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…

Experience cultures from around the world through music, dance, cultural booths, hands-on activities and a global fashion show. Food vendors offer opportunities to try something new while families celebrate community and connection.

Explore a fantasy gathering beneath the redwoods with live-action role-playing battles, tabletop role-playing games and artisan vendors. A fun outing for families with older children who enjoy imaginative games and medieval adventures.

Connect with community and the UC Santa Cruz Farm at the annual Harvest Festival! Harvest Fest will have activities for all ages including face painting, flower pressing, pumpkin painting, cider pressing, tractor rides, live music from Sambada and Lucas Lawson, and more! Plus, enjoy food and treats from local food trucks, participate in an apple pie bake-off, connect with local…

Experience an old-fashioned harvest celebration with living-history demonstrations, crafts, games, music and heritage apple tasting at the historic ranch.

Watch amateur and professional cooks compete, then sample chili and vote for your favorite. Public tasting begins at 1pm, with awards at 4pm.