Take note: You’ll be busy here. The following list highlights some of the county’s more interesting events:
October(10/27)
Mixed Draw 4’s
All year there’s been pro beach volleyball but this event stands out in particular—it’s the last event of the season.
Santa Cruz Harbor, 831-247-9388 or harborbeachopen.com
(10/28)
Halloween Parade
A great fright night. Bring the kids and watch ghosts, goblins and fairy princesses as they cavort with spirits of all kinds in the annual Halloween Parade. After the parade, enjoy trick or treat bags, face painting and pumpkin carving. Parade begins at 1:30pm
Capitola Village, Capitola
831-475-6522 or capitolachamber.com
(10/31)
Halloween on the Wharf
The most frightening part? You’ll get a a major sugar high. The Parks and Recreation Department’s Halloween celebration on the Wharf is a magnet for any groovy ghoulie, traveling or otherwise.
Santa Cruz Wharf, Santa Cruz.
4-6pm. 831-420-5273 or santacruzwharf.com
November(11/17)
Wineries’ Passport Program
Uncorked and uninhibited. Wineries open their doors to the public, inviting a rare opportunity for tasting sample barrels and providing tours throughout. The Passport Program offers a chance to meet winemakers as well as see what it takes to run a winery. 11am to 5pm
Various wineries in Santa Cruz
831-479-WINE (9463) or scmwa.com
(11/24,30), (12/1-2),(12/7-9), (12/14-16) & (21-22)
Holiday Lights Train
Listen to carolers and sip hot-spiced cider as you glide through Victorian Santa Cruz on a beautifully lit holiday train. Reservations required. 5:30pm.
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk,
Santa Cruz 831-335-4484 or roaringcamp.com December(11/30-12/20)
Santa at Marini’s Candies
Mr. C heads into the best sweet tooth haven around. Weekends.
1308 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
831-429-8433 or downtownsantacruz.com
(12/1)
Lighted Boat Parade
There’s about 50 decorated boats in this popular parade on the water. Bring the family.5:30pm
Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz
831-475-6161 or santacruzharbor.org
(12/1)
Downtown Holiday Parade
Always a hit. You’ll find plenty of floats, music, classic cars—and people waving. 10-11am.
Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz
831-429-8433 or downtownsantacruz.com
(12/6)
Snow Night
Tons of snow is brought in for this great downtown event. Kids 12 and under have a chance to play in the winter wonderland. Cost: food donation. 5-8pm.
Pacific Avenue and Cooper Street, Santa Cruz.
831-429-8433 or downtownsantacruz.com January 2008(1/11-2/10)
Eight Tens @ Eight 2008
Actors’ Theatre presents four shows a week of eight plays per show, each of them ten minutes long—all created by award-winning local and regional playwrights.
Actors’ Theatre, Santa Cruz
831-425-PLAY (7529) or sccat.org
(1/13-14)
31st Annual Santa Cruz Fungus Fair
Fungus is in. Benefit from spectacular mushroom displays along with delicacies and cooking demonstrations. Bring your own mushrooms along to be identified. Sponsored by Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History and the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz. Event runs both days. 10am– 5pm.
Museum of Natural History, Santa Cruz
831-420-6115 or santacruzmuseums.org February(2/24)
Santa Cruz Baroque Festival
For more than 25 years, the festival has attracted hordes of classical music purists, symphony fans, and people looking to hear great music by first-rate performers. Centuries-old music never sounded so fresh or so relevant.
831-457-9693 or scbaroque.org
(2/24)
Santa Cruz Clam Chowder Cook-off
Entering its 24th year, these inventive chefs compete for the big Cook-off prize.10am-3pm.
Boardwalk, Santa Cruz
831-423-5590 or beachboardwalk.com MarchKayak Surf Festival
Featuring top-notch athletes and waves that can reach up to 30 feet, the Kayak Surf Festival is a perfect event for adventure-lovers, kayak afficionados, or anyone who wants to sit back and see a little excitement. Whether you’re a competitor or spectator at heart, this fun-filled weekend has something for everybody.
Steamer Lane, Santa Cruz
831-458-3648 MayMemorial Day Weekend
Boulder Creek Art, Wine & Music Festival
A fun-filled day for the whole family featuring arts and crafts booths, international food, two live music stages, and samples from local mountain wineries.
Downtown Boulder Creek
Memorial Day Weekend Blues Festival
With past performers like Ray Charles, Jonny Lang, Boz Scaggs and Etta James (pictured), this annual festival is always a winner. It features two days of music, food and drink, situated among the picturesque redwoods of Aptos Village Park.
(santacruzbluesfestival.com .) 
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