Open Studios San Lorenzo Valley

Santa Cruz Mountains California

Saturday, October 21 and Sunday, October 22 | 11 am - 5 pm. Discover over a dozen artisans along scenic Highway 9 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Observe artists at work, purchase unique gifts. View the map: santacruzopenstudios.com Featured image: Viscosity Glass Studios, Boulder Creek, CA. 95006

Bonny Doon Art, Wine & Brew Festival

Crest Ranch 12200 Empire Grade, Bonny Doon, CA, United States

Join us for the 20th Annual Bonny Doon Art & Wine Festival! It’s one of the the best little parties in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Participate in an afternoon of tastings with local wineries and breweries, artists and craft vendors, food, music, dancing, wine pull, silent auction and all around good vibes. Thanks to the Bonny Doon Community School Foundation…

Concertino Strings October Concert

Boulder Creek Methodist Church 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Saturday, October 21 | 4 pm. Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek. Concertino Strings most ambitious concert to date, celebrating the group’s third year of playing together. Featuring 25 performers on a multitude of classical instruments from across Santa Cruz County. Jean-Fery Rebel’s “Les Elements”; portions of J.S. Bach’s Cantata 99 “Was Gott Tut Ist Wohlgetan”…

Pie Ranch Barn Dance

Pie Ranch 2080 Highway 1, Pescadero, California

Saturday, October 21 | 6 pm - 9 pm. Pie Ranch Farm Stand, 2080 Highway 1, Pescadero. Celebrate community at Pie Ranch with a traditional barn dance with professional caller set to live music by the HomePie String Band. Hearty chili dinner before the dance. Tickets: pieranch.org/work-day-meadow-dance This event happens every third Saturday of the month. Advance tickets are highly…

Meet Edgar – A Halloween Bash To Die For

Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center 251-B Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley, California

Join us on Oct. 21, 2023 at 7pm at the Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center for an evening of spooky entertainment including live music from Michael Gaither & His Scary New best Friends, dramatic readings, lite bites and costume contests with prizes. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.svctheaterguild.com. $50 per ticket. Don't miss this fun…

$50

Summit Wineries Harvest Party

Burrell School Winery 24060 Summit Road, Los Gatos, California

The Summit Wineries, a collective of Burrell School, Wrights Station, Villa del Monte, and Silver Mountain Vineyards, are coming together to celebrate this year's harvest with a community Harvest Party in the Santa Cruz Mountainsntains. October 26, 2023 (yes, a Thursday!), from 5-8 p.m., at Burrell School Winery is where to find the fun! With this ticket purchase ($10), you get a sample tasting of…

$10

ALO’s Halloweekend Haunt

Felton Music Hall 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, United States

Halloween Party at Felton Music Hall with Animal Liberation Orchestra (ALO) with Shira Elias (of Cool Cool Cool) at Felton Music Hall. Dress in your best! 21+ Doors 7pm/ Show 8pm Tickets $30/35 Tickets: https://tixr.com/e/77115 ALO is a lot of things. Put simply, it’s a rock band, a family, an artistic outlet, a community, a business. But that only scratches…

$30

Haunted Walk of Terrors

Bear Creek Community Center 15685 Bear Creek Road, Boulder Creek, California

Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28 | 7 pm - 8:30 pm. Boulder Creek Recreation and Parks District Bear Creek Community Center, 15685 Bear Creek Road, Boulder Creek. Plus open house with activities for kids of all ages Friday | 3 pm - 8 pm. Tickets: bcrpd.org

Halloween Majesty & Marketplace

Motion Pacific 131 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California

Your favorite queer dance party and variety show: Halloween Edition! Free Halloween Marketplace from 5-8pm in the Motion Pacific lot. No tickets necessary. MAJESTY is a ticketed event. This event will be held indoors. Masks optional & encouraged. 18+ for entry, 21+ for the bar **Remember to bring cash to tip the performers!** DJs: TBA MCs: Cherry Cola & Franzia…

$20 – $35

The Stinkfoot Orchestra Tribute to Frank Zappa Halloween Extravaganza

Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building 846 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Mountain Music Productions presents The Stinkfoot Orchestra at the Santa Cruz Veterans Hall on Friday, October 27 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. The Stinkfoot Orchestra pulls no punches – delivering two sets of Frank’s music via a 15-piece ensemble which incorporates a six-piece horn section, tuned percussion, and five vocalists. Tickets are $25 in advance/ $30 at the door on-line…

$25

Annual Pumpkin Carving/Decoration Contest

Century 21 Showcase Realtors 13117 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, California

Stop by and pick up your FREE pumpkin, October 28,29 and 30 anytime between 11am-4pm. Carve or decorate to your heart’s delight at home. Then drop off your Jack-O-Lantern no later than 3pm on October 31st at Century 21 Showcase, 13117 Highway 9 in Boulder Creek. Vote for your favorite pumpkin on Halloween night during Boulder Creek Trick-or-Treat Street from…

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

Boulder Creek IOOF Cemetery Top of Harmon Street, Boulder Creek, California

Saturday, October 28 | 11 am - 2 pm. Historic Boulder Creek IOOF Cemetery, Harmon Street, Boulder Creek. Third annual spooky scavenger hunt is fun for the whole family. Wear your finest Halloween attire and send the kids out looking for goodies among the stones. Free.  Learn about Boulder Creek history. Discover local place names from those who rest here.…