This friend- and family-owned craft cidery is south Santa Clara County’s only hard apple cider company and a truly off the beaten path, hidden gem type of experience. Mingle with the locals at the weekend tasting series, featuring an outdoor tasting room with a sweet set-up and an all-around cool, chill vibe. Sip and sing […]
Buckle up for a whirlwind of excitement. These monthly events on August 26, September 23 and October 28 are your golden ticket to exploring the heart and soul of this vibrant community. Walk, bike or stroll through the downtown Morgan Hill corridor, with the street designated exclusively for pedestrian traffic during these programmed events. Each […]
A four-day, six-town celebration of the region’s bounty, Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley is an immersive experience designed to serve as an introductory course to the region’s food and wine — and the people behind it. More than 100 restaurants, wineries, tasting rooms, breweries, distilleries, and entertainment venues will come together for nearly two […]
Joining Solvang’s line-up of fall festivities is the Solvang Farmer Pumpkin Patch, a family-owned and operated agricultural adventure which will be open daily, late-September through October 31, 2023 (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM). This year’s “Patch” will include pumpkins weighing from 1/2 lb. up to 600 lbs., as well as a 14-acre corn maze, which […]
Esteemed Professor Raja Chair of Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics from UCSC will lead guests through an interactive experience with telescope viewing and a discussion on the different names for the moon. The discussion will be paired with a 3-course wine dinner crafted by Executive Chef Avram Samuels.
Check out the Classic, Vintage and Retro Thunderbirds on display then stick around to enjoy fabulous shopping and/or grab a bite at one of the many fine local eateries with the best views in Santa Cruz!
Treat yourself to an evening of fun and relaxation at Roaring Camp’s Moonlight Steam Train Dinner Party. Start with a hearty BBQ dinner followed by a leisurely train ride aboard vintage railway cars.
Come & meet local EV owners and enthusiasts to check out the cars and newest models at the EV Car Show at Ventura Harbor Village on October 1, 2023 Displays, information and ideas shared! Nissan Leaf, VW ID.4, Tesla Model 5,3,X, Y, Chevy Bolt & Volt, Hyundai Ioniq6, Kia EV6, Rivian RIT, Ford Lighting, Lucid […]
Solvang will welcome the season in true fall style as the village kicks off the 14th Annual Solvang Scarecrow Fest and Contest on Sunday, October 1, 2023. During the month-long Scarecrow Fest, which concludes on Halloween (Tuesday, October 31), Solvang businesses and organizations will participate in the contest by featuring a scarecrow of their own […]
This show is open to all British Cars and is free for spectators. With an average of around 125 British cars there are a lot of beautiful cars to enjoy. The show is always a great time so plan on coming out and making a day of it. There will be food trucks, vendors, a […]
Carmel-by-the-Sea invites foodies and wine lovers to Taste of Carmel, the premier culinary and wine event of the year. The spectacular evening will feature 50 local restaurants and wineries, live music, and a silent auction in the historic Carmel Mission courtyard. Attendees can plan to attend Taste of Carmel and then stay overnight to explore […]
1st Annual Viking Charities Classic Car Show Weekend Three days of classic (pre-1990) cars and motor vehicle-oriented activities. Events kick off Friday 10/6 with a fund-raising dinner at the unique Mendenhall’s Motor Museum of Gasoline Pumps and Petroliana in Buellton. Saturday 10/7 an admission-free classic car show in the beautiful 'Danish Capital of America,' Solvang, […]
Roaring Camp presents the 4th Annual Brewgrass Festival featuring local breweries, music from favorite bluegrass artists, and food from our popular local food trucks. Back this year- VIP Brewgrass Tasting Train roundtrip from Santa Cruz to Roaring Camp. Line-up Info Coming Soon
Get Ready for Ventura’s Vintage Volkswagens to Invade Ventura Harbor!! What could be more iconic than a Volkswagen beetle or bus on California Highway 101? Get geared up for some family fun in the sun and celebrate the culture of one of California’s favorite vehicles as Ventura Vintage Volkswagens Village Invasion, set for Saturday, October […]
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 patch.
Get ready to wiggle alongside some eight-legged rockstars – yes, tarantulas! The Coe Park Tarantula Fest happens on October 7 at Henry W. Coe State Park’s headquarters campground and is free for nature lovers of all ages. Take a laid-back promenade to spot these hairy celebs strutting their stuff, and scope out local bird and […]
Come and stroll Old Town Camarillo on October 7, 2023 from 1pm to 4pm! There will be 20+ local businesses, up and down Ventura Boulevard, providing live music and a tasting of local Wineries and Craft Breweries!
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, […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Enjoy Tastings of Beer and Wine right in the heart of Pleasure Point!
]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 […]
Lupita Infante, a Mexican American singer-songwriter and the granddaughter of the iconic Pedro Infante — Mexico’s most beloved singer and actor from the golden age of Mexican cinema — is part of an emerging generation of contemporary artists working to remake ranchera traditions for Millennial and Gen Z fans. Her debut album, “La Serenata,” was […]
Lompoc’s Annual Old Town Trick or Treat will be happening on Wednesday, October 25th! Kids 12 & under are welcome to Trick or Treat in Old Town Lompoc on H & I Streets at participating businesses. Plus, come enjoy the free activities for kids in Centennial Park at the corner of South H St and […]
Experience the electrifying talent of Raúl Prieto Ramírez, an iconoclastic Spanish organist renowned for his sizzling, transcendent performances. Join him for a haunting Halloween concert featuring Phantom of the Opera arias alongside opera singers, Bernardo Bermudez and Anna Belaya, and be captivated by the organ’s mesmerizing, spooky side. ABOUT RAÚL PRIETO RAMÍREZ With words such […]
Returning to Solvang in 2023, is the Halloween Haunted House, now in its 29th year. The annual haunt will happen Friday and Saturday, October 27 and 28, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM, with a “kid-friendlier” version of the Haunted House from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM. The 2023 edition of the annual Santa Ynez […]
Chili Cook Off Bring your appetite and join the fun as both professional and amateur chefs work their culinary magic and compete for the title of Best Chili!
The Parade of Frights, a non-competitive, Halloween-themed boat parade is scheduled for 6 p.m. on October 28, 2023. Ventura County Harbor Department Director Michael Tripp said introduction of the Parade of Frights is another way for the boating community to come together while helping create lasting memories for attendees watching landside. “The Harbor is full […]
Heritage Square Oxnard - Witches Brew Night Market this Halloween Weekend! Oct 28-29, 2023. This is an all ages Halloween festival. Witches Brew style! Spooky shops, trick and treats, photo opps and more! All in the back drop of some of Oxnard oldest former homes. 4PM – 9PM Daily
HOWL-O-ween Dog Costume Contest: Saturday, October 28th at Noon on the Ventura Harbor Village Main Lawn Get your pups ready for 11th Annual HOWL-O-ween Dog Costume Contest in Ventura Harbor Village, a beloved event for pet owners! Dogs get to show off their alter-egos as their owners dress them up in adorable and imaginative costumes. […]
The Camarillo Ranch Foundation will celebrate our City’s namesake’s birthday with a free birthday celebration that will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The birthday celebration is a tradition that honors Don Adolfo’s love for community. The free event is open to the public and will feature: – The famous Camarillo White Horses […]
Kids Seaside Trick or Treat: Sunday, October 29th from Noon to 2 PM throughout Ventura Harbor Village Ventura Harbor Village welcomes families for a Spooktacular Seaside Trick or Treat event on Sunday, October 29, 2023, from Noon to 2 PM. Here's what's in store: Trick-or-Treating at Ventura Harbor Village Businesses Families dressed in festive costumes […]
Thomas and Percy’s Halloween Party Dress up for Halloween with favorites Thomas and Percy, for a 20-minute train ride, entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the entire family.
Capitola Plein Air is back! This fall, forty professional artists will arrive in Capitola to paint the town…literally! Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of beautiful Capitola to paint live for four days (October 30 – November 5). You’ll find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale, and entered into […]
Trick or Treat Every Halloween, the Santa Cruz Police Department and the City of Santa Cruz close down Pacific Avenue for kids to trick or treat! Watch for signs in the windows of participating businesses.
OPAC is proud to be the official venue for one of our community's most beloved holiday traditions: Dia de Los Muertos! Join us for a mesmerizing and heartfelt celebration of life and remembrance at OPAC's annual Day of the Dead event. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Mexican and Filipino culture as we pay […]
On Saturday, November 4th, 2023, more than 15 Ventura County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations will open their doors and invite the public to experience a day of agricultural activities and tours during the 11th Annual Ventura County Farm Day. It is completely self-guided — you drive yourself at your own pace to any of […]
The Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival features genuine sea glass and artist-made creations while benefiting our local marine environment. This year the festival celebrates its 15th anniversary. Over 50 talented artists are bringing their boutique works to the Bay View room & Sunroom in the Historic Cocoanut Grove at the Santa Cruz […]
Hot Rods at the Beach Check out hundreds of sweet hot rods, street rods, vintage, muscle, custom, and classic cars in the Boardwalk Parking Lot. Free admission!
This destination triathlon event takes place on Morro Bay's waterfront November 5tth, 2023 beginning with a harbor swim or if you prefer, a kayak or SUP paddle. This unique event also has Olympic and sprint courses that take participants on a bike ride along beautiful Estero Bay, and ends with a run on the beach […]
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