San Francisco Metro: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Community & Social · Santa Cruz · 22 events · data version 20261021-173303
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 · 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 · 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.
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.
7:30 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.