EVENTS OCTOBER & NOVEMBER
OCTOBER 8
MONTE FOUNDATION 23RD ANNIVERSARY AND FIREWORKS SHOW Celebrate the 23rd anniversary of the Monte Foundation with a fireworks show in Capitola Village. Fireworks can be viewed from the beach, the Capitola Wharf, or on nearby bluffs overlooking the water. x Sunday, Oct. 8, 8 p.m. Capitola Village, Capitola, monte-foundation.com.
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SANTA CRUZ FILM FESTIVAL Appreciate the arts with local filmmakers as they share their films. Films will be screened at the Tannery Arts Center. x Wednesday, Oct. 11-Monday, Oct. 15. Tannery Arts Center, Santa Cruz, santacruzfilmfestival.org.
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PINOT PARADISE: A TASTE OF THE MOUNTAINS Four days of wine tasting featuring vino from local winemakers. Events include Pathway to Pinot Paradise, Reserve Tasting, and Pinot Picnic at the Park. x Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15. Locations and times vary, scmwa.com.
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SANTA CRUZ CHILI COOK OFF Professional and amateur chefs compete to win the title of best chili recipe at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Sample the food, visit the beach, enjoy the rides and help decide who you think should take home the honor of best chili. x Saturday, Oct. 28, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, beachboardwalk.com.
NOVEMBER 4-5
SANTA CRUZ SEA GLASS AND OCEAN ART FESTIVAL Peruse a bounty of ocean-inspired creations from more than 40 artists who are striving to make environmentally sustainable art and jewelry. The event will include a raffle, food for purchase, and a full bar. x Saturday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz, santacruzseaglass.com.
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SAVE THE WAVES FILM FESTIVAL Sit back and get inspired by the environmentally minded documentaries in this year's Save the Waves Film Festival lineup. x Thursday, Nov. 9 at Patagonia Outlet Santa Cruz, 415 River St., Santa Cruz. Visit savethewaves.org/filmfest for more info.
THE LOST BOYS 30TH ANNIVERSARY ENCORE Catch an encore screening of The Lost Boys on the beach. The cult classic, which was famously filmed in Santa Cruz, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special showing. Experience the flick right where it was filmed. x Tuesday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, beachboardwalk.com.
LIFE ON THE RANCH DAYS Learn about life on the ranch with activities including sack races, tug of war, hoops, stilts, and old-fashioned bubbles. x Saturday, Nov. 11, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, parks.ca.gov.
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ANNUAL LOBSTER FEED Lobster and live bluegrass music in the redwoods—what could be better? Fresh Maine lobster will be available with all of the fixings: salad, corn on the cob and garlic bread, plus dessert and coffee. x Saturday, Oct. 15, 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Picnic Area 1, Felton, mountainparks.org.
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SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS WINEGROWERS ASSOCIATION PASSPORT DAYS Passport Days are a fun way to visit a bevy of local wineries in one day. The purchase of a wine passport gives access to more than 50 wineries, and commemorative stamps are added to the passport at each stop. x Saturday, Nov. 18, noon-5 p.m. Locations vary, scmwa.com.