Santa Cruz Mountains News & Events
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…
Brookdale Big Queer Events presents a Drag & Burlesque Halloween Party, an All Hallows Eve extravaganza at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Halloween night, Tuesday, October 31 from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am. Tickets: https://brookdale-lodge.ticketleap.com/brookdalebigqueere... This extra haunted 21+ party is made all the more luscious with a special Drag and Burlesque show from 8:00 to 10:00 pm. And then we…
Tuesday, October 31 | 4 - 8pm. Downtown Felton merchants stay open to hand out candy and offer neighborhood families a safe and festive Halloween in the Santa Cruz Mountains!
Tuesday, October 31 | 5 pm - 7 pm. Historic Downtown Boulder Creek, CA. A parade of frights and delights takes over the downtown district; local merchants hand out candy. Costumed fun for all ages, legendary in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Halloween decompression at the Boulder Creek Recreation Center, 13333 Middleton Ave, Boulder Creek! Fun crafting, dinner, dancing, and costume contest at 7:45pm. Please enter your "look" at the costume contest table and be ready to go on stage at 7:45 pm. Winner gets 5 complimentary pool day use passes for 2024 summer at the Bear Creek Community Center! Halloween goodness…
Beam down to the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Friday, November 3 for a Star Trek Original Series marathon on the big screen in the Brookdale Lounge! This all-nighter landing party is hosted by karaoke phenom Ed G with phasers on stun! Don't be a "red shirt!" Choose your favorite episodes and brush up on your best one-liners: "Damnit, Jim! I'm…
Attention Lumberjacks! Compete in the Honda Lumberjack Lineup. Categories include Axe throwing, Jack n' Jill Crosscut, Single Crosscut, and Wood chopping. Show 'em what you've got at the annual La Honda Lumberjack Lineup. Sign up: https://applejacksbar.com/events/lumberjack-olympics-473
The much-anticipated Goat Hill Fair collector's market is returning! Enthusiasts of vintage and antique collecting join us for two full days of fun and shopping. Friday November 10, 2023 Early Goat 8:00 AM General Admission 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Saturday November 11, 2023 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM $10-30
Live Music in the Santa Cruz Mountains! Vintage Point at Joe's Bar Friday, November 11 at 8:30 pm. Vintage Point will make you dance, remember, or go searching. We are group of talented musicians based in Santa Cruz, California who share the love of a well written song and a loving audience! Whether its Elle King, Queen, or the Beatles,…
KBCZ community radio pledge drive. Help support KBCZ 89.3 Community Radio by making a donation any time this weekend, Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12 from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. KBCZ DJs will be on the air all weekend, and you can stop in to say "hello!" Call: (831) 703-4420 Click the Donate button at kbcz.org! Scan the Venmo…
The Bonny Doon Craft Fair raises funds for CZU families. Traditional Chili Cook-off, wonderful food, coffee, tea & espresso drinks, raffle prizes and wonderful vendors will be there. Charolette - hand knitted hats and hand sewn aprons Barbara Louv - hand sewn napkins EcheveriaSarah - Succulents Made by Mercis - Wallets, backpacks, and sling back bags. Carol Milch - ceramic buttons,…
Pumpkin decorating with succulents! Get ready to unleash your creativity where you'll learn to transform ordinary pumpkins into stunning displays! Join us for a fun and creative event at The Felton Mercantile! Get into the autumn spirit and learn how to decorate pumpkins with beautiful succulents while indulging in a fall tea party! Our skilled instructors will guide you through the…
Veterans Day Benefit for the Ben Lomond Veterans Village in Santa Cruz. Join us on Veterans Day 11/11/2023 at the Veterans Memorial Building for a benefit concert for the Veterans Village of Santa Cruz County. Join us, for this special benefit concert featuring James Durbin, Bog Iron, Rumble Steelskin, Locomotive Breath, and the Dylan Rose Band. We will have a raffle…
Tacos & Tequila & Pozole, oh my! By popular demand we're expanding our dining options for our new Mexican Night at Aroma! Our delicious handmade tacos have become such a hit, this Tuesday we're adding pozole to the menu! Pronounced 'po-zole-ay' this is a savory pork hominy soup seasoned to perfection. Hearty and healthy, enjoy this autumnal offering with a…
Galway, Ireland fiddle player Frankie Gavin performs with pianist Catherine McHugh at Scott Kennedy Hall at the Resource Center for Nonviolence, 612 Ocean St. Santa Cruz. The pair will be playing music from their recently released 18-track album Port Eireann. Wednesday, November 15 | 6:30 to 9:30 Tickets $20 Advanced | $25 Door https://big-trees-productions.ticketleap.com/frankie-gavin-santa-cruz This performance celebrates Frankie's long awaited…
There's a traditional Irish session every Third Thursday at Rosie McCann's in downtown Santa Cruz from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The next session is Thursday, November 16! All ages, full bar and dinner menu. Suitable for the experienced Celtic style musician and for anyone who enjoys listening to local acoustic folk music. Follow on FB: @SantaCruzTradIrishSeisiun
Supervisor candidate meet and greet. Come and join the movement for real change for our county! Christopher Bradford is a candidate for 5th District Supervisor and you are invited to this meet and greet to have a chance to hear what his campaign is all about and let him know what your concerns are. This is a true grassroots, community…
Open Mic night welcomes singers and musicians! Join us for a fun and entertaining Open Mic Night at Lille Aeske Arthouse in Boulder Creek on Saturday, Nov 18th, 2023 from 6-9pm. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your talents, whether you are a seasoned performer or trying it out for the first time. We welcome a variety of performances,…
Join us for a Thanksgiving dance party with Edge of the West at the Historic Brookdale Lodge! Celebrate T-Day festivities with the Edge of the West and their rock n' roots honkytonk jam band on Wednesday, November 22 from 8:00 to 11:00 pm. No cover for this intimate evening of live music in the Fireside Lounge! Happy Thanksgiving! Jim Lewin's Edge…
Holiday Lights Train at Roaring Camp November 24-25, December 2-3, 9-10, 16-23. A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past the homes of Santa Cruz. Live music by Steve Bennett, playing holiday classics to sing along to. Visit with Santa…
The Democratic Club of North Santa Cruz County will host a holiday party on Tuesday, December 5th. The meeting will include a celebration of the Club’s 2023 successful achievements and activities as well as an update on coming events in 2024. Club meetings are held upstairs at Bruno’s Bar and Grill located at 230 Mt. Hermon Road in the Kings…
Santa visits Ben Lomond! Santa will be back at Mountain Feed, Saturday November 25 for free photos with families and friendly pets. Bring your own camera! Join us to kick off Santa season with our favorite guy. Complimentary treats from Mission Hill Creamery, hot cider, Christmas Trees, ornaments and gifts! Follow: @MountainFeedandFarm
It's the 10th Annual SCM Holiday Makers Market! Celebrating a decade of Makers Markets in Felton! Let the holiday shopping begin! Join us at the Felton Community Hall on Saturday, November 25 from 10am-5pm. Featuring special musical guests Alison Steele & Patti Maxine playing together to celebrate our 10 year anniversary! FREE Admission! Shop with over 35 local artists and…
Winter Festival in Boulder Creek holiday crafts, live music, Santa, and lighting the town tree. Santa has it on his calendar to come to Boulder Creek again! The BCBA, BCRPD, and IOOF have partnered for this winter themed event that will have activities, hay rides, DIY crafts, food, drinks, vendors, live music, and Santa himself with his entourage of elves!…
We're at it again! Part performance, part pub-crawl - all holiday FUN! Adult holiday shenanigans in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Come join us on the streets (all two of them) and establishments of Felton for the Smallest SantaCon in California! Starting location to be announced. Ho! Ho! Ho! Read more in the San Lorenzo Valley Post: slvpost.com/felton-santacon-celebrates-a-decade-of-absurdity
Ho ho ho!! It's time for the China Cats' awesome annual Holiday Bash at the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Hall on Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 7:30 to 10:30 pm! Tickets: Advance $20 | Door $25 https://bit.ly/ChinaCatsHolidayBash The China Cats are the Bay area’s premiere Grateful Dead Tribute band, performing with the same lineup of players for more than 10…
A weekly Grateful Dead Experience at Felton Music Hall. Every week Matt Hartle is joined by a different lineup of musicians. This week Matt Hartle is joined by Dave Hebert and the rest of Steely Dead.