, a table is waiting for you every Monday at the Capitola Branch Library. Register: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/10056781
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
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 (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support Group
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 […]
Stepping Stones Workshop: Tips for Mealtimes
Stepping Stones Workshop: Tips for Mealtimes
Stepping Stones Workshop: Tips for Mealtimes for families with children with special needs Monday, October 23, 5:30 - 7pm Register: https://bit.ly/Mealtimes-Oct23 Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • How to teach children to feed themselves independently • Tips for handling challenging behaviors at mealtimes • How to encourage children to eat a wider […]
October Adult & Children’s Free Programs at the Libraries
October Adult & Children’s Free Programs at the Libraries
October Adult & Children's Free Programs at the Libraries October Happy October!! Check out this month's free programs for adults and kids & Adult programs: https://loom.ly/0syMxQU Kids, Teens, and programs for all ages: https://loom.ly/bvLfXzA Download! Attend! Enjoy!
Support for Parents of High Needs Babies
Support for Parents of High Needs Babies
Support for Parents of High Needs Babies 4th Tuesdays of the month, 9:30am pst Thank you, Postpartum Support International NEW SUPPORT GROUP: Support for Parents of High Needs Babies will take place on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am PST! Led by trained peer facilitators, this group is for parents of “high […]
In-Person Tech Help Capitola
In-Person Tech Help Capitola
In-person Tech Help Capitola Tuesdays, 10 - 12:30pm, September 5 - December 19 Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Capitola Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating […]
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play Tuesdays/Martes, 10am-11am FREE with membership, $15 non-members GRATIS con membresía, $15 sin membresía More info/Para más información: 831-288-3105 — with Yesi Rocha and 10 others at RC Fam. RC Fam Center We commit to providing families with support systems that lead to finding connections, empowerment, and wellbeing for […]
In-Person Tech Help Felton
In-Person Tech Help Felton
In-Person Tech Help Felton Tuesdays 10am - 12pm, September 5 - December 19 Are you stuck with a technology question? One of our tech savvy staff members at the Felton Library would like to help you troubleshoot your question with a 30 minute (or less) appointment. Possible topics may include: creating an email account, creating […]
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
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 (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]
My Play Club 2023
My Play Club 2023
My Play Club: Create in the park with us! Every Tuesday 3:30 - 5pm March 7 through November 29 LEO's Haven at Chanticleer Park Free - Free Family Drop-in - Arts & Activities Family Visit - Arts and Activities Learn more about the Young Outdoor Leaders, funded by the "Outdoor Equity Program" of CA State […]
Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA Tuesdays
Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA Tuesdays
Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA 4 - 4:30pm Tuesdays: September 12, 26, October 10, 24, 31, November 14, December 5, 19 Thursdays: September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 2, 16, December 7, 21 Come read to our cats and dogs at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Students can build confidence and fluency with […]
Taller Triple P: Tratando con emociones fuertes: Estrés y ansiedad
Taller Triple P: Tratando con emociones fuertes: Estrés y ansiedad
Taller Triple P: Tratando con emociones fuertes: Estrés y ansiedad Tuesday, October 24, 6 - 7pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/TripleP-PVUSD-2023-24 Asista a este taller GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • Causas y señales comunes del estrés y la ansiedad en los niños y adolescentes • Qué hacer si usted cree que su hijo está estresado o tiene […]
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults Beginning Fencing Youth (9-13 years old): Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:00 Open Fencing: Tuesdays: 8:00-9:30pm Adult Fencing: Thursdays 6:30-8:00. Contact: robin@monarchfencing.com More information and an online waiver can be found at www.monarchfencing.com Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz
Wizarding Adventure at MOD
Wizarding Adventure at MOD
Wizarding Adventure October 25 - 27 & 30, 10am - 5pm Explore the science of potion making, Quidditch games, wizard crafts and more at the Children's Museum of Discovery! October 30 only! Explore the Forbidden Forest haunted house. It's cleared of monsters for the day and safe for little wizards. Costumes encouraged!
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!
Toddler Time Ocean Storytime and Crafts!
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
La Selva Beach Book Discussion Group
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
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
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 (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]
Downtown Farmers Market 2022
Downtown Farmers Market 2022
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Lego Engineering Challenge
Lego Engineering Challenge
Lego Engineering Challenge Wednesdays 4 - 5:30pm, September 27 Are you looking for a fun and competitive challenge? Are you good at building stuff using Legos? Are you between the ages of 8 yrs to 12 yrs? If you answered yes to all these questions, then you are more than qualified to join our Lego […]
Bookshop Santa Cruz Presents: Jacqueline Woodson | Remember Us
Bookshop Santa Cruz Presents: Jacqueline Woodson | Remember Us
Bookshop Santa Cruz Presents: Jacqueline Woodson | Remember Us Wednesday, October 25, 6 - 7pm Free In-store Event Join us to welcome acclaimed author and National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson (Brown Girl Dreaming) to the store for a reading and signing of her new middle grade novel, Remember Us, which has received starred reviews […]
Reading in the Redwoods Book Club
Reading in the Redwoods Book Club
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
NAMI Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Youth
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 […]
Dads Support Group
Dads Support Group
Dads Support Group Wednesdays 7 - 8pm Join us in this group of fathers where you will find a community to share the challenges and joys of being a father. The topics covered will be guided according to the needs and interests of the parents. The group will be relaxed, confidential, and facilitated by a […]
Boardwalk Fright Flicks for 21+
Boardwalk Fright Flicks for 21+
Boardwalk Fright Flicks 21+ Wednesdays, October 4 - 25, Doors open 7:30pm, Movie 8pm Oct 4, Oct 11, Child's Play ~ Oct 18, Zombieland ~ Oct 25, Halloween (2018) Bring your friends for a night of fun and frights! Enjoy your favorite scary movies in the historic Cocoanut Grove ballroom. $15 Entry Fee – Online sales […]
Baby Laptime
Baby Laptime
Baby Laptime Thursdays 10:30 - 11am, September 15 - December 28 Join us for baby laptime! Newborns, infants, and their caregivers will learn together and strengthen their relationship with each other through songs, bounces, rhymes, books, and play. (Ages 0 to non-walkers)
Wilder Ranch Kid Day
Wilder Ranch Kid Day
Wilder Ranch Kid Day October 26, 11am - 3pm Home school families - Mark your calendars for the second annual Home School Wilder Ranch Kid Day event! It’s the perfect opportunity to enhance your third and fourth grade pioneer studies curriculum. Parking $10 Wilder Ranch State Park is a California State Park on the Pacific […]
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
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 (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]
Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA Thursdays
Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA Thursdays
Rescue Readers at the Santa Cruz SPCA 4 - 4:30pm Tuesdays: September 12, 26, October 10, 24, 31, November 14, December 5, 19 Thursdays: September 14, 28, October 12, 26, November 2, 16, December 7, 21 Come read to our cats and dogs at the Santa Cruz SPCA! Students can build confidence and fluency with […]
Day of the Dead Family Program
Day of the Dead Family Program
Day of the Dead Family Program Thursday, Oct 26, 5:30-7pm Join us for our annual Day of the Dead family program at the Main Library on Thursday, October 26 from 5:30-7:00pm. Create a glow-in-the-dark lantern, play loteria and win prizes, and get your face painted like a calavera. Supplies will be available on a first-come, […]
Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers
Scotts Valley Haunted House and Thriller Dancers
Scotts Valley Haunted House Thursday, Friday & Saturday, October 26 - 28 Scotts Valley Haunted House will thrill you! Mot recommend for kids under 10. 5:30 to 9:30 at the Gate Tickets are sold at the gate from 5:30 to 9:30 and are not sold in advance. $15 Cash Tickets are $15 each and are […]
Triple P Workshop: Preparing Children to Have Visitors
Triple P Workshop: Preparing Children to Have Visitors
Triple P Workshop: Preparing Children to Have Visitors Tuesday, October 26, 6 - 7:30pm Attend this FREE virtual parenting workshop to learn: • What your child might be trying to communicate through their behavior • Why behavior problems can occur when visitors come over • Steps you can take before visitors arrive to prevent behavior […]
Grupo Breve Triple P: Prevención y manejo de la conducta desafiante
Grupo Breve Triple P: Prevención y manejo de la conducta desafiante
Grupo Breve Triple P: Prevención y manejo de la conducta desafiante Cada jueves, del 26 de octubre al 16 de noviembre • 6:00 – 7:30 pm Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Conductas-Oct2023 Cada jueves, del 26 de octubre al 16 de noviembre • 6:00 – 7:30 pm Asista a este grupo breve virtual GRATIS de crianza para aprender: • […]
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
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 (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]
Haunted Halloween Music
Haunted Halloween Music
Haunted Halloween Music Friday, Oct 27, 12:30pm Be prepared for a spooky time with Haunted Halloween music. Costumes recommended! • THIS IS A FREE EVENT • TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE 1 HOUR PRIOR TO EVENT • BOX OFFICE OPENS 1 HOUR PRIOR TO EVENT • DOORS OPEN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO EVENT • PARKING IS FREE […]
Spook-tacular Story Time and Party
Spook-tacular Story Time and Party
Spook-tacular Story Time and Party Friday, October 27, 3 - 5pm Families are invited to a special story time with local children's author Julie Costa Langley, who will read her latest book, "The Hat in the Closet," the story of a little girl who learns not everything related to Halloween is scary. Stay for fun […]
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Friday Pet Food Pantry
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!
Watsonville Film Festival’s Dia de Los Muertos
Watsonville Film Festival’s Dia de Los Muertos
Watsonville Film Festival's Dia de Los Muertos Friday, October 27, 4 - 8:30pm Everyone is invited to participate in this beautiful tradition at the Watsonville Plaza. Featuring community altars, live music and dance, hands-on activities, and the screening of coco! Los invitamos a ser parte de esta hermosa tradición el viernes 27 de octubre en […]
Capitola Rec Parents Night Out
Capitola Rec Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out Saturday, October 7, 5-9pm Friday, October 27, Kids Boobash, 5-9pm Saturday, November 11, Parents Night Out, 5-9pm Saturday, December 12, Parents Night Out, 5-9pm Capitola Rec's Parents Nights Out offer parents some free time while the kiddos play games, eat pizza and watch a movie. Register today and enjoy a night off! […]
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 18: No Brainer
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 18: No Brainer
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 18: No Brainer Friday, October 27, 6 - 7pm SPECIAL TICKETED OFFSITE EVENT Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeff Kinney to the Civic Auditorium for a celebration of the latest installment in his Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, No Brainer! This highly entertaining […]
Pizza and Pumpkin Carving
Pizza and Pumpkin Carving
Pizza and Pumpkin Carving Friday, October 27, 6pm We hope your kiddos come to carve pumpkins with us at the 15th Annual kids Night Out; Pizza and Pumpkin Carving event in the new studio! Ages 8 - 14
What if the Rats win?
What if the Rats win?
What if the Rats win? Friday, October 27, 7pm Saturday, October 28, 1 & 4:30pm What if the Rats win? Come and find out this Halloween Weekend at the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center! Spine-tingling magic unleashed this Halloween Weekend, as we get ready to Experience the Nightmare before Nutcracker! More information + tickets: https://iadance.com/nightmare-before-nutcracker/ […]
All About Theatre The Addams Family
All About Theatre The Addams Family
All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 5pm, October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 What is Day Out With Thomas™ Presents: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party? Day Out With Thomas™ Presents: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween party is a family event that offers aspiring engineers and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride […]
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
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....
Westside Farmers Market
Westside Farmers Market
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
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]
Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
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 […]
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]
Chile Cook-off
Chile Cook-off
Chile Cook-off Saturday, October 28, 10am - 4pm Bring your appetite to the Chile Cook-off and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili! Cook-Off Schedule 9am-10am Chef's prep (no heat) 10am-1pm Chili cook time 10am Tasting Kits go on sale 1pm […]
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo Sat & Sun, October 21 & 22 and 28-29, 10am - 5pm Two Weekends of Animal-Themed Halloween Fun Presented by First 5 California The most popular event of the year is coming up with two full weekends of Boo at the Zoo presented by First 5 California. Bring it on by […]
Community Crafters Boulder Creek
Community Crafters Boulder Creek
Community Crafters Boulder Creek Saturdays 10am - 12pm, August 19 - December 2 Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art process once a month with […]
Gourds Galore Saturday Morning Ceramics
Gourds Galore Saturday Morning Ceramics
Gourds Galore Saturday Morning Ceramics Saturdays, October 28 - November 11, 10 - 11am Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. From […]
Free Thriller Dance Classes
Free Thriller Dance Classes
Thriller Dance Classes are back! Saturdays 10am - 12 pm, September 21 - October 12 London Nelson Community Center CALLING ALL ZOMBIES!!! Free, drop in classes taught by volunteer instructors with previous zombie experience. Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun. Two Thriller performances! Halloween […]
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
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 (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]
Soul Collage
Soul Collage
Soul Collage Saturday, October 28 & December 2, 12 - 3pm Come join us for Soul Collage, an amazing activity that will help you focus your intentions and bring your dreams to life! Soul Collage is a dynamic and insightful process that uses collages as a powerful visual tool. We'll have a short PowerPoint presentation […]
Día de los Muertos Evergreen Cemetery
Día de los Muertos Evergreen Cemetery
Día de los Muertos Saturday, October 28, 12 - 4pm Join us for the Día de los Muertos community celebration of traditional music, dance, and art at Evergreen Cemetery. Enjoy live performances by Senderos’ Centeotl Danza y Baile and Ensamble Musical de Senderos. Stroll through the cemetery in a self-guided presentation of community altars. Evergreen […]
What if the Rats win?
What if the Rats win?
What if the Rats win? Friday, October 27, 7pm Saturday, October 28, 1 & 4:30pm What if the Rats win? Come and find out this Halloween Weekend at the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center! Spine-tingling magic unleashed this Halloween Weekend, as we get ready to Experience the Nightmare before Nutcracker! More information + tickets: https://iadance.com/nightmare-before-nutcracker/ […]
GroovaRoo Dance
GroovaRoo Dance
GroovaRoo Dance 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance […]
All About Theatre The Addams Family
All About Theatre The Addams Family
All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]
Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Boulder Creek Cemetery
Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Boulder Creek Cemetery
Halloween Scavenger Hunt at the Boulder Creek Cemetery Saturday, October 28, 2 - 5pm A scavenger hunt and fun for the whole family at the historic Boulder Creek IOOF Cemetery. Wear your finest Halloween attire and send the kids out looking for goodies among the stones. Free. A day at the historic Boulder Creek Cemetery. […]
Free Thriller Dance Classes
Free Thriller Dance Classes
Thriller Dance Classes are back! Saturdays 10am - 12 pm, September 21 - October 12 London Nelson Community Center CALLING ALL ZOMBIES!!! Free, drop in classes taught by volunteer instructors with previous zombie experience. Open to all ages and abilities. No experience necessary! All are welcome to join in the fun. Two Thriller performances! Halloween […]
Gourds Galore Saturday Afternoon Ceramics
Gourds Galore Saturday Afternoon Ceramics
Gourds Galore Saturday Afternoon Ceramics Saturdays, October 28 - November 11, 3 - 4pm Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. Ceramic Gourd and Pumpkin Sculptures: Create a beautiful, everlasting ceramic gourd or pumpkin in this ceramics class with Teacher Danielle. From […]
What if the Rats win?
What if the Rats win?
What if the Rats win? Friday, October 27, 7pm Saturday, October 28, 1 & 4:30pm What if the Rats win? Come and find out this Halloween Weekend at the Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center! Spine-tingling magic unleashed this Halloween Weekend, as we get ready to Experience the Nightmare before Nutcracker! More information + tickets: https://iadance.com/nightmare-before-nutcracker/ […]
Pizza & Pumpkin Carving for Kids 8 – 14
Pizza & Pumpkin Carving for Kids 8 – 14
Pizza & Pumpkin Carving for Kids 8 - 14 Friday, October 27, 6 - 8pm 15th Annual Kids Night Out! The class includes pizza and a pumpkin for carving. This event sells out quickly so sign up ASAP! Ages 8-14. Tickets are non-refundable.
Museum of the Macabre 2023
Museum of the Macabre 2023
Museum of the Macabre 2023 Sunday, October 28, 6-9pm Come in costume to the Museum of the Macabre and imbibe cauldron-concocted cocktails while exploring the chasms of the world beneath our feet. The seventh annual Museum of the Macabre will be bigger than ever with freakish festivities and special exhibits outdoors and inside the Museum’s […]
College and Career Family Night
College and Career Family Night
College and Career Family Night Monday, October 23, 6 - 8pm College and Career Family Night is a chance for students and families to meet university representatives from numerous public, private, and out-of-state colleges and universities. It is also an opportunity to learn about Cabrillo College’s certificate, degree and transfer opportunities, attend workshops, and explore various resources. This event is free and open to the public. This […]
Witches Ball 2023
Witches Ball 2023
Witches Ball 2023 Saturday, October 28, 7pm - 1am It’s time for the Witches Ball!!! Don your most fabulous frock for the best party of the year! Come join us at the Brookdale Lodge, the most haunted place in California .... if you dare! Vendors and multiple bars to tickle your fancy. Spellbinding witch hat […]
China Cats Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party
China Cats Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party
China Cats Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party Saturday, October 28, 7 - 10:30pm The China Cats, the awesome Grateful Dead Tribute band, perform at the Very Grateful Halloween Dance Party at the Vets Memorial Building. The place to be for Halloween 2023! Announcing the China Cats Halloween Dance Party at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial […]
All About Theatre The Addams Family
All About Theatre The Addams Family
All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party
Thomas & Percy’s Halloween Party Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 5pm, October 14-15, 21-22, 28-29 What is Day Out With Thomas™ Presents: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party? Day Out With Thomas™ Presents: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween party is a family event that offers aspiring engineers and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride […]
Live Oak Farmers Market
Live Oak Farmers Market
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo
Boo at the Zoo Sat & Sun, October 21 & 22 and 28-29, 10am - 5pm Two Weekends of Animal-Themed Halloween Fun Presented by First 5 California The most popular event of the year is coming up with two full weekends of Boo at the Zoo presented by First 5 California. Bring it on by […]
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch
Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, October 28 - 29, 10am - 4pm The Santa Cruz Glass Pumpkin Patch at Live Oak Grange returns with golden leaves and autumn breezes! The event features beautiful hand-made glass pumpkins and gourds (and witch's hats too) created in the glass-blowing studio of regionally-renowned Local Glass Artist […]
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
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, […]
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
13 Days of Halloween on the Wharf
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 (print from our website) to the Wharf any […]
2023 Capitola Village Halloween Parade
2023 Capitola Village Halloween Parade
2023 Capitola Village Halloween Parade Sunday, October 29, 1:30pm Lineup, 2pm Parade Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls…join us for the annual Capitola Village Halloween Parade! Parade will be led by a Central Fire Engine with music from the Soquel High Senior Band. Line up begins at 1:30pm in the lower Beach & Village […]
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
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 […]
Active Family Time
Active Family Time
Active Family Time Sundays, September 17 - November 12 We are so excited to be hosting our first Active Family Time of this academic year! Families from LOSD, SUESD, SCCS, and SLVUSD are invited to participate. 2 - 3pm, Shoreline Middle School Field: Join C2C, Santa Cruz Mid-County Youth Soccer Club and Live Oak School […]
All About Theatre The Addams Family
All About Theatre The Addams Family
All About Theatre The Addams Family October 27 - November 4: 7pm on 10/27, 28 & 11/2, 3, 4 2pm on 10/28 & 11/4 THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it’s every father’s nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown […]