Friday……
What: 6th Annual Farm to Table Wine Dinners
When: 6p.m. (Reception), 6:30p.m. (Dinner begins)
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Where: Chaminade Resort & Spa
Why Go: Don’t miss your last chance of the season to enjoy specially prepared hors d’oeurves and dishes by award winning, Executive Chef Beverlie Terra, and her team. Field to Feast and Route 1 Farms will be featured along with Summit to Sea Wineries. Guests will be seated outside on the Sunset Terrace with an extensive view of the Monterey Bay. For a full list of menu items inspired by the seasonal harvest of the Central Coast click here .
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Cost: $80 (plus tax and gratuity) the dinner price includes a five course dinner, endless local wine, and a farm goodie bag.
What: Santa Cruz is in the Heart Volume 11 Book Launch
When: 6:30p.m. – 8p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Why Go: Local historian Geoffrey Dunn will be on site during an exhibition of his book, “Santa Cruz is in the Heart.” Meet the author and discover the surprising histories, heroes, and villains of the Santa Cruz Community.
Cost: Free
Saturday……
What: Oktoberfest & Benefit Concert with Grind Out Hunger
When: 3p.m. – 6p.m.
Where: Palm Deli, Aptos
Why Go: Seven kid bands will perform at this Oktoberfest event and home-brewed root beer, sausages, and micro-brews will be provided. Proceeds to this benefit concert support the “Be Natural Scholarship Foundation,’which provides financial assistance to kids in the music program and ‘Grind Out Hunger. ‘ Raffle tickets are available at: http://benaturalmusicsantacruz.com/2013/09/oktoberfest-oct-12/
Cost: $3/individual, Free under three
What: Sugar Skulls: A family Art Workshop
When: 2 sessions (1p.m. – 2:30p.m.) and (3p.m. – 4:30p.m.)
Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
Why Go: Celebrate Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the family while creating sugary sculptures of Mexican folk art that honors those that have passed.
Cost: $10/general, $5/MAH members
Sunday………
What: The 2nd Annual Santa Cruz Open Streets
When: 9a.m. – 2p.m.
Where: West Cliff Dr. (from Lighthouse Field to Natural Bridges State Park)
Why Go: No need to worry about cars during this event while riding bikes, skating, or playing in the street. A large stretch of West Cliff Drive will be blocked off for musical performances, food trucks, and free activities like Zumba and hula hooping. It’s a party in the street that’s fun for the whole family. The goal, “Santa Cruz Open Streets fosters individual and community health through creative use of public space.” http://scopenstreets.org/
Cost: Free
What: Welcome Back Monarchs Day at Natural Bridges State Beach
When: 10a.m. – 4p.m.
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
Why Go: Welcome back the Monarchs at this event as they return to their winter habitat. A performance by the 5M’s(mostly mediocre musical monarch mariposas), arts and crafts, butterfly garden tips, and plenty of hand–cranked monarch ice cream will sweeten the day. http://www.parks.ca.gov/Events/EventDetail.aspx?id=4044
Cost: $10/parking
