With next month’s midterm elections on the horizon and Halloween fast approaching, the months are flying by! Luckily, October hosts an abundance of opportunities for locals to stay connected, informed, and even entertained, so don’t be scared of missing out on anything this spooky season. With a Trivia Night hosted by Wallace Baine and two public election forums, here are some places you’ll find Lookout this month.
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Lookout Mobile Newsroom | Oct. 6
We’re popping up at Abbott Square! Stop by to meet members of the Lookout team, ask questions, tell us what you’d like to see covered and learn more about how we serve the Santa Cruz community.
Capitola City Council Candidate Forum | Oct. 7
Join Lookout Santa Cruz for a public forum featuring candidates for Capitola City Council. It’s an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates about their priorities, perspectives and plans for the community ahead of the November election.
Felton Fire Candidate Forum | Oct. 13
Lookout Santa Cruz is hosting a public forum featuring the candidates running for two seats on the Felton Fire Protection District Board. Come hear directly from the candidates about their perspectives on the fire district’s future, their priorities and the issues facing the community.
Lookout Trivia Night | Oct. 14
Put your local knowledge to the test at our next Trivia Night at Abbott Square, hosted by Lookout’s Wallace Baine. Gather your team, brush up on everything from Santa Cruz history to pop culture and get ready for a fun night with fellow community members.
We’re proud to partner with local organizations to highlight events that reflect the heart of Santa Cruz County. It’s all part of our mission to make local news a living, breathing part of community life. And we couldn’t do it without our marketing partners, who help us spotlight key happenings across the county. Interested in joining our media sponsorship program? Contact Duffy Barrett at duffy@lookoutlocal.com.
Here are some great October events to check out from our partners:
Open Studios | Oct. 10-11, & Oct. 17-18
Explore Santa Cruz County’s creative community during the 41st annual Open Studios Art Tour. More than 350 local artists will open their studios to the public over three weekends: South County was Oct. 3-4, North County is Oct. 10-11 and countywide is Oct. 17-18. The tour runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Save our Shores: Annual Coastal Cleanup Day | Oct. 12
Give back to our coastline during Save Our Shores’ annual coastal cleanup. Grab your friends and family and spend part of the day helping keep Santa Cruz County’s beaches and waterways clean while connecting with fellow community members.
Festival of Monsters – Hosted by UCSC | Oct. 14-18
Get into the Halloween spirit with UCSC’s Festival of Monsters, a celebration of all things monstrous, mysterious and supernatural. Hosted by the Center for Monster Studies, the festival brings together events and activities exploring the cultural history and enduring fascination with monsters.
Trick or Treat at Capitola Mall | Oct. 30
Get a head start on Halloween with a free family-friendly trick-or-treating event at Capitola Mall. Kids can dress up in their favorite costumes and visit participating stores for treats and Halloween fun.
