San Francisco Metro: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 37 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:30 PM · Return to Laurel Canyon · Kuumbwa Jazz Center (Santa Cruz) · live_music, folk · rating 8
kuumbwajazz.org · details Highlighting music from 1967 to 1975 with songs from Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Buffalo Springfield, etc.
featuring Matt Hartle, Larry Graff, Mike Cross, Dan Robbins, Anna Elva, Steve Sofranko and Sarah Ryan.
The Wheel Company Website
info/questions/tickets: info@thewheelcompany.com | 831-469-3184
9:00 PM · Zepparella · Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz) · $30.31 · live_music, rock · rating 8
moesalley.com · details Saturday night live music performance
6:00 PM · BIG BAD WOLF · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · Free · live_music, rock · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details Enjoy live music from Big Bad Wolf out in Abbott Square.
Grab a tasty meal or delicious beverage in Abbott Square Market. Explore the interactive art and history exhibitions just a few steps away inside the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History. Run into old friends and make new ones in the plaza.
Free and all ages.
6:30 PM · Surf City Line Dance: Barnstormer · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · Admission is $15 per person at the door. All ages welcome! · live_music, folk, dance · rating 7
catalystclub.com · details Surf City Line Dance with Live Music from Barnstormer Not Available Online Saturday, October 24 Doors: 6:30 pm Show: 7 pm Admission is $15 per person at the door. All ages welcome! Grab your boots and join Surf City Line Dance at The Catalyst for a night of line dancing and live music from Barnstormer! The evening kicks off at 7:00 PM with beginner-friendly lessons and social dancing led by Surf City Line Dance.
8:00 PM · BELLYDANCE IN THE GARDEN! · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, latin_world, dance · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details THE RUMBA MADRE: A Galician-Basque man dressed as a mariachi walks into a flamenco bar in Alabama and starts to dance salsa to a Sex Pistols’ song while smashing a bass drum repeatedly with his right foot. This could be the beginning of a joke but it’s also a quick snapshot of what you’d find in any of The Rumba Madre’s albums or live shows.
10:00 AM · Chili Cook-Off · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · festival, community, sports · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Chili Cook-Off Saturday, October 24, 2026 Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili! Enter A Team More Info
11:00 AM · Katy Scott: Inside a Tide Pool · Bookshop Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz) · FREE · literary · rating 6
bookshopsantacruz.com · details FREE IN-STORE EVENT: Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes Katy Scott, Education Programs Director at Monterey Bay Aquarium, who will share her book What Goes On Inside a Tide Pool. Discover the hidden worl...
12:00 PM · Día de los Muertos Celebration · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · FREE · workshop, literary, community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details This fall, the MAH invites you to our annual Día de los Muertos Celebration . Celebrate and honor Latino cultural heritage through Musical and Dance Performances by Senderos. Throughout the day, we will have hands-on activities, live music, and the powerful presence of community . Explore the MAH to view beautifully crafted altars known as altares, or ofrendas, created by community organizations.
3:00 PM · HAUNTED HARBOR · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
santacruzharbor.org · details Saturday October 24th The Santa Cruz Port District is excited to announce that Haunted Harbor will return this year for an afternoon of spooky fun and trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Bring the kids for an afternoon of trick-or-treating at participating harbor businesses! Enjoy Halloween activities, costumes, candy, and a festive harbor atmosphere for the whole family. Starts at 03:00 PM
4:00 PM · Dream Inn Santa Cruz: Oceanfront Dinner · Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge (Santa Cruz) · $265 · community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details She Sets the Table is Dream Inn Santa Cruz's intimate, multi-course dinner celebrating the creativity, talent, and stories of women in culinary. For this special evening, three accomplished culinary women […]
6:30 PM · GRATEFUL DADS · Woodhouse Blending & Brewing (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 6
woodhousebrews.com · details Good vibes, great music, and a whole lotta Grateful Dead! 🌹⚡️
The Grateful Dads are bringing the magic of the Dead to Woodhouse for a night of psychedelic jams, timeless classics, and long, strange trips through the music we love.
Come dance, grab a beer, and get lost in the groove. ✌️
🌹 THE GRATEFUL DADS
📅 Saturday, October 24
📍 Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
119 Madrone St, Santa Cruz
Good beer. Good people. Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile.
7:00 PM · Brookdale Lodge: Witches Ball · The River Run at Brookdale Lodge (Boulder Creek) · $55.20 – $59.57 · dj_party, community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Enjoy a magical night of enchantment at the Brookdale Lodge. Get ready to dance under the moonlight, mingle with fellow witches, werewolves, vampires, zombies, and of course you never know […]
8:00 PM · Band Of Orcs · Blue Lagoon (Santa Cruz) · $12 · live_music, rock · rating 6
stevelist.com · details 21+; mosh pit warning
8:00 PM · FULLY CHARGED · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $8 cover · live_music, rock · rating 6
getfullychargedband.com · details Saturday October 24th Pop-rock, punk, new wave, classic rock, and dance grooves Starts at 08:00 PM
time TBA · Blacksmith Hammer-In · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details The California Blacksmith Association Presents - The 11th Annual Hammer-In at Roaring Camp Railroads. Watch demonstrators push the boundaries of hot metal, bring ancient techniques to life and share with the community their talent and dedication to the blacksmith craft.
time TBA · Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an Easter Egg Hunt and participate in Easter activities in Town.
time TBA · Fall Arcade Specials · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · $24.95 · community · rating 6
beachboardwalk.com · details Fall Arcade Specials September 8 - November 25, 2026 Score BIG savings this fall! Monday-Friday: 2-Hour Time Play Card for $24.95 Weekend: 1/2 price arcade games Saturday: 10am-11am* Sunday: 10am-12pm *Beginning 11/1, Saturday & Sunday hours will change to 11am-12pm Play more and spend less - get the details now! More Info
time TBA · Lumberjack Days · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Free admission · festival, sports · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Step back into the days of steel, steam, and timber at Roaring Camp’s first annual Lumberjack Days, celebrating the heritage of West Coast logging. Watch skilled competitors face off in classic lumberjack events as they battle time and timber. Join us for a lively tribute to logging history as contestants compete for the title of King or Queen of the Woods. Free admission.
time TBA · Model Trains · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · art · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Adults and kids alike will enjoy viewing California Central Coast On30’s large scale model railroad display. Watch model trains chugging through the Redwoods, around railroad bends and over the Santa Cruz Mountains to the Boardwalk with the miniature scale of the Central Coast spread out before them. During your visit be sure to see Roaring Camp’s authentic 1800s steam train.
time TBA · Mother’s Day Brunch · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets | wines for purchase · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Treat Mom to something memorable on her special day with a beautiful Mother’s Day train ride through the towering redwoods. Hallcrest Vineyards will be pouring their local wines for purchase.
time TBA · Rainforest Weekends · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community, workshop · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Learn about California's own Coastal Redwood Forest, aboard a 100 year old steam train. Along the journey, hear fascinating information about the coastal redwoods and their ecosystems from docent specialists.
time TBA · Redwood Forest Steam Train · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Travel 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.
10:00 AM · Community Crafters @ Boulder Creek · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details The Community Crafters are a diverse group of makers and love to share our knowledge. We knit, quilt, weave, spin, make jewelry, embroider, mend and so much more. All crafters are welcome! We hope you will join us in creating community and beautiful things!
10:00 AM · English Language Conversation Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Please join us at the Capitola Branch Library on Saturdays, 10am-12pm for a chance to practice your English language skills with new friends and a group leader from the Volunteer Center of Santa Cruz County Literacy Program.
10:15 AM · Saturday Shakespeare · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join Saturday Shakespeare at Aptos Library for five lively sessions with guest experts, group readings, and discussions, ending with a shared play viewing. Attend in person or on Zoom!
10:30 AM · Family Storytime · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Step into a world of imagination with stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0?8, shared with families and caregivers in a warm, welcoming space.
12:00 PM · Are You Game? Board Games and More · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Adults need playtime, too! Come play some new or old favorite tabletop games.Bring your favorite board game or play some of the library's games. No prior gaming experience is necessary.
1:00 PM · Boo-k Bash! · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Come celebrate the spooky season at the library.
2:00 PM · Chess Club with Gjon · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Downtown Library Youth Chess Club. Open to players ages 6 to 18. Instructor is Chess Master Gjon Feinstein.
2:00 PM · Drag Storytime at the Library · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Gather for a Spooky Drag Story Time Adventure!
2:00 PM · Mystery Month Author Panel · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Mystery Writers of America Norcal Chapter author panel.
3:00 PM · Writer's Working Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join a group of writers working together to improve their writing.
5:00 PM · 5150: A Manic Depressive Adventure · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for an inspiring visit with Tony del Zompo, who shares the story of his mental health crisis, substance use disorder, and experience of homelessness followed by healing and growth.
7:00 PM · Live Music: Pet Roxx · Sevy's Bar & Kitchen (Aptos) · live_music · rating 5
sevysbarandkitchen.com · details Head over to Sevy's Bar & Kitchen for an energetic live show featuring Pet Roxx. Dance and sing along to popular rock hits while enjoying hand-crafted cocktails and dinner.
7:30 PM · SpectreVision Radio: Bigfoot · The 418 Project (Santa Cruz) · Tickets: $15 advance / $20 at the door. · community, literary · rating 5
the418project.org · details Sat., October 24th** – 7:30 PM – SMALL THEATER**
A Live Podcast Recording:
SpectreVision Radio Presents: BIGFOOT LIVES! at The 418 Project
He has had many names through time and across cultures: Mawas, Skookum, Grassman, Wood Booger, Skunk Ape, Yowie, Yeti, Sasquatch… BIGFOOT.
Is he an undiscovered hominid hiding in our forests? An ethereal being from another dimension? A figment of the collective imagination?
11:00 AM · Food Menu available - Tavern - Saturday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Spend your Saturday at the Humble Sea Tavern enjoying food service from the kitchen. Pair savory dishes and shareable bites with your favorite craft brews.
5:30 PM · Kavanaugh Brothers Celtic Experience · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed discretionbrewing.com · details Live music.