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Think Local First Santa Cruz A non-profit promoting Locally Owned & Operated Businesses in Santa Cruz & Neighboring Counties

10/07/2026
10/04/2026

🎃 Meet our newest Think Local First member, Corralitos Hills Farm!

I stopped by yesterday and really loved the small, family-owned feel of this U-pick pumpkin farm. It’s the kind of place where you don’t just pick a pumpkin and head home. They have chickens and turkeys, co****le and bocce ball, picnic tables to sit and relax, and great photo ops with their scarecrows, skeletons and hay bale throne.

It feels less like a quick stop at a pumpkin patch and more like a memorable Fall outing with family and friends. 🎃🍂 And they are dog-friendly too 🐶

If you’re looking for a pumpkin patch where the experience is just as much fun as finding the perfect pumpkin, put Corralitos Hills Farm on your list!

10/01/2026

🎉 It’s the 1-year Anniversary of Hand It Down!

What started as a cozy little shop in Pleasure Point has grown into a favorite spot for families looking for great kids’ clothes, shoes, toys and books, all while giving pre-loved treasures another life.

And now they’re celebrating one year in business AND their recent move to downtown Santa Cruz! ❤️

Hand It Down is all about making it easy to buy, sell and trade children’s clothing. Here you’ll find sustainable styles for tiny humans, newborns to 10 yrs old 👶

If you haven’t discovered this little gem yet, tomorrow on Thursday is a great day to stop by 119 Walnut Ave. and help Tori celebrate this exciting milestone!

Happy one year, Hand It Down! Here’s to many more. 🥳

09/25/2026

🍂 So Much Local Going On this week! Get ready for an exciting lineup of events that make Santa Cruz the best place to live and work! Click the link in our Instagram bio for details ⬆️

September 25th:

🚚 September Food Truck Friday at Skypark 4:30pm. Celebrating with the acoustic rock and pop of The Paperback Ryders, making it the perfect fall gathering. The truck lineup is packed with fan favorites like Cracked Cookies, Uncle Josh's Rollin Snack Shack (Aunt Lali's), Scrumptious Fish & Chips | Santa Cruz Food Truck, Italia Fire, Jesse Garcia, and Kuki's Food Truck.

September 26th:

🛍️ Swift Street Flea Market Berdels Westside 10am-4pm. Swift street flea market is back with local makers, vintage, art, treasures, tarot, tea, coffee, and more!

🏥 Fifth Annual Health Fair Park Avenue Fitness 12-3pm. There will be a variety of local health and wellness providers (with some new faces in attendance!) from multiple disciplines, addressing body, mind, and spirit.

🍂 2nd Annual Fall Festival Windy Oaks Estate Winery 12-5pm. An afternoon of live music, local vendors, delicious freshly shucked oysters from Parker’s Picks, and local favorite Sandwiches & Burgers (with veggie options)—plus plenty of w**e among the vines.

☕️ September Pop Up Lito’s Community Cafe and Market 4-8pm. Stop by and shop local, sip on delicious seasonal flavors and enjoy delicious foods.

September 27th:

🎭 “Cool Yule” Auditions at Market Street Theater and Senior Center 11am-2pm. Looking for talented and enthusiastic singers, dancers, and performers 50 years of age and older to join this year’s holiday cast!

🥊 Teen Girls Self-Defense Workshop Clara E Minor 11:30am-2:30pm. How do your Teen Girls respond to questions from ‘stranger’ adults, or even humans just a bit older? Be sure they know what to look for in different situations that could easily compromise their safety.

🖼️ Intro to Cyanotype Printing Paint and Sip Art Studio 12-2pm. This unique photographic process uses UV light to create stunning, one-of-a-kind prints. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll experiment with cyanotypes on paper, fabric, and your choice of a bandana or dish towel.

Support local and enjoy all the fantastic events our community has to of

09/19/2026

🍽️ Wow! Tanika Patel Gonzalez is at it again!

This time she’s taking us to The Grill at DeLaveaga Golf Course, and wow… does that food looks TASTY 😋

Word on the street is the new Executive Chef Julia Myall is already knocking it out of the park. ⛳️🏌️‍♂️🔥

And honestly, if Tanika says it’s worth a try, we’re listening!

📍401 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz
⛳️ DeLaveaga Golf Course

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Santa Cruz, CA
95060

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