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 […]

Los Olivos Day in the Country

]A Los Olivos tradition, the Day in the Country is a unique festival that celebrates country living, set in the bucolic wine country town of Los Olivos. The annual event is a tradition around these parts, offering a small-town parade, dozens of vendor booths, a beer garden, live music, food trucks, and, of course, tasting […]

The Food Truck Fly In at San Martin Airport

The Food Truck Fly-In returns for its third year on Saturday, October 21 at the San Martin Airport. Prepare for takeoff with a day of aviation and community fun for all. Admission is free. The festival offers yummy food from local food trucks, live music, aircraft fly-overs, aircrafts on display, skydive demonstrations, RC-Aircraft performances, meet-and-greets […]

Morgan Hill Open Studios

Morgan Hill Open Studios announces its second open studio on October 21 & 22 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is a free opportunity for visitors and guests to meet local artists and see their art in their homes, studios or a public place. Meet and interact with local artists from Morgan Hill, San […]