Magical Memories Gilroy Gardens December, Days & Hours Make magical memories with family and friends this holiday season at Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park! Enjoy all your favorite traditions plus […]
Custom House Plaza
20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey
Ice Skating by the Bay in Monterey 11/24/2023 - 12/31/2023 Located in the Custom House Plaza behind the Portola Hotel & Spa Celebrate the holidays amidst the scenic coastline at […]
Mountain Community Theater
9400 Mill St, Ben Lomand
MCT Presents Now and Then November 18 – December 11 NOW AND THEN by Sean Grennan Directed by Kathie Kratochvil ALL PERFORMANCES OF THIS PLAY WILL BE HELD AT THE […]
Christmas on the Wharf Fridays - Sundays, Dec 2 - 18, 10 am- 10pm Bundle up, bring a folding chair and join us for some wonderful free entertainment at Old […]
Marini's Gingerbread House Classes Every Friday, Saturday & Sunday in December! Friday Class 5 - 7pm; Saturday & Sunday Class 5:30 - 7:30pm There is still time to join us […]
Free Holiday Movies December It's that time of year again! Get cozy, grab some hot chocolate, and settle in for a special holiday movie night! Kanopy has expanded their collection […]
Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos
Ninety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses....
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 […]
Westside Farmers Market
Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz
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
Visit the Sloughs Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community […]
Raising Rebels: Moving Beyond the Goal of Obedience Saturday, December 10, 10 - 11:30am We don’t need more obedient adults. We don’t need another generation of people who were taught […]
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 […]
Seymour Marine Discovery Center
100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz
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 […]
Four Park Stores Holiday Sales Friday - Sunday, December 9 - 11, 10am - 4pm The in-person Holiday Sale also grew to three days of savings. It will be held […]
Native American Christmas Market Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 10am - 4pm, December 10 - 11 Sterling silver, beadwork, t-shirts, arts and crafts are some of the things that […]
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Mini Fungus Fair Saturday, December 10, 11am to 3pm We're thrilled to the *gills* to announce the return of the (Mini) Fungus Fair! We're kicking-off the mushroom season with this […]
Wilder Ranch Living History Saturday, December 10, 11am - 3pm Join us for a family-friendly event with holiday-themed old-fashioned activities, crafts, and living history demonstrations. Step back in time with […]
Wilder Ranch Holiday Living History December 10, 11am – 3pm Join us for a family-friendly event with holiday-themed old-fashioned activities, crafts, and living history demonstrations. Step back in time with […]
Alexandra Sanders Artist
637 Columbia Street, Santa Cruz
Holiday Open Studio Alexandra Sanders Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 11am - 4pm Come join me for a cheerful open studio with greeting cards, SILK PRINTS of my original designs, […]
Santa in Downtown Santa Cruz
1122 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz
Santa Downtown Santa Cruz Saturdays & Sundays in December Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures […]
Beach Boardwalk Cocoanut Grove
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
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 […]
Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
9341 Mill Street, Ben Lomond
Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center Holiday Sale & Open House Saturday, December 10, 12 – 5 pm Shop Local & Shop Small at the Art Center this holiday season! On […]
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
307 Church St, Santa Cruz County
The Nutcracker with LIVE ORCHESTRA! Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11, 1pm & 4pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre's “The Nutcracker”. Celebrating […]
San Lorenzo Valley Museum Grace Episcopal Gallery
12547 Highway 9, Boulder Creek
Convivial Conveyances at Grace Episcopal Galleries Dec 10, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 Visit us for a festive exhibition of transportation models including a South Pacific Coast Railroad (SPCRR) Model […]
GroovaRoo Dance 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our […]
Christmas Craft Boutique Mount Hermon Friday, December 9, 1:30 - 7:30pm Saturday, December 10, 2022, 1:30 - 7:30pm< Sunday, December 11, 2022, 11am - 3pm Join us for Mount Hermon’s […]
Madagascar Jr December 10 & 11, 2pm At New York’s Central Park Zoo, Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria, the hip-hip hippo, are best of […]
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas Saturday, December 10, 3pm and 7:30pm On December 10th, The Fire presents their fan-favorite holiday show titled "The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas" at the Kuumbwa […]
Vasona Lake County Park
333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos
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 […]
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
307 Church St, Santa Cruz County
The Nutcracker with LIVE ORCHESTRA! Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11, 1pm & 4pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre's “The Nutcracker”. Celebrating […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pop the Cork & Paint Majestic Winter Trees Saturday, December 10, 5 - 7pm The Historic Brookdale Lodge presents "Pop the Cork & Paint" with local artist and instructor, Sarah […]
Christmas in the Adobes Friday & Saturday, December 9 & 10, 5 - 9pm Monterey State Historic Park Association (MSHPA) and California State Parks present the 38th Annual Christmas in […]
Parents Night Out 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 5:30 - 8:30pm Our February Parents Night Out dates have plenty of availability for sign ups! This 3-hour long event includes gymnastics activities, […]
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
2601 East Lake Avenue, Watsonville
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 […]
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz
The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas Saturday, December 10, 3pm and 7:30pm On December 10th, The Fire presents their fan-favorite holiday show titled "The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas" at the Kuumbwa […]
Cantiamo Performs Handel's Messiah Saturday, December 10, 8pm Cantiamo! is thrilled to present this chamber performance of Handel’s Messiah! Come hear this iconic work as it was written to be […]