Events

Elf Movie with Santa Sunday, December 3, 4:30pm Tis the season for an evening of joy and holiday cheer inside the historic Cocoanut Grove Ballroom! 4:30pm - Doors open, Cookie Decorating 5pm - Storytime with Santa 5:30pm - Elf Movie Snacks available for purchase Banquet chair seating. Fun inflatable chairs available on a first-come first-served basis Each attendee will also receive […]

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop Monday-Saturday, 10am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. The gift shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an […]

Thanksgiving Day "Run for Pie" Thursday, Nov. 23 Soquel High School, Anna Jean Cummings Join us on Thanksgiving Day Run for Pie morning for our 11th annual Thanksgiving Day race! Run For Pie has become one of Santa Cruz County's favorite holiday traditions. Bring the whole family (or your pet turkey) out to run or […]

The Neighbors 3rd Annual Holigay Market Friday, November 24, 5  – 9pm; Saturday, November 25, 2 - 5pm Don your gay apparel and come out to the Neighbor’s 3rd annual Holigay Market! NOW 2 DAYS LONG! Friday offers in intimate outdoor market and a queer holiday movie under the stars at 7pm. Then come back […]

Alice by Heart November 24 & December 2, 7:30pm November 26 & December 3, 2pm Please join us in supporting Wildcatz Theater production of Alice by Heart at the Mello Center in Watsonville! In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she […]

Holiday Boutique at Aptos United Methodist Church Saturday, November 25,  9am - 3pm Join us for our annual Holiday Boutique at Aptos United Methodist Church featuring Arts and Crafts, Soaps and Scents, Preserves and Baked Goods, Jewelry, Hats and Scarves, Flowers and more!

Surfin' Santa is coming to town Saturday, November 25, 12pm - 3pm On Saturday, November 25, at 12pm, Surfin' Santa will be landing on Capitola Beach via his kayak! Bring the kiddos and visit with Santa until 3pm when he'll head back up to the North Pole to prepare for Christmas. Once Santa lands on […]

Nutcracker Ballet by Pacific Ballet Friday, November 24: 6pm Saturday, November 25: 1pm & 6pm Sunday, November 26: 12pm -Children’s Show-Act I only Sunday, November 26: 2pm -sensory-friendly Show-Act II only Join us at Pacific Ballet Academy's  32nd Annual Nutcracker Ballet as young Clara journeys to the Land of Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. This […]

The Neighbors 3rd Annual Holigay Market Friday, November 24, 5  – 9pm; Saturday, November 25, 2 - 5pm Don your gay apparel and come out to the Neighbor’s 3rd annual Holigay Market! NOW 2 DAYS LONG! Friday offers in intimate outdoor market and a queer holiday movie under the stars at 7pm. Then come back […]

Holiday Market Popup at Abbott Square Sunday, November 26, 11am – 4pm The Holiday Market Popup at Abbott Square features 20 local makers and artists. This fun little market is a great addition to your Sunday shopping downtown! Grab a bite and a drink at Abbott Square, do a little shopping and enjoy live music.

Nutcracker Ballet by Pacific Ballet Friday, November 24: 6pm Saturday, November 25: 1pm & 6pm Sunday, November 26: 12pm -Children’s Show-Act I only Sunday, November 26: 2pm -sensory-friendly Show-Act II only Join us at Pacific Ballet Academy's  32nd Annual Nutcracker Ballet as young Clara journeys to the Land of Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. This […]

Alice by Heart November 24 & December 2, 7:30pm November 26 & December 3, 2pm Please join us in supporting Wildcatz Theater production of Alice by Heart at the Mello Center in Watsonville! In the rubble of the London Blitz of World War II, Alice Spencer’s budding teen life is turned upside down, and she […]

Nutcracker Ballet by Pacific Ballet Friday, November 24: 6pm Saturday, November 25: 1pm & 6pm Sunday, November 26: 12pm -Children’s Show-Act I only Sunday, November 26: 2pm -sensory-friendly Show-Act II only Join us at Pacific Ballet Academy's  32nd Annual Nutcracker Ballet as young Clara journeys to the Land of Sweets with her Nutcracker Prince. This […]