Frozen JR by All About Theatre

Londen Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Frozen JR by All About Theatre 6:30pm: Friday & Saturday, December 8, 9, 15 & 16 1:30pm: Saturday, December 9 & 16 The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. […]

$14 – $22

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center 251-B Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever December 8 and 9, 7:30pm; December 9 and 10, 2pm Join us a our local theater company, Scotts Valley Performing Arts, presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Based on the children's novel of the same name written by Barbara Robinson, it is a hilarious romp through anything but what the […]

$15 – $25

Yule, Brightening the Dark

Felton Mercantile 6257 Highway 9, Felton, CA, United States

Yule, Brightening the Dark Saturday, December 9 · 4 - 6:30pm In our final Yuletide gathering, we'll delve into the pagan origins of Christmas, then enjoy crafting and baked goods! Join us for Yule, Brightening the Dark! Let us gather to explore how those in pre-Christian Europe marked the darkest depths of winter with light, festivals, […]

$40
Event Series The Nutcracker by SCBT

The Nutcracker by SCBT

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United States

The Nutcracker by SCBT Saturday, Dec 9 &  Sunday, December 10, 1 pm and 4:30 pm< Celebrate the season with this wondrous holiday tradition that will delight an audience of all ages. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker onstage at the Civic Auditorium in beautiful downtown Santa Cruz with live orchestra! Music Director Pamela Martin conducts […]

Holiday Tree Walk

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Holiday Tree Walk December 9-10, 16-17 - 5pm, 6:30pm, and 8pm for a 60-minute round-trip excursion 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 […]

Holiday Lights Train & New Years Train

Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United States

Holiday Lights Train & New Years Train November 24-26 & December 2-3, 9-10, 16-23, AND 26-31, 2023, plus January 1-3, 2024 Departing from the Boardwalk at 5:00pm, 6:30, and 8:00 pm  Join us on the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes […]

Frozen JR by All About Theatre

Londen Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Frozen JR by All About Theatre 6:30pm: Friday & Saturday, December 8, 9, 15 & 16 1:30pm: Saturday, December 9 & 16 The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen JR. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. […]

$14 – $22

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center 251-B Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever December 8 and 9, 7:30pm; December 9 and 10, 2pm Join us a our local theater company, Scotts Valley Performing Arts, presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Based on the children's novel of the same name written by Barbara Robinson, it is a hilarious romp through anything but what the […]

$15 – $25

Jingle Bell Rock Race on West Cliff

Lighthouse Point 701 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, United States

Jingle Bell Rock Race on West Cliff Sunday, December 10, 9am Kids 1K;  9:15 Adults 5K Kids 1K map   ~   Adults 5K map Join our annual year end Jingle Bell Rock race, 1K for kids 10 and under and a 5K for kids and adults! This is a benchmark event for us - […]

$15 – $35
Event Series The Nutcracker by SCBT

The Nutcracker by SCBT

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United States

The Nutcracker by SCBT Saturday, Dec 9 &  Sunday, December 10, 1 pm and 4:30 pm< Celebrate the season with this wondrous holiday tradition that will delight an audience of all ages. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker onstage at the Civic Auditorium in beautiful downtown Santa Cruz with live orchestra! Music Director Pamela Martin conducts […]

Meet the Grinch at Bookshop Santa Cruz

Bookshop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Meet the Grinch at Bookshop Santa Cruz Sunday, December 2, 2pm Join the Bookshop Santa Cruz for a free story time for the whole family with a reading of the new book Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas. Story time will be followed by a ticketed photo opportunity with the Grinch himself! The event […]

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Scotts Valley Performing Arts Center 251-B Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley, CA, United States

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever December 8 and 9, 7:30pm; December 9 and 10, 2pm Join us a our local theater company, Scotts Valley Performing Arts, presents The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. Based on the children's novel of the same name written by Barbara Robinson, it is a hilarious romp through anything but what the […]

$15 – $25
Event Series A Home for Christmas

A Home for Christmas

Park Hall 9400 Mill St, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

A Home for Christmas Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm;  Sunday Matinees at 2pm; through December 17 Book by Anne E. Eskridge Adapted for the stage from the screenplay, “A Home for Christmas” by Ann E. Eskridge and Brian Webster Mountain Community Theater proudly presents A Home for Christmas by Anne E. Eskridge directed by Karin […]

$20 – $25

Quail Hollow Ranch House Tour

Quail Hollow Ranch 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton, CA, United States

Quail Hollow Ranch House Tour Sunday, December 10, 4-6pm Do you enjoy looking through old buildings, learning about their stories? Join Park Docent, Richard James, on a tour through the Quail Hollow Ranch house. Learn about its history from the Watermelon King to Sun-Kissed Ranch, Sunset Magazine, and beyond. This informative tour will give you […]

Free
Event Series The Nutcracker by SCBT

The Nutcracker by SCBT

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium 307 Church St, Santa Cruz County, CA, United States

The Nutcracker by SCBT Saturday, Dec 9 &  Sunday, December 10, 1 pm and 4:30 pm< Celebrate the season with this wondrous holiday tradition that will delight an audience of all ages. Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre’s The Nutcracker onstage at the Civic Auditorium in beautiful downtown Santa Cruz with live orchestra! Music Director Pamela Martin conducts […]