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Event Series Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare

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
Event Series Toy Trains 2024

Toy Trains 2024

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St, SantaCruz, CA, United States

Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm 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 hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]

Free

Downtown Farmers Market 2022

Downtown Farmers Market Cedar St & Lincoln St, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.

Event Series NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth

NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth

Zoom CA, United States

NAMI Family Support Group ​for Parents/Caregivers of Youth (11-17) 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30 - 8pm Please join us for our upcoming free, drop-in support group for parents/caregivers of youth (11-17) with mental health challenges. Next group will be this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. We are in need of more facilitators […]

Free
Event Series Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train & New Year’s Train

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
Event Series Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit

Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit

Aptos Public Library 7695 Soquel Drive, Aptos, CA, United States

Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit Exhibit Daily through August 29 Closing Reception, August 24, 3:30-5pm To honor and recognize local talent, the Friends of the Aptos Library are hosting a closing art reception event in the Betty Leonard Community Room. Joel Michael Smith Art is currently on display at the Aptos Branch Library and the […]

Free
Event Series Toy Trains 2024

Toy Trains 2024

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St, SantaCruz, CA, United States

Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm 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 hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]

Free
Event Series Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train & New Year’s Train

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
Event Series Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch

Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch

Wilder Ranch 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch 2nd & last Friday of the month, 9am-1pm, through December 27 On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help each other spot and identify birds! Bring your binoculars if […]

Event Series Baby Time and Stay & Play

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola

Capitola Branch Library 2005 Wharf Road, Capitola, CA, United States

Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Friday, September 6,  11am-12pm Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play […]

Free
Event Series Toy Trains 2024

Toy Trains 2024

Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History 705 Front St, SantaCruz, CA, United States

Toy Trains 2024 Thursday, December 19-22 and 26-29, 12 - 6pm 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 hand to once again share their amazing collection of […]

Free
Event Series Scrabble at La Selva Beach

Scrabble at La Selva Beach

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that  PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)?  Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too?  The LSB […]

Free
Event Series Flynn Creek Circus 2024

Flynn Creek Circus 2024

Capitola Mall Capitola, CA, United States

Flynn Creek Circus 2024 Families; December 19 - January 5 Families Thurs, Dec 19, 6pm | Fri, Dec 20, 7pm | Sat, Dec 21, 4pm Families Sun, Dec 22, 2pm & 5pm  Mon, Dec 23, 2pm &  5pm | Tue, Dec 24, 2pm | Thur, Dec 26, 4pm | Fri, Dec 27, 4pm & 7pm […]

$23 – $190
Event Series Christmas on Fisherman’s Wharf 2024

Christmas on Fisherman’s Wharf 2024

Monterey's Old Fishermans Wharf Monterey, CA, United States

Christmas on Fisherman's Wharf Weekends, December 6th – December 22 Live Entertainment and Dazzling Decorations on Display During December Bring your family and friends to create Christmas memories at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf with dazzling decorations on display all throughout the month of December.Santa Visits plus some musical and dance performances at various times during […]