Bitterroot, A Classic Story of Love, Revenge and Forgiveness

Renegade Theater 303 Potrero St. Ste 7A, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Bitterroot, A Classic Story of Love, Revenge and Forgiveness Thursday December 12, 7pm; Friday December 13, 7pm; Saturday December 14, 2pm & 7pm; Sunday December 1, 2pm Magic, mayhem, and madness unfold in this classic story of love, revenge, and forgiveness. Based on The Tempest by William Shakespeare, Bitterroot is a modern adaptation set in […]

Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare

Veterans Memorial Building 840 Front St., Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare November 23 through December 24 - Scroll down for dates|times. Santa Cruz Shakespeare (SCS) debuts a new holiday tradition for the whole family with its production of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, starring Mike Ryan as Ebeneezer Scrooge. Audiences can expect a theatrical and music-filled adaptation […]

$20 – $60

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas

UCSC Music Center Recital Hall UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas Friday, December 13,  7:30-9;30pm Now in its 29th season, Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas returns to Santa Cruz with its Irish musicians, dancers, and native Irish storyteller, Tomáseen Foley. A Celtic Christmas springs from the infinitely rich treasury of Ireland’s cultural heritage: a re-creation of a night before Christmas in […]

Free Peanuts Specials Christmas

Apple TV

Free Peanuts Special 48 hours “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” December 14 and 15. Apple TV+ streams beloved Peanuts holiday specials for free, including “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” and “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15. In this beloved Peanuts special, feeling […]

Free

Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College

Cabrillo College 6500 Soquel Drive, Room 450, Aptos, United States

Ninety 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
Event Series Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch

Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch

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

Bird Walks at Wilder Ranch 2nd & last Friday of the month, 9am-12pm, through December 27 Join us on our guided bird walk at Wilder Ranch. On this 2.5 mile hike, be prepared to walk on uneven surfaces, with many stops to view the many birds, plants, and scenery along the way. You will help […]

$10

Westside Farmers Market

Westside Farmers Market Mission St. Ext. and Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The 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
Event Series Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam

Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam

Beach behind Crow's Nest CA, United States

Daughters and Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam Saturdays, 10am - 12pm Strum Along every Saturday 10am -12pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Upcoming Uke Song List Strum Along every Wed 3:30 pm, on the beach behind the Crow's Nest Oldies but Goodies Movie Clips Search SOB old handouts   Sons of the Beach […]

Free

Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Market at Simpkins

Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Fun at Simpkins Saturday, December 14, Breakfast with Santa 9-9:45am or 10:15-11am Holiday Market and Free Swim 10am-12pm Join us for Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Market at the Simpkins Family Swim Center! Get into the festive spirit and support local artists at our Winter Wonderland and Holiday Market December […]

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024

Valley Churches United 9400 HWY 9, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024 Monday-Saturday, 11am - 4m, November & December The Annual Holiday Gift Shop at Valley Churches United in Ben Lomond is open. Amazingly talented volunteers have created an exquisite display, making this year’s gift shop an exceptional holiday shopping experience. New toys, vintage items, Christmas decorations, puzzles, household items, […]

Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Market at Simpkins

Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Fun at Simpkins Saturday, December 14, Breakfast with Santa 9-9:45am or 10:15-11am Holiday Market and Free Swim 10am-12pm Join us for Breakfast with Santa and Holiday Market at the Simpkins Family Swim Center! Get into the festive spirit and support local artists at our Winter Wonderland and Holiday Market December […]

Mrs. Claus’ Bakeshop: Cookie & Gingerbread House Decorating

Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery 1855 41st Ave, suite C-10, Capitola, CA, United States

Mrs. Claus' Bakeshop: Cookie & Gingerbread House Decorating Saturday, December 14, 11am - 1pm Mrs. Claus is coming to the Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery and opening her magical bake shop for one day only! Join us for a festive day of cookie and gingerbread house decorating with Mrs. Claus! Indulge in the sweet […]

$20 – $30
Event Series Nature Club

Nature Club

Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Nature Club 2nd Saturdays 1-4pm, October 12 - January 18 Join Nature Club young explorers (6th-8th grade) visiting local habitats to learn about the amazing living world around us while making discoveries along the way. Across four excursions, youth will learn more about nature through observation and experience while developing a deeper connection to nature […]

$100