This Week's Upcoming Santa Cruz Area Events

Santa Cruz CA

04 October, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Wondering what there is to do in the Santa Cruz area this week? Patch has you covered with the latest upcoming events taking place this week in Santa Cruz. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this week. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. 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 and around Santa Cruz: Knitting at the Felton Library When: Monday, October 4th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Felton Branch Library What: Join us every Monday afternoon at the Felton Branch for a knitting party. All you need to do is bring some yarn and knitting needles. All ages are welcome. Learn More Taxes in Retirement Webinar When: Monday, October 4th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Webinar - link sent once registered What: THE NEW TAX AND FINANCIAL RULES HAVE CHANGED. Understand the potential impact taxes have on your retirement income. MUST CLICK HERE TO REGISTER If you're nearing retirement or already retired and you need to understand how taxes (including the new changes) impact your retirement ... Learn More From Fragmentation to Wholeness— TRE®/ tension-trauma release class When: Monday, October 4th at 5:30 p.m. Where: 1001 Center St What: TRE®/tension-trauma release exercises is a natural healing method for lifelong self-care. ​TRE® uses seven exercises to release the psoas muscle, the deepest and largest muscle in the body. This powerful muscle holds physical, emotional, and and mental stress that we carry in our ... Learn More Featured Event: Hospitality and Service Industry Career Fair When: Tuesday, October 5th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection What: Are you looking to re-claim your career in hospitality? Bring your resume and join us at Hotel Paradox for the Career Fair this Tuesday, October 5th. Stop by between 8:30am and 6:00pm to meet with employers from Hotel Paradox, Seascape Beach Resort, Hilton, Mount Hermon Advent... Learn More Featured Event: Hospitality and Service Industry Career Fair (Christina Powell) La Selva Beach Preschool Storytime When: Tuesday, October 5th at 11:00 a.m. Where: La Selva Beach Branch Library What: Join us for a fun interactive storytime. We'll read books, sing songs and use rhythm and movement. This event is suitable for children ages 3-6 years. There will be an arts and crafts project to take home. This event will be held outside on the back patio. Please bring som... Learn More Santa Cruz Small Business Support & Networking (Leads Club) When: Tuesday, October 5th at 12:00 p.m. Where: ONLINE What: Come check out Santa Cruz' best way to build your small business! Leads Weekly Zoom Meeting - Build Your Business! The purpose of our "Leads Club" is to assist you in getting good business referrals that will expand your business success. We are a close-knit group of professi... Learn More Assuming the Ecosexual Position: The Earth as Lover Book Celebration with Annie Sprinkle and Beth S When: Tuesday, October 5th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Online FREE event What: In 2008, Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens married the Earth, setting them on the path to explore the realms of ecosexuality. Assuming the Ecosexual Position describes how the two came together as lovers and collaborators, how they took a stand against homophobia and xenophobia... Learn More New Moon Energy Work When: Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. Where: 1001 Center St What: Let the energy of the New Moon set the path for new beginnings in your life right now. Innerdance is an energy process that heightens one's sense of awareness and consciousness for deep insight into your whole being. This is not 'dancing' in the typical sense, but lying down a... Learn More Felton Toddler Time When: Wednesday, October 6th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Felton Branch Library What: Join Librarian Julie on our beautiful Felton patio for Toddler Time. Toddler Time is a weekly early literacy program for families with children ages 0-3 years old. Music, movement, stories, fingerplays, rhymes, and songs are a fun way for your child to learn. Let's play an... Learn More R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Capitola When: Wednesday, October 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Capitola Branch Library What: R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays from 3:00p to 5:00p. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. Contact SCPL Telephone Information if you have a... Learn More R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ La Selva Beach When: Wednesday, October 6th at 3:00 p.m. Where: La Selva Beach Branch Library What: R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Wednesdays 3:00pm-5:00pm. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. Contact SCPL Telephone Information if you have any que... Learn More JavaScript Coding When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries- Virtual Library What: This program will follow the curriculum from Khan Academy called "Intro to JS: Drawing & Animation". It covers fundamental ideas of computer science, and helps students learn one of the most popular programming languages right now, JavaScript. The curriculum has 18 mod... Learn More R.E.A.D.: Reach Every Amazing Detail @ Downtown When: Thursday, October 7th at 3:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries - Downtown Branch What: R.E.A.D. is one-on-one reading comprehension instruction for readers 2nd through 12th grade. Instructors are California credentialed teachers. Thursdays 3:00pm-5:00pm. Sessions are 25 minutes long. By appointment only. Contact SCPL Telephone Information if you have any ques... Learn More Living Trust Seminar - Santa Cruz, CA - October 7, 2021 When: Thursday, October 7th at 12:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Elks Lodge What: FREE LIVING TRUST SEMINAR. PLAN NOW INSTEAD OF THE COURT INVADING LATER. EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD ATTEND THIS SEMINAR TO FIND OUT HOW TO AVOID PROBATE. COVID HAS EVERYONE JUSTIFIABLY CONCERNED. TAKE ACTION TODAY TO PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND LOVED ONES URL: Booking: https://go.e... Learn More Featured Event: 'Salem Witch Hunt' Zoom Lecture 2021: Campbell Museums When: Friday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. What: "Why the Salem Witch Hunt Still Matters Today" Friday, Oct. 8, 2021 - 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Via Zoom courtesy of Campbell Historical Museum & Ainsley House, 51 N. Central Ave., Campbell, CA From Campbell Historical Museum and Ainsley House Foundation: "The Campbell Museums welc... Learn More Featured Event: 'Salem Witch Hunt' Zoom Lecture 2021: Campbell Museums (Susan C. Schena) West Cliff Food Truck Series 2021 When: Friday, October 8th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lighthouse Point, 700 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, United States What: West Cliff Food Truck Series is back for the third great season. Join us at the West Cliff Lighthouse parking lot to enjoy the beautiful view, local food trucks, and LIVE MUSIC! It's a great chance to get outside and soak in the sunshine. This is becoming a locals favorite and... Learn More Featured Event: Symphony League Sale When: Saturday, October 9th at 9:00 a.m. Where: 146 Morrissey Blvd What: FREE admission & open to the PUBLIC. Bring a truck, because you'll find incredible deals on ANTIQUES, ART, BASKETS, DECOR, JEWELRY, and more! All proceeds benefit Santa Cruz Symphony & support music education in schools throughout Santa Cruz County. Learn More Featured Event: Symphony League Sale (Patricia) Featured Event: West Cliff Outdoor Market 2021 When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lighthouse Point What: Come enjoy West Cliff Outdoor Market which will feature unique artisans and local food trucks. This one of a kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. This is always a popular spot for locals and tourists, as it over looks the famous St... Learn More Featured Event: West Cliff Outdoor Market 2021 (Kathryn Walsh) Featured Event: NorCal Renaissance Faire Oktoberfest Weekend 2021: Hollister When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. What: The Northern California Renaissance Faire Saturdays & Sundays, Sept. 18-19, 25-26, Oct. 2-3, 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, 2021 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 9 & 10: Oktoberfest-Themed Weekend Casa de Fruta, 10031 Pacheco Pass Hwy. 152, Gate 6, Hollister, CA From The Northern Califo... Learn More Featured Event: NorCal Renaissance Faire Oktoberfest Weekend 2021: Hollister (Susan C. Schena) West Cliff Outdoor Market 2021 When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lighthouse Point, 700 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, California, 95060, United States What: Come enjoy West Cliff Outdoor Market which will feature unique artisans and local food trucks. This one of a kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. This is always a popular spot for locals and tourists, as it over looks the famous St... Learn More Gray Whale Cove Trail Walk When: Saturday, October 9th at 10:00 a.m. Where: McNee Ranch State Park What: Join State Park Docents for a two-hour hike along the scenic Gray Whale Cove Trail at State Parks' McNee Ranch at Montara. Enjoy a moderate 2-mile hike overlooking the California coast. From the trail, you will be able to view the evidence in the landscape of the Ocean Shore R... Learn More Guided Coastal Walk When: Saturday, October 9th 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 9th 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 an... Learn More Wilder Ranch Ground Tour When: Saturday, October 9th 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 Ardbeg's Monsters of Smoke Tour When: Saturday, October 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Deer Park Wine & Spirits What: Monsters of Smoke Tour by Ardbeg, the Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky will be dispensing drams to smoky whisky lovers throughout California on October 9th at Deer Park Wine & Spirits in Aptos. An oversized all-terrain tactical vehicle, appropriately named Wee Beas... Learn More Oktoberfest at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge When: Saturday, October 9th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Elks Lodge What: Join us for an Oktoberfest party at the Santa Cruz Elks Lodge on Saturday, Oct. 9!Traditional music by AlpinesoundGerman style food: sausages, schnitzel, potato salad, red cabbage and cucumber saladBeer available for purchase from our friends at New Bohemian Brewing CompanyInd... Learn More 26th Annual Lobster Feed When: Saturday, October 9th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods, Picnic Area 1 What: Mountain Parks Foundation is hosting its Lobster Feed for the 26th year! The lobster dinner features a 1.5 pound fresh Maine lobster served with steaming corn-on-the-cob, toasted garlic bread, crisp green salad, drinks and dessert. Local band "Wild & Blue" will also be per... Learn More Ardbeg's Monsters of Smoke Tour Comes to Aptos When: Saturday, October 9th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Parish Publick House What: Monsters of Smoke Tour by Ardbeg, the Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky will be dispensing drams to smoky whisky lovers throughout California on October 9th at Parish Publick House in Aptos. An oversized all-terrain tactical vehicle, appropriately named Wee Beastie will... Learn More Featured Event: Winchester Mystery House Jack O' Lantern Trail - Halloween 2021: San Jose When: Saturday, October 9th at 7:30 p.m. What: Jack O' Lantern Trail - Outdoor Gardens Only Friday, Sept. 10 - Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 - Hours vary by date (6:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.) Winchester Mystery House, 525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose, CA From Winchester Mystery House: "The Jack O' Lantern Trail is a grea... Learn More Featured Event: Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza 2021: Capitola Wharf When: Sunday, October 10th at 9:00 a.m. What: 26th Annual Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 - 7:30 p.m. Capitola Wharf, Capitola, CA From The Monte Foundation: "The Monte Foundation began on a desire to help the community we all know and love. In 1996 the foundation made history with its firewo... Learn More Featured Event: Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza 2021: Capitola Wharf (Susan C. Schena) 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.