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10/20/2026

Here's something a little different for your Halloween Festivities. It's a Barber Clash! Lots of talented people will compete in creating interesting and "spooky" hairstyles. It all happens in Watsonville at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds at 11:00 on October 25th. Go to Eventbrite.com for details and tickets.

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10/19/2026

How about a nice pancake breakfast on a Saturday morning? The Live Oak School District is offering just that and some pumpkins to boot. Come to their district farm at 1959 Merrit St. in Santa Cruz and enjoy the breakfast and more. It happens on October 24th from 9:00 until 12:00. It's free but they'd like a donation.

10/18/2026

California Seaweed Festival is the annual celebration of the humble algae that are so important to the environment in and out of the ocean. The big event happens at the Custom House Plaza in Monterey from 9-5 on October 24th. There is also a film festival happening at Carmel High School titled Seaweed Scenes . That is on October 21st at 6:00. More info is available at

The CA Seaweed Festival, a FREE event, brings together seaweed farmers, scientists, artists & entrepreneurs to showcase the best of how we use & enjoy seaweeds on the coast of CA.

10/17/2026

The Carmel Modern, on 6th Ave.,is hosting a Dia de Los Mu***os exhibit created by Los Hijos del Sol (Children of the Sun). It's part of their "Raising the Lettuce Curtain" project. The presentation is on October 25th from 11:00 until 2:00 and includes some food, costumes, and dance. More info is at

Hijos del Sol Arts, a 30-year-old nonprofit, offers a free open art studio in East Salinas, where ALL are welcome, with complimentary mentorship and supplies, with a focus on youth art mentorship. Open Tue-Sat.

10/16/2026

Looking for a fun way to eat breakfast and get in the Halloween spirit? How about the Live Oak School Farm's Pumpkins and Pancakes. It happens at their farm at 1959 Merrit St. in Santa Cruz. You can get a carveable squash and pancakes From 9:00 until 12:00 on October 24th. They would like to see a donation for their troubles.

10/15/2026

One of the best of the players of the Irish Harp is cand performingoming to town at Colton Hall on October 21st. His name is Patrick Ball and he will play, tell stories , and charm the listeners with the beauty of the instrument. It happens at 6:00 and lasts until 8:00. For details and tickets go to

10/14/2026

This weekend holds the opportunity to relax in the quiet setting of Good Shepherd Church on Corral de Tierra Rd. You can bathe in the sounds of gongs, bowls, and string instuments for over an hour. On Friday, the 16th from 7:00 until 8:15 and on Saturday, the 17th from 10:00 until 11:15. It's a meditative sound bath. More details are available at

Join The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd for worship, community events, and spiritual growth in Salinas, CA. Experience faith, fellowship, and traditions since 1955.

10/13/2026

Apple Palooza is the name of the Live Earth Farm's apple event. There will be picking, pressing, and baking of apples and you are invited to the fun. They are at 172 Litchfield Rd. in Watsonville and it happens on October 17th at 11:00 until 2:30. Check https://www.eventbrite.com for details.

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10/12/2026

Do you have a child in your life who has no idea how mail works? The Steinbeck Library is sponsoring a Post Card Pal program to introduce them to postcards and generally the postal system. They will provide the stamps and postcards as well as decorative materials. You need to bring the child and an address to receive the card. It happens at 4:30 on October 14th at the Steinbeck Library.

10/11/2026

Last minute notification about something interesting. The re-enactment of the debating and signing of the California Constitution will happen later today at Colton Hall at 12:00. Come see how history was made.