San Francisco Metro: Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 37 events · data version 20261021-173303
9:00 PM · Halloween Bash: High Step Society · Moe's Alley (Santa Cruz) · live_music, dance · rating 8
moesalley.com · details Halloween Bash featuring High Step Society and Floratura
6:00 PM · AFROBEATS AND MORE HALLOWEEN PARTY · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, latin_world, dj_party, community · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details Another epic Halloween is going down at Abbott Square.
Dog costume contest at 5 pm, sign ups start at 4pm.
Music Afrobeats Nite DJ Monk Earl Selecta 7 and The Rudians.
Adult costume contest 8pm
7:00 PM · RAVE AT THE GRAVE · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · $21.26 · dj_party · rating 7
catalystclub.com · details The Catalyst Presents RAVE AT THE GRAVE Ages 16 and up Buy Tickets Saturday, October 31 Show: 7 pm $21.26 🎃RAVE AT THE GRAVE 🎧 Two rooms. One wicked Halloween Party. DJ DARKERDAZE joins us on his U.S. Tour for Halloween at The Catalyst + Atrium! Two DJs, one in each room, keeping your crew moving all night. 👻🔊 💀 Costume Contest 🏆 Thousands in prizes 🍹Drink specials for 21+ 📅 Saturday, October 31 🕗 7 PM-midnight | Ages 16+ 🎟️ $15 per person in advance • $20 at the door
8:00 PM · AJ Lee & Blue Summit: Pirates Ball · Rio Theatre (Santa Cruz) · $46.13 · live_music, rock · rating 7
riotheatre.com · details A virtuosic four-piece that’s taken the progressive bluegrass world by storm, AJ Lee & Blue Summit came together as teenagers in the fertile California festival scene, cutting their teeth at campsite jams and parking lot picking sessions before landing their first gigs at bars and cafes around Santa Cruz.
8:00 PM · Crepe-O-Ween: Kentucky Mule · 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?
12:00 PM · Halloween at the Boardwalk · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · community, festival · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and spooktacular Boardwalk fun! It's always free to enter the Boardwalk, but if you would like to receive a collectible Boardwalk bag with […]
4:00 PM · Abbott Square: Halloween Bash · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · FREE · community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Bring the kiddos for trick-or-treating around the market With delicious food, festive drinks, live music, and plenty of Halloween cheer, this is one downtown celebration you won’t want to miss.
7:30 PM · Halloween Dance Party with DJ T-Bub · lille æske (Boulder Creek) · $15 advance / $20 at the door · dj_party · rating 6
lilleaeske.com · details HALLOWEEN DANCE PARTY WITH DJ T-BUB STARTS AT 8 PM
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31ST
8 PM - 11 PM
$15 advance / $20 at the door
DISCO | FUNK | HOUSE | CLASSICS
It is a fun DJ Dance party in the arthouse! Enjoy groovy DJ mixes by DJ T BUB, spooky art, and spooky themes as the sunsets in Boulder Creek. See you there!
8:00 PM · CAKE BY THE OCEAN HALLOWEEN PARTY · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $8 cover · live_music, rock, community · rating 6
facebook.com · details Saturday October 31st Pop/Alternative rock form the 90's to today COSTUME CONTEST 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes! Starts at 08:00 PM
8:30 PM · Chaminade Resort and Spa: Vampire Ball · Chaminade Resort and Spa (Santa Cruz) · $82 · live_music, folk · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Sink your teeth into the most enchanting party of the spooky season! Dress in your finest attire or costumes (not required) and prepare for a night that will awaken your […]
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 · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.
10:00 AM · English Language Conversation Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program
10:00 AM · Mask Making · Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (Santa Cruz) · FREE with Admission · art, workshop, community · rating 5
santacruzmuseum.org · details Swing by the Museum on Halloween and decorate you very own animal mask! Whether you're looking to get inspired by our animal exhibits or are aiming for something a little more supernatural, flex your crafting muscles and add something unique to your costume. Drop-In | All Ages | FREE with Admission
10:15 AM · Saturday Shakespeare · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary · 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 · Spooky Storytime · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us at Branciforte Library for a delightfully spooky Storytime filled with not-too-scary tales, songs, and plenty of frightful fun!
11:00 AM · Halloween Festivities at Sevy's · Sevy's Bar & Kitchen (Aptos) · community, festival · rating 5
sevysbarandkitchen.com · details Celebrate Halloween at Sevy's Bar & Kitchen with seasonal food, festive drinks, and holiday fun. Gather with family and friends for a spook-tacular day of community celebration.
12:00 PM · Are You Game? · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Play tabletop board games and have some fun!
2:00 PM · Chess Club with Gjon · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · 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 · Luck of the Draw · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details
3:00 PM · Write Now! · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Stop procrastinating and start producing.
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.
5:30 PM · Junebug Bayer ~ Halloween Show · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details Live Music 5:30-7:30pm
8:00 PM · China Cats Halloween Night · Santa Cruz Vets Hall (Santa Cruz) · $27.00 · live_music, rock · rating 5 · unconfirmed mountainmusicproductions.com · details Mountain Music Productions presents the China Cats Halloween Spooktacular and Grateful Dead tribute dance party with costume contest and liquid light show. Doors open at 7:00 PM.
9:00 PM · Halloween Night · MOTIV (Santa Cruz) · $5-15 | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
posh.vip · details open format, house, uk garage, dubstep, bass music
9:00 PM · Lost in Sbass · Cat Alley Street (Santa Cruz) · free | 21+ · dj_party · rating 5
instagram.com · details house, uk garage, breaks
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.
11:00 AM · HALLOWEEN · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 0 · no longer listed crowsnest-santacruz.com · details Saturday October 31st Bring your best costume and join us on Halloween! Starts at 11:00 AM
12:00 PM · Crepe-O-Ween: Kentucky Mule · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $20 · live_music, rock · rating 0 · no longer listed thecrepeplace.com · details KENTUCKY MULE will be Bay Area legends CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL! Who will stop the rain? Who will play Tom the lesser known Fogerty? Come rock out and find out.