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 […]

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 […]

Toy Trains 2022 Dec 15 - 18 and 22 - 23: 12 - 6pm and Dec 24, 12 - 3pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be 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 […]

"A Night of Theatre CHAOS: 3 One-Act Plays" December 15 & 16, 7:30pm Need a break from the holiday activities? Something to do with your teen? A novel date night? Check out AFE's High School Production:"A Night of Theatre CHAOS: 3 One-Act Plays" performs again tonight, Dec 16 at 7:30 pm! Last night's audience couldn't […]

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 […]

Toy Trains 2022 Dec 15 - 18 and 22 - 23: 12 - 6pm and Dec 24, 12 - 3pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on […]

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: […]

A Very Merry Imaginarium Saturday, December 17, 1 - 4pm Join us December 17 from 1-4PM for A Very Merry Imaginarium event! Enjoy free puppetry crafts, face painting, puppet show and more. Visit the event page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1768786640161922/ The Puppetry Institute is celebrating our sixth year in the Santa Cruz County with a […]

Nutcracker Performance by the Santa Cruz City Ballet Saturday, December 17, 1pm or 4:30pm and Sunday, December 18, 1pm or 4:30pm Join us for our annual Santa Cruz Nutcracker performance! Featuring dancers from all ages and backgrounds, we’ve come together to offer you this spectacular show. Many members of our beloved staff, including Studio Director […]

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 […]

Nutcracker Performance by the Santa Cruz City Ballet Saturday, December 17, 1pm or 4:30pm and Sunday, December 18, 1pm or 4:30pm Join us for our annual Santa Cruz Nutcracker performance! Featuring dancers from all ages and backgrounds, we’ve come together to offer you this spectacular show. Many members of our beloved staff, including Studio Director […]

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 […]

My Very First Nutcracker December 18, 11am My Very First Nutcracker is a special one-act presentation of The San Jose Nutcracker, ideal for families with toddlers, preschoolers, and young children. This joyful holiday production features the festive holiday party, at which Uncle Nikola reveals his fascinating gifts. Kids will marvel at the historic San Jose […]

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: […]

Toy Trains 2022 Dec 15 - 18 and 22 - 23: 12 - 6pm and Dec 24, 12 - 3pm Get whisked away into the whimsical world of Toy Trains and enjoy the 17th year of this beloved annual pop-up exhibit at the MAH. Members of the Golden State Toy Train Operators will be on […]

Nutcracker Performance by the Santa Cruz City Ballet Saturday, December 17, 1pm or 4:30pm and Sunday, December 18, 1pm or 4:30pm Join us for our annual Santa Cruz Nutcracker performance! Featuring dancers from all ages and backgrounds, we’ve come together to offer you this spectacular show. Many members of our beloved staff, including Studio Director […]

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 […]

Nutcracker Performance by the Santa Cruz City Ballet Saturday, December 17, 1pm or 4:30pm and Sunday, December 18, 1pm or 4:30pm Join us for our annual Santa Cruz Nutcracker performance! Featuring dancers from all ages and backgrounds, we’ve come together to offer you this spectacular show. Many members of our beloved staff, including Studio Director […]

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. […]