Upcoming Community Events
Join us throughout the year for seasonal events, fundraisers, outdoor adventures, workshops, and community gatherings. Whether you're trying something new or returning for a favorite tradition, we'd love to have you.
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A cozy community tea party featuring herbal tea tastings, blend-your-own tea, seasonal treats, crafts, and activities. Each event has its own unique theme to bring a little midweek magic.
Event is held select Tuesdays, at the Bear Creek Community Center from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Scotts Valley Art,
Wine & Beer Festival
August 15th & 16th 2026
Visit us in the Kid Zone at the Scotts Valley Art, Wine & Beer Festival! We'll be helping create a fun-filled space with games, activities, bounce houses, and more, with both free and ticketed activities available. Don't miss the Classic Car Show on Saturday and Dog Day Sunday!
Event is held at Sky Park in Scotts Valley and begins at 10:00 AM.
Baseball, Brew & BBQ
Giants vs Dodgers Watch Party
September 18, 2026
Free Community Event! Watch the San Francisco Giants take on the Los Angeles Dodgers live from LA, right here under the redwoods. BBQ, brews, and other refreshments will be available for purchase.
Event is held at the Bear Creek Community Center and begins at 6:30; First pitch is at 7:10 PM.
Pop Up Pumpkin Patch
October 24 & 25 2026
Free Community Event! Free Community Event! Enjoy the magic of autumn with pumpkins, fall treats, crafts, photo opportunities, and classic seasonal fun, all benefiting the ELFF youth program and BCRPD Community Garden. Event admission is free; pumpkins, food, drinks, and select activities are available for purchase.
Event is held at the Bear Creek Community Center. Time(s) TBD.
Pumpkin Patch After Dark
October 24, 2026
Free Community Event! A family-friendly fall evening with music, food, cider, cocoa, and plenty of seasonal fun. Test your scare capacity in the spooky BCRPD Freight Walk or show off your best moves in the Glow Grove, a neon dance floor geared toward kids & teens. Event admission is free; food, drinks, Freight Walk, and select activities are available for an additional charge.
Event will take place at the Bear Creek Community Center. Pumpkin Patch After Dark begins... After Dark, duh.
Movies Under the Redwoods
November 7, 2026
December 2026 (TBD)
Free Community Event! Join us for a movie on the big screen under the redwoods. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening under the stars. Popcorn, snacks, and drinks will be available for purchase.
Event is held at the Bear Creek Community Center and begins at 5:30 PM; The movie will begin around 6:00 PM.
Community Center
Volunteer Days
September 12, 2026
October 11, 2026
November 14, 2026
Help care for and improve the Bear Creek Community Center grounds and the ELFF Outdoor Education Space through gardening, habitat restoration, trail work, building projects, and beautification.
Trail Day time(s) TBD
Football & Finger Foods
SF 49ers vs LA Chargers
December 17, 2026
Watch the game on the big screen with football themed crafts, food, drinks, yard games, and community.
Event is held at the Bear Creek Community Center and begins at 4:30 PM (Kickoff at 5:15 PM.)
