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.
Upcoming Events
35 events found.
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Agricultural History Project: Tractor or Treat
Agricultural History Project Center and Museum 2601 East Lake Avenue, Hwy 152, Watsonville, CA, United StatesKids and families will enjoy trick-or-treating around the farm, fall crafts, drive a tractor, enjoy a hay wagon ride around the fairgrounds and so much more!
Free
Felton Farmers Market: Pumpkin Decorating Bonanza
Felton Farmers' Market 120 Russell Ave, Felton, CA, United StatesWelcome the fall and its fading light with free pumpkin decoration! At this annual tradition kids and adults alike will sit down to celebrate the harvest season, the coming holidays and the joy of playing with food. Rodoni pumpkins of all shapes and sizes will be dressed up with veggies, string, pipe cleaners, buttons and […]
Free
Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History: Festival of Monsters
Santa Cruz MAH 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States +1 moreThe Festival of Monsters is an academic conference on the social and artistic research surrounding monsters. The festival opens with Philosophy professor David Livingstone Smith, author of Making Monsters: The Uncanny Power of Dehumanization. He will give a free public keynote 5:30 p.m. at the Museum of Art and History. There will be a day […]
Free
Downtown Santa Cruz: Halloween Mask Making Festival
London Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy the 27th annual Halloween Festival, including mask-making, creepy carnival games, All About Theatre Halloween performances and Thriller dance.
Free
Simpkins Swim Center: Floating Pumpkin Patch
Simpkins Family Swim Center 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, 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.
$5 – $7
Santa Cruz Wharf: 13 Days of Halloween
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf 21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf! Take part in the Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, and enjoy festive Wharf specials ALL 13 days! It all kicks off October 19! The Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt - All 13 Days Join the the Great Pumpkin BINGO […]
Skypark: Halloween Food Trucks
Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, United StatesThe LAST Food Truck Friday of 2025 in Scotts Valley is always an EPIC Party! Enjoy a Halloween style Food Truck party with live music from local fave: The Dadbeats. Scotts Valley Parks & Rec will also be hosting a Halloween themed movie starting just after the party in the field. There will be Tacos […]
Free
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
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 […]
$39.19 – $44.52
SC Beach Boardwalk: Halloween
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCelebrate Halloween on Saturday, the 26th 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 […]
$12
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! Please bring your own candy carrying container. If you would […]
Free
The Grove Ballroom: “Halloween” Fright Flick
The Grove 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, United StatesBring your 21 and older friends for a night of fun and frights! Enjoy this classic horror and suspense film that pays homage to an earlier classic horror and suspense film in the Boardwalk's historic Grove ballroom. Your ticket includes your first drink from the full bar featuring signature drinks. You are encouraged to come […]
$15
Capitola Wharf: Watch the Sea Witches
Capitola Wharf Wharf Road, Capitola, California, United StatesEvery year on Halloween, dozens of women dress up as witches and glide along Monterey Bay on stand-up-paddleboards. In silhouette, their paddles look like brooms as they magically glide along the water. Head out to the Capitola Beach and Wharf to enjoy a crisp fall morning and start your Halloween right!
Free
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
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
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 as the date gets closer.
Boulder Creek: Downtown Trick or Treat
Boulder Creek Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesPut on your silliest, scariest or wackiest costume and join the Boulder Creek Downtown Trick or Treat on Halloween! Go by the Business Association table in front of the Sheriff Substation - you might find a surprise!
Downtown Santa Cruz: Halloween Bar Crawl
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGet ready to experience a night full of spine-chilling fun, electrifying energy, and unforgettable memories. Join fellow 👻 goblins, 🎉 witches, vampires, and party enthusiasts as we take over the city's top bars and venues. Secure your tickets now and make this Halloween legendary! 💎 Official Pub Crawls Wristband: Unlock drink specials, free entry, and […]
$14.79 – $35.78
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. Highwire is a rock and blues cover band. There's a fine line between rock and blues where we balance ourselves between […]
Free
Watsonville Plaza: Dia de los Muertos
Watsonville Civic Plaza 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, United StatesSee community altars and live/dead performances. There will be family activities and a market of the dead. Celebrate this beautiful tradition featuring altars, live music and dance and hands-on activities.
Santa Cruz: Turkey Trot
Westside Research Park Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesGo on. Earn that feast! Flat, fast out and back courses that begin & end on Delaware Street by the back entrance to Natural Bridges. A run with spectacular ocean views! 10k, 5k, and kids 1k all offered. Signature Santa Cruz Track Club finisher socks for all 5k and 10k finishers. Prizes for top three […]
$6.30 – $54
Seabright: Farley’s Christmas Wonderland
Farley's Christmas Wonderland 108 Seaview Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis is a walk-in Christmas display located in the midtown of Santa Cruz, CA. Their exhibit is very traditional: lots of Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, miniature village’s, and a log cabin that Santa uses for his rest stops. Being Irish, where you have elves you have fairies, so there is a fairy […]
Downtown Boulder Creek: First Friday 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
Holy Cross: Cabrillo College Music for the Feast of Christmas
Holy Cross Church 210 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesMusic for the Feast of Christmas -- the way to begin your Holiday! The Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus will present its annual Music for the Feast of Christmas performance. Performance starts at 8pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 4pm on Sunday.
$40
Downtown Santa Cruz: Holiday Parade
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets, Santa Cruz, CA, 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 […]
Downtown Boulder Creek: Winter Festival
Boulder Creek Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesThe Boulder Creek Winter Festival is a celebration of the holiday season, bringing together families and friends to enjoy a variety of activities and entertainment. From the enchanting tree lighting to the joyful music, hayrides, and crafts, there's something for everyone to create lasting memories. There will be live music, photos with Santa, a food […]
$5 – $20
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
Simpkins Swim Center: Holiday Market
Simpkins Family Swim Center 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, United StatesGet ready for a festive extravaganza at the Holiday Market Winter Wonderland! Building on the success of last year’s Splash with Santa event, The County Parks and Rec are bringing you even more excitement this year. Explore their market filled with local vendors offering colorful and festive art and gifts for purchase, enjoy the live […]
Free
Tannery Arts Center: Winter Art Market
Tannery Arts Center 1010 River Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGet into the holiday spirit and explore Santa Cruz’s creative heart at the Annual Winter Art Market, presented by the Arts Council Santa Cruz County. Enjoy live music, tasty food, and festive family-friendly activities. Browse over 20 artist studios filled with handmade holiday gifts and meet guest artists and makers offering unique treasures. Highlights Live […]
Free
Ben Lomond: Wee Kirk Holiday Market
Historic Wee Kirk Church Central Avenue 9500, Ben Lomond, California, United StatesExperience the magic of the season at the Wee Kirk Holiday Market, a special evening celebration inspired by traditional European Christmas markets. Enjoy an enchanting night of festive lights, local artisans, crafts, and seasonal delights. Shop for handcrafted gifts, savor warm drinks and delicious holiday treats, and enjoy the sounds of live music. With cozy […]
Free
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 […]
Santa Cruz MAH: Toy Trains
Santa Cruz MAH 705 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesGet whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on hand to once again share their amazing collection of toy trains at the MAH. The public is invited to view Toy Trains in the […]
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