Good morning! It’s October 28 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…
Pleasant with plenty of sun in Aptos
Today will be pleasant with plenty of sun. The high will be 79 with a low of 52.
Looking ahead: Pleasant this weekend
Aptos news
Santa Cruz County hosts Halloween and Día de Los Muertos events all week, featuring trivia, movie nights, altar workshops, parades, live music, dog shows, dance parties, and trick-or-treating for families and adults at various venues.
Tricks and treats: Santa Cruz County Halloween and Día de Los Muertos events
By Wallace Baine
Oct 28, 2025
What’s new around you
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Things to do in Aptos
Breathwork & Meditation with Horses
Offered in the calming presence of free-roaming horses, this class invites you to return to your breath and settle into stillness. Guided breathwork t…
At BEYOND Liberty on October 28
Repeats 3 more times until November 18
Aptos Youth Chess Club
Come and play chess, one of the world’s oldest and most popular games, against other kids! One-hour meetings include 15 minutes of instruction by ches…
At Aptos Branch Library on October 28
Repeats 2 more times until November 18
Pilates & Posture with Horses
Horses are deeply attuned to nonverbal cues; our posture, breath, and inner state shape how they respond. When we’re centered, they notice. This gentl…
At BEYOND liberty, Center for Learning, Wellness, Sanctuary and Horse Retirement on October 29
Repeats 14 more times until December 17
BioCharger Happy Hour
Optimize Your Energy, Elevate Your Well-Being Experience the cutting-edge BioCharger™ NG, an innovative energy optimization system that supports your …
At SoulCare Studios on October 29
Repeats 4 more times until November 12
Mojo Mix Blues Trio
Come join us for dinner and a show. Great food and Blues. 6-8pm
At Aptos St. Bbq on October 29
Property development
- The Santa Cruz County Planning Department has received a zoning application seeking approval for a project at 315 Moosehead Drive. The proposal aims to establish a new three-bedroom vacation rental in an existing single-family home, allowing for short-term stays of up to 30 days at a time. The property in question is located at 325 Park Drive, Aptos 95003, and the project requires a vacation rental permit to proceed. (view application)
Roadwork is affecting traffic in the region
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. This is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
No crimes to report today
We checked with local police and there were no new incidents to report.
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