This Weekend's Upcoming Santa Cruz Area Events

Santa Cruz CA

23 September, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Looking for a family outing? Your Santa Cruz Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to add an upcoming event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a comedy night, or a magic show, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend in the Santa Cruz area: Featured Event: Evergreen At Dusk: Cemetery History Tours 2021: Santa Cruz When: Thursday, September 23rd at 4:00 p.m. What: Evergreen At Dusk: Cemetery History Tours Thursdays, Sept. 23 & 30, Oct. 7, 14 & 21, 2021 - 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Evergreen Cemetery, 261 Evergreen St., Santa Cruz, CA From Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History: "Set out on a 45-minute self-driven adventure uncovering the s... Learn More Featured Event: Evergreen At Dusk: Cemetery History Tours 2021: Santa Cruz (Susan C. Schena) ELAC meeting - Harbor High School When: Thursday, September 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Where: Harbor High School What: Event listing from Harbor High School: Thursday and September 23 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Learn More Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Fall Campout When: Friday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk What: Sleep Under the Stars at the Boardwalk! Friday, September 24 - Saturday, September 25, 2021All-Day Rides WristbandFree play in Arcade, Food, GamesLuminaria Dedications, Beach Movie, and $5 Donation to ACSGather your family and friends and sign up for a memorable overnight event an... Learn More Coastal Birding Walk - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park When: Friday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park What: Event listing from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Friday, September 24 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMOn this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and i... Learn More Blood Drive When: Friday, September 24th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk What: There's a critical shortage of blood currently. The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk will be hosting a blood drive on September 24 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Cocoanut Grove, Sun Room. You can sign up for an appointment at donors.vitalant.org and use sponsor code scboardwalk. All Dono... Learn More Club & Sports Fair - Harbor High School When: Friday, September 24th at 11:50 a.m. Where: Harbor High School What: Event listing from Harbor High School: Friday, September 24 from 11:50 AM to 12:20 PM Learn More Downtown Day - University of California Santa Cruz-Concerts & Performances When: Friday, September 24th at 1:00 p.m. Where: University of California Santa Cruz-Concerts & Performances What: Event listing from University of California Santa Cruz-Concerts & Performances: Friday, September 24 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMJoin us for Downtown Day on September 24th for an opportunity for students to explore their local community and connect with their UCSC peers. This w... Learn More Food Truck Friday When: Friday, September 24th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Skypark What: Food Trucks + Live Music + Beer Garden!We have a great line-up of food trucks for you tonight!And The Shady Rest Band is performing!And the SVEF Beer & Wine Garden will be in full swing with a great selection of Steel Bonnet Beers & wines.Click here for more info... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 p.m. What: Your daughter is the light of your life — and with National Daughters Day coming up on Sept. 25, there's never been a better chance to show her just how much she means to you. In honor of this special day, FTD Flowers is offering Patch readers 15 percent off the retail price o... Learn More Featured Event: Celebrate National Daughters Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers (FTD Flowers) Featured Event: Beach Festival, Sand Sculptures & Nautical Parade 2021: Capitola When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 a.m. What: Capitola Beach Festival Sept. 25-26, 2021 Saturday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Event schedule here Capitola Village, Capitola, CA From Capitola Beach Festival: "We are pleased to announce that the City of Capitola has approved our Special Event Permit for the Ca... Learn More Featured Event: Beach Festival, Sand Sculptures & Nautical Parade 2021: Capitola(Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: OPENING: Rodoni Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 2021: Santa Cruz When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:00 a.m. What: Rodoni Farms Pumpkin Patch & 5-Acre Corn Maze Sept. 24–Oct. 31, 2021 - Daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (rain or shine) PUMPKIN PATCH: 4444 Coast Road, Hwy 1, Santa Cruz, CA PRODUCE STAND: Located 2 Miles South of Davenport on Hwy 1Santa Cruz, CA From Rodoni Farms- Organic Pumpkins &am... Learn More Featured Event: OPENING: Rodoni Farms Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze 2021: Santa Cruz (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Great Pumpkin Fest 2021: California's Great America, Santa Clara When: Saturday, September 25th at 11:00 a.m. What: The Great Pumpkin Fest Select days: Sept. 25 through Oct. 31, 2021 Saturdays, Sep. 25 - Oct. 30 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 10 - 17 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara, CA From Californi... Learn More Featured Event: Great Pumpkin Fest 2021: California's Great America, Santa Clara (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Annual PorchFest 2021: Gilroy When: Saturday, September 25th at 1:00 p.m. What: 7th Annual PorchFest Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 - 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Neighborhoods, Gilroy, CA From Porchfest Gilroy: "Porchfest Gilroy* is a family-friendly free music event featuring musicians performing on neighborhood porches.  "The public is welcomed to stroll from porch to po... Learn More Featured Event: Annual PorchFest 2021: Gilroy (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Halloween Haunt 2021: California's Great America, Santa Clara When: Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m. What: Halloween Haunt Select nights: Friday, Sept. 24 - Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 Sept. 24 - Oct. 23: Fridays & Saturdays: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Oct. 3 - 17: Sundays: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. Oct. 29 - Oct. 31: Fridays-Sundays: 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. California's Great America, 4701 Great America Pk... Learn More Featured Event: Halloween Haunt 2021: California's Great America, Santa Clara (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 'SHOUT! The Mod Musical' 2021: South Bay Musical Theatre, Saratoga When: Saturday, September 25th at 8:00 p.m. What: SHOUT! The Mod Musical Sept. 25 – Oct. 16, 2021 Fridays and Saturdays (and Thursday, Oct.15) at 8 p.m. Sundays (and Saturday, Oct.16) at 2:30 p.m. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga, CA From South Bay Musical Theatre: "South Bay Musical Theatre (SBMT) is ... Learn More Featured Event: 'SHOUT! The Mod Musical' 2021: South Bay Musical Theatre, Saratoga (Susan C. Schena) Free Movie Under the Santa Cruz County Skies When: Saturday, September 25th at 7:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz County Parks Department What: Event listing from Santa Cruz County Parks Department: Saturday, September 25 from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PMDetails You're invited to a Free Movie Under the Santa Cruz County Stars. Join Santa Cruz County Parks and City of Watsonville Parks & Community… More https://www.facebook.... Learn More Paint rocks & get free books / Pinta rocas y obtén libros gratis When: Saturday, September 25th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz County Park Friends What: Event listing from Santa Cruz County Park Friends: Saturday, September 25 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PMRock painting, labyrinth making, and book giveaway / Pintura rupestre, creación de laberintos y obsequio de libros Come help us paint rocks and place them in the new labyrinth. T... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Saturday, September 25th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop  barns and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and ear... Learn More Featured Event: Jazz OFF The Plazz Gala 2021: La Estancia Estate, Los Gatos When: Sunday, September 26th at 5:00 p.m. What: Jazz OFF The Plazz GALA Featuring Kim Nalley Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 - 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. La Estancia Estate, 18000 Overlook Road, Los Gatos, CA From Jazz on the Plazz, by Los Gatos Music & Arts: "Los Gatos Music & Arts and Linda L. Lester present 'The GALA' featuring ren... Learn More Featured Event: Jazz OFF The Plazz Gala 2021: La Estancia Estate, Los Gatos (Susan C. Schena) Final Church Service at the Circle Church When: Sunday, September 26th at 9:30 a.m. Where: 111 Errett Cir What: Gospel Community Church has been renting the Circle Church building for three years. As the property owners move forward with demolishing the church building, we are hosting one final service outside on the lawn. This will be a celebration of the last religious service to ever... Learn More Burleigh Murray Ranch Walk - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park When: Sunday, September 26th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park What: Event listing from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park: Sunday, September 26 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMJoin State Park Docents on a leisurely two-hour walk. Take a journey back in time along Mills Creek at Burleigh H. Murray Ranch State Park. This walk will be a 2.5 miles ro... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Sunday, September 26th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and ear... Learn More Music, Wine & Art in the Park: Frames Auction! When: Sunday, September 26th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz County Parks Department What: Event listing from Santa Cruz County Parks Department: Sunday, September 26 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PMDetails See all 50 #OutsideTheFrames in one place! Sip wine, enjoy live music outdoors, bid on Frames, support kids & parks! Get your tickets… More https://www.facebook.com/... Learn More Intro to Google: Gmail, Calendar, Forms and Hangouts When: Tuesday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m. Where: University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development What: Event listing from University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development: Tuesday, September 28 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMWednesday, September 28, 2021; 10am–12pm (via Zoom) This workshop is designed to help new Google users come up to speed on the featured "Google W... Learn More Preschool Storytime in the Secret Garden When: Tuesday, September 28th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Abbott Square What: Join us in the Secret Garden in Abbott Square at the MAH for storytime! We'll share stories, songs and rhymes in a safe environment! This 30-40 minute program is intended for children aged 2-6. Do it yourself craft kits will be provided every week. Every other week we w... Learn More Big Basin Redwood Forest: California's Oldest State Park, by Dr. Traci Bliss -- author book talk When: Tuesday, September 28th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Felton Branch Library What: "The epic saga of Big Basin began in the late 1800s, when the surrounding communities saw their once "inexhaustible" redwood forests vanishing. Expanding railways demanded timber as they crisscrossed the nation, but the more redwoods that fell to the woodman's axe, the gre... Learn More See more local events, or add your own, on the Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.