General Event

Capitola residents can take advantage of extra trash pick-up on their regular service days. Each household is allowed one bulky item and seven bags or cans of garbage, not to exceed 50 pounds each. All items must be curbside by 6 a.m. Household hazardous waste will not be accepted. For bulky items please call GreenWaste Recovery to schedule a pick up at 800-665-2209.

The annual Capitola Village Children’s Halloween Parade will be Sunday, Oct. 25. The line-up begins at 1:30 p.m. in the Village and Beach Parking Lot 1 behind Capitola City Hall. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and heads down Capitola Avenue through the Village. It ends at Esplanade Park, where there will be refreshments. Participants may trick-or-treat in Capitola Village shops following the parade. The event is sponsored by the Capitola-Soquel Chamber of Commerce and Capitola Village Businesses. For more information call the Capitola-Soquel Chamber at 831-475-6522.

The City of Capitola is hosting a Community Workshop to get input on the desired experience and character of the future Capitola Library.  

Input from the workshop will be utilized to create inspirational conceptual graphics of the future library.  Participate and share your vision with library architects, staff, and your community!

What has been happening with the library?

What library services might be offered?

What should the new library look and feel like?

For additional information contact:Rich Grunow, City of Capitola, (831) 475-7300

Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Sponsored by Pizza My Heart

Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. or dusk.

All movies are shown on the stage on the Esplanade

Bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants.  Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended (free popcorn from 7 p.m.).  No alcohol or dogs on the beach.

Zero Waste: How To Reduce Your Garbage Footprint

Instructor: Jeffrey Smedberg

Date and time: Saturday, October 10, 10:30 AM to 12:00 (Noon)

Location: Private Home in Capitola

Cost: This TimeBank Santa Cruz class is free-of-charge but space is limited. Please contact us to pre-register and we'll send you the address: bonnielinden@sbcglobal.net

What you will learn:

Happy Feet

Sponsored by GreenWaste Recovery (Part of the Begonia Festival)

Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. or dusk.

All movies are shown on the stage on the Esplanade

Bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants.  Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended (free popcorn from 7 p.m.).  No alcohol or dogs on the beach.

The Lego Movie

Sponsored by Pizza My Heart

Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. or dusk.

All movies are shown on the stage on the Esplanade

Bring a picnic dinner or dine locally at area restaurants.  Low back chairs, blankets and jackets recommended (free popcorn from 7 p.m.).  No alcohol or dogs on the beach.