Head to Woodhouse Brews for a day full of cultura, sabor, and joy! There will be local arts vendors, live music and dance, and flavors from across Latin America for a vibrant celebration of roots and rhythms. Whether you are going with family, friends, or flying solo, there will be something for everyone with activities for all ages. Free, family…

Enjoy an afternoon of live music, Scottish dancing, falconry, sword fighting, food, family activities and Highland-inspired fun. Visitors can also purchase a tasting passport to sample entries in the community shortbread contest and vote for their favorites. Event Lineup 1:00–2:00 PM | Live Music with Jay Salter & the Celtic Circle 2:00–2:30 PM | Falconry Demonstration with the 3 Falconeers…

6:30 AM – 9:00 PM See website for details.

Oktoberfest Santa Cruz is the longest running independent-neighborhood Oktoberfest event in Santa Cruz County. We will be celebrating of 27th Anniversary! Our event is a celebration of German-Bavarian culture. Messiah Lutheran Church on Santa Cruz's west side has been hosting the event since it's inception. We are a family friendly event with lots of children's and family friendly activities. Come…

This year, you will be able to walk from the first location, Junction Park, up Middleton Ave to the downtown Rec Center! Junction Park holds 4 live bands, beverage & food booths, local artisan vendors and kids activities. The Downtown Rec Center will consist of a variety of family oriented fun. Local vendors, bounce house, petting zoo, axe throwing for…

Del Mar Elementary Fall Festival! Sept. 26, 2–5pm. FREE entry! Games, bounce house, giant slide, entertainment, treats & more. Wristbands or unlimited activities are $15 presale or $20 day of event. Join us!

Climb aboard the emergency vehicles, buses, and construction equipment that keep our community moving! Explore hands-on STEM learning stations, watch pumpkins smashed from towering heights, and grab lunch at our BBQ & Beer Garden. Come support the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery while inspiring the next generation of essential workers our community needs! October 3, 2026 | 10:30 AM–3:00…

Harvest Festival returns to Downtown Santa Cruz. There will be throwing up tents, popping popcorn, stacking hay bales and setting up a slew of silly, throw-back games and fun activities for all of you. Think of a sweet nook version of county fair meets a school fair but, filled with local farms and businesses. The Harvest Festival offers tons of…