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