San Francisco Metro: Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 41 events · data version 20261021-173303
7:00 PM · Laura Anglade · Kuumbwa Jazz Center (Santa Cruz) · live_music, jazz · rating 8
kuumbwajazz.org · details Brooklyn-based jazz chanteuse Laura Anglade is originally from the village of Brousse-le-Château in the south of France, though she grew up in the United States and spent several years living in Canada. Anglade’s performances are a reflection of her roots: rich in simplicity, an appreciation for the past and finding wonder in ordinary moments.
6:00 PM · JAZZ NIGHT · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, jazz · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details Sam Nicely
8:00 PM · Crepe-O-Ween: Harry & The Hitmen · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $20 · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details BOUNCE HOUSE will be the greatest rock n roll band of all time: BLACK SABBATH! Who will take the role of the Prince of Darkness and will they be shirtless? Will there be any Dio tunes? Will cocaine be involved? Will there be a bat?
8:00 PM · Michael Franti Trio · Rio Theatre (Santa Cruz) · live_music, folk · rating 7
riotheatre.com · details Heartstrings & Dynamite Tour
Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PMTickets: $76Advance tickets: www.pulseproductions.netArtists website: www.michaelfranti.com
8:00 PM · NO-BRAINER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: WASABI · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15 · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details In 2005 local Santa Cruz bass wunderkind Dan Robbins joined the Brothers Work on their musical quest. The power trio plays primarily original music, with a few select covers, rooted in a meld of funk/rock/jazz/world/hip hop/dance music. Wasabi’s tunes draw from the personal journeys of its members and a revolving collection of special guests who frequently sit in on various instruments and vocals.
1:00 PM · MAH Early Closure · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details We are closing at 6pm today for a special screening of Nosferatu ! We apologize for the inconvenience!
4:00 PM · Yappy Hours @ the MAH · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Meet the furry friends that are up for adoption (paperwork to fill out onsite), treat your dog to a “Barktini” (a pup- friendly drink made with chicken broth and pepperoni sticks), and enjoy furry-friend festivities like the option for dogs to make their very own paw paintings! This event is Fido Friendly – participants are encouraged to bring their pups! And don’t forget to treat YOURSELF to a “Pupperol Spritz” (a real-life cocktail) from Front & Cooper .
6:00 PM · BETV PRESENTS: PHOBOPHILIA · Woodhouse Blending & Brewing (Santa Cruz) · $10 · community · rating 6
woodhousebrews.com · details BeTV Presents:
Phobophilia
Thursday, October 29 | 6–10 PM
Woodhouse Brewing, Santa Cruz
The world’s ending … what’s on TV?
Welcome to Phobophilia, the first event in BeTV Presents, a new immersive art series exploring what happens when we stop watching and start participating.
Step into a world of interactive art and immersive broadcasts, exploring our complicated relationship with fear.
7:30 PM · Bonny June and Bonfire Halloween Show · The Ugly Mug (Soquel) · $35adv · live_music, folk · rating 6
cafeugly.com · details A SPOOKY VAUDEVILLIAN NIGHT
Bonny June & Bonfire
8:00 PM · KID KAMELEON & THE LOUNGE LIZARDS · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $6 cover · dj_party · rating 6
facebook.com · details Thursday October 29th Danceable music from the last 50 years 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 · A Matter of Balance · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details An 8-session workshop series for adults over 60, with either a fear of falling or have experienced a fall.
10:30 AM · Storytime and Stay & Play @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details For ages 0-5
10:30 AM · Wings Birth Certificate & Notary Services · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Wings provides free birth certificates and notary services for people experiencing homelessness.
11:00 AM · Creepin' it Real Preschool Storytime & Craft · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Let's creep it real with seasonal booooo-ks, plus fun songs and activities for preschoolers and their families, followed by a craft! All treats and no tricks! Costumes encouraged.
11:00 AM · Preschool Story Time @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Songs and Stories
1:00 PM · Housing Matters Drop in Hours & Miracle Messages · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Housing resources and other services for those experiencing homelessness.
2:00 PM · In-person Tech Help @ Boulder Creek · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
2:00 PM · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details
3:00 PM · Booooo-k Bash @ Felton Library · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for our Booooo-k Bash at Felton Library! We will have fun and free crafts, decorate a mini pumpkin, refreshments, games, and more--all treats and no tricks! Costumes encouraged!
3:00 PM · Pokemon @ LOLA · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Bring your decks and get ready to play
3:00 PM · R.E.A.D. · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for grades 1-12. By appointment only. Please, no drop-ins! To make an appointment, call 831-427-7713
3:30 PM · Make & Explore @ Capitola · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details These hands-on science workshops introduce Next Generation Science Standards skills through interactive projects.
4:00 PM · Kids Crafternoon @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Stop by each week for a new creative craft.
4:30 PM · Howl-oween Pet Costume Parade and Contest · Sevy's Bar & Kitchen (Aptos) · community, festival · rating 5
sevysbarandkitchen.com · details Dress up your four-legged companions and join the festive Howl-oween Pet Costume Parade and Contest at Sevy's Bar & Kitchen. Enjoy community fun, creative pet costumes, and spooky seasonal cheer.
5:00 PM · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details This annual fundraiser features original artwork donated by community artists. Ticket holders participate in an exciting raffle where they get to choose a piece directly from the gallery walls when their name is drawn.
7:00 PM · Scotts Valley Genre Book Club · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register to attend online · literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details The Scotts Valley Genre Book Club meets on the last Thursday of the month from 7:00pm-8:30pm. The group meets virtually to discuss books from a different genre each month.
7:00 PM · Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · film · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Take a deep dive into the cult classic that continues to draw in the quirky crowds with this 2025 documentary directed by Linus O'Brien.
9:30 PM · 9B49, Clayton William, Prima · MOTIV (Santa Cruz) · free w/rsvp b4 10pm / $5-15 | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
posh.vip · details dubstep, bass music, open format, house, uk garage
12:00 PM · Food Truck - The Real Taco - Thursday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details The Real Taco returns this Thursday to dish out freshly prepared tacos and Mexican specialties. Pair your meal with an ice-cold Humble Sea brew.
3:00 PM · Happy Hour - Thursday - Pacifica · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Get an early start on the weekend with Thursday happy hour pricing at the Pacifica taproom. Enjoy discounts on a variety of freshly poured craft beers.
5:00 PM · Happy Hour - Santa Cruz - Thursday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Celebrate the approaching weekend with Thursday happy hour specials at the Santa Cruz location. Stop by for discounted drafts of your favorite Humble Sea beers.
12:00 PM · NO-BRAINER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: WASABI · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15 · live_music, rock · rating 0 · no longer listed thecrepeplace.com · details In 2005 local Santa Cruz bass wunderkind Dan Robbins joined the Brothers Work on their musical quest. The power trio plays primarily original music, with a few select covers, rooted in a meld of funk/rock/jazz/world/hip hop/dance music. Wasabi’s tunes draw from the personal journeys of its members and a revolving collection of special guests who frequently sit in on various instruments and vocals.