Looking for family-friendly Halloween events in Santa Cruz County? We’ve conjured up a list of spook-tacular local happenings, featuring loads of trick-or-treating opportunities that will have you howling with delight. From eerie-sistible performances to ghoulishly good fun, there’s something for every little monster. Check out these upcoming events and don’t forget to haunt our calendar for more Halloweekend events for all ages!
Friday, Oct. 25
- MOD’s Magical Halloween: Wizarding Adventure | 10 a.m. @ The Santa Cruz Children’s Museum of Discovery
- SCHS Theater Presents Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland! | 7 p.m. @ Santa Cruz High School | $12
Saturday, Oct. 26
- Be Natural Music Halloween Concert | 11 a.m. @ Felton Music Hall | $5
- Día de los Muertos Celebration | Noon @ Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
- Boo-k Bash! | 1 p.m. @ Boulder Creek Branch Library
- Halloween Imaginarium | 1 p.m. @ The Capitola Mall
- Watsonville Downtown Candy Crawl | 2 p.m. @ Watsonville City Plaza
- Family Harvest Party @ Roberts Ranch | 3 p.m. @ Roberts Ranch Vineyards | $12.51
Sunday, Oct. 27
- History of Soquel Cemetery Family Friendly Event | 2 p.m. @ 550 Soquel San Jose Rd.
Thursday, Oct. 31
- Spooktacular Family Storytime & Craft @ Felton | 11 a.m. @ 6121 Gushee St.
- Trick or Treat Downtown Santa Cruz | 2 p.m. @ Downtown Santa Cruz
- Santa Cruz Wharf: Trick or Treating | 3 p.m. @ Santa Cruz Wharf
- Capitola Mall Trick-or-Treat | 4 p.m. @ The Capitola Mall
- Boulder Creek: Downtown Trick or Treat | 5 p.m. @ Downtown Boulder Creek

