Events

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Polar Express Friday, December 2,  6:00pm Join us for Family Movie Night!

The market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar

Winter Open House Saturday, December 3, Free Nature Crafts 10am - 2pm, Free Admission 10am - 5pm Join the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History for a free and festive day celebrating the changing of the seasons. Enjoy complimentary cookies and cider while making nature-inspired crafts — from naturally dyed bandanas to locally foraged wreaths. […]

From Only to Older: Helping Your First Child Adjust to Being a Sibling Saturday, December 3, 10 - 11:30am Going from being the only child to being an older sibling is tough on every first child, but there are things parents can do to help the love of their life feel secure through this transition. […]

Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach […]

Water’s Extreme Journey Wednesday–Sunday, 10am – 4pm, September 3 - December 31 Visitors to the Seymour Marine Discovery Center this fall will be able to experience the journey of a single drop of water when they take part in Water’s Extreme Journey, a hands-on, interactive maze designed by Minotaur Mazes. The Water’s Extreme Journey maze takes visitors […]

Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade December 3, 10am – 12pm The traditional holiday parade is the official kickoff for the winter holidays celebration. One never knows exactly what to expect at the Parade, but you can be sure to expect the whole community to show up and have a great time – and of course, […]

From Only to Older: Helping Your First Child Adjust to Being a Sibling Saturday,  December 3, 10 - 11:30am Going from being the only child to being an older sibling is tough on every first child, but there are things parents can do to help the love of their life feel secure through this transition. […]

Boys and Girls Club Holiday Craft & Food Fair Saturday December 3, 11am - 2pm The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Cruz County invites local children and artists who enjoy arts & crafts, baking, and/or cooking to rent a table at our annual craft & food fair. Decorate a table and sell homemade goods […]

Photos with Santa Friday, November 25, 1 - 9pm Capitola Mall Hours: Nov. 25 -Dec. 12: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Sunday 11am - 6pm (Break 2:30 - 3) Dec. 13 - Dec. 23: Daily 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Dec. 24: 11am - 4pm Jolly Tuesdays: Kids get […]

Popup Makers Market Downtown Saturday, December 3, 11am - 4pm NEW LOCATION!! It’s raining tomorrow and we’ve hustled to find an inside space for the holiday pop-up! Come out and shop small with 35+ local makers and artists - SATURDAY DEC 3 from 11-4 at the Santa Cruz Vets Hall - 846 Front St - […]

Heritage Holiday Craft and Gift Fair Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3, noon - 9pm Parking is free – Admission $5.00 per child 6-11 (under 6 free) and $10 adult NEW THIS YEAR WE JOIN HOLIDAY LIGHTS WALK THRU EVENINGS The Harvest, Crosetti, and Fine Art buildings will once again be filled with great […]

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland Saturdays & Sundays, December 3 - 18, 12 - 5pm Get in the holiday spirit at the Boardwalk Winter Wonderland. Celebrate the season at the beach! Activities Include Selection of Boardwalk Rides, Games, and Arcades   Festive Holiday Decorations and Lights (Including a 3-story tall Christmas tree!) Delicious Boardwalk Treats Boardwalk Racers: […]

AFE Presents The Hobbit Friday, Dec 2 at 6:30pm and Saturday, Dec 3, 1pm The Middle School students will entertain us performing "The Hobbit." Come enjoy a talented group of performers! AFE Middle Schoolers have written and directed this play, with co-directing from Lindsey Chester of All About Theater. Purchase advance tickets by emailing hiranyab@gmail.com […]

Aptos Chamber Holiday Craft Fair and Tree Lighting Join us for an afternoon filled with holiday cheer, local craft vendors, music, drinks, and of course a visit with Santa.  Visit www.aptoschamber.com for more information .

Dig Gardens Holiday Wreaths With a Twist Workshop December  3,  4, 7, 8, 9, 10 Create a show stopping wreath with succulents and air plants! We are a locally-owned nursery and lifestyle shop specializing in houseplants, cactus & succulents, tropical plants, home goods, and gifts with two locations on the coast of California. Visit our […]

Fantasy of Lights 2022 Drive-though, Tuesday, December 6 - Friday, December 30, 6 - 10pm Walk-through, December 3 & 4, 4 - 9pm ADMISSION WITH PREPAID TICKETS ONLY (Available November 1st through Eventbrite) Fantasy of Lights is a spectacular 1.5 mile drive- through extravaganza of holiday lights and displays for the entire family. Enjoy a […]

Holiday Tree Walk November 25-27, December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 Get in the holiday spirit by bringing the family to ride the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the wintry redwoods to Bear Mountain. Sip hot cocoa while greeting Santa Claus. In town, enjoy winter themed activities. Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Holiday Lights 2022 Fridays- Sundays, 5:3, 6:30 or 7:30pm, November 25 - December 25 The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle enjoying spectacular lighted Holiday displays all around you. […]

Santa Cruz Lighted Boat Parade Saturday, December 3, 5:30pm The Parade in an annual event at the Santa Cruz Harbor where decorated boats circle the harbor shortly after sunset (5:30pm). This year's theme is Deck the Hulls. The parade takes place on December 3rd 2022 and starts at 5:30pm. Plan ahead and leave yourself extra […]

Family Karoake Saturday, December 3, 5:30 - 77:30pm Hi everyone! Come out & join RC Fam & Shared Adventures for some Fun Karaoke THIS Saturday!! 1205 Freedom blvd #3B at Raíces y Cariño, A Community Collective for Families Completely FREE!! All ages, all abilities welcome. See our calendar of events: https://www.rcfam.com/welcome-bienvenidos/calendar-calendario

Monterey Bay Festival of Birds Thursday - Saturday, October 13 - 15 The Monterey Bay Bird Festival is put on by the Bird School Project This is our second year hosting the festival and we are so excited to bring this birding event and celebration back to life for our local and worldwide community! We […]

Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more

Monthly Wharf  Walks Monterey, CA. February 22, 2021. Monterey's Fisherman's Wharf Association continues the monthly Wharf Walks with noted Monterey Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas. On Sunday, March 7th, the monthly "Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf that are held on the first Sunday of every month from 10:00 […]

Norrie’s Gift & Garden Shop Holiday Open House Sunday, December 4, 10am - 3pm Join us this Sunday, Dec 4th for our annual Norrie’s Gift & Garden Shop Holiday Open House! You’ll find yourself surrounded by an array of handmade wreaths, ornaments, centerpieces, succulent dish gardens, fine woodwork and more. This event is from 10am-3pm, […]

The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, […]

Photos with Santa Friday, November 25, 1 - 9pm Capitola Mall Hours: Nov. 25 -Dec. 12: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Sunday 11am - 6pm (Break 2:30 - 3) Dec. 13 - Dec. 23: Daily 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Dec. 24: 11am - 4pm Jolly Tuesdays: Kids get […]

Hallcrest Holiday Market Sunday, December 4, 11am - 5pm Over 50 vendors, kids crafts, family photos, scavenger hunts, wine, food and a visit from Santa Claus, make sure you’re following the events page so you can stay up to date with the all day schedule as it rolls out!

Boardwalk Winter Wonderland Saturdays & Sundays, December 3 - 18, 12 - 5pm Get in the holiday spirit at the Boardwalk Winter Wonderland. Celebrate the season at the beach! Activities Include Selection of Boardwalk Rides, Games, and Arcades   Festive Holiday Decorations and Lights (Including a 3-story tall Christmas tree!) Delicious Boardwalk Treats Boardwalk Racers: […]

Dungeons and Dragons Sundays 1 - 3pm, September 11 - December 4 Attention 12-16yr-olds -- Adventure awaits! A friendly introduction to Dungeons & Dragons 5E for players of all experience levels, led by an accomplished D&D Dungeon Master. Held every Sunday from 1pm - 3pm, our Fall Campaign lasts from September 11th - December 4th for a […]

Be Natural Music Free Fall Concert Series December 4, 12:30-4:30pm, Abbott Square Stage in Santa Cruz Be Natural Music will close its Fall Concert Season and Fundraising Campaign on Sunday, December 4th on the Abbott Square stage. There will be seven bands showcasing their extraordinary talents on the Live Stage! Help keep their studio doors […]

SLV Museum Holiday Craft Workshop Sunday, December 4, 3 - 6pm Enjoy creating holiday themed craft projects at six craft stations. There are three shifts one hour apart so please sign up at your preferred time slot. This is a popular annual event so please let us know if you cannot make your slot. If […]

Dig Gardens Holiday Wreaths With a Twist Workshop December  3,  4, 7, 8, 9, 10 Create a show stopping wreath with succulents and air plants! We are a locally-owned nursery and lifestyle shop specializing in houseplants, cactus & succulents, tropical plants, home goods, and gifts with two locations on the coast of California. Visit our […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Holiday Tree Walk November 25-27, December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 Get in the holiday spirit by bringing the family to ride the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the wintry redwoods to Bear Mountain. Sip hot cocoa while greeting Santa Claus. In town, enjoy winter themed activities. Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front […]

Brighten Your Harbor Parade Sunday, December 4,  5:30 pm Don't miss the beautiful Brighten Your Harbor Parade starting in the Monterey Harbor on Sunday, December 4th at 5:30 pm.

Holiday Lights 2022 Fridays- Sundays, 5:3, 6:30 or 7:30pm, November 25 - December 25 The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle enjoying spectacular lighted Holiday displays all around you. […]