Outrageous Outgrowns
Voted Bay Area Parent's "Best Children's Resale" 3 years in a row. Featuring over 40,000 gently used and new children's, maternity and nursing items for sale, all hand checked for quality and neatly categorized and arranged just like your favorite store.
Fri, Oct 16, 9am-5pm
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd, San Jose

Halloween Mask Making
Art N Motion joins in to present a program for trick-or-treaters- make a mask using a combination of paper mache and paper plates. You may try for a humorous, scary or humorous-scary mask. For ages 0-18.
Sat, Oct 17, 2-3pm
Vineland Branch Library, 1450 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose

The Santa Cruz Band Review
This event draws 55 marching bands from schools around Northern California to Santa Cruz for a colorful parade of talent. Bands march through Santa Cruz, along Beach St to the Boardwalk. Come and watch this competitive display of musical pageantry.
Sat, Oct 17, 8:30am
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz

Native Plant Sale
Choose from many species of native plants, seeds, and bulbs suitable for California gardens. Speak to experts about lawn alternatives such as native perennials, wildflowers, and grasses. Native plant books, posters, and note cards. Cash or check only. No pets. Free parking. Come early for the best selection and bring boxes to carry your purchases home.
Sat, Oct 17, 10am-3pm
Hidden Villa Ranch, 26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hills

Ohlone Day Living History Festival
Spend an afternoon at a replica Ohlone village not normally open to the public. Try your hand at acorn grinding and learn how the Ohlone cooked with hot rocks in baskets. Try Ohlone gambling games, view firestarting demonstrations and more. $5 per person with children under 2, free. All proceeds support the Farm's education program.
Sat, Oct 17, 1-4pm
Deer Hollow Farm, Rancho San Antonio County Park, Los Altos

12 Months of Color in the California Native Garden       
When it comes to planting California natives, Fall is the new Spring. Master Gardener Cayce Hill will discuss why now is the best time to begin planting natives, and how to choose plants that will provide color and diversity to your garden year-round.             
Wed, Oct 21, 7-8pm
West Valley Branch Library, 1243 San Thomas Aquino Rd, San Jose

Green Business Camp Santa Cruz
A one-day event that brings together small green business owners and entrepreneurs from Santa Cruz County, Monterey County, Santa Clara County, San Benito County and the surrounding areas. The event engages participants who are passionate about creating positive environmental and social impact through their businesses, and are committed to successful, sustainable business growth.
Thu, Oct 22, 8am-6pm
Inner Light Center, 5630 Soquel Dr, Soquel

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