Capitola Soquel Chamber of Commerce
OCT 26 – Saturday
Halloween Crafts for Kids
New Leaf Community Markets Capitola • 2 -5 p.m.
Bring your witches, superheroes, goblins and princesses to decorate mini pumpkins. Costumes not required but welcome. 2 -5 p.m. at New Leaf Community Markets, 1210 41st Ave, Capitola.
OCT 27 – Sunday 
Capitola Village Children’s Halloween Parade
Parade begins at Pacific Cove Parking Lot • 2 p.m.
Calling all ghosts, goblins, boys and ghouls…it’s time for the annual Capitola Village Children’s Halloween Parade! Line-up begins at 1:30 PM in the Pacific Cove Parking Lot above Capitola Police Department and City Hall. The parade begins promptly at 2:00 PM. Parade route will head down Capitola Avenue to the Esplanade ending at Esplanade Park where there will be cookies and juice from Trader Joe’s, caramel corn from New Leaf Community Markets, and other refreshments, plus trick-or-treat bags for the kids. Shoreline Middle School Band will perform in parade and following at Esplanade Park. Children may trick-or-treat at participating Capitola Village shops following parade.
If you would like to help with the parade, please call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 831.475.6522. Parade is sponsored by Capitola Village Merchants and the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce.
NOV 1 – Friday
Chaminade Resort & Spa hosts First Friday Santa Cruz • 6 – 9 p.m.
The Spa at Chaminade will be hosting its first, First Friday Santa Cruz art our showcasing the works of local artists Eugene Dovydaitis, Vince Broglio, Nancy Riedell, Neil Simmons, Coco Virostko, and FJ Anderson. Guests will enjoy light appetizers and wine tastings by Alfaro Family Vineyards outdoors on the spa’s private patio, live music, 15% off all spa retail and facial products, complimentary chair massage and raffle to win a spa treatment. Alissa B. Jewelry will also be available for purchase.
NOV 9 – Saturday
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Celebration Thrive Natural Medicine • 2 – 6 p.m.
Come meet the doctors and practitioners, tour the clinic, enjoy small bites catered by Chef Zachary Mazi and Food Is Medicine, beverages, raffle prizes, music, health talks & demos, and vendors.
Thrive Natural Medicine is a family practice run and co-owned by three naturopathic doctors: Dr. Juli Mazi, Dr. Holly German, and Dr. Irene Valencia. Other integrative and holistic health practitioners, including Phoenix DeLeon, licensed massage therapist, Rolfer and Rolf Movement specialist and Natasha Worrell-Merritt acupuncturist are also available. This is one of the largest and most comprehensive natural medical practices on California’s Central Coast.
NOV 14 – Thursday
Mixer @ Zizzo’s Coffee / Vino Zizzo • 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Mixer hosted by Zizzo’s Coffee & “Vino Zizzo!” - A Coffeehouse & Wine Bar
Zizzo’s Coffee is well known around Capitola as a coffee lovers hang out. Wine enthusiasts will be thrilled to hear they recently added “wine bar” to their name. Located in the Brown Ranch Marketplace, join the Capitola-Soquel Chamber for an After-Hours Networking Mixer at Zizzo’s Coffeehouse & Wine Bar. Enjoy wine and coffee tasting, appetizers, raffle prizes and networking. $5 Capitola-Soquel Chamber Members; $10 Non-members.
NOV 19 – Tuesday
Networking Lunch @ Shadowbrook Restaurant 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Shadowbrook Restaurant 1750 Wharf Road Capitola, CA COST: $25 Capitola-Soquel Chamber Members; $30 Non-members.
NOV 30 – Saturday
Surfin’ Santa @ Capitola Beach • 12:00 pm
Ho…Ho…Ho…Santa Claus is coming to town. Surfin’ Santa that is! By outrigger canoe, Santa & his reindeer will arrive on the shores of Capitola Main Beach at 12:00PM. Be sure to bring your camera to capture Santa’s wave-riding arrival…and don’t forget your wish list! Once Santa has toweled off, he’ll settle in his beach chair to hear holiday wishes and have a nice long visit with all the children. The event is free and hosted by Capitola Village Merchants and the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 831.475.6522.
DEC 10 – Tuesday
Holiday Networking Luncheon @ Shadowbrook Restaurant 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Networking Luncheons are a great way to connect with business people and community members, hear about current issues, enjoy lunch and be on your way in 90 minutes. Bring plenty of business cards! Seating is limited. Reservations and advance payment required. Call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 831.475.6522 for reservation.