Event Series Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Colligan Theater 1010 River Street, Santa Cruz

Join 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!

$18 – $28
Event Series Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Colligan Theater 1010 River Street, Santa Cruz

Featuring 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.

$20 – $30
Event Series Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

Colligan Theater 1010 River Street, Santa Cruz

Featuring 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.

$20 – $30

MOD’s Magical Halloween: Wizarding Adventure

Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Avenue, Suite C10, Capitola, CA, United States

Enter 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 Valley

GIANTS 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

Free

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Travel 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 States

Stroll 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.

Free

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Travel 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.

Pinto Lake: Guided Nature Walk

Pinto Lake County Park 757 Green Valley Rd,, Watsonville, CA, United States

A guided hike aimed at the youth to learn about animals, plants and habitats at Pinto Lake County Park.  Participants must be able to hike for up to 1.5 hours.  An adult must accompany children 15 years and younger.  Create an account and sign up through this link to secure your spot at no charge.  Meet at the furthest parking lot by the roundabout and bathrooms. 

Free

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Travel 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.

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Travel 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 States

Stroll 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.

Free

Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train

Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Travel 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 States

Stroll 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.

Free

Triple P Workshop: Promoting Positive Behaviors – Tantrums and Power Struggles

Capitola Public Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola

Attend this FREE parenting workshop to learn: • What your child might be trying to communicate through their behavior • How to handle disobedience without getting stuck in a power struggle • Effective ways to prevent and manage tantrums Presented IN ENGLISH in person by Cori Burt, Triple P Practitioner. Location: Capitola Public Library, 2005 Wharf Rd, Capitola To register visit: https://bit.ly/Tantrums-Nov8 Children on laps or playing quietly near parents are welcome. Light snacks will be provided. Got questions? Contact Cori Burt at (831) 252-1137 or cmburt12@gmail.com

Free