With a wide range of free events taking place year-around, there’s always something to celebrate in Santa Cruz County every weekend. See what’s happening in Santa Cruz County and check out events here!

Downtown Santa Cruz: Fall Wine Walk

Oswald Restaurant 121 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

Presenting the Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk 2025! Enjoy the heart of the Central Coast to taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond. Sip while strolling through many favorite Downtown Santa Cruz shops. At Check-in, receive your glass and a map of the pouring locations, and enjoy an afternoon of tasting […]

$33.85 – $45
Far West Fungi: Myco-Mixer

Far West Fungi: Myco-Mixer

Far West Fungi 224 Laurel St APT A101, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Far West Fungi’s Santa Cruz Store & Café is launching Myco-Mixers - Enjoy an afternoon of food, fun, and fungi! Each Myco-Mixer will feature complimentary bites, product samples, and happy hour discounts on café favorites. Guests can meet the Far West Fungi team, learn about unique mushroom products, and discover new flavors to take home. […]

Free

Swift Street Courtyard: Surf City Wine Walk

Santa Cruz Mountain Vineyard Tasting Room Ingalls Street 334, Santa Cruz, California, United States

Enjoy wines from small, local boutique wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains poured in various designated tasting locations up and down Swift Street in Santa Cruz. Check in for your wristband, glass and a map of the pouring locations – then enjoy an afternoon of tasting and discovering. Purchase your favorites from the wineries’ tasting […]

$50 – $80

The View at Chaminade: Thanksgiving

Chaminade Resort and Spa 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Chaminade with a world-class festive buffet overlooking Santa Cruz & the Monterey Bay. $95++ per person (Ages 13+) $35++ per person (Ages 3 - 12) ++ Plus Tax & Gratuity Reservations Required

$35 – $95

Sevy’s Bar and Kitchen: Thanksgiving Buffet

Sevy's Bar and Kitchen 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos, CA, United States

Enjoy Sevy's for our annual Thanksgiving Buffet! Offerings this year include a Carving Station, Salad Bars, Traditional Thanksgiving Sides, Desserts and a table of Children's items. There will be three different seating times: 12:00pm-2:00pm 2:30pm-4:30pm 3: 5:30pm-6:30pm Non-Alcoholic Beverages are included in the per person price of $72 per Adult and $28 for Children 12 […]

$28 – $72

High Tide at La Bahia: Thanksgiving

High Tide at La Bahia 215 Beach St, Santa Cruz, United States

Celebrate Thanksgiving at High Tide with a thoughtfully curated four-course menu inspired by the warmth and tradition of the season. Begin with roasted butternut squash soup and a roasted D’Anjou pear and burrata salad, followed by your choice of traditional herb-roasted turkey, pan-seared black cod, center-cut beef filet mignon, or house-made wild mushroom agnolotti. End […]

$175.00

Capitola: Holiday Cookie Walk

Capitola Village Capitola Village, Esplanade Park, Capitola, CA, United States

Take a walk around historic Capitola Village and fill your box with delicious holiday cookies from participating stores!  Enjoy this family friendly stroll! Follow the link in the orange button above for the Eventbrite tickets to purchase ahead of time, or go to the Capitola Candy Company on 205 Capitola Ave to purchase your box […]

$23.18
Mount Hermon: Christmas Boutiques and Concerts

Mount Hermon: Christmas Boutiques and Concerts

Mount Hermon Conference Center 37 Conference Dr, Felton, United States

This holiday, immerse yourself in the joy of the season with the annual Mount Hermon Christmas Concerts, buffet dinner (or Sunday lunch), and Christmas Craft Boutique. Friday and Saturday concert starts at 7:30pm, and the Sunday concert at 2:30pm. Buffet seating precedes the concert.

$22 – $44

Santa Cruz Dream Inn: Breakfast with Santa

Dream Inn Santa Cruz 175 W Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz

9:00am -  Breakfast Begins | 9:45am Program Begins Enjoy full ocean views, breakfast buffet, full bar (for the parents, not the elves) cookie decorating, arts & crafts, face painting, a visit and songs with Santa and Mrs. Claus and a surprise Christmas story reading!

$25.31 – $60.54

Roberts Ranch Vineyards: Holiday Merriment

Roberts Ranch Vineyards 875 Roberts Road, Ben Lomond, CA, United States

Enjoy the Steve Abrams Jazz Trio as you merry at the Holiday Wine and Charcuterie celebration.  Go get your first pour and plate at the crush pad, then find a comfy spot to enjoy the views!  Attended children and well-behaved pups are welcome to join.  Just make sure you get a kid's ticket through the […]

$12.51 – $49.87

Seacliff Inn: Christmas Day Buffet

Seacliff Inn 7500 Old Dominion Court, Aptos

Looking for somewhere to enjoy a delicious Christmas meal this year? Sevy’s Bar + Kitchen at Seacliff Inn is offering a Christmas Day Buffet. Indulge in a holiday buffet with family and friends that will leave you full and merry! Make your reservations here.

Chaminade Resort and Spa: New Year’s Eve

Chaminade Resort and Spa 1 Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Dance the night away to live music by SambaDá at Chaminade's 21+ New Year's Eve Party. Spend your evening ringing in 2026 while enjoying a champagne toast, assorted light bite desserts and a cash bar.

$108.40

London Nelson Community Center: SC Fungus Fair

London Nelson Community Center 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

The 2026 celebration will be at the London Nelson Community Center and feature hundreds of fascinating species from the area, uniquely displayed in a re-created woodland habitat. This unique Santa Cruz tradition will offer three days of fun, demonstrations, informative speakers, and fungus-forward activities for the whole family.

$10

46th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

Attention chowder lovers! Taste the best at the 46th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off! Sample chowder from Amateur Chefs on Saturday, followed by Professional Chefs on Sunday. Both days feature Boston and Manhattan Clam Chowder, and you can help pick a winner each day. Rain or Shine! Tasting kit proceeds benefit Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation.