READ program with Ziggy the mini
A ranch in WatsonvilleREAD program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning November 30 and December 1 READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with […]
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Family Events
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s A Christmas Carol 2pm Shows
Veterans Memorial Building 840 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz Shakespeare's A Christmas Carol November 26 through December 24, 2pm & 7pm options Join us for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s annual adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Running […]
$20 – $70
Watch The Polar Express and Craft Festive Ornaments!
LaSelva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United StatesWatch The Polar Express and Craft Festive Ornaments! Saturday, December 13, 2-4pm Enjoy a screening of The Polar Express while making a festive ornament for the winter season! Choose from […]
Free
Paint and Play Saturdays
Santa Cruz Childrens Museum of Discovery - MOD 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United StatesPaint and Play Saturdays Saturdays 10:30am Unleash creativity and have a blast with colors at MOD's Paint & Play! Recommended for ages 4 and up, this informal class is perfect […]
Free – $10
Free Workshop “Give Your Kids Wings to Fly”
Next Space Coworking (Opp Abbott Square, downtown Santa Cruz) Next Space Coworking, Opposite Abbott Square, Santa Cruz, CA"Give Your Kids Wings to Fly" Saturdays 4-6pm Join this fun and interactive 2-hour workshop with your kids (ages 8–12) and watch them soar as high as their creativity and […]
Free
Sparky’s Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds
Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA, United StatesSparky’s Holiday Lights Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, November 28 - December 24 Bonus nights December 22 - 24 Gather your loved ones and kick off the season— Sparky's Holiday […]
“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance 2025
Kianti's 1100 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance Fridays & Saturdays 6pm & 8pm through the New Year Kianti’s celebrates 21 years of performances and is bringing “The Nightmare Before Christmas” back to […]
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s A Christmas Carol 7pm Shows
Veterans Memorial Building 840 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz Shakespeare's A Christmas Carol November 26 through December 24, 2pm & 7pm options Join us for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s annual adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Running […]
$20 – $70
Holiday Pops Concert Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United StatesHoliday Pops Concert: Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa Saturday, December 13, 7:30pm, doors open at 6pm Saturday, December 14, 1pm, doors open at 11:30am Bring your friends and family to our […]
$15 – $130
Geminids, King of the Meteor Showers
Geminids, King of the Meteor Showers December 13 into the early morning of December 14. Activity typically begins around 9pm- 10pm local time. Peak: The absolute best rates usually occur […]
Free
Holiday Glow Guide & Contest
City of Santa Cruz CA, United StatesHoliday Glow Guide & Contest December Light Up Santa Cruz! Holiday Glow Guide & Contest Registration is Open Spread Holiday Cheer: Join the 2025 Santa Cruz Holiday Glow Guide & […]
Free
Live Oak Farmers Market
Live Oak Farmers Market 15th & Eastcliff Dr, Live Oak, CA, United StatesOrganic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Free
Downtown Antique Faire
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Ave., Santa CruzDowntown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 9am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques […]
HOLIDAY POP-UP Dec 12-14
1407 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CAHOLIDAY POP-UP and coming!! Fridays-Sundays 10am-5pm, November 28-30, December 5-7, 12-14 & 19-21 Join us for a special pop-up for four weekends (Fri-Sun) starting THIS weekend, NOV 28-30! 1407 Pacific […]
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market 127 Hames Road, Corralitos, CA, United StatesThe 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 […]
