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October 2026
2026 Northern California Renaissance Faire

October 4 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 2026 Northern California Renaissance Faire

Casa de Fruta 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy 152, Gate 6, Hollister, CA, United States

2026 Northern California Renaissance Faire Saturdays & Sundays 10am-6pm: September 19 – October 25 Join us in the pageantry and revelry of our colorful, bustling Elizabethan village, complete with a […]

Free – $42
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market

October 4 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Corralitos Farm & Garden Market 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, United States

The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally […]
Redwood Realms Fall Game Gathering

October 4 @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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

Redwood Realms Fall Game Gathering at Roaring Camp Sunday, October 4, 11am - 7pm Step through the trees and into another world. Redwood Realms is an all-day game-centered gathering at […]
Cheerleading

October 4 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Cheerleading

Watsonville Youth Center 30 Maple Ave, Watsonville, CA, United States

Cheerleading Sundays, September 13 - November 1 2-3pm (ages 5-7) 3:15-4:15pm (ages 8-12) Cheerleading is a great way for kids to learn new skills, build confidence, and be part of […]
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Virtual CA, United States

Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only Pregnancy and childbirth usher in new responsibilities and profound […]
Job Search Skills for the 55+ Folks

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 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
Mystery Box Monday at MOD

October 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mystery Box Monday at MOD

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

Mystery Box Monday at MOD Mondays, 3pm Calling all curious minds! Get ready for Mystery Box Monday, the fun-filled, brain-bending program that unleashes your child's inner inventor, artist, and problem-solver! […]

$5
SPCA PAWS Afterschool program

October 5 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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

SPCA PAWS Afterschool program PAWS Foundations: Mondays 4pm-6pm PAWS Ambassadors: Wednesdays 4pm-6pm Looking for something fun to do after school? Love animals? Join PAWS and discover what it takes to […]

$75
Postpartum Support Group

October 5 @ 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Virtual CA, United States

Postpartum Support International NEW SUPPORT GROUP! Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries. After a PPP survivor's symptoms have […]
“Navigating the Adolescent Years” Free Parent Workshop

October 5 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm “Navigating the Adolescent Years” Free Parent Workshop

Harbor High School 300 La Fonda Ave, Santa Criz, CA, United States +1 more

"Navigating the Adolescent Years" Free Parent Workshop Harbor High: Saturday 10am-12pm, September 12 Branciforte Small Schools Campus: Mondays 6-7:30pm, September 21 & 28; October 5, 12, 19 & 26 Santa […]

Free
Community Day Free Admission!

October 6 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm First Tuesday of the Month Community day; Free Admission!

UCSC Arboretum 120 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Community Day Free Admission! First Tuesdays, 9am - 5pm The first Tuesday of each month, Community Day, the Arboretum is open and free for visitors. See dates and times UC […]

Free
RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play

October 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

RC Fam Center 7 Hangar Way, Suite B, Watsonville, CA, United States

RC Fam Center Toddler Bilingual Sensory Play Tuesdays/Martes, 10am-11am FREE with membership, $15 non-members GRATIS con membresía, $15 sin membresía More info/Para más información: 831-288-3105 — with Yesi Rocha and […]
Making Music with MusicalMe

October 6 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Making Music with MusicalMe

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

Making Music with MusicalMe Bilingual 2nd Tuesdays 11am - 12pm, Starting , September 8 We will sing, move, and play musical instruments together in Spanish and English. Juntos, cantaremos, nos moveremos […]

Free
Farmers Markets Opening in Felton

October 6 @ 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Farmers Markets Opening in Felton

Felton Farmers Market 120 Russel Ave, Felton, CA, United States

Farmers Markets Opening in Scotts Valley and Felton Scotts Valley: Saturday 8am-12pm, May 2 Felton: Tuesday s 1:30-5:30pm, May 5 The Scotts Valley Farmers Market and Felton Farmers' Market OPEN […]
Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club

October 6 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club

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

Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:30pm Aptos/Capitola Youth Chess Club invites you to come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other […]

Free