Roaring Camp: Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party
Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA, United States10:30 AM - 2:30, Saturdays and Sundays, October 4th and 5th, 11th and 12th, 26th and 24th, 26th.
$24.85 – $28.85
38 events found.
With a wide range of free events taking place year-around, there’s always something to celebrate in Santa Cruz County every weekend. See what’s happening in Santa Cruz County and check out events here!
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Downtown Santa Cruz: Halloween Mask Making Festival
London Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy this FREE annual event! Bring the family for a creative day of mask making, carnival games, Thriller performances plus Nightmares - A Stage Spooktacular. This event has been a Halloween tradition for families for over 25 years! Mask Making Halloween Games Thriller the World Santa Cruz Performance Theater Performances
Free
Santa Cruz MAH: Festival of Monsters
Santa Cruz MAH 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe Festival of Monsters is an academic conference on the social and artistic research surrounding monsters. Follow the link in the orange button above for other events such as public games and movies throughout other venues in downtown Santa Cruz. 2PM - A Devilish Panel Discussion
Free
Simpkins Swim Center: Floating Pumpkin Patch
Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe Santa Cruz County Parks Department hosts an annual Floating Pumpkin Patch at Simpkins Family Swim Center in Santa Cruz, California. The event allows people to swim and dive for pumpkins, which they can then decorate at a station with crafts. The event also includes games, prizes, and open swim time. This year, they have […]
$20
Santa Cruz Wharf: 13 Days of Halloween
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesTrick-or-Treating on Halloween Day (Friday, Oct. 31st) • Trick-or-Treat your way down the Wharf from 3PM to 6PM! Photo Booth on the Wharf Stage • Snap a festive photo with your family with the scenic Monterey Bay and Lighthouse as your backdrop. Wharf Specials • Enjoy fabulous, unique specials from restaurants and gift shops perfectly […]
County Sheriff’s Office: Trunk or Treat
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA, United States +1 moreJoin the county Sheriff's Department for their annual Trunk or Treat event! Decorated Trunks, candy, games, food vendors and more! Free parking and shuttle service will be provided at the Capitola Mall for the Live Oak location and this year they are expanding to the County Fairgrounds too!
Free
The 418 Project: The Lost Boys
The 418 Project 155 River Street South, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe classic 1987 vampire film shot in Santa Cruz, with Live Music and Q&A. In the summer of 1986, Hollywood arrived in Santa Cruz and transformed the town into Santa Carla, the fictional vampire capital of the world. What followed was The Lost Boys—a film that helped redefine the vampire genre and became one of […]
$39.19 – $49.87
Downtown Watsonville: Candy Crawl
Historic Downtown Watsonville Main Street and E. Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, United StatesAttention all ghouls and ghosts! 🧛♂️🕷️ Enjoy a hauntingly good time as you trick-or-treat your way through downtown Watsonville businesses! 🎃💀 Save the date and fill your bags with treats and memories that will last a lifetime! No pre-registration is required -- just show up! For ages 13 and under. Please bring your own candy […]
Free
Brookdale Lodge: Witches Ball
Brookdale Lodge 11570 Hwy 9, Brookdale, CA, United StatesEnjoy a magical night of enchantment at the Brookdale Lodge. Get ready to dance under the moonlight, mingle with fellow witches, werewolves, vampires, zombies, and of course you never know when you might see Marilyn Monroe (it could happen), and enjoy mystical cocktails. Don't forget to wear your most bewitching outfit for a chance to […]
$55.20 – $59.57
Roma Park: Mercado de Muertos
Romo Park Main Street, Watsonville, CA, United StatesCelebrate the day of the dead in beautiful downtown Watsonville. Enjoy family friendly activities, local arts vendors, community ofrendas, art installations and more October 30th from 3-7 pm. Coco screening in the plaza from 7:00 to 9.
Free
Skypark: Halloween Food Trucks
Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, United StatesBring your family, friends, and picnic blankets for an evening packed with delicious food truck eats, live music by FIREPEACH, cold beer and wine, and community fun. Costumes are strongly encouraged! Stick around after sunset for a special treat—Scotts Valley Parks & Rec presents Movie in the Park, featuring a free screening of Hocus Pocus […]
Free
Santa Cruz Harbor: Witches SUP
Sup Shack Santa Cruz 2214 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesWitches and Warlocks, come take over the Santa Cruz Harbor on Halloween!Prizes for best costumes. Just make sure it’s safe to paddle in. Witches have been known to melt if wet. Mandatory registration: No walk-ups will be allowed. Please use the link to register. On the morning of Halloween, make your way to the SUP […]
$16.05 – $53.50
SC Beach Boardwalk: Halloween
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and spooktacular Boardwalk fun! It's always free to enter the Boardwalk, but if you would like to receive a collectible Boardwalk bag with a punch card for trick-or-treating, follow the link in the orange button above! Head to the Main Entrance photo op banner to take a costume […]
Aptos Village: Halloween Parade
Aptos Village County Park 100 Aptos Creek Rd, Aptos, United StatesThe Halloween Aptos Chamber Parade is creeping into town, and you won't want to miss it! Enjoy a fang-tastic time behind the New Leaf Community Market in the Aptos Village as the ghouls and goblins take over the streets. Dress up in your most creative and spine-chilling costumes and bring your family and friends. There […]
Free
Downtown Santa Cruz: Trick-or-Treat
Pacific Avenue at Cooper Street 1401-1407 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, United StatesEvery Halloween, the Santa Cruz Police Department and the City of Santa Cruz close down Pacific Avenue for kids to trick or treat! Watch for signs in the windows of participating businesses.
Free
Santa Cruz Wharf: Trick or Treating
Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesLittle witches, goblins, ghosts, superheroes and their parents can enjoy trick-o-treating on the beautiful Santa Cruz Wharf. Stroll the Wharf and visit your favorite businesses for sweet surprises. Special guests will hand out candy and provide photo opportunities galore for kids (and kids at heart)! Snap a scenic family photo at the photo booth overlooking […]
Free
Santa Cruz Harbor: Trick-Or-Treat
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesExperience a "spooktacular" evening of trick-or-treating at Santa Cruz Harbor! Wind your way through an eerie adventure, jump aboard the pirate-commandeered water taxi, and collect Halloween treats along the way! Follow the link in the orange button for more information.
Free
Abbott Square: Dog Halloween Costume Contest
Abbott Square 118 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesIt's your Fur Baby's time to shine!! Sign up your dog to model their costume on the Abbott Square stage during the Halloween Dog Costume Contest. Prizes for best costumes. Follow the link in the orange button above for more details.
Free
Abbott Square: Halloween Bash
Abbott Square Market 118 Cooper St, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesBring the kiddos for trick-or-treating around the market With delicious food, festive drinks, live music, and plenty of Halloween cheer, this is one downtown celebration you won’t want to miss.
Free
Mission West: Halloween Party
Mission West Bar 2405 Mission St, Santa Cruz, ca, United StatesThis is a 21+ event, because some of the libations are even scarier than the costumes. Live music comes courtesy of Space Heater and Batucada Allstars, two acts guaranteed to raise the dead and get them dancing. Between sets, It’s Good To Be Here DJ Crew will keep the party moving, so the dance floor […]
$10
Joe’s Bar: Halloween Dance Party
Joe's Bar California 9, Boulder Creek, California, United StatesThere will be complimentary Chili and Cornbread served from 8pm until they run out. The costume contest will have 1st,2nd and 3rd place prizes. Judging between 11:30 and midnight. Must be present to win. High wire is a rock and blues cover band. There's a fine line between rock and blues where they balance themselves […]
Free
Chaminade Resort and Spa: Vampire Ball
Chaminade Resort and Spa 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSink your teeth into the most enchanting party of the spooky season! Dress in your finest attire or costumes (not required) and prepare for a night that will awaken your inner vampire. 21+ only event. Tickets and Overnight Package available. Enjoy a cash bar, a heavy bites station, a vampire DJ, dancing, a costume contest, […]
$82
Watsonville Plaza: Day of the Dead Open Streets
Callaghan Park 225 Sudden Street, Watsonville, CA, United StatesCalles Libres transforms downtown Watsonville into a vibrant, car-free space where people of all ages can walk, bike, roll, dance, connect, and celebrate everything that makes Watsonville unique. Inspired by Día de los Muertos, this free community event honors culture. Together you will: • 🚴 Bike, walk, skate, and roll through car-free streets • 🎶 […]
Free
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
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Winter Wonderland
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGet in the holiday spirit – celebrate the season at the beach! Enjoy a festive stroll through dazzling holiday lights and decorations at no cost. If you’d like to hop on a ride, you can purchase individual ride tickets or a Ride Wristband for unlimited rides all day. Games, attractions, and photos with Santa are […]
Free
Roaring Camp Railroads: Holiday Tree Walk
Roaring Camp Railroads 5400 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesGet in the holiday spirit by bringing the family to ride a Redwood Forest Steam Train through the wintry redwoods to Bear Mountain. Sip hot cider while greeting Santa Claus. In town, enjoy winter-themed activities. Choose your 75 minute train ride to start at 10:30am, noon, or 1:30pm. They usually sell out of tickets on […]
$28.57 – $44.47
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesA 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 homes of Santa Cruz. Itinerary: Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on the Boardwalk of Santa Cruz for a 60-minute […]
$38.11 – $48.71
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Holiday Lights
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA, United StatesThe Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2026 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Starting November 27, 2026 – Holiday Lights will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until Christmas Eve. HOLIDAY LIGHTS is over a 1/2 mile drive-through experience at the Fairgrounds of spectacular lighted […]
$11.50 – $42
Santa Cruz Civic Center: A Taste of Ireland Christmas
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesA Celtic Christmas is the gift nobody expects but everyone remembers. The night out you've been meaning to book. The memory you'll make with the people you love most. Whether you've got Irish in your blood, Ireland on your bucket list, or you're experiencing an Irish Christmas for the first time, A Celtic Christmas is […]
$39.90 – $79.90
Downtown Boulder Creek: Market and Ugly Sweater Contest
Boulder Creek Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesBundle up in the tackiest sweater you’ve ever been gifted for the holidays and head to the redwoods! As you look through arts and crafts, you will be treated to live music. There will be food and drink to purchase while you are there and watch out for the First Friday Boulder Creek Folks! You […]
Free
Downtown Santa Cruz: Holiday Parade
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue & Cooper Street, Santa Cruz, United StatesThe traditional holiday parade is the official kickoff for the winter holidays celebration. One never knows exactly what to expect at the Parade, but you can be sure to expect the whole community to show up and have a great time. The man of the hour is welcomed back to Downtown Santa Cruz. Bring the […]
Free
Aptos Village Green: Holiday Market and Tree Lighting
Aptos Village 448 Granite Way, Aptos, CA, United StatesHead to the Aptos Village Green to see local craft vendors, sip coffee or hot chocolate with your cookies and have a picture with Santa. Enjoy music, performances, and of course the tree lighting ceremony!
Free
Santa Cruz Harbor: Lighted Boat Parade
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe Lighted Boat Parade features 50 beautifully decorated power and sailboats parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor. Limited viewing is available from the Murray Street bridge, from the East Harbor launch ramp, and from a variety of harbor paths. Charter boats are available. Remember to bring a reusable mug for the hot drinks and snacks […]
Hallcrest Vineyards: Holiday Market
Hallcrest Vineyards 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton, CA, United StatesGet your friends and family together for a free event full of fun vendors, kid's activities, Santa, wine and so much more!
Free
Wilder Ranch State Park: Victorian Holiday Experience
Wilder Ranch State Park 1842 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Event is free, day-use parking fee is $10.
Free
Santa Cruz Wharf: Winter on the Wharf
Santa Cruz Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCome enjoy holiday decorations, Wharf specials and see Santa arrive on the Wharf by a vintage fire engine!🎅 📸Take photos with Santa! ☃️ Checkout Wharf Business Specials! ❄️Play in the snow area with Elsa and Anna from Disney's Frozen! 🎈Enjoy custom balloon designs from Lee Balloons! 🎨 Get your face painted or feathers in your […]
Free
Hotel Paradox: Holiday Market
Hotel Paradox 611 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGet all of your Holiday Shopping needs in one spot! Have brunch at Solaire, grab a hot toddy and get shopping. There will be visits with Santa, photos, ornaments and all the gifts your little holiday heart can handle! The event is inside and parking onsite is free for the day! Just wander into the […]
Free
Boulder Creek: Reindeer Run
Junction Park 13264 Middleton Avenue, Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesThe Annual Reindeer Run in Boulder Creek will be on Christmas eve! Go work off that plum pudding and promote togetherness, silliness, and active lifestyle. Bring your family. Bring your pet. Walk or run the 5k around the beautiful mountain town of downtown Boulder Creek and Irwin Way while dressed in holiday attire! Bring your […]
$45