Camp Joy Volunteer Days

Camp Joy Gardens 131 Camp Joy Road, Boulder Creek, California

Saturday, October 21 | 9 am - 1 pm. Camp Joy Gardens, 131 Camp Joy Road, Boulder Creek. Tasks will focus on what needs to be done that week. All ages and abilities are welcome. Leave pets at home. Wear sturdy shoes and sun protection, dress in layers. Bring your gloves or any personal tools you might need to be…

Scarecrow Sip and Stroll

Downtown Felton Felton, California

This delightful event combines the joy of autumn with the charm of scarecrows. Participants will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite scarecrows displayed in various businesses while sipping on delicious apple cider. As you stroll through the participating shops, you’ll be serenaded by lively bluegrass music, adding a musical touch to the atmosphere. But that’s not all! There…

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