Natural Bridges State Beach: Welcome Back Monarchs Day

Join us in welcoming the monarch butterflies back to the park, where they will spend the winter. Enjoy arts and crafts, active games for kids, live music by the 5Ms, hand-cranked “monarch” pumpkin-flavored ice cream, information booths on monarch butterflies and butterfly gardens, and more! Free event.

PONIES BY THE SEA CAR SHOW

Mustangs from all eras will be on display at the Ponies by the Sea Car Show, hosted by the Tri-County Mustang Club. Free for attendees, proceeds from registration fees will benefit Guide Dogs of America. There will be food trucks, music, games, and more! An awards ceremony will give prizes to winners of People’s Choice, […]

Dreamers’ Circus

Is there a more ambitiously inventive acoustic band in the Nordic musical sphere than Dreamers’ Circus? Formed following a live jam session in Copenhagen more than ten years ago, this talented trio’s sound is based on virtuosic and incendiary musical ability across a range of instruments that includes fiddle, accordion, piano, and cittern. Endlessly exploring […]

Santa Cruz County: Monterey Bay Festival of Birds

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 the cities of Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Salinas, and Monterey. This year the theme is “A joyful […]

Maritime Family Fun Day

Join us at the Morro Bay Maritime Museum on October 14th, 2023, from 10 am to 2 pm for their Family Fun Day celebrating Morro Bay's fabulous maritime identity! The celebration will kick off in conjunction with the Rotary and their annual Duckie Derby which will begin about 9:00. This will be followed by a […]

Santa Barbara Vintners Festival

In its 39th year, the Santa Barbara Vintners Festival will be held at the beautiful Vega Vineyard & Farm. The festival offers a unique opportunity to taste wines from more than 50 wineries and savor regional cuisine from dozens of restaurants, chefs, and food producers. Attendees can mingle with the winemakers and winery owners who […]

Meet the Makers

Stroll through charming downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea and meet the artists who carry on the artist colony legacy and tour their galleries, while sipping Monterey County wines. Meet the Makers takes place on October 14 from 4-7 p.m. and begins at Devendorf Park. Net proceeds will go to the Monterey Wines Foundation and Scholarship Fund. Touring the […]

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month at Ventura Harbor Village

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Ventura Harbor is offering special live music on Saturday, October 14, 2023 from Noon – 2 PM along the Village Promenade. As part of the event, visitors come together to recognize and salute the rich tapestry of diverse cultures, languages, traditions, contributions and extensive histories of Latin America, […]

Annual Lompoc Valley Scarecrow Contest

The Annual Lompoc Valley Scarecrow Contest will take place from October 16-31. This event is hosted by the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau. Businesses around Lompoc will creatively decorate their storefronts with a scarecrow. They may be spooky, funny, or traditional! There will be two awards overall, People’s Choice and Judges’ Pick. […]

BODYTRAFFIC

Captivating audiences by their Los Angeles grown, contagious and lyrical vivacity BODYTRAFFIC is hailed as one of the most musical and talked about contemporary dance companies nationwide. Led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, the world-class company brings the timeless vocal and melodic styles of Peggy Lee, James Brown, and Dean Martin to life through […]

Santa Cruz Wharf: Thirteen Days of Halloween

Join us for 13 days of frightful fun on the Santa Cruz Wharf! Take part in the Great Pumpkin BINGO Hunt, snap a photo at our scenic photo booth, and enjoy festive Wharf specials ALL 13 days! It all kicks off October 19!

Lompoc Chalks

Join your friends, family, and community at the Lompoc Airport October 20th – 22nd for the return of Lompoc Chalks! On Friday night from 5pm – 8pm, the Meet The Artists Kickoff event will take place with music, food, and fun for everyone! The weekend will showcase incredible chalk art by local and out of […]