Santa Cruz Calendar: See What's Happening In The Area This Week

Santa Cruz CA

27 September, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Want to spend a night out with friends? Your Santa Cruz Patch community calendar is a great way to see what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Check out what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a knitting circle, a block party, or a conference, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this week's events in the Santa Cruz area: Featured Event: Spontaneous Speech Online Class for 3-5 Grade Students When: Tuesday, September 28th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Online What: Speech and Debate Academy is inviting your 3-5 grade student(s) to register for a 2-hour weekly, Tuesday 4:00 pm -6:00 pm Spontaneous Speech online class.  Being able to speak effectively off the top of your head is a vital life skill, helping students express themselves effec... Learn More Featured Event: Spontaneous Speech Online Class for 3-5 Grade Students (Sohal Gupta ) 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, and 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 and 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 ePerformance Tool Navigation - University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development When: Thursday, September 30th at 9:00 a.m. Where: University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development What: Event listing from University of California Santa Cruz-Learning & Development: Thursday, September 30 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMSeptember 30, 2021: 9am-11am (via Zoom) This course will introduce managers and supervisors to the ePerformance tool, the performance evaluation s... Learn More Tech Talks: Device and Account Security (Apple and Android) When: Thursday, September 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: Are you protecting yourself from theft, scams, hacking and malware? In our workshop Tech Talks: Device and Account Security (Apple & Android) we discuss the tactics used to trick people into giving away access to their accounts and devices. We share recent examples of ... Learn More Tech Talks: Device and Account Security (Apple and Android) When: Thursday, September 30th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Virtual Library What: Event listing from Virtual Library: Thursday, September 30 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PMAre you protecting yourself from theft, scams, hacking and malware?In our workshop Tech Talks: Device and Account Security (Apple & Android) we discuss the tactics used to trick people into... Learn More Featured Event: 'Hocus Pocus' Outdoor Movie Screening 2021: Los Gatos When: Friday, October 1st at 7:30 p.m. What: "Hocus Pocus" Friday, October 1, 2021 - 7:30 p.m. Civic Center Lawn, Los Gatos, CA From Town of Los Gatos: "Enjoy the Disney classic, Hocus Pocus, just in time to kick off the Halloween season!  "The movie will start at 7:30 p.m. We encourage you to visit one of our many downt... Learn More Featured Event: 'Hocus Pocus' Outdoor Movie Screening 2021: Los Gatos (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Pumpkin Junction, Choo Choo & Carousel 2021: Casa de Fruta, Hollister CA When: Saturday, October 2nd at 9:00 a.m. What: Pumpkin Junction Oct. 1-31, 2021 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Confirm specific hours and dates with Casa de Fruta) Casa de Fruta, 10021 Pacheco Pass Highway, Hollister, CA From Visit Gilroy: "Experience Pumpkin Junction on a family outing. Your children will make lasting memories as th... Learn More Featured Event: Pumpkin Junction, Choo Choo & Carousel 2021: Casa de Fruta, Hollister CA (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch 2021: Los Gatos When: Saturday, October 2nd at 9:00 a.m. What: Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch Saturday & Sunday, Oct.2-3, 2021 Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Viewing only: Friday, Oct. 1 - 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. Los Gatos High School, 20 High School Court, Los Gatos, CA From Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch: "It's on! "Our annu... Learn More Featured Event: Magical Glass Pumpkin Patch 2021: Los Gatos(Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Fall Days & Trail of Lights - Halloween 2021: Swank Farms, Hollister When: Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. What: Fall Days and Trail of Lights & Field of Frights Oct. 1- 24, 2021 Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. & Fridays - Sundays: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Oct. 27 - 31, 2021 Wednesdays - Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. & Fridays - Sundays: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Swank Farms, 4751 Pache... Learn More Featured Event: Fall Days & Trail of Lights - Halloween 2021: Swank Farms, Hollister (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Harvest Faire & Halloween Fun 2021: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton When: Saturday, October 2nd at 10:30 a.m. What: Harvest Faire Weekends, Oct. 2-31, 2021 Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA From Roaring Camp Railroads: "Welcome Fall with the Harvest Faire at Roaring Camp!  "Take the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain. Pick a pumpkin from the town pumpkin pat... Learn More Featured Event: Harvest Faire & Halloween Fun 2021: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Halloween 'The Great Big BOO!' 2021: Gilroy Gardens When: Saturday, October 2nd at 2:00 p.m. What: "The Great Big BOO!" Weekends: Oct. 1-31, 2021 Fridays: 5 p.m. -10 p.m. Saturdays: 2 p.m. - 10 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Gilroy Gardens, 3050 Hecker Pass Road, Gilroy, CA From Gilroy Gardens: "This October, Gilroy Gardens gets completely transformed into the world of BO... Learn More Featured Event: Halloween 'The Great Big BOO!' 2021: Gilroy Gardens (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Symphony Silicon Valley's World Premiere Concerto 2021: San Jose When: Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 p.m. What: Symphony Silicon Valley's World Premiere Concerto from Mexican Composer Oct. 2-3, 2021 Saturday: 8 p.m. Sunday: 2:30 p.m. The California Theatre, 345 South First St., Downtown San Jose, CA From Symphony Silicon Valley: "Masestra JoAnne Falletta will open Symphony Silicon Val... Learn More Featured Event: Symphony Silicon Valley's World Premiere Concerto 2021: San Jose (Susan C. Schena) Improve Your Animal Companions Life! When: Saturday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Where: Pregnant Mare Rescue, Inc What: Support your animals and yourself with this easy to learn healing modality that can result in stress reduction, reduction of depression, anxiety, pain, inflammation and improvements in other physical, emotional and behavioral challenges.  This work is also an amazing way to bo... Learn More Guided Coast Walk When: Saturday, October 2nd at 11:00 a.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we'll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Saturday, October 2nd 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 Free Fall Family Mini Photo Sessions!! When: Sunday, October 3rd at 9:00 a.m. Where: 701 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 What: We're a small, female-run company of 22 team members whose mission is to make professional photography more accessible to the community while providing stability and opportunity for freelance photographers. All of our 30 minute mini sessions are free to book and take place out... Learn More Pescadero Marsh Guided Walk When: Sunday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. What: Join State Park Docents on an easy two-hour stroll on the mile-long Sequoia Audubon Trail through the Pescadero Marsh. Learn about the fascinating human history of the Marsh from the days of the Ohlone to the present. Discover the byways of the Pescadero and Butano Creeks as t... Learn More Check out 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.