Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Veterans Memorial Building 840 Front St., Santa CruzDay of Skill Development, Games and Fun
Scotts Valley Little League Field at Vine Hill School 151 Vine Hill School Rd, Scotts ValleyCreate a Beautiful Scientific Sculpture
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History 1305 East Cliff Drive, Santa CruzHoliday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Veterans Memorial Building 840 Front St., Santa CruzA Year with Frog and Toad
Scotts Valley Cultural and Performing Arts Center 251 B Kings Village Rd, Scotts ValleyWeek of Events
Ice Skate in Union Square!
Ice Skate in Union Square! Daily, November 6 - January 25, 10am-11pm Gather your family and friends for a beloved holiday tradition! The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square presented by Kaiser Permanente is back for its 17th magical season of outdoor skating and holiday festivities in the heart of downtown San Francisco. Don’t […]
Farley’s Christmas Wonderland 2024
Farley’s Christmas Wonderland 2024 Friday, November 29 - December 31, 5:30 - 8:30pm’ish Join us at Farley’s Christmas Wonderland. We are a walk-in Christmas display located in the midtown of Santa Cruz, CA. Our exhibit is very traditional: lots of Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, miniature village’s, and a log cabin that Santa […]
Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free
Youth K-12 Ride Bus Free All Summer Summer break is here, and our Youth Cruz Free program is your ticket to adventure! Youth in grades K-12 can ride for FREE on Santa Cruz METRO buses. Whether you're exploring the beach, heading to summer camp, or just hanging out with friends, let us take you there […]
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train & New Year’s Train
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train & New Year’s Train November 29-30 & December 7-8, 14-23, AND 26-31, 2024 Operated by Roaring Camp Railroads Will-Call/Ticketing at the Boardwalk’s Party Room, located to the left of the Main Entrance Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through Santa Cruz streets. Passengers lend their voices to holiday […]
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train & New Year’s Train
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train & New Year’s Train November 29-30 & December 7-8, 14-23, AND 26-31, 2024 Operated by Roaring Camp Railroads Will-Call/Ticketing at the Boardwalk’s Party Room, located to the left of the Main Entrance Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through Santa Cruz streets. Passengers lend their voices to holiday […]
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group
Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Sutter Maternity Postpartum Wellness Group Mondays 10:00-11:30am Call 831-477-2229 for log-in Santa Cruz County Moms only Pregnancy and childbirth usher in new responsibilities and profound emotions that can be both exciting and challenging. Sutter care centers have local support groups to help you and other soon-to-be or new parents reduce […]
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
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, […]
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears December 1-12 Get ready for 12 Days of Thriftmas at Grey Bears! From December 1st to 12th, Grey Bears will be offering special deals in different areas of our thrift store. Visit us Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and discover unique savings each day. Stay […]
Quilting with Friends
Quilting with Friends
Quilting with Friends 1st & 3rd Mondays 11am-3pm, September 16, 2024 - May 5, 2025 Join us at the Boulder Creek Library for Quilting with Friends every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month (subject to holiday closures). All levels of quilting expertise are welcome, from accomplished quilters to those new to the craft. Participants […]
Tales to Tails Garfield Park
Tales to Tails Garfield Park
Tales to Tails Garfield Park Mondays 3:30-4:30pm, September 16 through December 30 Tales to Tails is a literacy program designed to help children improve their reading skills by reading to certified therapy dogs. Trained therapy dogs will be available Mondays at the Garfield Park Library to be attentive reading partners for children reading aloud. Child […]
Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años
Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años
Grupo Triple P: Para familias con niños 2-12 años Cada lunes, del 22 de enero al 18 de marzo, 2024 • 4 – 6 pm (Excepto el 19 de febrero) Inscríbase para reservar su lugar y obtener el cuidado de sus niños GRATIS: https://bit.ly/Grupo-Ene2024 Asista por 8 semanas a este grupo GRATIS de Triple P […]
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support Group
Postpartum Support International NEW SUPPORT GROUP! Postpartum Psychosis (PPP) is rare. It occurs in approximately 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 deliveries. After a PPP survivor's symptoms have been stabilized, peer support can be an important tool for recovery. Because PPP occurs less often than other perinatal mood disorders, survivors can go their […]
First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup with FIT4MOM Santa Cruz
First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup with FIT4MOM Santa Cruz
First Tuesdays FREE Stroller Strides + Playgroup Join us for a FREE Stroller Strides® workout + playgroup on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM at Seascape Park in Aptos! What is Stroller Strides? Stroller Strides is a functional, total-body conditioning workout designed for moms with kids in tow. Each 60-minute workout is […]
Arboretum Free Day
Arboretum Free Day
Arboretum Free Day First Tuesdays The first Tuesday of the month is free to non-members. The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum is a conservation garden of rare, endangered and extraordinary plants from around the world. We are open daily, 9am to 5pm.
Mama Tea and Talk
Mama Tea and Talk
Mama Tea and Talk 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10 - 11:30am In collaboration with Creative Eden Lounge, I’m proud to present an in person mamas* support group. Everyone needs a village, come find yours at Mama Tea & Talk! Expecting mamas, new mamas, or experienced mamas and their babies are welcome! If you are interested […]
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
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, […]
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears December 1-12 Get ready for 12 Days of Thriftmas at Grey Bears! From December 1st to 12th, Grey Bears will be offering special deals in different areas of our thrift store. Visit us Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and discover unique savings each day. Stay […]
New Parents’ Support Group at Felton Library
New Parents’ Support Group at Felton Library
New Parents' Support Group at Felton Library Tuesdays 12:30 - 2pm April 2 - July 16 Join our new parents support group for this weekly peer support group for new parents facilitated by two local postpartum doulas. This program offers a welcoming space for new parents to learn from each other, make new friends, get […]
Make and Explore at the Libraries
Make and Explore at the Libraries
Make and Explore at the Libraries Scroll down for your library's dates & times. Every week we will have a new project idea for you to make or explore at your libraries. Projects will include Science, and Arts & Crafts. Scotts Valley, Tuesday, 3-4:30pm April 23-July 30. Every week we will have a new project idea […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Tuesday, September 10, 4-6pm Our popular PAWS Tier 1 program allows animal-loving students to learn about and interact with our shelter animals through games, training and awareness of body language and behavior. This rewarding program helps the children learn about animal needs […]
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 Ages 10-12
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 Ages 10-12
Santa Cruz SPCA Preteen PAWS Program Tier 1 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Tuesdays 4-6pm,October 8, 15, 22 Our popular PAWS Tier 1 program allows animal-loving students to learn about and interact with our shelter animals through games, dog training and awareness of body language and behavior. Pre-teen PAWS Tier 1-for 10–12-year-old participants, each Tuesday […]
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults
Weekly Fencing Classes for Youth and Adults Beginning Fencing Youth (9-13 years old): Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:00 Open Fencing: Tuesdays: 8:00-9:30pm Adult Fencing: Thursdays 6:30-8:00. Contact: robin@monarchfencing.com More information and an online waiver can be found at www.monarchfencing.com Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St., Santa Cruz
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
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, […]
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears December 1-12 Get ready for 12 Days of Thriftmas at Grey Bears! From December 1st to 12th, Grey Bears will be offering special deals in different areas of our thrift store. Visit us Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and discover unique savings each day. Stay […]
Story Time and Stay and Play
Story Time and Stay and Play
Story Time and Stay and Play Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, September 10 - December Join us for Story Time featuring songs, rhymes, and stories designed to help preschoolers develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages three to five and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Story Time, stay for Stay & […]
Downtown Farmers Market 2022
Downtown Farmers Market 2022
A great selection of local artisan foodstuffs, delicious baked goods, and currently many unique, high quality options for grab-and-go lunch and dinner.
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 September 11-25
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 September 11-25
Santa Cruz SPCA Junior PAWS Program Tier 2 (Promoting Animal Welfare with Students) Wednesdays 4-6pm, September 11, 18, 25 The PAWS Tier 2 Program at the Santa Cruz SPCA engages students in respecting and responding to the needs of our shelter animals through learning, play and training. The children help socialize the animals and learn […]
Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Simpkins
Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Simpkins
Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Simpkins, Wednesdays 4-4:45pm, Session Start Days: Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2 Ben Lomond, Thursdays 3-3:45pm, Session Start Days:Dec 5, Jan 9, Feb 6, Mar 6, April 3 Join us for fun and active Super Winter Tots sports! The Santa Cruz County Parks […]
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit
Artist Joel Michael Smith Exhibit Exhibit Daily through August 29 Closing Reception, August 24, 3:30-5pm To honor and recognize local talent, the Friends of the Aptos Library are hosting a closing art reception event in the Betty Leonard Community Room. Joel Michael Smith Art is currently on display at the Aptos Branch Library and the […]
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
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, […]
Garfield Park Library Avid Readers Book Club
Garfield Park Library Avid Readers Book Club
Garfield Park Library Avid Readers Book Club 1st Thursdays 10:30am - 12pm through The Garfield Park Library Avid Readers Book Club meets on the first Thursday of the month from 10:30a to 12:00p. All adults are welcome. Meetings will be in-person at the Garfield Park Library, 705 Woodrow Avenue, Santa Cruz, Ca 95060. 831-427-7709 for more information March-Tom […]
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears December 1-12 Get ready for 12 Days of Thriftmas at Grey Bears! From December 1st to 12th, Grey Bears will be offering special deals in different areas of our thrift store. Visit us Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and discover unique savings each day. Stay […]
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex
Pokemon at Live Oak Annex Thursdays 3-5pm, September 12, 2024 - January 23, 2025 Informal drop-in. Join us at Live Oak Annex to play pokemon. Ages 6-11 Bring your decks and get ready to see who is the Poke Master! No trades allowed unless parents are present. For more information please call 831-427-7713
Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Ben Lomond
Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Ben Lomond
Super Tots Winter Sports Ages 3 to 5 Ben Lomond Wednesdays 4-4:45pm, Session Start Days: Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, April 2 Thursdays 3-3:45pm, Session Start Days: Join us for fun and active Super Winter Tots sports! The Santa Cruz County Parks Department is excited to offer our indoor Super Tots winter […]
Krampus Night at Holiday Lights
Krampus Night at Holiday Lights
Krampus Night at Holiday Lights Thursday, December 5, 5:30-9pm Krampus Night at Holiday Lights takes place on Thursday, December 5 from 5:30 to 9:00pm. Gather your family and friends, step into your favorite Krampus attire and join others at Krampus Night at Holiday Lights. Krampus will be on site for photos and antics. In addition, […]
Christmas Concert at St. Abraham’s Classical Christian Academy
Christmas Concert at St. Abraham’s Classical Christian Academy
Christmas Concert at St. Abraham's Classical Christian Academy Thursday, December 6, 6pm Our annual Christmas concert is this Thursday! Invite friends and family to this special evening of songs and sweetness from our TK-12th graders! We are so excited for our students to share what they’ve been diligently working on! There will be treats, cider […]
Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
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 […]
Holiday Tree Walk
Holiday Tree Walk
Holiday Tree Walk November 29 - December 1, December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 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 Lights Trains depart and […]
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
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, […]
Shop local at The Art Factory and even better… Locally Made!
Shop local at The Art Factory and even better… Locally Made!
Shop local at The Art Factory and even better... Locally Made! Sat. Dec. 7, 10am-5pm Hi local friends, Save the date: Sat. Dec. 7, 10am-5pm Shop local, and even better... Locally Made! Enjoy a day with the artists and have a seat at the table to make your own ceramic or felted wool ornaments! See […]
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears December 1-12 Get ready for 12 Days of Thriftmas at Grey Bears! From December 1st to 12th, Grey Bears will be offering special deals in different areas of our thrift store. Visit us Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and discover unique savings each day. Stay […]
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB)
Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) 3rd Fridays, 11am - 12:30pm, March 15 - December 20 Join us at the Aptos Branch Library for an engaging and dynamic book group experience: Bring Your Own Book (BYOB). This innovative program encourages participants to bring along a book of their choice and share their thoughts, insights, and perspectives […]
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola
Baby Time and Stay and Play Capitola Friday, September 6, 11am-12pm Baby Story Time features songs, rhymes, stories, and lap play designed to help babies develop early literacy skills. This program is designed for children ages birth to two and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome! After Baby Time, stay for Stay & Play […]
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support
New Support Group Stillbirth & Infant Loss Support Join us on the 1st and 3rd Friday, 11am - 12:30pm, beginning June 17 This support group is for parents who have experienced stillbirth or early infant loss. Our group is here to provide support and connection to parents as we know losing a baby can be […]
Scrabble at La Selva Beach
Scrabble at La Selva Beach
Scrabble La Selva Beach August 2 - November 15, Fridays, 1 - 2pm Did you know that PACZKI is a round filled doughnut (23 points)? Come test your vocabulary in a game of Scrabble at La Selva Beach Library. La Selva Beach Library, 316 Estrella Ave., LSB Are you a bridge player too? The LSB […]
B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens
B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens
B40 Game Zone for Tweens and Teens Fridays 3-4:30pm, September 20 - November 22 Join Branciforte Library's program of video gaming and traditional board games for young tweens and teens. A great opportunity to meet and make new friends!
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Friday Pet Food Pantry
Friday 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!
Holiday Tree Walk
Holiday Tree Walk
Holiday Tree Walk November 29 - December 1, December 7-8, 14-15, 21-22 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 Lights Trains depart and […]
Christmas on Fisherman’s Wharf 2024
Christmas on Fisherman’s Wharf 2024
Christmas on Fisherman's Wharf Weekends, December 6th – December 22 Live Entertainment and Dazzling Decorations on Display During December Bring your family and friends to create Christmas memories at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf with dazzling decorations on display all throughout the month of December.Santa Visits plus some musical and dance performances at various times during […]
A Family Fun First Friday: Dino December
A Family Fun First Friday: Dino December
A Family Fun First Friday: Dino December! Friday, December 6, 5-8pm Bring your whole family for a T-REXcellent night at the Museum! From dinosaur-themed arts and crafts to fossil displays and interactives, audiences of all ages are in for a DINOmite evening! In addition to the hands-on festivities, local children’s book author and professional storyteller, Nancy Lenz, will be unveiling her new dinosaur book, The Rapping Rocking Dinosaur […]
Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds
Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds
Holiday Lights at the Fairground Friday, Saturday, Sundays, 5:30pm, November 29 - December 23 & 24 HOLIDAY LIGHTS, the magical nighttime Christmas Light Show returns every Friday, Saturday ad Sunday evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Because many of our guests have a Christmas Eve Tradition of coming to HOLIDAY LIGHTS on December 24th, we will […]
Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Alice in Wonderland Jr. Friday & Saturday 6:30pm, December 6, 7, 13, 14 and Saturday, December 7 & 14, 1:30pm In Alice in Wonderland, on a perfect summer day in the park, Alice sees a White Rabbit hurrying by. Curious to know where he is going, Alice follows the white rabbit into the dark tunnel, […]
Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
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 […]
A Year with Frog and Toad
A Year with Frog and Toad
A Year with Frog and Toad Friday & Saturday12/6 & 12/7 and 12/13 & 12/14; 7pm: Thursday 12/12 2pm: Sunday 12/8 & Saturday 12/14 Coming December 2024, Scotts Valley Performing Arts (SVPA), our community theatre company, invites you to spend A Year with Frog and Toad. You read the books to your children or to […]
Miracle on 34th Street, The Play
Miracle on 34th Street, The Play
Miracle on 34th Street, The Play Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm, November 22 - December 15 Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies. Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street. Mountain Community Theater welcomes in the holiday season with their very own, Miracle […]
Music for the Feast of Christmas
Music for the Feast of Christmas
Music for the Feast of Christmas Friday & Saturday, 8pm, Dec 6 & 7; Sunday 4pm, Dec 8 Start your Holiday Season with a Gala Concert! This is Cheryl Anderson's last Feast before retiring, so come and celebrate her and "The Feast" in Santa Cruz! The Great Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus, Orchestra, and the lovely […]
Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
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 […]
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
Aptos Farmers Market at Cabrillo College
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....
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Home Depot Kids Workshops
Home Depot Kids Workshops 1st Saturdays of the month, 9am - 12pm Join us the first Saturday of each month between 9 am – 12 pm for free in-person Kids Workshops. Soquel , 2600 41st Avenue, Soquel, 95073, (831)462-5650 Register 355 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076,(831)786-9877, Register
Westside Farmers Market
Westside Farmers Market
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
Day of Skill Development, Games and Fun
Day of Skill Development, Games and Fun
Day of Skill Development, Games and Fun Saturday, December 7, 9am-1pm Join SVHS Coaches and Players for a day of skill development, games and fun. Clinic time: • Registration begins at 9:00am • Warm-up starts at 9:30am • Player pickup at 1pm • Lunch will be provided Cost $99 per player Ages: Camp is open […]
Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
Daughters & Sons of the Beach Ukele Jam
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 […]
2024 Santa Cruz Holiday Parade
2024 Santa Cruz Holiday Parade
2024 Santa Cruz Holiday Parade Saturday, Dec 7, 10am The traditional holiday parade is 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 or Shine!
Familypower: Boundary Skills for kids 7-12 together with their adults
Familypower: Boundary Skills for kids 7-12 together with their adults
Familypower: Boundary Skills for kids 7-12 together with their adults Saturday, December 7, 10-11am Boundary skills help people of all ages have more fun and fewer problems with people – including friends and family members! You and your child age 7-12 will leave this class with more strategies to: -Act aware, calm, and confident so […]
2024 Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade
2024 Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade
Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade Saturday, December 7, 10am - 12pm A Santa Cruz Holiday Tradition Join the fun at the annual Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade. A Santa Cruz Holiday Tradition Mark your calendars for the Holiday Parade on December 7, 2024! The traditional holiday parade is the official kickoff for the winter holidays […]
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
Valley Churches United Holiday Gift Shop 2024
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, […]
Museum Store Holiday Sale
Museum Store Holiday Sale
Museum Store Holiday Sale >Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8 | 10am - 5pm Next weekend, join us for our Annual Museum Store Holiday Sale! Enjoy storewide discounts, complimentary cider and cookies as you shop in-store, or explore digital deals online. Come find the perfect gifts for the nature lovers in your life! Learn […]
Three Park Stores Holiday Sales 2024
Three Park Stores Holiday Sales 2024
Three Park Stores Holiday Sales Saturday & Sunday, December 8 & 9, 10am - 4pm SHOP LOCAL at our ParkStore Holiday Sale this Saturday and Sunday at three ParkStores. Proceeds benefit local state parks and beaches! Save 20% on most items!! Members of Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks receive 30% — learn how to […]
Sewing for Kids
Sewing for Kids
Sewing for Kids First Saturdays 10:30am-12pm, October 5 - February 1, 2025 Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! Come make something special with us. A different hand sewing project is offered each month. For October, we are making Button Owls. No sewing experience needed. Recommended for ages 7-12. Registration required: https://santacruzpl.libcal.com/event/12711336
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears December 1-12 Get ready for 12 Days of Thriftmas at Grey Bears! From December 1st to 12th, Grey Bears will be offering special deals in different areas of our thrift store. Visit us Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and discover unique savings each day. Stay […]
Life on the Ranch Day
Christmas on Fisherman’s Wharf 2024
Christmas on Fisherman’s Wharf 2024
Christmas on Fisherman's Wharf Weekends, December 6th – December 22 Live Entertainment and Dazzling Decorations on Display During December Bring your family and friends to create Christmas memories at Monterey’s Old Fisherman’s Wharf with dazzling decorations on display all throughout the month of December.Santa Visits plus some musical and dance performances at various times during […]
Holiday Dinner by the Grey Bears
Holiday Dinner by the Grey Bears
Holiday Dinner by the Grey Bears Friday, December 7, 11am-2pm Come to the Gray Bears Holiday Dinner For 55+ Register https://greybears.org/holiday-dinner-at-the-civic/
Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk
Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk
Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8, 11am-4pm Welcome to our Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk! We're ONE week away from sweetness. Take a walk around historic Capitola Village and fill your box with delicious holiday cookies from participating stores! The Capitola Village Cookie Walk is a fun, family-centered activity […]
Create a Beautiful Scientific Sculpture
Create a Beautiful Scientific Sculpture
Create a Beautiful Scientific Sculpture Saturday, December 7, 12-3pm Join us on Saturday, December 7th, for a hands-on workshop blending science, art, and nature! Perfect for beginners, this class guides you through sculpting and modeling with expert instruction by Art de Cady DeLay . Start with a nature walk to observe local flora and fauna, […]
Win a Golden Envelope Shopping Downtown
Win a Golden Envelope Shopping Downtown
Win a Golden Envelope Shopping Downtown December 7, 8, 14 & 15, 12-4pm Shop Downtown on December 7, 8, 14 & 15 (between 12-4PM) and you'll be eligible to win one of 400 Golden Envelopes at participating Downtown businesses. An undercover Elf will surprise shoppers. Each envelope will contain special prizes, for example, gift cards […]
Visits with Santa
Visits with Santa
Visits with Santa Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 20 - 22, 12pm-4pm Childish Toy Shop, 1122 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, […]
READ program with Ziggy the mini
READ program with Ziggy the mini
READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning November 30 and December 1 READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. […]
Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
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 […]
Family Karaoke
Family Karaoke
Family Karaoke 1st Saturdays, 5:30 - 7:30 If anyone is feeling up to it (and healthy!), once a month RC Fam hosts family karaoke and games night. It's basically kids, teens, and adults singing their fave Disney songs. Dads are usually the shy ones leading chess, puzzles, scrabble, etc It's co-hosted with Shared Adventures to […]
Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds
Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds
Holiday Lights at the Fairground Friday, Saturday, Sundays, 5:30pm, November 29 - December 23 & 24 HOLIDAY LIGHTS, the magical nighttime Christmas Light Show returns every Friday, Saturday ad Sunday evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Because many of our guests have a Christmas Eve Tradition of coming to HOLIDAY LIGHTS on December 24th, we will […]
Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Alice in Wonderland Jr.
Alice in Wonderland Jr. Friday & Saturday 6:30pm, December 6, 7, 13, 14 and Saturday, December 7 & 14, 1:30pm In Alice in Wonderland, on a perfect summer day in the park, Alice sees a White Rabbit hurrying by. Curious to know where he is going, Alice follows the white rabbit into the dark tunnel, […]
A Year with Frog and Toad
A Year with Frog and Toad
A Year with Frog and Toad Friday & Saturday12/6 & 12/7 and 12/13 & 12/14; 7pm: Thursday 12/12 2pm: Sunday 12/8 & Saturday 12/14 Coming December 2024, Scotts Valley Performing Arts (SVPA), our community theatre company, invites you to spend A Year with Frog and Toad. You read the books to your children or to […]
Miracle on 34th Street, The Play
Miracle on 34th Street, The Play
Miracle on 34th Street, The Play Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm, November 22 - December 15 Adapted by Mountain Community Theater from the novel by Valentine Davies. Based upon the Twentieth Century Fox motion picture Miracle on 34th Street. Mountain Community Theater welcomes in the holiday season with their very own, Miracle […]
Music for the Feast of Christmas
Music for the Feast of Christmas
Music for the Feast of Christmas Friday & Saturday, 8pm, Dec 6 & 7; Sunday 4pm, Dec 8 Start your Holiday Season with a Gala Concert! This is Cheryl Anderson's last Feast before retiring, so come and celebrate her and "The Feast" in Santa Cruz! The Great Cabrillo Symphonic Chorus, Orchestra, and the lovely […]
Light up the Night in Scotts Valley
Light up the Night in Scotts Valley
Light up the Night Saturday, December 7, 5-7:30pm Come join in on the fun as we light up the night with our Christmas Tree on Mount Hermon Road and make it one of the most amazing holiday festivities with performances at the Scotts Valley Community Center. Join us for a fun-filled holiday festival with performances, […]
Downtown Antique Faire
Downtown Antique Faire
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) […]
Live Oak Farmers Market
Live Oak Farmers Market
Organic produce from local farms, tree ripened fruits, dried fruit and nuts, fresh bread, pastries, seafood, pasture-raised organic meats and more
Magical Baker’s Monthly Popup
Magical Baker’s Monthly Popup
Magical Baker's Monthly Popup Sunday, December 8, 9am Verve Coffee Roasters, 816 41st Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062 More info here The Magical Baker's monthly pop up is in front of the Verve on 41st! Come by to try our delicious baked goods (that happen to be gluten free, though you probably wouldn’t guess it). […]
Goodwill Drop Off at SVHS
Goodwill Drop Off at SVHS
Goodwill Drop Off at SVHS Sunday, December 8, 9:30am-3:30pm Goodwill Drop Off at SVHS Next Sunday will benefit the Scotts Valley High School Drama Club. Next Sunday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, you can drop off gently used items at SVHS to support Goodwill Central Coast and the SVHS Drama Club. Please note large […]
Museum Store Holiday Sale
Museum Store Holiday Sale
Museum Store Holiday Sale >Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8 | 10am - 5pm Next weekend, join us for our Annual Museum Store Holiday Sale! Enjoy storewide discounts, complimentary cider and cookies as you shop in-store, or explore digital deals online. Come find the perfect gifts for the nature lovers in your life! Learn […]
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears
12 Days of Thriftmas with Grey Bears December 1-12 Get ready for 12 Days of Thriftmas at Grey Bears! From December 1st to 12th, Grey Bears will be offering special deals in different areas of our thrift store. Visit us Monday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and discover unique savings each day. Stay […]
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
Corralitos Farm & Garden Market
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, […]
Mother Daughter Holiday Tea
Mother Daughter Holiday Tea
Mother Daughter Holiday Tea Sunday, December 8, 11am – 2pm Join us on Sunday, December 8th from 11 – 2pm for a special Mother Daughter Holiday Tea celebrating sisterhood together with the special women in our lives. We're breaking out the good china, tea urn, punch bowl & Holiday decorations for our seasonal celebration to […]
Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk
Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk
Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk Saturday and Sunday, December 7 & 8, 11am-4pm Welcome to our Capitola Village Holiday Cookie Walk! We're ONE week away from sweetness. Take a walk around historic Capitola Village and fill your box with delicious holiday cookies from participating stores! The Capitola Village Cookie Walk is a fun, family-centered activity […]
Holiday Gift Faire at Aptos Jr. High
Holiday Gift Faire at Aptos Jr. High
Holiday Gift Faire at Aptos Jr. High Sunday, December 8, 12-8pm We are excited to announce our first annual Holiday Gift Faire at Aptos Jr. High! This event will be a fundraiser for Aptos Jr. high and our hope is that this event will become an annual event that really helps the school. If you […]
Win a Golden Envelope Shopping Downtown
Win a Golden Envelope Shopping Downtown
Win a Golden Envelope Shopping Downtown December 7, 8, 14 & 15, 12-4pm Shop Downtown on December 7, 8, 14 & 15 (between 12-4PM) and you'll be eligible to win one of 400 Golden Envelopes at participating Downtown businesses. An undercover Elf will surprise shoppers. Each envelope will contain special prizes, for example, gift cards […]
Visits with Santa
Visits with Santa
Visits with Santa Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 20 - 22, 12pm-4pm Childish Toy Shop, 1122 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060 Santa is coming back to Santa Cruz and he can't wait to visit with you and hear all about the adventures you've had this year. And of course, […]
READ program with Ziggy the mini
READ program with Ziggy the mini
READ program with Ziggy the mini One hour Sessions, 1pm and 2pm, on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, beginning November 30 and December 1 READ program (Reading Equine Art Duo) with Ziggy the mini was designed to strengthen reading skills in a fun, creative way. Students experience nature, art, and animals in a relaxed, calming environment. […]
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities
In Person Art Time for People with Disabilities Sundays 2 - 4pm Join our in person art class for people with disabilities at Claraty Arts Center in Santa Cruz. Adaptive art projects and space to work outside or inside and to share time with your family and work on a creative art project. It's for […]
Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
Holiday Production: A Christmas Carol by Santa Cruz Shakespeare
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 […]
A Year with Frog and Toad
A Year with Frog and Toad
A Year with Frog and Toad Friday & Saturday12/6 & 12/7 and 12/13 & 12/14; 7pm: Thursday 12/12 2pm: Sunday 12/8 & Saturday 12/14 Coming December 2024, Scotts Valley Performing Arts (SVPA), our community theatre company, invites you to spend A Year with Frog and Toad. You read the books to your children or to […]