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, […]
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 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 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Downtown Antique Faire 2nd Sundays, 8am - 5pm The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 8am-5pm. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and unique items, vintage clothing, collectibles and more! Visit the Antique Faire on Lincoln Street between Pacific and Cedar. Interested in vendor space? Call (831) […]
Jingle Bell Rock Race on West Cliff Sunday, December 10, 9am Kids 1K; 9:15 Adults 5K Kids 1K map ~ Adults 5K map Join our annual year end Jingle Bell Rock race, 1K for kids 10 and under and a 5K for kids and adults! This is a benchmark event for us - […]
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Bay Area Babywearing Aptos 2nd Sundays, 10am – 12pm At any of our meetings, you will have the opportunity to ask questions about proper positioning for safe, comfortable, and happy babywearing. Get fit help with any baby carriers you already own. Try out the many different wraps, slings, mei tais (or meh dais), SSCs, onbuhimos, […]
The Farm & Garden Market is a small, friendly, open air market made up of local farmers and gardeners who grow within about a five mile radius of Corralitos. Seasonally we have the tastiest strawberries, blueberries, cherries, lemons, tomatoes, herbs, squash, potatoes, carrots, peas, beets, and avocados, as well as a variety of other fruits, […]
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 […]
Bay Area Babywearing Watsonville 2nd Sundays, 1 - 3pm Join us for our December Meeting on Sunday, December 11th at Raîces y Cariño in Watsonville from 1:00 - 3:00pm. Browse our lending library and/or bring your own carrier to troubleshoot any questions you may have! We look forward to seeing you there! At any of […]
Meet the Grinch at Bookshop Santa Cruz Sunday, December 2, 2pm Join the Bookshop Santa Cruz for a free story time for the whole family with a reading of the new book Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Lost Christmas. Story time will be followed by a ticketed photo opportunity with the Grinch himself! The event […]
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 […]
