Here, find a curated list of the best food and drink events in Santa Cruz County for the coming week. At the top, I share my picks of unmissable local happenings.
On Saturday, head to any of The Penny Ice Creamery’s locations in Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Aptos for Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. In addition to its menu of seasonal ice cream, milkshakes, floats and sundaes, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the ice cream parlor offers The Goldilocks, a warm, hearty porridge topped with brown sugar, walnuts and cream, and the Breakfast Sundae, with lemon morning cake, a scoop of chocolate almond praline ice cream and chocolate sauce.
On Thursday, Far West Fungi is hosting a business after-hours event at its shop on Laurel Street in downtown Santa Cruz. Guests can make professional connections while sampling mini items from Far West Fungi’s menu, such as mushroom arancini, mushroom chowder and grilled cheese bites. Tickets are $20 for the general public, $10 for members of the Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce, which is sponsoring the event.
Best of Santa Cruz County food and drink events, Jan. 31-Feb. 6
Here are some upcoming local food and drink events you might be interested in:
Friday, Jan. 31
- Cacao from the Heart of the World: A Journey Inward to Discover Your Own Heart Medicine | 7:30 p.m. @ Breath+Oneness Yoga | $35
Saturday, Feb. 1
- Ice Cream for Breakfast Day | 9 a.m. @ The Penny Ice Creamery (All locations)
- Winter Tiki Party | 2 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Cider Co.
- Vine Hill Auction Gala 2025 – Yacht Rock Party! | 5 p.m. @ Boardwalk’s Cocoanut Grove | $150
- Tokyo Hot Tub Party | 6 p.m. @ Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
Tuesday, Feb. 4
- Tacos & Trivia | 7 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill
Wednesday, Feb. 5
- Volunteer to Pack CSA Baskets with Veggies | 9 a.m. at Esperanza Community Farm
Thursday, Feb. 6
- Business After Hours: Far West Fungi | 5 p.m. @ Far West Fungi | $10-20