Friday Pet Food Pantry
SPCA CA, United StatesFriday Pet Food Pantry Fridays 2-5pm Just a friendly reminder that our Pet Food Pantry is still happening every Friday from 3-5pm! Donate anytime!
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Boulder Creek First Friday
Boulder Creek Downtown Boulder Creek, CA, United StatesFirst Friday Boulder Creek Sip & Savor 1st Fridays 5-8pm, August 1, September 5, October 3, November 7, December 5 At First Friday in Boulder Creek, you can find unique arts and crafts at vendor booths throughout the downtown core, food trucks, and most months will include a special activity and/or kid zone on Forest […]
Free
Sparky’s Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds
Santa Cruz County Fair Grounds 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA, United StatesSparky’s Holiday Lights Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, November 28 - December 24 Bonus nights December 22 - 24 Gather your loved ones and kick off the season— Sparky's Holiday Lights at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Sparky is here to light up the nights (and your smiles) at this year's magical drive-thru and walk-thru […]
“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance 2025
Kianti's 1100 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz, CA“Jack is Back” Holiday Performance Fridays & Saturdays 6pm & 8pm through the New Year Kianti’s celebrates 21 years of performances and is bringing “The Nightmare Before Christmas” back to life. This holiday performance features Jack Skellington, pizza spinners, dancing staff and a flame-raising kitchen. Shows every Friday & Saturday night October 10 thru the […]
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater
Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, United StatesPopovich Comedy Pet Theater Friday, December 5, 7 - 8:30pm Come see the cute, funny, Popovitch comedy pet show. Direct from the Vegas Strip. The cutest, furriest show on the strip will delight the young and the young-at-heart. This family show features more than 30 house cats, dogs, parrots, even a miniature horse and a mini […]
$30
Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s A Christmas Carol 7pm Shows
Veterans Memorial Building 840 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesSanta Cruz Shakespeare's A Christmas Carol November 26 through December 24, 2pm & 7pm options Join us for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s annual adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. Running November 26 through Christmas Eve at the Veterans Memorial Hall at 846 Front St. in Downtown Santa Cruz. Audiences can again expect a theatrical and […]
$20 – $70
Sequoia Lights at Roaring Camp
Roaring Camp 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, United StatesSequoia Lights at Roaring Camp Fridays, October 10, 17, 24, 7:15 PM – Close Join us for a one of a kind lighted stroll, Sequoia Lights, beneath giant old-growth redwoods. Immerse yourself in the majesty of the ancient sequoia redwoods with this intimate new art and light installation in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Giant intricate […]
$12.95 – $24.95
Art of Manga
DeYoung Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr,, San Francisco, CA, United StatesArt of Manga September 27, 2025 - January 25, 2026 Manga — Japanese comics and graphic novels — have become a global phenomenon. Featuring rarely presented original drawings by major artists, this exhibition traces manga’s evolution from the 1970s to today. The exhibition explores manga as a powerful medium for visual storytelling, highlighting themes across […]
$45 – $50
Holiday Glow Guide & Contest
City of Santa Cruz CA, United StatesHoliday 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 […]
Free
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, United StatesNinety vendors, of which most are certified organic or use sustainable farming methods, offer pastured grass fed meats and poultry, sustainable fish, oysters, handcrafted cheeses....
Free
Westside Farmers Market
Westside Farmers Market Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United StatesThe market showcases a great selection of 100% certified organic produce, artisan foods, wine, body products, tinctures, sustainable seafood, pasture raised meats, flowers and eggs along with cook-to-order cuisine, live local music and full espresso bar
Free
Watsonville Holiday Shopping Sale
Watsonville Holiday Shopping Sales Watsonville, CA, United StatesWatsonville Holiday Shopping Sale Saturday, December 6, 9am - 4pm Watsonville Holiday Shopping Sale features products made, grown and produced right here in Watsonville, so get your Christmas shopping, decorating and entertaining list ready and support local businesses. Start your day at the El Pajaro CDC Kitchen Incubator in their Winter Market and then explore […]
Elkhorn Slough Free Weekend Tours
Elkhorn Slough 1700 Elkhorn Road, Watsonville, CA, United StatesElkhorn 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.
Free
Holiday Parade Downtown Santa Cruz 2025
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Ave., Santa CruzHoliday 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 […]
Free
HOLIDAY POP-UP Dec 5-7
1407 Pacific Avenue Santa Cruz, CAHOLIDAY 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!
