Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare

Veterans Memorial Building 840 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare November 23 through December 24 - Scroll down for dates|times. Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS) debuts a new holiday tradition for the whole family with its production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, starring Mike Ryan as Ebeneezer Scrooge. Audiences can expect a theatrical and music-filled adaptation […]

$20 – $60

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas

UCSC Music Center Recital Hall UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas Friday, December 13,  7:30-9;30pm Now in its 29th season, Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas returns to Santa Cruz with its Irish musicians, dancers, and native Irish storyteller, Tomáseen Foley. A Celtic Christmas springs from the infinitely rich treasury of Ireland’s cultural heritage: a re-creation of a night before Christmas in […]

Free Peanuts Specials Christmas

Apple TV

Free Peanuts Special 48 hours “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” December 14 and 15. Apple TV+ streams beloved Peanuts holiday specials for free, including “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15. In this beloved Peanuts special, feeling […]

Free

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train & New Year’s Train

Beach Boardwalk CA, United States

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train & New Year’s Train November 29-30 & December 7-8, 14-23, AND 26-31, 2024 Operated by Roaring Camp Railroads Will-Call/Ticketing at the Boardwalk’s Party Room, located to the left of the Main Entrance Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through Santa Cruz streets. Passengers lend their voices to holiday […]

$38 – $53

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, United States

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....

Free

Mrs. Claus’ Bakeshop: Cookie & Gingerbread House Decorating

Mrs. Claus' Bakeshop: Cookie & Gingerbread House Decorating Saturday, December 14, Mrs. Claus is coming to the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery and opening her magical bake shop for one day only! Join us for a festive day of cookie and gingerbread house decorating with Mrs. Claus!

$30

Westside Farmers Market

Westside Farmers Market Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

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

Free
Event Series Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam

Beach behind Crow's Nest CA, United States

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 […]

Free

Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Market at Simpkins

Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Fun at Simpkins Saturday, December 14, Breakfast with Santa 9-9:45am or 10:15-11am Holiday Market and Free Swim 10am-12pm Join us for Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Market at the Simpkins Family Swim Center! Get into the festive spirit and support local artists at our Winter Wonderland and Holiday Market December […]

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024

Valley Churches United 9400 HWY 9, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024 Monday-Saturday, 11am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an exceptional holiday shopping experience. New toys, vintage items, Christmas decorations, puzzles, household items, […]

Winter Art Market

The Tannery 1060 River St #110, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Winter Art Market Saturday, December 14, 10am-5pm Tis' the season to shop local!  You are invited to join in the festivities at Our Winter Art Market on Saturday, December 14 from 10am-5pm as the Arts Council Santa Cruz County presents the Winter Art Market at the Tannery Arts Center. In its 11th year, this community-led […]

Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Market at Simpkins

Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Fun at Simpkins Saturday, December 14, Breakfast with Santa 9-9:45am or 10:15-11am Holiday Market and Free Swim 10am-12pm Join us for Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Market at the Simpkins Family Swim Center! Get into the festive spirit and support local artists at our Winter Wonderland and Holiday Market December […]

Movie # 1 Free Admission to Willie Wonka

Del Mar Theater 1124 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CO, United States

Movie # 1  Free Admission to Willie Wonka Saurday, December 14, 11am Landmark's Del Mar Theatre, 1124 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Join us for a Wonka-ful Family Movie! FREE admission to Willy Wonka at the historic Del Mar Theatre! Bring the whole family for a magical day of chocolatey goodness and pure imagination. […]

Free

Local Artist Market and Free Museum Day

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Local Artist Market at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History December 14, 11am-3pm Join over 20 local Santa Cruz artists as they showcase their craftsmanship! We will be featuring a wide array of goods, ranging from paintings and photography to jewelry, decor, and embroidery. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to support our community’s […]