Upcoming Events

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!

Abbott Square: Artisan Fair

Abbott Square: Artisan Fair

Abbott Square 118 Cooper St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Enjoy the Artisan Fair! Explore unique creations from local artists and makers, such as clothing, jewelry, skin care, candles, toys, bags and more! Enjoy live music from 1–3 PM, and soak up all the vibrant Abbott Square vibes. Explore local talent and wind down your weekend in the best way—every Second Sunday.

Free

SC Beach Boardwalk: Band Review

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Go see an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!

Corralitos: Uncork Corralitos

Alladin Nursery and Gift Shop 2905 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville, CA, United States

Experience an array of local wines, beer, and cider in the delightful outdoor garden at Alladin Nursery while listening to Alex Lucero

$65.87

Roberts Ranch Vineyards: Wine Tasting and Crushpad Concert

Roberts Ranch Vineyards 875 Roberts Road, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Acoustic musical guests make for a lively accompaniment to the afternoon!  Enjoy a tasting of 5 of the current Roberts Ranch wines complete with abundant charcuterie boards! Meats, cheeses, crackers, nuts, fruits, chocolate and even warm appetizers make appearances at this lovely and casual tasting experience. (See Seltzer & Charcuterie option for those not partaking […]

$12.51 – $44.52

Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center: Nightmare Before The Nutcracker

Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center 251 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley

Go to the ballet in your Halloween costume! It doesn’t have to be a Nutcracker-related. There will be a Costume Contest, and the winner will get an awesome prize! So be sure to dress to impress for this nightmarish event. While their usual Nutcracker Production includes all ages from 4 to 104, this event has […]

$20.50 – $25.50
Skypark: Food Truck Friday

Skypark: Food Truck Friday

Skypark 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, United States

Head to Skypark in Scotts Valley for the area’s largest food truck festival! Lots of excitement, more food vendors, the fabulous SVEF Beer & Wine Garden, amazing Live Music and face painting!

The Catalyst: Halloween Costume Party

The Catalyst 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

For ages 16 and up, head to the Catalyst for a costume party featuring Pacific Roots.  Quickly becoming one of Santa Cruz's next premier Reggae/Rock groups, Pacific Roots is building their popularity by shredding the stage with upbeat reggae jams mixed with punk rock swells and solos. Also hear the reggae beats of Kruel Summer […]

$19.26 – $24.03

Joe’s Bar: Halloween Dance Party

Joe's Bar California 9, Boulder Creek, California, United States

There 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 we balance ourselves […]

Free

Watsonville Plaza: Dia de los Muertos

Watsonville Civic Plaza 275 Main Street, Watsonville, CA, United States

See 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.

SC Civic Auditorium: Planets with Santa Cruz Symphony

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Holst’s best-known composition The Planets evokes planetary gods such as War, Peace, and Magic in an unforgettably powerful orchestral experience. Hindemith’s legendary viola concerto Der Schwanendreher features rising star viola virtuoso Emad Zolfaghari. There will also be the much-anticipated world premiere of Voices by Santa Cruz native Benjamin Goodwin. Benjamin Goodwin: World Premiere of Voices […]

$45 – $130

Henry J. Mello Center: Planets With Santa Cruz Symphony

Henry J. Mello Center for the Performing Arts 250 E. Beach Street, Watsonville, CA, United States

Holst’s best-known composition The Planets evokes planetary gods such as War, Peace, and Magic in an unforgettably powerful orchestral experience. Hindemith’s legendary viola concerto Der Schwanendreher features rising star viola virtuoso Emad Zolfaghari. There will also be the much-anticipated world premiere of Voices by Santa Cruz native Benjamin Goodwin. Benjamin Goodwin: World Premiere of Voices […]

$45 – $130

Capitola: Plein Air Festival

New Brighton School Washburn Avenue, Capitola, California, United States

Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of beautiful Capitola, to paint live for four days. You'll find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale, and entered into competition. You can take home a piece of Capitola culture, vote for your favorites for the People's Choice Award, have a delicious meal […]

Downtown Boulder Creek: Giving Thanks Party

Boulder Creek Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Head to Downtown Boulder Creek to discover art and crafts for the season!  Enjoy live music as you stroll and find tasty food and drink to purchase along the way!

Free

The Catalyst: Aquabats

The Catalyst 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Combining their love of ska, surfer rock, punk, tango, ragtime and Devo, the Aquabats bring the excitement of a 1950’s campy comic book to a concert stage! Expect costumed villains to defeat, audience participation, and a pop culture-inspired aesthetic.

$39.63

The Catalyst: Wax

The Catalyst 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Wax is mostly known as a rapper. He is also a producer, songwriter, singer (kind of), comedian, and all around creative dude. He has been making music for many many years now. Wax's songs have a wide range of styles and cater to many different types of fans and haters. Some are advanced technical displays […]

$31.59

Holy Cross: Cabrillo College Music for the Feast of Christmas

Holy Cross Church 210 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Music 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

Rio Theatre: Los Lobos New Year’s Show

Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Los Lobos are a groundbreaking American band known for fusing traditional Mexican music with rock, country, folk, R&B, and other vernacular styles. They gained international fame with their cover of "La Bamba" in 1987 and have continued to release acclaimed albums, earning multiple Grammy Awards.

$115.44

Joe’s Bar: Live Blues Rock

Joe's Bar California 9, Boulder Creek, California, United States

Sean and the Skinwalkers is a blues rock trio. Just as comfortable playing traditional blues as they are tearing through a psychedelic rock song, the common thread is always the blues and the intensity that they bring to every performance. No two performances are ever the same as everything is raw and changes on the […]

Free

The Catalyst: Pop Punk Band MxPx

The Catalyst 1011 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The Catalyst is the perfect venue for Mike Herrera's warm and friendly stage presence. Get up close to the stage, or head to the balcony to take in the experience of all the fans singing along with the catchy melodies. The Ataris will be opening for MxPx, so get ready for "Boys of Summer" in […]

$60