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Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesTravel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
Seymour Marine Discovery Center: Younger Lagoon Reserve Tour
Younger Lagoon Reserve 130 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThis 90-minute, behind-the-scenes hiking tour takes visitors into Younger Lagoon Reserve adjacent to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center. Part of the University of California Natural Reserve System, Younger Lagoon Reserve contains diverse coastal habitats and is home to birds of prey, migrating sea birds, bobcats, and other wildlife. Come and see what scientists are doing to track local mammals, restore native habitat, and learn about the workings of one of California’s rare coastal lagoons. A tour is offered on selected Thursdays and Saturdays of each month beginning at 10:30 AM. Younger Lagoon Reserve tours are free and open to the public. Space is limited to 18 participants. Advance reservations are highly recommended using the website link below. Tours are best suited for children 10 years of age and older. Participants must be physically able to walk up and down steep inclines. Water and weather protection is strongly suggested.
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesTravel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
Central Fire District Annual Open House
Bring your family and friends for a day of fun, learning, and community. Meet your Central firefighters, as well as representatives from American Red Cross, Capitola PD, Santa Cruz FireSafe Council, AMR, State Parks/Lifeguards, Monterey Search Dogs, Santa Cruz County CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams), and more! We have lots of fun activities for all ages, live demonstrations, food trucks, and a wealth of educational information for you and your families. Hope to see you there!
Watsonville EV Ride & Drive
Learn how you can save money by driving electric and qualify for up to $10,000 to help you make the switch! Ecology Action hosts the Monterey Bay Region's premiere EV Ride and Drive and EV Display shows. We are proud to present our FIRST ever EV Ride and Drive in Watsonville at the Watsonville Elks Lodge to celebrate National Drive Electric Week on Saturday October 5th, 2024. With both English and Spanish speaking EV experts available to help, attendees will be able to test drive the latest electric vehicles, peruse a variety of electrified cars on display, and talk to EV owners. Attendees are also invited to engage with family-friendly organizations and activities including a special E-Bike test ride orchestrated by our Watsonville Bike team. Kids will have the opportunity to decorate a helmet and take a spin or stride in the bike rodeo! Additionally, 15+ local community-based organizations will be in attendance to connect with you! Don’t miss this FREE family fun event with the opportunity to explore sustainable modes of transportation.
Rise Collective Grand Opening
816 bay ave. Capitola 95010 816 Bay Ave suite D, Capitola, CA, United StatesEvent Description: Grand Opening of Rise Collective Join us for the highly anticipated Grand Opening of Rise Collective, the newest social fitness club in Santa Cruz County! To celebrate, we're offering a day full of free wellness experiences, live music, and fitness fun for the whole community. Date: Saturday, October 19th Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Rise Collective, Santa Cruz County Event Highlights: Complimentary wellness treatments, including Cryotherapy, Contour Pod Pro, and Zero Body Dry Float sessions, designed to rejuvenate your body and mind. Live Music from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, setting the vibe with local talent. Free Swim Lessons for all ages—come dive into our swimming program! Free Personal Training sessions to help you meet your fitness goals. Free Group Fitness Classes throughout the day, including yoga, strength training, and more. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the club, meet our trainers, and experience the best in fitness, wellness, and community. Bring your friends, and let’s celebrate this exciting new space together! RSVP Today! For more details, visit www.risesantacruz.com or contact us at 831-999-0120, [email protected] We can’t wait to see you there!
Wheelie Good Time
We invite you to join us at Felt St Park, located in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz, California at 1904 Felt Street for the Inaugural Wheelie Good Time on Saturday, October 19 from 11:00am - 3:00pm! · Ecology Action and Bike Santa Cruz County are leading group bicycle rides with support from the Community Bike Collective to Felt St Park from Jade St Park and Frederick St Park. At Felt St Park, the Harbor High Bike Tech team will be available to help with repairs · The Santa Cruz Boardroom is facilitating a “Random Acts of Shredness” skateboard jam for all abilities – prizes awarded for positive attitude and smiles! Try skateboarding for the first time or shred the fun park · The local Impalas Car Club has some sweet classic cars to display and there is room for a few more on the Center for Spiritual Living parking area · The Young Outdoor Leaders of the County Park Friends organization are planning a performance, DJ Jahi will be supplying the tunes, and Areparia831 will have yummy food available to purchase · Confirmed organizations include Cradle to Career, Central Fire, American Medical Response, the Live Oak Education Foundation, and Cub Scouts Pack 676. There will be booths and family activities on the grassy lawn · Del Mar Elementary is planning a Trunk or Treat to be happening on their campus at the same time – it’s gonna be a Wheelie Good Time in Live Oak on Saturday, October 19! Event posters available to download here (please help spread the invitation!): https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ie3LrFx3vylreWi-ytzRDroR-4kd-c3K?usp=sharing Online auction coming soon - know a business that would like to participate? Template download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jk3NH2Z7tAZl-E3CRCPEBXkAXJ1PDtva/view?usp=drive_link Ecology Action / Bike Santa Cruz County / Community Bike Collective group bicycle ride registration link & info: https://calendly.com/bikeevents/wheelie-good-time-ride/2024-10-19T11:00:00-07:00?month=2024-10&date=2024-10-19 Many generations of folks enjoy Felt St Park: from the playground and tot spot, to garden and skatepark, to grassy field and bocce courts, Felt St Park serves a vital role in the community. It is the site for after-school programs, youth soccer practices, birthday parties, team celebrations, and quinceañeras. Although Felt St Park is widely used and well-loved, it suffers from frequent graffiti and was impacted by recent vandalism. We are fundraising for colorful murals, improved shade, and needed repairs. Felt St Park needs help!
Apple Tasting at Wilder Ranch
Join the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Rare Fruit Growers on October 19 at Wilder Ranch State Park as we celebrate the season with our 2024 Apple Tasting! If you’ve always wanted to know what apples grow well in our area, and want to taste what freshly picked apples taste like, this event is for you! Bring your family and friends, too! You’ll have the opportunity to taste 70 + varieties of rare, historic apples, apples you know and love, and new locally-bred apples being trialed with the public.
Alice in Wonderland
Colligan Theater 1010 River Street, Santa CruzJoin us for an adventure into your imagination! On a perfect summer day in the park, Alice sees a White Rabbit hurrying by. Curious to know where he is going, Alice follows him into the dark tunnel, thus beginning her adventure. After the Doorknob counsels Alice to drink from a bottle then eat a cookie, Alice shrinks, thus allowing her to fit through a keyhole, beginning her adventures with the Wonderland creatures. The White Rabbit leads Alice into twin jabbering clowns, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, who teach her some manners. Then, she plays a wild game of musical chairs at the Mad Hatter's tea party. Following the advice of the Cheshire Cat, she ends up at the Mad Hatter's tea part along with the evil Queen of Hearts. Waking up, Alice realizes the entire story has been a dream!
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Colligan Theater 1010 River Street, Santa CruzFeaturing a Live Orchestra! Join us under the sea with this classic tale of love and adventure. Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Directed by Miakela Reed, musically directed by Ruby Cook Fernandes and choreographed by Whitney James-Heskett, this show will have you singing and dancing all the way home. Don't miss out - buy your tickets now for this family friendly spectacular.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Colligan Theater 1010 River Street, Santa CruzFeaturing a Live Orchestra! Join us under the sea with this classic tale of love and adventure. Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea. Directed by Miakela Reed, musically directed by Ruby Cook Fernandes and choreographed by Whitney James-Heskett, this show will have you singing and dancing all the way home. Don't miss out - buy your tickets now for this family friendly spectacular.
MOD’s Magical Halloween: Wizarding Adventure
Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Avenue, Suite C10, Capitola, CA, United StatesEnter a world of spellbinding wonder where you can send letters via Owl Post, master the art of potion making, fly through a game of Quidditch, embark on a wizardly scavenger hunt, and craft your own magical creations all free with museum admission. Wizards, witches, and muggles welcome & costumes are encouraged! Check our website for program schedule and details www.sccmod.org.
GIANTS RISING – The Secrets & Superpowers of The Redwoods
Scott Valley Community Theater 251b Kings Village Rd, Scotts ValleyGIANTS RISING - The Secrets & Superpowers of The Redwoods, is a new film that tells the story of the amazing life of redwoods through history, science and art. This will be a family friendly community building event provided by the Forest Lakes Firewise & Safety Association. We will start with a food truck (@realtaco56) at 4:00 pm so you can grab some great food and meet local organizations and businesses that will help protect and beautify your home. We'll show the film at 6:00 followed by a 7:30 panel featuring: Lisa Landers - the Director of Giants Rising Portia Halbert - Senior Environmental Scientist at California State Parks Brian Woodward, PhD - Forest Advisor and Ecologist UC Cooperative Extension It will be a night to celebrate the very rare opportunity of living among the redwoods! Tickets are free but seating is limited. Donations are appreciated. Get your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/giantsrising Movie Trailer: https://youtu.be/F9cX1v9zLdU There are some scenes of wildfire so you may want to consider the movie to be appropriate for children over 12. The Food Truck will be provided by The Real Taco! @realtaco56 Agenda: 4:00 - 6:00 pm Grab dinner from The Real Taco Truck and stop by the lobby tables to meet our Santa Cruz Mountains wildfire community organizations and local home resilience vendors 6:00 - 7:30 Movie showing of Giants Rising - The Secrets and Superpowers of the Redwoods 7:30 - 8:30 Q&A with the movie director and panel
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesTravel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
Natural Bridges State Beach: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours
Natural Bridges State Beach 2531 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesStroll through the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve and be on the lookout for every splash of orange on the walk! The monarch migration is variable, please check the website or contact the park at (831)423-0871 to find out the current population. To arrange a tour for groups of 10 or more, please visit www.thatsmypark.org. Events made possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks. Parking near the trail accessible entrance is $10.