Triple P Workshop: Teaching Children Social Skills

Zoom CA, United States

Triple P Workshop: Teaching Children Social Skills Saturday, December 9, 11 - 12:30 As parents, we're always searching for ways to support our children in their growth journey. Join us for this FREE virtual parenting workshop to explore how you can enhance your child's social skills. Here is what you will learn: • How play […]

Free

Wilder Ranch Victorian Holiday History

Wilder Ranch 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Wilder Ranch Victorian Holiday History Saturday, December 9, 11am - 3pm Celebrate the winter holidays as folks did in Californio, Victorian, and early 20th century Santa Cruz at Wilder Ranch State Park. Enjoy performances featuring the Lyric Victorian Carolers, sample Victorian-era holiday goodies, watch live demonstrations in the blacksmith and machine shop, explore the historical […]

Free

German Holiday Market

Mountain View City Hall Plaza 500 Castro St, Mountain View, CA, United States

German Holiday Market Saturday, December 9, 11am - 9pm Mountain View City Hall Plaza, 500 Castro Street The German Holiday Market (Weihnachtsmarkt), a family-friendly and free Christmas market, returns to Mountain View City Hall Plaza on Saturday, Dec. 9th, 11am - 9pm. The community of parents, students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the German […]

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 […]

Event Series Glimpses of World History Series

Glimpses of World History Series

La Selva Beach Library 316 Estrella Avenue, La Selva Beach, CA, United States

Glimpses of World History Series to Begin at La Selva Beach Branch Library Second and fourth Saturdays in January, February, and March, 1 - 2 Dr. Robert Strayer, Ph.D of European and African History, presents a series of six illustrated talks dealing with particular topics in world history and their implications for the present. These free events take […]

Glass Ornament Making Workshop with AnnieGlass

Annie Glass 310 Harvest Drive, Watsonville, CA, United States

Glass Ornament Making Workshop with AnnieGlass Saturday, December 9, 11am - 12:30pm or 1 - 2:30pm Join us at an extra special Annie Glass Workshop with our DIY Christmas ornaments! ! Decorate 4 frosted glass holiday-shaped ornaments with gold & silver decorations. Take them home with you that day! Finished ornaments make great gifts for […]

$90

Holiday Safety Afternoon on the Monterey Wharf

Fisherman's Wharf Monterey #1 Old Fishermans Wharf, Monterey, CA, United States

Holiday Safety Afternoon on the Monterey Wharf Saturday, December 9, 1 - 4pm Join us at a special Holiday Safety Afternoon on the Monterey Wharf on Saturday, December 9th from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Representatives from the Monterey Police Department will be on site with holiday safety information and giveaways. There will also be a […]

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
Event Series GroovaRoo Dance

GroovaRoo Dance

RC Fam Center 1205 Freedom Bl #B3, Watsonville, CA, United States

GroovaRoo Dance 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 1:30 - 2:30pm Hey, Mamas! Have you heard of GroovaRoo Dance? It’s been a few years since these classes have been around in our county, but we’re back and if you’re looking for something fun to do with your little one (under 2yo) come dance with us! GroovaRoo Dance  […]

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

Elf the Musical Jr by Mount Madonna Students

Mount Madonna School 491 Summit Rd, Watsonville, CA, United States

Elf the Musical Jr by Mount Madonna Students Saturday & Sunday, December 9 & 10, 2pm Based on the beloved holiday film, “Elf The Musical Jr.,” a hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy – as embodied onstage by Mount Madonna School’s (MMS) middle school cast – follows Buddy the elf in his quest to find his true identity. […]

$10 – $15

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 […]