Events

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Photos with Santa Friday, November 25, 1 - 9pm Capitola Mall Hours: Nov. 25 -Dec. 12: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Sunday 11am - 6pm (Break 2:30 - 3) Dec. 13 - Dec. 23: Daily 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Dec. 24: 11am - 4pm Jolly Tuesdays: Kids get […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Photos with Santa Friday, November 25, 1 - 9pm Capitola Mall Hours: Nov. 25 -Dec. 12: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Sunday 11am - 6pm (Break 2:30 - 3) Dec. 13 - Dec. 23: Daily 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Dec. 24: 11am - 4pm Jolly Tuesdays: Kids get […]

Dig Gardens Holiday Wreaths With a Twist Workshop December  3,  4, 7, 8, 9, 10 Create a show stopping wreath with succulents and air plants! We are a locally-owned nursery and lifestyle shop specializing in houseplants, cactus & succulents, tropical plants, home goods, and gifts with two locations on the coast of California. Visit our […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Photos with Santa Friday, November 25, 1 - 9pm Capitola Mall Hours: Nov. 25 -Dec. 12: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Sunday 11am - 6pm (Break 2:30 - 3) Dec. 13 - Dec. 23: Daily 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Dec. 24: 11am - 4pm Jolly Tuesdays: Kids get […]

Dig Gardens Holiday Wreaths With a Twist Workshop December  3,  4, 7, 8, 9, 10 Create a show stopping wreath with succulents and air plants! We are a locally-owned nursery and lifestyle shop specializing in houseplants, cactus & succulents, tropical plants, home goods, and gifts with two locations on the coast of California. Visit our […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Bethlehem 2022 December 8-11, 6:30 - 9pm Come join us on a journey to the Biblical city of Bethlehem. Be a part of history and witness the events that led up to the birth of Jesus Christ. See Joseph and Mary search the city for a place to stay, see the lowly shepherds get visited […]

Four Park Stores Holiday Sales Friday - Sunday,  December 9 - 11, 10am - 4pm The in-person Holiday Sale also grew to three days of savings. It will be held on Friday to Sunday, Dec. 9-11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at four ParkStore locations: Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 W. Cliff Drive, Santa […]

Linscott Charter School Craft Fair Friday, December 9, 10:30 - 11:45am Kid inspired crafts to support our school.      

Photos with Santa Friday, November 25, 1 - 9pm Capitola Mall Hours: Nov. 25 -Dec. 12: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Sunday 11am - 6pm (Break 2:30 - 3) Dec. 13 - Dec. 23: Daily 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Dec. 24: 11am - 4pm Jolly Tuesdays: Kids get […]

Christmas Craft Boutique Mount Hermon Friday, December 9,  1:30 - 7:30pm Saturday, December 10, 2022, 1:30 - 7:30pm< Sunday, December 11, 2022, 11am - 3pm Join us for Mount Hermon’s Christmas Crafts Boutique, featuring over 30 Craft Exhibitors with original and exclusive creations. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot cider as you […]

Dig Gardens Holiday Wreaths With a Twist Workshop December  3,  4, 7, 8, 9, 10 Create a show stopping wreath with succulents and air plants! We are a locally-owned nursery and lifestyle shop specializing in houseplants, cactus & succulents, tropical plants, home goods, and gifts with two locations on the coast of California. Visit our […]

Christmas in the Adobes Friday & Saturday, December 9 & 10, 5 - 9pm Monterey State Historic Park Association (MSHPA) and California State Parks present the 38th Annual Christmas in the Adobes. Return to the days of Alta California during Monterey’s premier holiday event, Christmas in the Adobes. This early evening walking tour of Monterey’s […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Holiday Lights 2022 Fridays- Sundays, 5:3, 6:30 or 7:30pm, November 25 - December 25 The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle enjoying spectacular lighted Holiday displays all around you. […]

Four Park Stores Holiday Sales Friday - Sunday,  December 9 - 11, 10am - 4pm The in-person Holiday Sale also grew to three days of savings. It will be held on Friday to Sunday, Dec. 9-11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at four ParkStore locations: Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 W. Cliff Drive, Santa […]

Native American Christmas Market Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 10am - 4pm, December 10 - 11 Sterling silver, beadwork, t-shirts, arts and crafts are some of the things that you will find at this event. OOOHHH and did I mention Indian tacos, rez dogs and fry bread..lol    

Photos with Santa Friday, November 25, 1 - 9pm Capitola Mall Hours: Nov. 25 -Dec. 12: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Sunday 11am - 6pm (Break 2:30 - 3) Dec. 13 - Dec. 23: Daily 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Dec. 24: 11am - 4pm Jolly Tuesdays: Kids get […]

Holiday Open Studio Alexandra Sanders Saturdays, December 10 & 17, 11am - 4pm Come join me for a cheerful open studio with greeting cards, SILK PRINTS of my original designs, larger COTTON PRINTS, magnets, and TOTES. You can take a look at my many designs in my Etsy shop, LadyWhoLovesBirds. So just go to Etsy.com […]

Wilder Ranch Holiday Living History December 10, 11am – 3pm Join us for a family-friendly event with holiday-themed old-fashioned activities, crafts, and living history demonstrations. Step back in time with costumed docents as we turn back the clock to over 100 years ago. Watch machine shop and blacksmith demonstrations or take a tour of the […]

Wilder Ranch Living History Saturday, December 10, 11am - 3pm Join us for a family-friendly event with holiday-themed old-fashioned activities, crafts, and living history demonstrations. Step back in time with costumed docents as we turn back the clock to over 100 years ago. Watch machine shop and blacksmith demonstrations or take a tour of the […]

Santa Downtown Santa Cruz Saturdays & Sundays in December Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, he wants to hear your Christmas wish list. Stop by to say hello on Saturdays & Sundays in […]

Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center Holiday Sale & Open House Saturday, December 10, 12 – 5 pm Shop Local & Shop Small at the Art Center this holiday season! On Saturday, December 10, artists exhibiting in our holiday exhibit, The Gift of Art, will set up extra tables of their work. You are sure to […]

Convivial Conveyances at Grace Episcopal Galleries Dec 10, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 Visit us for a festive exhibition of transportation models including a South Pacific Coast Railroad (SPCRR) Model on display in our community holiday exhibition at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Grace Gallery. Grace Episcopal Gallery  12547 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek CA 95006 Open […]

The Nutcracker with LIVE ORCHESTRA! Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11, 1pm & 4pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre's “The Nutcracker”. Celebrating 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz county featuring a live orchestra. […]

Christmas Craft Boutique Mount Hermon Friday, December 9,  1:30 - 7:30pm Saturday, December 10, 2022, 1:30 - 7:30pm< Sunday, December 11, 2022, 11am - 3pm Join us for Mount Hermon’s Christmas Crafts Boutique, featuring over 30 Craft Exhibitors with original and exclusive creations. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot cider as you […]

The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas Saturday, December 10, 3pm and 7:30pm On December 10th, The Fire presents their fan-favorite holiday show titled "The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas" at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA. Prepare to be inspired as California’s favorite Scottish music trio joins forces with both Scottish and Irish dancers for […]

Fantasy of Lights 2022 Drive-though, Tuesday, December 6 - Friday, December 30, 6 - 10pm Walk-through, December 3 & 4, 4 - 9pm ADMISSION WITH PREPAID TICKETS ONLY (Available November 1st through Eventbrite) Fantasy of Lights is a spectacular 1.5 mile drive- through extravaganza of holiday lights and displays for the entire family. Enjoy a […]

The Nutcracker with LIVE ORCHESTRA! Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11, 1pm & 4pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre's “The Nutcracker”. Celebrating 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz county featuring a live orchestra. […]

Holiday Tree Walk November 25-27, December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 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 Lights Trains depart and return in front […]

Christmas in the Adobes Friday & Saturday, December 9 & 10, 5 - 9pm Monterey State Historic Park Association (MSHPA) and California State Parks present the 38th Annual Christmas in the Adobes. Return to the days of Alta California during Monterey’s premier holiday event, Christmas in the Adobes. This early evening walking tour of Monterey’s […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Dig Gardens Holiday Wreaths With a Twist Workshop December  3,  4, 7, 8, 9, 10 Create a show stopping wreath with succulents and air plants! We are a locally-owned nursery and lifestyle shop specializing in houseplants, cactus & succulents, tropical plants, home goods, and gifts with two locations on the coast of California. Visit our […]

Holiday Lights 2022 Fridays- Sundays, 5:3, 6:30 or 7:30pm, November 25 - December 25 The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle enjoying spectacular lighted Holiday displays all around you. […]

The Fire's Very Scottish Christmas Saturday, December 10, 3pm and 7:30pm On December 10th, The Fire presents their fan-favorite holiday show titled "The Fire’s Very Scottish Christmas" at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, CA. Prepare to be inspired as California’s favorite Scottish music trio joins forces with both Scottish and Irish dancers for […]

Native American Christmas Market Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 10am - 4pm, December 10 - 11 Sterling silver, beadwork, t-shirts, arts and crafts are some of the things that you will find at this event. OOOHHH and did I mention Indian tacos, rez dogs and fry bread..lol    

Four Park Stores Holiday Sales Friday - Sunday,  December 9 - 11, 10am - 4pm The in-person Holiday Sale also grew to three days of savings. It will be held on Friday to Sunday, Dec. 9-11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at four ParkStore locations: Natural Bridges State Beach, 2531 W. Cliff Drive, Santa […]

Photos with Santa Friday, November 25, 1 - 9pm Capitola Mall Hours: Nov. 25 -Dec. 12: Monday - CLOSED Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Sunday 11am - 6pm (Break 2:30 - 3) Dec. 13 - Dec. 23: Daily 11am - 7pm (Break 3-4) Dec. 24: 11am - 4pm Jolly Tuesdays: Kids get […]

Christmas Craft Boutique Mount Hermon Friday, December 9,  1:30 - 7:30pm Saturday, December 10, 2022, 1:30 - 7:30pm< Sunday, December 11, 2022, 11am - 3pm Join us for Mount Hermon’s Christmas Crafts Boutique, featuring over 30 Craft Exhibitors with original and exclusive creations. Come and enjoy a cup of coffee or hot cider as you […]

Santa Downtown Santa Cruz Saturdays & Sundays in December Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, he wants to hear your Christmas wish list. Stop by to say hello on Saturdays & Sundays in […]

The Nutcracker with LIVE ORCHESTRA! Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11, 1pm & 4pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre's “The Nutcracker”. Celebrating 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz county featuring a live orchestra. […]

Convivial Conveyances at Grace Episcopal Galleries Dec 10, 2022 - Jan 8, 2023 Visit us for a festive exhibition of transportation models including a South Pacific Coast Railroad (SPCRR) Model on display in our community holiday exhibition at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum, Grace Gallery. Grace Episcopal Gallery  12547 Hwy 9, Boulder Creek CA 95006 Open […]

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas Sunday, December 11, 3pm Now in its 27th season, Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas brings traditional Irish musicians and dancers to enthralled audiences across the country. At its center is native Irish storyteller, Tomáseen Foley. A Celtic Christmas springs from the infinitely rich treasury of Ireland’s cultural heritage: a re-creation […]

The Nutcracker with LIVE ORCHESTRA! Saturday & Sunday, December 10 & 11, 1pm & 4pm Experience the magic of the holiday season with Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre's “The Nutcracker”. Celebrating 20 years at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium downtown, this holiday favorite is the only Nutcracker production in Santa Cruz county featuring a live orchestra. […]

Holiday Tree Walk November 25-27, December 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 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 Lights Trains depart and return in front […]

Holiday Lights Train November 25-26, December 3-4, 12-13, 17-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz.  Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on […]

Holiday Lights 2022 Fridays- Sundays, 5:3, 6:30 or 7:30pm, November 25 - December 25 The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a magical evening in the warmth of your vehicle enjoying spectacular lighted Holiday displays all around you. […]

Bethlehem 2022 December 8-11, 6:30 - 9pm Come join us on a journey to the Biblical city of Bethlehem. Be a part of history and witness the events that led up to the birth of Jesus Christ. See Joseph and Mary search the city for a place to stay, see the lowly shepherds get visited […]