Santa Cruz Harbor: Winemakers Sail
Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesChardonnay Sailing Charters features a different local winery every Friday evening from May through October. Enjoy the fabulous wines provided and entice your palate with complimentary hours-d’oeuvres while taking in the stunning views of the California coastline. Learn about the local wineries and the art of winemaking. Watch the sunset, raise your glasses, and give a toast to a wine tasting at its finest!
Fuel Reduction Workday at Henry Cowell
Fuel Reduction Workday - This is a Fuel Reduction Workday, in which we manually clear fallen debris in select areas of the Redwood Grove, and by doing so, reduce the fuel load and restore old-growth habitat. Park staff will facilitate organizing this debris into brush piles. Participants should be prepared to help with a fair deal of manual labor. This workday will meet in front of the Visitor Center. If possible, please bring work gloves. Park offers a limited supply.Click here to RSVP and be sure to cross reference the above details with the date of your choice!
Downtown Santa Cruz: Makers Market
Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market Pacific Ave and Lincoln St, Santa CruzVisit the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market featuring 40+ local makers & artists in beautiful Downtown Santa Cruz! Located on the 1100 block of Pacific Ave. between Cathcart and Lincoln Streets, this monthly market hosts a wide range of locally handmade goods! *In the event of rain, the market will be held on the following Sunday
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Goat Hill Unique Antique and Artisan Fair
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds 2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville, CA, United StatesCheck website for times of operation.
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.
Pajaro Valley Arts: Mi Casa es Tu Casa
Pajaro Valley Arts 37 Sudden Street, Watsonville, CA, United StatesMi Casa es Tu Casa is an annual Pajaro Valley Arts exhibit inspired by the traditional holiday of Día de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico and beyond through altars to remember and honor those who have passed. This cherished tradition brings together families, communities and friends as they prepare to welcome the spirits back each year. PVA has invited artists, community groups and local residents “into our home” to construct altars, installations, and more to celebrate and pay homage to our ancestors. Opening reception will be held Sunday, November 3 from 1-3pm. The exhibit will be on display until December 1. The Gallery hours on Sudden Street are Wednesday-Sunday from 11am to 4pm.
Felix Kulpa Gallery: ‘Mining the Plastocene’ Opening Reception
Felix Culpa Gallery Elm Street, Santa Cruz, United StatesSanta Cruz Mountain erstwhile resident and international artist, Tara de la Garza, transforms her own yearly consumption of plastic into minimalist sculptures that challenge our notion of worth and waste. This solo show, spanning two galleries, includes LED light forms with pillars embedded with plastic, monumental origami sculptures crafted from a year’s collection of window envelopes. A blending of nature and the built world, recycled 3D printed shelves hold miniature gardens of Santa Cruz driftwood and beach plastic. The November 1st opening aligns with Santa Cruz First Friday, giving visitors the chance to engage with themes of waste and sustainability while enjoying the lively local art scene. The Opening Reception is free and open to the public on November 1, from 5 pm to 8pm. The exhibit will be on display throughout the month of November, Thursday through Sunday from 11am to 6pm
Downtown Santa Cruz: “Encounter” Art Exhibition
m.k. contemporary art gallery Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesEnjoy a captivating new exhibition featuring the works of eight talented artists from Santa Cruz and the wider bay area. The exhibition will run through November 24th, 2024. “Encounter” explores the moment of convergence—where materials, ideas, and experiences collide. Each piece captures the ephemeral nature of these intersections, provoking curiosity and inviting viewers into a space of contemplation and connection. The work challenges perception, inviting introspection while offering intimate yet expansive reflections on the world around us. Exhibition Dates: October 4th – November 24th, 2024 Closed Mondays through Wednesdays. Open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 5:00 PM M.K. Contemporary Art invites art lovers and the general public to experience this powerful collection of works in person. The gallery is located in Downtown Santa Cruz, easily accessible to visitors from across the Bay Area.
Watsonville: Farmers Market
Downtown Watsonville CA, United StatesThe Watsonville Farmers Market is every Friday afternoon from 2-7 all year round at the City Plaza in Downtown Watsonville. Don’t miss out on the wonderful locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers. Bring your appetite as there are tons of delicious prepared foods to try.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Bites and Brews
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesAt Brews at the Beach near Neptune’s Kingdom, indulge in top Bay Area craft beers paired with delicious local foods, while enjoying FREE live music! Thursday and Friday evenings from 4-8pm. October 10: “Southern Comfort” October 17-18: “Pub Bites” October 24-15: “Mexican Plates” October 31-November 1: “All-American Grub” November 7-8: “Street Food” November 14-15: “BBQ Bites” November 21-22: “Almost Turkey Time”
Land of Medicine Buddha: Sound Journey
LAND OF MEDICINE BUDDHA 5810 Prescott Road,, Soquel CASound healing is a sacred and powerful meditative practice. Kalden Kho draws on his traditional Tibetan background, using chanting and a variety of musical instruments, to help you regain your ideal vibration, leading to a more balanced state – physically, mentally, and emotionally. In person only. Everyone is welcome to join. Please feel free to bring along your yoga mat and blanket or pad to relax on.
Santa Cruz Warriors vs. South Bay Lakers
Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesCheer on your Santa Cruz Warriors, the most advanced players in the world outside of the NBA, as they compete against the South Bay Lakers in a 3,200 seat facility near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The Warriors also announced that all home games will have a giveaway for at least the first 1,000 fans in attendance.
Castro Adobe Open House
184 Old Adobe Rd Watsonville, CA, United StatesRancho San Andres Castro Adobe State HistoricParkCastro AdobeOpen House: Indigenous Peoples on the RanchoSaturday, November 16th from10:30 am to 3:30 pmNovemberis Native American Heritage Month. Join us at the Castro Adobe to learn aboutthe contributions of the Indigenous people as skilled laborers for the Castroson Rancho San Andres. Some of the first cowboys in California were Indigenousand were known as vaqueros! Learn about other roles Indigenous peoplehad as farmers, construction workers, blacksmiths, and cooks, and how theyplayed a vital role in the economy of the ranchos. California State Parksacknowledges the Awaswas-speaking Aptos people, a band of the Ohlone tribes whostewarded the land long before it was called Rancho San Andres. Listen to live music andenjoy our recently installed interpretive displays. Reservations for a free 90-minute docent ledtour are recommended at: www.santacruzstateparks.as.me/CastroAdobeOpenHouse Eventmade possible by Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks. For more information call (831) 226-9669
Cabrillo College: Aptos Farmers Market
cabrillo college 6500 Soquel Dr, AptosMarket customers appreciate the bountiful selection of top quality produce and specialty foods as well as the opportunity to connect with the farmers and vendors who produce it. Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses, locally produced olive oil, fresh pasta and gourmet sauces, organic juices, handmade sauerkraut, Corralitos smoked sausages and bacon, artisan breads and baked goods, organic honey, mushrooms, sprouts and microgreens, farm fresh eggs, flowers, potted plants, seedlings, herbs, and an unsurpassed selection of certified California grown fruits, vegetables and nuts.