Holiday 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 & Contest. Ready to deck your halls and your home? Join the City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department for the 2025 Holiday Glow Guide […]
Elkhorn Slough Free Tour of the Preserve Every Saturday AND Sunday, 10 am and 11 am Guided hikes with naturalists are offered at 10am and 11am every Saturday and Sunday on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up for tours at the Visitor Center front desk. If you have questions, call (831) 728-2822.
Holiday Parade Downtown Santa Cruz 2025 Saturday, December 6, 10am Join us for our traditional holiday parade, the official kickoff for the winter holidays celebration and the annual tradition of highlighting Santa Cruz County schools, youth based organizations and local nonprofits. The Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade draws 1,200 participants and over 3,000 spectators. Rain […]
HOLIDAY POP-UP and coming!! Fridays-Sundays 10am-5pm, November 28-30, December 5-7, 12-13 & 19-20 Join us for a special pop-up for four weekends (Fri-Sun) starting THIS weekend, NOV 28-30! 1407 Pacific Ave. Sponsored by @firstfridaysantacruz Check our website scmmakersmarket.com for all the details!
Mike the Magician Winter Magic Show Downtown Library: Saturday, December 6, 10:30 - 11:15am Live Oak Library: Saturday, December 6, 1 - 1:45pm Join us for a magic show inspired by the most magical season of the year, a time of shorter days, colder nights, and annual celebrations of light. Come warm yourself this season with a […]
Guided Walk: Big Basin: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Saturdays 11am-12pm Big Basin Redwoods State Park 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek, CA, United States Come learn about the story of Big Basin: past, present, and future while wandering under the guardian old-growth redwoods that have seen it all! This program is a 1 hour walk […]
Holiday Sale and Art Market Saturday, December 6, 11am - 4pm Looking for locally made, nature-inspired gifts this holiday season? Join us for the Museum’s Holiday Sale and Art Market, featuring a curated selection of art, jewelry, home décor, prints, and more from over 20 local artists and makers whose work celebrates nature and natural […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Home for the Holiday Through January 3: Tuesday-Sunday 11am-5pm The Santa Cruz SPCA’s Home for the Holidays event starts TODAY -- and our adoptable animals are ready!! Like, brushed-their-fur-and-everything ready. From NOW through Jan 3, you can meet your future snuggle buddy AND enjoy waived adoption fees for the following animal categories: […]
AI as a Writing Tool: Beyond the Hype and Fear Saturday, December 6, 1 - 2:30pm Come learn what chatbots can and cannot do and the limits, both ethical and technical, to keep in mind before incorporating AI in your work. We'll demonstrate practical applications. In an age where AI chatbots promise to write your […]
Aptos Tree Lighting and Market Saturday, December 6, 1-4pm Come out and shop local vendors, enjoy live performances, sit with Santa, and get in the holiday spirit and sing along to holiday carols! Kick off the holiday season with us at the Aptos Village Green! Enjoy a cheerful afternoon filled with local shopping, holiday treats, […]
Rhythms from Around the World Saturday, December 6, 2:30-4pm Join Dror's engaging presentation, "Rhythms from Around the World," to explore diverse percussion instruments from the Middle East to West Africa, including the Bendir, Riq, Doumbek, and Djembe. Experience the rich history and unique rhythms of each instrument in this educational and entertaining musical journey! Dror's […]
"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 imagination can take them! This free workshop is led by the 3DE Club—an online after-school program that helps kids develop entrepreneurial, leadership, and financial skills […]
Santa Cruz Lighted Boat Parade 2025 Saturday, December 2, 5:30 - 7pm The Lighted Boat Parade features 50 beautifully-decorated power and sailboats parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor. This is a family event with hot drinks and snacks available at various locations through the south harbor. The parade takes place in the South Harbor between […]
Holiday 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 & Contest. Ready to deck your halls and your home? Join the City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department for the 2025 Holiday Glow Guide […]
Community Crafters Boulder Creek and/or Felton Boulder Creek Library: Saturdays 10am - 12pm Felton Library: 4th Wednesday 10:30am-2:30pm Come join amazing teachers from the community to learn a new craft or art process, and have a space dedicated to work on projects with others every week. We plan to learn a new craft or art […]
