Events

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 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 […]

Westside Marketplace and Food Trucks First Sundays 11am - 5pm The Westside Marketplace on the first Sundays of the month is where local art, handmade and vintage shopping meet delicious food! This collaboration between Food Trucks A Go Go and the Santa Cruz Mountains Makers Market presents a great mix of creators of all kinds! […]

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 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 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. […]

Peter Pan Jr Peter Pan Jr: December 9 & 10, 6:30pm and December 10 & 11, 1:30pm Seusical Jr: December 16 & 17, 7pm and December 17 & 18, 2pm Mark your calendars now for a phenomenal double-header this December at the London Nelson Center. We look forward to seeing you in the Holiday Parade […]

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 […]

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 costumed docents as we turn back the clock to over 100 years ago. Watch machine shop and blacksmith demonstrations or take a tour of the […]

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: […]

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 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz county featuring a live orchestra. […]

Peter Pan Jr Peter Pan Jr: December 9 & 10, 6:30pm and December 10 & 11, 1:30pm Seusical Jr: December 16 & 17, 7pm and December 17 & 18, 2pm Mark your calendars now for a phenomenal double-header this December at the London Nelson Center. We look forward to seeing you in the Holiday Parade […]

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 friends. When Marty escapes, the other three break free to look for him, only to find themselves reunited on a ship en route to Mother […]

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 Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA. Prepare to be inspired as California’s favorite Scottish music trio joins forces with both Scottish and Irish dancers for […]

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 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz county featuring a live orchestra. […]

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 […]

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. […]

Peter Pan Jr Peter Pan Jr: December 9 & 10, 6:30pm and December 10 & 11, 1:30pm Seusical Jr: December 16 & 17, 7pm and December 17 & 18, 2pm Mark your calendars now for a phenomenal double-header this December at the London Nelson Center. We look forward to seeing you in the Holiday Parade […]

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 Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA. Prepare to be inspired as California’s favorite Scottish music trio joins forces with both Scottish and Irish dancers for […]

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: […]

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 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz county featuring a live orchestra. […]

Peter Pan Jr Peter Pan Jr: December 9 & 10, 6:30pm and December 10 & 11, 1:30pm Seusical Jr: December 16 & 17, 7pm and December 17 & 18, 2pm Mark your calendars now for a phenomenal double-header this December at the London Nelson Center. We look forward to seeing you in the Holiday Parade […]

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 friends. When Marty escapes, the other three break free to look for him, only to find themselves reunited on a ship en route to Mother […]

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas Sunday, December 11, 3pm Now in its 27th season, Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas brings traditional Irish musicians and dancers to enthralled audiences across the country. At its center is native Irish storyteller, Tomáseen Foley. A Celtic Christmas springs from the infinitely rich treasury of Ireland’s cultural heritage: a re-creation […]

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 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz county featuring a live orchestra. […]

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 […]

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 Warriors Home Games 2022:  Saturday, November 5;  Sunday, December 11;  Thursday, December 29;  Friday, December 30 2023: Saturday, March 18;  Saturday, March 25 The Warriors will be celebrating with six home games in their 10th season in Santa Cruz  and will continue to have a giveaway for the first 1,000 fans in attendance […]