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October Attractions Events
Monterey Sea Canyon Birdwatching Tour | Oct. 28 (7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.)
Travel just a few miles off the coast to the Monterey Bay's 6,000 foot deep canyon where more than 70 bird species travel from both hemispheres to feed on these rich waters. Monterey Seabird Tours are available during peak migration seasons, limits the number of travelers on a tour, and are led by expert naturalists and birders.
Monterey Boat Charters, Monterey Wharf
831-375-4658, www.montereyseabirds.com
Halloween on the Wharf | Oct. 31 (4-6 p.m.)
Little witches, goblins, and ghosts and their parents enjoy safe and sane trick-or-treating at the Halloween celebration. Treats for kids provided at wharf businesses. A costume contest from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and a photo booth at the wharf stage are all part of the fun. A free event.
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
831-420-5273, www.santacruzwharf.com
Halloween on the Wharf | Oct. 31 (4-6 p.m.)
Little witches, goblins, and ghosts and their parents enjoy safe and sane trick-or-treating at the Halloween celebration. Treats for kids provided at wharf businesses. A costume contest from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. and a photo booth at the wharf stage are all part of the fun. A free event.
Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf
831-420-5273, www.santacruzwharf.com
Boulder Creek Halloween Sidewalk Party | Oct 31 (5-7 p.m.)
Children, adults and pets come in costume and trick or treat along the main street of town. Merchants offer special prizes and there are activities and refreshments. Free.
Hwy 9, Boulder Creek
www.bcba.net
Children’s Halloween Downtown | Oct 31 (2:30-5 p.m.)
Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
831-429-8433, www.downtownsantacruz.com
Halloween Family Fun Night | Oct. 31 (4-7 p.m.)
Capitola Mall, 41st Ave.
831-465-0773, www.shopcapitolamall.com
Marine Masquerade & Scary Aquary | Oct 31 (6-8 p.m.)
Seymour Marine Discovery Center, Santa Cruz
831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu
Wild Things Nighttime Flashlight Tour | Oct 31 (8:30 p.m.)
Enjoy a unique Halloween tour through Wild Things animal facility. Stroll through decorated grounds, while costumed tour guides tell myths about exotic wild animals. Refreshments follow with a photo opportunity with “spooky” Halloween animals.
Vision Quest Ranch
400 River Rd., Salinas
831-455-1901, www.wildthingsinc.com
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