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October 2026
Boulder Creek Farmers Market September October Times

October 1 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Boulder Creek Farmers Market September October Times

Junction Park and Swimming Hole 13264 Middleton Ave, Boulder Creek, CA, United States

Boulder Creek Farmers Market Thursdays 1:30 - 6:30pm: April 23 - August 27 Thursdays 1:30-5:30pm, September 3 - October 28 Each Thursday Boulder Creek Farmers Market will be filled with […]
Safe Sitter Class

October 1 @ 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm Safe Sitter Class

Safe Sitter Class Tuesday, September 29 & Thursday, October 1, 3-5:30pm Is your middle schooler ready to start babysitting, watch younger siblings, or stay home alone? Athena Camps Safe Sitter® Course […]
Free Tutoring at California Coffee

October 1 @ 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm Free Tutoring at California Coffee

California Coffee 9105 Soquel Dr., Aptos, CA

Free Tutoring at California Coffee Thursdays 4 – 4:45pmWe’re proud to offer FREE tutoring services provided by local high school student volunteers right here at California Coffee for our junior […]

Free
Girls Who Code

October 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Girls Who Code

Scotts Valley Library 251 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

Girls Who Code Thursdays 4-5pm, September 7; October 1 & 15; November 5 & 19, December 3, 17 Girls who Code is back at the Scotts Valley Branch Library! Girls […]

Free
SPCA Junior Animal Care Team Afterschool Program

October 1 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm SPCA – Junior Animal Care Team – Afterschool Program

Santa Cruz SPCA 2601 Chanticleer Avenue, Santa Cruz (Live Oak), Santa Cruz, CA, United States

SPCA - Junior Animal Care Team - Afterschool Program Tuesdays 4-6pm Ready to level up your animal skills? If you love animals and want real, hands-on experience, the Junior Animal […]

$75
Seabright Ave Free Outdoor Movie Night

October 1 @ 8:00 pm

Murray and Seabright Murry and Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA

Seabright Ave Free Outdoor Movie Night Thursdays 8pm, July 9 - August 13 Grab some lawn chairs and some blankets and cozy up for this free movie night on Seabright! […]

Free
2026 WHERE THE PUMPKINS ARE

October 2 2026 WHERE THE PUMPKINS ARE COMING SOON

All Santa Cruz County

2026 WHERE THE PUMPKINS ARE September and October Get your 2026 copy of the most comprehensive list of pumpkin patches! All of Santa Cruz County and more! The original and […]
Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series

October 2 @ 10:00 am Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery MOD 1855 41st Ave #10, Capitola, CA, United States

Parent Nest A Guided Play and Connection Series Fridays 10am Session 1: February 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session 2: March 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Session 3: April 3rd, 10th, 17th, […]

Free – $35
Little Discoverer Fridays

October 2 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am Little Discoverer Saturdays

Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Little Discoverer Infant/Toddler Fridays Fridays 10:30-11am Make Fridays memorable with the Museum of Discovery's Infant Toddler Class—a fantastic blend of play, exploration, and social experiences. Located in the party room […]

Free – $10
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support

October 2 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support

Zoom CA, United States

New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am - 12:30pm, beginning June 17 This support group is for parents who have […]
Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2026

October 2 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Knitting Group at Live Oak Library 2024

Live Oak Library 2380 Portola Drive, Live Oak, CA, United States

Knitting Group at Live Oak Library Fridays 11am - 1pm Come join our knitting event every Friday at Live Oak Library! If you're looking for something fun and relaxing to […]

Free
Job Search Skills for the 55+ Folks

October 2 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Job Search Skills for the 55+ Folks

Capitola Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Job Search Skills for the 55+ Folks Monday, September 28, 10-1 Wednesday, September 30, 10-1 Friday, October 2, 11-2 Monday, October 5, 10-1 Wednesday, October 7, 10-1 Friday, October 9, […]

Free
Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

October 2 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Free Day Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History First Fridays of the Month, 11am - 4pm Hey! Free day! Pop-on by for a dose of nature connectedness. Access to the […]

Free
Preschool Storytime & Crafts Aptos

October 2 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Preschool Storytime & Crafts Aptos

Aptos Library 7695 Soquel Dr,, Aptos, CA

Preschool Storytime & Crafts Aptos Fridays, 11:30am - 12:30pm Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 3-5 Drop-in, no registration required.

Free
Jazz at the Library

October 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Jazz at the Library

Downtown Library 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Jazz at the Library Friday 12 - 1pm, August 1 Join us at the Downtown Library and enjoy free jazz music by local musicians! In memory of her husband, bassist […]

Free