Your guide to Santa Cruz County.
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October Attractions Events
Gilroy Gardens - Creature Kingdom | Aug 22 - Oct 25
3050 Hecker Pass/Hwy 152, Gilroy
408.840.7100, http://www.gilroygardens.org
Loch Lomond Highland Games & Celtic Gathering | Oct 3
Highlands Park, Ben Lomond
831.457.6716, http://www.lochlomondceltic.org
Lobster Feed | Oct 10 (4:30-9:30pm)
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
831.335.7077, http://www.mountainparks.org
Hot Rods at the Beach | Oct 10 -11 (10am-5pm)
SC Beach Boardwalk,
400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831.423.5590, http://www.beachboardwalk.com
Santa Cruz Band Review | Oct 17
SC Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz
831.423.5590, http://www.beachboardwalk.com
Santa Clara Pigeon Show | Oct 17 (2-11pm)
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
408.314.9368, http://www.santacruzcountyfair.com
Ghost Train | Oct 23 - 24
Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton
831.335.4484, http://www.roaringcamp.com
Dwarf Car Nationals at Ocean Speedway | Oct 23 - 24
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
831.476.9466, http://www.oceanspeedway.com
Volcom’s Greatwhite Surf Series | Oct 24
Steamers Lane, Santa Cruz
http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us
Halloween Parade | Oct 25 (2pm)
Capitola Village
831.475.6522, http://www.ci.capitola.ca.us
Special Interests
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Nature
Beaches, Parks, Natural Habitats, Wildlife, Museums, Events & Activities
Museums
Cars, Motorcycles, Surfing, Art, Nature & the Unusual
Agriculture
Living History, U-pick farms, Museums, Events
Gardens
From Roses and Manicured Gardens to Native Plantings
History
Historic Sites, Museums, & Events
Attractions
Roller Coasters, Train Rides, Sealife Labs & Mysterious Places
Visual Arts
Galleries, Museums, Artist's Studios, Festivals
Scenic Sights
Special Places, Great Views, Casual Explorations
Performing Arts
Theater, Entertainment, Cultural Heritage
Family
Fun activities, festivals and events for the whole family
Couples
Fun activities, festivals and events for couples
Photos
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Shopping
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Dog Friendly
Indicates where dogs are welcome at beaches and parks
Birding
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