Festival of Dreams 2025
Friday, October 10, 2025,
9am -Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 10:30pm
General: $177.91 Sale (Ends Sept 10th): $156.57
The Festival of Dreams is returning to the MAH in the heart of downtown Santa Cruz!
We will bring together dreamers from all around northern California as well as further afield. Our goal is to inspire all attendees to connect to the power of their nighttime dreams and also to learn about and meet folks involved with the International Association for the Study of Dreams (find the IASD at ASDreams.org) which is a rich resource for those who want to deepen their understanding of dreams.
The Festival of Dreams is an ongoing Santa Cruz experience now in its fourth incarnation. It is not necessary for you to be an IASD or MAH member to attend, but you do get a discount!!
What to Expect:🌈
This year, the Festival of Dreams kicks off Friday at 3pm, October 10, with community events, an opening circle, our first round of presentations, and art opportunities. Friday evening ends with a no-host networking reception to unwind and chat with fellow dreamies.
Saturday, October 11, is an alllllll-day event from 9:00am-10:30pm which includes presentations, workshops, and special activities including music performances, short films, and a pop-up art gallery. The day will be capped off with a keynote presentation by the fabulous Dr. Apela Colorado followed by a Dream Ball where you are invited to come dressed as a meaningful dream character. Be sure to pick a costume that includes your best dancing shoes so you can move to the live DJ beat!
On Sunday morning, October 12, the festival concludes with a simple optional gathering to network and enjoy more of what Santa Cruz has to offer. Not at the MAH. There will be a separate fee for this part of the event: Stay tuned for details!