Capitola: Beach Festival
Capitola Village Capitola Village, Esplanade Park, Capitola, CA, United States6:30 AM - 9:00 PM See website for details.
Free
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Boulder Creek: Santa Cruz Mountain Harvest Festival
Junction Park 13264 Middleton Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesThis year, you will be able to walk from the first location, Junction Park, up Middleton Ave to the downtown Rec Center! Junction Park holds 4 live bands, beverage & food booths, local artisan vendors and kids activities. The Downtown Rec Center will consist of a variety of family oriented fun. Local vendors, bounce house, […]
Free – $30
Downtown Santa Cruz: Harvest Festival
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue & Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, United StatesHarvest Festival returns to Downtown Santa Cruz. There will be throwing up tents, popping popcorn, stacking hay bales and setting up a slew of silly, throw-back games and fun activities for all of you. Think of a sweet nook version of county fair meets a school fair but, filled with local farms and businesses. The […]
Free
Mission Plaza Park: Japanese Cultural Fair
Mission Plaza Park 103 Emmett Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesMartial Arts Japanese Food Arts and Crafts Kids Activities Ikebana and Bonsai Live Music and Dance Free parking will be available at the Santa Cruz Government Center located in the designated parking area for the fair where you may access a free shuttle to the fair at the historical Mission Plaza.
Free
Various SC Theaters: Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026
Colligan Theater 1010 River St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States +3 moreThe Santa Cruz Film Festival is not the kind of festival where you simply watch a movie, clap politely, and head home. Step inside the wonderfully unpredictable world of independent film—where original stories, fearless filmmakers, curious audiences, and the creative spirit of Santa Cruz come together for five unforgettable days. Explore narrative films, documentaries, animation, […]
$20 – $400
UCSC: Harvest Festival
UCSC CASFS Farm and Garden 152 Farm Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy the annual Harvest Festival! Activities for all ages include face painting, flower pressing, pumpkin painting, cider pressing, tractor rides, live music treats from local food trucks, an apple pie bake-off, and more! Admission is $5 for the general public, with cash preferred at the gate. Entry is free for current UC Santa Cruz, Hartnell […]
Free – $5
Santa Cruz: Comedy Festival
Kuumbwa Jazz Center 320 Cedar St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesDon't miss the Comedy Festival Grand Finale! See all the headliners in one place. 2 hours. 13 headliners. One night only. The 2026 Santa Cruz Comedy Festival is lucky 13! With 13 venues over six days. 75 comedians will take over Santa Cruz from October 12th to 17th, culminating downtown on Saturday, October 17th. Ticketed […]
$28.52
The Grove: Sea Glass and Ocean Art Festival
The Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival 60 Authentic Sea Glass and Ocean Artists plus ceramics, fabric art, mosaics, resin art and so much more. Located at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk inside at the historic Grove Sun & Bay View rooms overlooking the beach. Admission includes a chance to win a spectacular gift-basket. […]
$5
La Selva Beach: Holiday Fair
La Selva Beach Clubhouse 314 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United StatesOver 50 craft vendors will offer unique jewelry, art, bags, pottery, candles, garden art, specialty foods, soaps, clothing, books and more. Friends of the Library Book Sale offers books for gifting and winter reading for all ages and interests. Local food trucks Tacos el Jesse and S&B will sell street food favorites. Free admission. For […]
Free