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X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - santa-cruz-ca (festival) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Roaring Camp Railroads: Labor Day Weekend DTSTART:20260905T150000Z DTEND:20260908T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T063128Z UID:10070159-1788595200-1788800400@www.santacruz.org CATEGORIES:family,festival,music,outdoors DESCRIPTION:This Labor Day Weekend\, take either the Redwood Forest Steam Train or the Santa Cruz Beach Train. Join us in the Town of Roaring Camp f or family-friendly activities and live music. \nACTIVITIES\n\n\nLive Music \n\n\nGold Panning\n\n\nBlacksmith\n\n\nPrinting Press\n\n\nFarmer John Mi ni Tractors LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T063128Z LOCATION:Roaring Camp Railroads\, 5400 Graham Hill Road\, Felton\, CA\, 95 018\, United States URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/roaring-camp-railroads-labor- day-weekend/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Santa Cruz County X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-santa-cru z-triathlon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Splashfest at Garrahan Park DTSTART:20260905T190000Z DTEND:20260905T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T180112Z UID:10079067-1788609600-1788620400@santacruzparent.com CATEGORIES:drink,family,festival,food,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Splashfest at Garrahan Park\nSaturday\, September 5\,  12 – 3pm (11am-12pm low sensory hour) \nPresented by Boulder Creek Recreati on & Park District and Messy Play Kits \nDive into a day of water-filled f un featuring:\nWater WallBoat Racing\nFloating Castles\nColorful Spray Bot tles Target Toss\nSprinklers\nGiant Lite Brite\nMarble Run (water only! \n An Arena for the Teens:\nDodgeball\nCapture the Flag\nWater Balloon Launch ers\nSponge Tag Slip\nSlideBucket\nRelay Races \nTot Zone:\nSplash Pools\n Toy Washing\nWater Table with pump \nTICKETS\n\n\nRefreshments: Delicious food and drinks available for purchase\,  \nWhat to Bring: Play clothes or bathing suits\, towels\, sunscreen\, and your sense of adventure! Some people brought canopies for shade last year- not a bad idea! LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T180112Z LOCATION:Garrahan Park\, 15555 Hwy 9\, Boulder Creek\, CA\, 95006 URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/splashfest-at-garrahan-park-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Parent X-SOURCE-URL:https://santacruzparent.com/event/casual-social-meetup-for-te ch-discussions END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Cooper Street: Festival Brasileiro DTSTART:20260905T200000Z DTEND:20260906T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260905T063130Z UID:10106780-1788613200-1788627600@www.santacruz.org CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Head to Downtown Santa Cruz for a Brazilian Festival! Enjoy an afternoon filled with music\, traditions\, and community spirit—free ad mission! LAST-MODIFIED:20260905T063130Z LOCATION:Pacific Avenue at Cooper Street\, 1401-1407 Pacific Avenue\, Sant a Cruz\, 95060\, United States URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/cooper-street-festival-brasil eiro/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Santa Cruz County X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-santa-cru z-triathlon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:43rd Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260914T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:d482d6ed5c3023cb0c51014c@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:arts,drink,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Stroll the festival with friends and family\, sipping exceptio nal wines from Santa Cruz Mountain wineries while admiring the artistic ta lents of over 100 fine artists.\n\nSway to live music and be inspired by l ocal dance groups while taking in the ocean breeze and breathtaking view o f the Monterey Bay. Feed your cravings with tantalizing cuisine from local food purveyors\, and cruise through the Artisans Marketplace for locally handcrafted goods.\n\nIf that isn’t enough\, Capitola Village is filled with restaurants for every taste and charming boutiques to satisfy a shopp er’s dream.\n\nArt\, wine\, music\, and gourmet cuisine in the enchantin g beach-side setting of Capitola Village…summer’s last hurrah\, and tr uly a weekend in paradise!\n\nThis event is from 10am to 6pm on Saturday\, September 12 and from 10am to 5pm on Sunday\, September 13.  See link to the event in the orange box above. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Capitola Village\, Capitola Village\, Esplanade Park\, Capitola\, CA 95010 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/annual-capitola-art-wine-fest ival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capitola Art & Wine Festival DTSTART:20260912T170000Z DTEND:20260913T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260812T155859Z UID:77584-1789207200-1789236000@spcasc.org CATEGORIES:arts,drink,festival DESCRIPTION:Meet the Santa Cruz SPCA at the Capitola Art & Wine Festival \ nThe Santa Cruz SPCA is heading to the coast for the 42nd Annual Capitola\ nArt & Wine Festival! Join us in beautiful Capitola Village for a weekend\ nof fine art\, local wine\, food\, and live entertainment — and stop by our booth\nto say hello\, learn about our work\, and find out how you can help the animals in our care. \nEvent Details\n\nWhat: 42nd Annual Capitol a Art & Wine Festival\nWhen: Saturday\, September 12\nSaturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM\nWhere: Capitola Village\, Capitola\, CA\nAdmission: FREE to a ttend. Wine tasting requires a 2026 Festival\nGlass ($20) plus tasting tok ens\; wine tasting is 21+ with valid ID.\nFind us: Look for the Santa Cruz SPCA booth in the festival vendor area.\n\nWhy Stop By Our Booth\nWhether you’re a longtime supporter or just curious about what we do\, our team would\nlove to connect with you. Come by to: \n\nMeet our friendly staff and volunteers\nLearn about adoptable animals looking for their forever ho mes\nDiscover ways to get involved — volunteering\, fostering\, and dona ting\nPick up information about upcoming events and programs\n\nEvery conv ersation helps us find more loving homes and care for animals across our\n community. We can’t wait to see you there! \nAbout the Festival\nHosted by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce\, the Capitola Art & Wine Festi val\nis a beloved coastal tradition showcasing fine artists\, local wineri es\, delicious food\,\nand live music in the heart of Capitola Village. Fe stival proceeds support local schools\nand community groups. Learn more at \ncapitolaartandwine.com. \n\nVisit the Festival Website LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T155859Z URL:https://spcasc.org/event/capitola-art-wine-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz SPCA: Changing Lives\, One Paw at a Time X-SOURCE-URL:https://spcasc.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Agricultural History Project DTSTART:20260912T180000Z DTEND:20260912T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260811T180738Z UID:10020909-1789210800-1789225200@growingupsc.com CATEGORIES:community,family,festival,food,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends\, family and neighbors and come out to enjo y good old-fashioned activities such as spinning wool\, cheese making\, wo oden cow milking and ice cream making! You can even drive a tractor and go on a hayride.  \nLocal Santa Cruz County 4-H clubs will be hosting their Annual Spring Fair.  \nThis action-packed day is admission free\, and do nations are gladly accepted. It’s fun for the whole family!  \nActiviti es include:\nFarm Animals to see and pet\nIce cream making the old-fashion ed way\nButter churning\nFresh cheese making\nRope making\nHay wagon rides with tractors\nWooden cow milking\nHay cutting from real oats\, wheat and barley\nKids (real) tractor driving\nPuppet Show\nOld-fashioned hoops\nCr afts\nand so much more!  \n2025 Schedule: \nMarch 8th – Birds\, Bees & Butterflies\nApril 12th – Easter on the Farm with Egg Hunt\nMay 10th – Springtime on the Farm\nJune 14th – Olden Days on the Farm\nJuly 12th – Summertime Fun on the Farm\nAugust 9th – Round-Up at the Ranch\nSept ember 13th – Visit Yesterday’s Farm during the Santa Cruz Fair\nOctobe r 11th – Tractor-or-Treat\nNovember 8th – Harvest on the Farm\nDecembe r 13th – Holidays on the Farm LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T180738Z LOCATION:Agricultural History Project Center and Museum\, 2601 East Lake A venue\, Hwy 152\, Watsonville\, CA\, 95076\, United States URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/santa-cruz-county-fairgrounds-agricultur al-history-project-11/2026-09-12/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Growing Up in Santa Cruz X-SOURCE-URL:https://growingupsc.com/its-all-fun-and-games-for-local-desig ner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SC Beach Boardwalk: Octoberfest DTSTART:20260913T003000Z DTEND:20260913T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:f14c896757d87b43abbff878@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:drink,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Head to the Aloha Terrace at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk fo r a festive 21+ celebration packed with live entertainment\, dancing\, gam es\, great brews and wines\, and delicious Bavarian bites. Slip into your lederhosen or dirndl for a chance to win best dressed prizes!\n\nMenu:\n\n Appetizer: Pretzels with dips\n\nDinner: Spaetzle\, Cabbage\, Schnitzel wi th Mustard Sauce\, Bratwurst\, Kielbasa\n\nDessert: Assorted mini desserts \n\nAlpen Band California (famous for outrageous costumes and interactive moments) will be performing! This unique mix of authentic musicianship and lighthearted showmanship ensures that you will be smiling\, singing\, and dancing all night long.\n\nSchedule:\n\n5:30pm – Wilkommen! Doors Open\ n\n5:30-6pm – Appetizers & Live Music\n\n6-7:30pm – Classic Bavarian B uffet\n\n7:30-8:30pm – Desserts\, Games & Dancing Festivities\n\nTicket price includes 2 drink tickets and a Boardwalk Souvenir Stein LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\, 400 Beach Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA 9 5060 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/sc-beach-boardwalk-octoberfes t/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Santa Cruz County Fair DTSTART:20260916T190000Z DTEND:20260921T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:8cf0fc7743708302acca0f15@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:family,festival DESCRIPTION:The showstopping Santa Cruz County Fair returns September 16 – 20th for family fun\, great entertainment\, live shows\, animal displa ys\, carnival rides\,  and more!!! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds\, 2601 East Lake Avenue\, Watsonvil le\, CA 95076 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-county-fair-2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Santa Cruz Wharf: 34th Annual Aloha Outrigger Races DTSTART:20260919T150000Z DTEND:20260919T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:d8ec6127338ea23e8e9a8ba1@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:community,family,festival,sports DESCRIPTION:The Pu Pu ‘O Hawaii Outrigger Club is ready to race! These s hort-course outrigger races are designed especially for the new or novice paddlers. Come out and support the racers as well as enjoy hula performanc es by Kūhai Hālau O Mehanakealohakalaua’eikapoli Pā ‘Ōlapa Kahiko. \n\nEvent Schedule\n\n– Check in will be at 8AM\n\n– Paddle Tips at: 8 :45AM\n\n– First Race at 9AM\n\n– Last Race at 12PM\n\n– Awards will follow last race between 12PM-1PM\n\nTo watch and enjoy is free! To enter a 4-person aged 12 and up team is $150. They will give you all the equipm ent your team needs plus a person to set the stroke and another person to steer for your team. They will get your team T-shirts\, and give you instr uction enough to get racing! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Santa Cruz Wharf\, 21 Municipal Wharf\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95060 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-wharf-annual-aloha -outrigger-races/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hispanic/Latine Festival DTSTART:20260919T190000Z DTEND:20260920T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T062127Z UID:10026012-1789819200-1789840800@growingupsc.com CATEGORIES:arts,dance,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Head to Woodhouse Brews for a day full of cultura\, sabor\, an d joy! \nThere will be local arts vendors\, live music and dance\, and fla vors from across Latin America for a vibrant celebration of roots and rhyt hms. Whether you are going with family\, friends\, or flying solo\, there will be something for everyone with activities for all ages. \nFree\, fami ly friendly\, and full of corazón! LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T062127Z LOCATION:Woodhouse Blending\, 119 Madrone St.\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United States URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/hispanic-latine-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Growing Up in Santa Cruz X-SOURCE-URL:https://growingupsc.com/its-all-fun-and-games-for-local-desig ner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Bonny Doon: Art Wine and Beer Festival DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260920T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:1ba4a6f7734f28366ce25fde@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:arts,drink,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Go to the 23rd Annual Festival! It’s the best little party i n the Santa Cruz Mountains! Participate in an afternoon of tastings with l ocal wineries & breweries\, artist and craft vendors\, food\, music and da ncing\, wine pull\, silent auction and all around good vibes.\n\n \n\nNon -alcoholic beverages are also available. Must be 21 or older to attend. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Crest Ranch\, Empire Grade\, Santa Cruz\, Santa Cruz County 95060 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/bonny-doon-art-wine-and-beer- festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Skypark: Food Truck Friday DTSTART:20260926T000000Z DTEND:20260926T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T062802Z UID:10101130-1790355600-1790366400@www.santacruz.org CATEGORIES:drink,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Head to Skypark in Scotts Valley for the area’s largest food truck festival! Lots of excitement\, more food vendors\, the fabulous SVE F Beer & Wine Garden\, amazing Live Music and face painting! \nMusic Lineu p: \n• April 24 (Starts 4:30 PM) — Music by Shady Rest Band\n• May 2 9 — Music by The Swag Tones\n• June 26 — Music by Fire Peach\n• Ju ly 31 — Music by Identity Problem\n• August 28 — Music by Cringe\n • September 25 (Starts 4:30 PM) — Music by Paperback Ryders\n• Octob er 30 (Starts 4:30 PM) — Music by Dadbeats LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T062802Z LOCATION:Skypark\, 361 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, 95066\, United States URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/skypark-food-truck-friday/202 6-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Santa Cruz County X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-santa-cru z-triathlon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capitola: Beach Festival DTSTART:20260926T150000Z DTEND:20260928T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:dc97bb53f78c77b030c8b80f@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,outdoors,sports DESCRIPTION:Capitola’s Annual Beach Festival will have something for eve ryone to enjoy.\n\nHead to Capitola for this free\, family-friendly\, and fun event. See the orange button link above to find registration links for activities you are interested in. Unless otherwise indicated\, events lis ted are free to participate in!\n\nSaturday\, September 26 Schedule:\n\n($ 52.28 to register) 8am – 11am: Little Wharf 3-mile race\n\n10am – 2pm: Sand Sculpture Contest. Awards at 2:30pm\n\n11am – finish: Cornhole on the Beach\n\n12pm – 3pm: Children’s Art – Create and display at Espl anade Park\n\n12pm – 4pm: Scavenger Hunt\n\n4pm – 6pm: Music at the Be ach\n\n7pm – 8pm: Lighted Nautical Parade on Soquel Creek\n\n8pm: Drone Show Following The Nautical Parade\n\nSunday\, September 27\n\n7am – 11a m: Fishing Derby\n\n(kids $20\, Adults $40\, Swimmers Free) 9am – 3pm: P addleboard\n\n10am – 11:30am Ukuleles on the Beach\n\n10am – finish: H orseshoes on the Sand\n\n11am – 2pm: Chalk Art on the Seawall\n\n1pm – finish: Rowboat Races LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Capitola Village\, Capitola Village\, Esplanade Park\, Capitola\, CA 95010 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/capitola-beach-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Soquel: Taste of Soquel Festival DTSTART:20260926T180000Z DTEND:20260926T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:cab1463b049dc71b9c2ab8ce@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:drink,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Taste\, sip and tap your toes as you sample local eateries\, f arms\, breweries\, vintners and musicians of the Soquel neighborhood! Enjo y kids’ games\, prizes and more! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Congregational Church – Soquel\, Parish Hall\, 4951 Soquel Driv e\, Soquel\, CA 95073 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/soquel-taste-of-soquel-festiv al/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:SC Beach Boardwalk: Fiesta en la Playa DTSTART:20260926T190000Z DTEND:20260926T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:faa1594427a17ed39fb7a800@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:dance,drink,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latino community with mariachi\, folklorico dancers\, and a free beach concert. Enjoy Board walk rides and games plus fun food and beverage specials throughout the pa rk. ¡Vamos a la playa! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk\, 400 Beach Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA 9 5060 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-beach-boardwalk-fi esta-en-la-playa/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Oktoberfest Santa Cruz DTSTART:20260926T190000Z DTEND:20260926T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T121231Z UID:10025405-1790424000-1790438400@growingupsc.com CATEGORIES:drink,family,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Oktoberfest Santa Cruz is the longest running independent-neig hborhood Oktoberfest event in Santa Cruz County. We will be celebrating of 27th Anniversary! \nOur event is a celebration of German-Bavarian culture . Messiah Lutheran Church on Santa Cruz’s west side has been hosting the event since it’s inception. We are a family friendly event with lots of children’s and family friendly activities. \nCome and enjoy………..\ n* Homemade German Food.\n* The largest selection of German beers and wine s in the county.\n* Live German polka music featuring The Thirsty Nine!\n* Family activities including a Petting Zoo w/ Face painting and Balloons\, Noon to 2 PM.\n* Adult German Costume Contest 3 PM. \nAdmission is FREE!! Adult meals are $20. Children’s meals (ages 12 and under) Free! \nFor m ore information call 831-423-8330 or visit us on the web at Oktoberfest Sa nta Cruz.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T121231Z LOCATION:Messiah Lutheran Church\, 801 High Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 950 60\, United States URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/oktoberfest-santa-cruz/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Growing Up in Santa Cruz X-SOURCE-URL:https://growingupsc.com/its-all-fun-and-games-for-local-desig ner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Festival: Celebration of the Dragon Gate Monument at Ch inatown Bridge DTSTART:20260926T210000Z DTEND:20260926T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T000912Z UID:10002101-1790431200-1790438400@scottsvalleychamber.com CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 26th at The 418 Project for our annual Mi d-Autumn Festival\, bringing families and community members together to ce lebrate Chinese culture through music\, arts\, traditional activities\, an d shared stories. The celebration will also highlight the history and cult ural heritage of the Chinese community in Santa Cruz. LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T000912Z LOCATION:The 418 Project\, 155 S. River Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060 URL:https://scottsvalleychamber.com/event/mid-autumn-festival-celebration- of-the-dragon-gate-monument-at-chinatown-bridge/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce X-SOURCE-URL:https://scottsvalleychamber.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Scotts Valley: Multicultural Fair DTSTART:20261003T190000Z DTEND:20261003T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:192667596ea2610c9d0ba294@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:arts,dance,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:The Scotts Valley Multicultural Fair is a free celebration aim ed at broadening our understanding and appreciation for multiculturalism a nd diversity. There will be:\n\nLive musical acts from all different backg rounds and influences.\n\nDance troupes performing captivating routines\; with audience participation encouraged!\n\nFood vendors to explore.\n\nA f ashion show to show-case traditional clothing of different cultures.\n\nAr t displays representing different cultures and age groups.\n\nBooths displ aying and offering activities representing different cultures. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Skypark\, 361 Kings Village Road\, Scotts Valley\, CA 95066 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/scotts-valley-multicultural-f air/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Santa Cruz County: Monterey Bay Festival of Birds DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261009 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:e9c82049e504154a4af3f46e@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:education,family,festival,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Mark the fall migration at one of the most beautiful places on the planet for the Monterey Bay Festival of Birds featuring field trips\, workshops\, family-fun activities\, and keynote speakers. Activities are planned throughout the Monterey Bay area in Santa Cruz\, Watsonville\, Sal inas\, and Monterey. \n\nCheck out the website linked below to register f or field trips\, workshops and birding activities for everyone. Many event s are free\, and some are paid. All events are free to children 12 and und er but must be accompanied by an adult. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:All of Santa Cruz County\, CA URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-county-monterey-ba y-festival-of-birds/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Santa Cruz County: Monterey Bay Festival of Birds DTSTART:20261009T070000Z DTEND:20261012T065959Z DTSTAMP:20260730T001204Z UID:10076280-1791504000-1791763199@www.santacruz.org CATEGORIES:education,family,festival,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Mark the fall migration at one of the most beautiful places on the planet for the Monterey Bay Festival of Birds featuring field trips\, workshops\, family-fun activities\, and keynote speakers. Activities are planned throughout the Monterey Bay area in Santa Cruz\, Watsonville\, Sal inas\, and Monterey.  \nCheck out the website linked below to register fo r field trips\, workshops and birding activities for everyone. Many events are free\, and some are paid. All events are free to children 12 and unde r but must be accompanied by an adult. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T001204Z LOCATION:All of Santa Cruz County URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-county-monterey-ba y-festival-of-birds/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Santa Cruz County X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-santa-cru z-triathlon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Agricultural History Project DTSTART:20261010T180000Z DTEND:20261010T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:growing-up-sc:1551d6ad4a2b6530df7dfa76@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:community,family,festival DESCRIPTION:Bring your friends\, family and neighbors and come out to enjo y good old-fashioned activities such as spinning wool\, cheese making\, wo oden cow milking and ice cream making! You can even drive a tractor and go on a hayride. \n\nLocal Santa Cruz County 4-H clubs will be hosting thei r Annual Spring Fair. \n\nThis action-packed day is admission free\, and donations are gladly accepted. It’s fun for the whole family! \n\nActiv ities include:\n\nFarm Animals to see and pet\n\nIce cream making the old- fashioned way\n\nButter churning\n\nFresh cheese making\n\nRope making\n\n Hay wagon rides with tractors\n\nWooden cow milking\n\nHay cutting from re al oats\, wheat and barley\n\nKids (real) tractor driving\n\nPuppet Show\n \nOld-fashioned hoops\n\nCrafts\n\nand so much more! \n\n2025 Schedule:\n \nMarch 8th – Birds\, Bees & Butterflies\n\nApril 12th – Easter on the Farm with Egg Hunt\n\nMay 10th – Springtime on the Farm\n\nJune 14th – Olden Days on the Farm\n\nJuly 12th – Summertime Fun on the Farm\n\n August 9th – Round-Up at the Ranch\n\nSeptember 13th – Visit Yesterday ’s Farm during the Santa Cruz Fair\n\nOctober 11th – Tractor-or-Treat\ n\nNovember 8th – Harvest on the Farm\n\nDecember 13th – Holidays on t he Farm LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Agricultural History Project Center and Museum\, 2601 East Lake A venue\, Hwy 152\, Watsonville\, CA 95076 URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/santa-cruz-county-fairgrounds-agricultur al-history-project-11/2026-10-10/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:5th Annual Beach Hill Bash DTSTART:20261010T200000Z DTEND:20261010T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T062127Z UID:10026007-1791637200-1791648000@growingupsc.com CATEGORIES:community,drink,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:🎉 Join the Party at the 5th Annual Beach Hill Bash! 🎉 \n Mark your calendars for Saturday\, October 10th from 1:00–4:00 PM and co me celebrate 35 incredible years of hospitality\, community\, and global c onnection with the Santa Cruz Hostel! \nThe Beach Hill Bash is back and bi gger than ever\, bringing together locals\, travelers\, neighbors\, and fr iends for an unforgettable afternoon filled with live music\, local vendor s\, tasty food and drinks\, family-friendly fun\, and plenty of Beach Hill spirit. \nCome dance to live music\, discover amazing local makers\, enjo y delicious eats and drinks\, and raise a toast to 35 years of bringing pe ople together. Whether you’re a longtime local\, a former hostel guest\, or visiting for the first time\, there’s a place for you at the Bash! \ n🌎 Celebrate Community. Celebrate Travel. Celebrate 35 Years. 🌎 \nSe e you on Beach Hill! LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T062127Z LOCATION:Santa Cruz Hostel\, 321 Main Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, U nited States URL:https://growingupsc.com/event/5th-annual-beach-hill-bash/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Growing Up in Santa Cruz X-SOURCE-URL:https://growingupsc.com/its-all-fun-and-games-for-local-desig ner END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capitola Wharf: Fireworks Extravaganza DTSTART:20261013T030000Z DTEND:20261013T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:f86e1f6139769e942902a456@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:festival DESCRIPTION:The 31st annual Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza is ba ck!  Finish off your beach town weekend with a grand finale over the rest ored Capitola Wharf. This show is free and fantastic! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Capitola Wharf\, Wharf Road\, Capitola\, Santa Cruz County 95010 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/capitola-wharf-fireworks-extr avaganza/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Nekrogoblikon DTSTART:20261013T030000Z DTEND:20261013T060000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:felton-music-hall:7809e89e3b5bf177564f17fc@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:festival LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Felton Music Hall\, 6275 CA-9\, Felton\, CA URL:https://www.feltonmusichall.com/shows/nekrogoblikon X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Various SC Theaters: Santa Cruz Film Festival 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:62933f87d31a4d3f15c9e4ee@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:festival,film DESCRIPTION:The Santa Cruz Film Festival is not the kind of festival where you simply watch a movie\, clap politely\, and head home.\n\nStep inside the wonderfully unpredictable world of independent film—where original s tories\, fearless filmmakers\, curious audiences\, and the creative spirit of Santa Cruz come together for five unforgettable days.\n\nExplore narra tive films\, documentaries\, animation\, experimental work\, environmental stories\, student projects\, locally produced films\, and voices that cha llenge the familiar. Meet the filmmakers behind the screen\, ask questions during live Q&As\, and discover how an idea becomes a script\, a producti on\, and eventually a story shared with an audience.\n\nAnd because some o f the best conversations happen after the credits roll\, the festival expe rience extends far beyond the theater. Enjoy industry panels\, filmmaker m ixers\, live music\, culinary events\, beer and cider tastings\, mixology demonstrations\, beachside s’mores\, parties\, and gatherings in some of Santa Cruz’s most memorable locations.\n\nWhether you are a lifelong fi lm lover\, a filmmaker searching for inspiration\, a student exploring the industry\, or simply someone who enjoys discovering something new\, Santa Cruz Film Festival offers a place to connect\, celebrate\, learn\, laugh\ , and be surprised.\n\nCome for the films. Stay for the stories\, the food \, the people\, the parties\, and the wonderfully cinematic energy of Sant a Cruz.\n\nThis October\, don’t just watch the festival. Be part of it. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:Colligan Theater\, 1010 River St\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95060 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/various-sc-theaters-santa-cru z-film-festival-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harvest Festival DTSTART:20261017T180000Z DTEND:20261017T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:ucsc-events:10c4539cc19b1b9c1d85ecaf@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:community,festival,food,music DESCRIPTION:Connect with community on the campus farm at the annual Harves t Festival! Harvest Fest will have activities for all ages including face painting\, flower pressing\, pumpkin painting\, cider pressing\, tractor r ides\, live music\, and more! Plus\, enjoy food and treats from local food trucks\, participate in an apple pie bake-off (more info coming soon)\, c onnect with local organizations\, and enjoy the campus farm. Full list of activities coming soon.\n\n\n\n\n\nCost: $5 for general public\; free ent ry for current students of UCSC\, Hartnell and Cabrillo College\, Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden members\, and children under 12. Cash preferr ed at the entrance gate.\n\n\n\n\n\nTransportation and parking: We encoura ge carpooling\, walking\, biking\, or taking the bus if you are able to! P arking info coming soon. Logistics: Please do not harvest any of the crops on the farm during your visit. The crops grown on the farm feed students in need and support our research and programming. We encourage you to bri ng a reusable water bottle to save plastic and stay hydrated! Pets are not allowed on the UC Santa Cruz campus (with the exception of service animal s). The Harvest Festival is presented by the UC Santa Cruz Center for Agro ecology\, the Food Systems Working Group\, Measure 43 and Life Lab.\n\n\n\ n\n\nThe UCSC Farm has moderately steep slopes and uneven terrain. If you require accommodations to fully participate\, contact agroecology@ucsc.edu .\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto-Jim Clark LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:UCSC Farm\, 152 Farm Rd\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95064 URL:https://events.ucsc.edu/event/harvest-festival-2026/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Downtown Santa Cruz: Halloween Mask Making Festival DTSTART:20261017T190000Z DTEND:20261017T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T030908Z UID:santacruz-org:08ba2f86deab1b7da99d4330@santa-cruz-events.local CATEGORIES:arts,family,festival,theater DESCRIPTION:Enjoy this FREE annual event! Bring the family for a creative day of mask making\, carnival games\, Thriller performances plus Nightmare s – A Stage Spooktacular. This event has been a Halloween tradition for families for over 25 years!\n\nMask Making\n\nHalloween Games\n\nThriller the World Santa Cruz Performance\n\nTheater Performances LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T030908Z LOCATION:London Nelson Community Center\, 301 Center Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA 95060 URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/downtown-santa-cruz-halloween -mask-making-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Santa Cruz Events X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruzevents.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Capitola: Plein Air Festival DTSTART:20261102T080000Z DTEND:20261109T075959Z DTSTAMP:20260815T002547Z UID:10075747-1793577600-1794182399@www.santacruz.org CATEGORIES:arts,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Artists set up their easels on the wharf\, shore\, and streets of beautiful Capitola\, to paint live for four days. You’ll find hundre ds of paintings on display\, for sale\, and entered into competition. You can take home a piece of Capitola culture\, vote for your favorites for th e People’s Choice Award\, have a delicious meal from the food trucks\, o r get creative and make some art yourself! LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T002547Z LOCATION:New Brighton School\, Washburn Avenue\, Capitola\, California\, 9 5010\, United States URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/capitola-plein-air-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Santa Cruz County X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-santa-cru z-triathlon END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Grove: Sea Glass and Ocean Art Festival DTSTART:20261107T180000Z DTEND:20261109T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T182714Z UID:10073449-1794045600-1794157200@www.santacruz.org CATEGORIES:arts,drink,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival \n60 Authentic Sea G lass and Ocean Artists\nplus ceramics\, fabric art\, mosaics\, resin art a nd so much more. \nLocated at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk inside at the historic Grove Sun & Bay View rooms overlooking the beach. \nAdmission in cludes a chance to win a spectacular gift-basket. Four drawings per day. \ nFull bar\, Food\, Kids get in Free! \nSaturday November 7th 10am-5pm\nSun day November 8th 10am-5pm LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T182714Z LOCATION:The Grove\, 400 Beach Street\, Santa Cruz\, CA\, 95060\, United S tates URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/sea-glass-ocean-art-festival/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Visit Santa Cruz County X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.santacruz.org/upcoming-event/santa-cruz-santa-cru z-triathlon END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR