Events

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Nov 14
November 13 @ 7:00 pm - November 14 @ 9:30 pm PST
Park Hall: Contra Dancing
Ben Lomond

Nov 14
Multiple Event Dates
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Natural Bridges SB: Monarch Butterfly Self Guided Tours
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 14
Multiple Event Dates
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
UCSC: Carlos Motta Exhibition
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 14
Multiple Event Dates
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
UCSC: Victor “Marka27” Exhibition
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 14
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Rio Theatre: Mountain Film Tour
Santa Cruz

Nov 15
Multiple Event Dates
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Live Oak: Farmers Market
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 15
Multiple Event Dates
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Elkhorn Slough: Free Tour of the Preserve
Watsonville
FREE

Nov 15
Multiple Event Dates
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Downtown Santa Cruz: Makers Market
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 15
Multiple Event Dates
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Felton

Nov 15
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hotel Paradox: Beach Please Fair
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 15
Multiple Event Dates
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Redwood Grove Guided Walk
Felton
FREE

Nov 15
Multiple Event Dates
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Wilder Ranch State Park: Historic Ground Tours
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 15
Multiple Event Dates
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Wilder Ranch: Historic Grounds Tours
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 15
Multiple Event Dates
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Quail Hollow Ranch: Ranch House Tour
Felton
FREE

Nov 15
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Downtown Santa Cruz: Fall Wine Walk
Santa Cruz

Nov 15
Multiple Event Dates
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ideal Bar and Grill: Salsa by the Sea
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 18
Multiple Event Dates
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Downtown Santa Cruz: Farmers Market
Santa Cruz

Nov 18
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Rio Theatre: Film Screening and Conversation
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 19
Multiple Event Dates
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Far West Fungi: Myco-Mixer
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 19
8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
The Landing: Improv and Stand Up Comedy
Scotts Valley

Nov 20
Multiple Event Dates
2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Watsonville: Farmers Market
Watsonville

Nov 21
7:00 am - 10:00 am
Santa Cruz: Turkey Trot
Santa Cruz

Nov 21
Multiple Event Dates
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cabrillo College: Aptos Farmers Market
Aptos

Nov 21
Multiple Event Dates
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Scotts Valley: Farmers Market
Scotts Valley
FREE

Nov 21
Multiple Event Dates
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Westside Santa Cruz: Farmers Market
Santa Cruz

Nov 21
Multiple Event Dates
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Castro Adobe State Historic Park: Open House
Watsonville
FREE

Nov 21
Multiple Event Dates
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Nature Walk
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 21
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Watsonville Woman’s Club: Holiday Native Arts Market
Watsonville
FREE

Nov 21
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Swift Street Courtyard: Surf City Wine Walk
Santa Cruz

Nov 21
Multiple Event Dates
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
AnnieGlass: Holiday Ornament Making
Watsonville

Nov 24
Multiple Event Dates
4:17 pm - 4:53 pm
Santa Cruz County: King Tides
FREE

Nov 24
Multiple Event Dates
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Quail Hollow: Full Moon Hike
Felton
FREE

Nov 26
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The View at Chaminade: Thanksgiving
Santa Cruz

Nov 26
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sevy’s Bar and Kitchen: Thanksgiving Buffet
Aptos

Nov 26
12:00 pm - 5:30 pm
High Tide at La Bahia: Thanksgiving
Santa Cruz

Nov 26
Multiple Event Dates
12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk: Winter Wonderland
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 27
Multiple Event Dates
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wilder Ranch State Park: Guided Coastal Birding Walk
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 27
Multiple Event Dates
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Roaring Camp Railroads: Holiday Tree Walk
Felton

Nov 27
November 27 @ 10:00 am - November 28 @ 4:00 pm PST
West Cliff: Holiday Outdoor Market
Santa Cruz

Nov 27
November 27 @ 10:00 am - December 23 @ 5:00 pm PST
Downtown Santa Cruz: North Pole Mailbox
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 27
Multiple Event Dates
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train
Santa Cruz

Nov 27
Multiple Event Dates
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Holiday Lights
Watsonville

Nov 27
November 27, 2026 @ 5:30 pm - January 1, 2027 @ 8:00 pm PST
Seabright: Farley’s Christmas Wonderland
Santa Cruz

Nov 28
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Santa Cruz Mountains: Holiday Makers Market
Felton
FREE

Nov 28
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Capitola: Surfin’ Santa
Capitola Village

Nov 28
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
SC Beach Boardwalk: Winter Opening Drone Show
Santa Cruz
FREE

Nov 29
Multiple Event Dates
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Henry Cowell Redwoods SP: Cable Car Beach Stroll
Felton
FREE

Dec 2
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Santa Cruz Civic Center: A Taste of Ireland Christmas
Santa Cruz

Dec 3
Multiple Event Dates
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol
Santa Cruz

Dec 3
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Crepe Place: Twistmas Caroling
Santa Cruz

Dec 3
Multiple Event Dates
5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
The Crepe Place: Trolley Drops Jug Band
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 3
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ugly Mug Cafe: Songwriters in the Round
Soquel

Dec 4
December 4 @ 12:00 pm - December 5 @ 9:00 pm PST
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Holiday Craft Fair
Watsonville

Dec 4
Multiple Event Dates
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
First Friday Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 4
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Downtown Boulder Creek: Market and Ugly Sweater Contest
Boulder Creek
FREE

Dec 4
December 4 @ 5:30 pm - December 5 @ 9:00 pm PST
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Walk-Thru Holiday Lights
Watsonville

Dec 4
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Peace United: Classical Christmas Candlelight Experience
Santa Cruz

Dec 4
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Woodhouse Brewing: 1970s Jazz-Rock Revue Band
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 5
Multiple Event Dates
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Chaminade Resort and Spa: Breakfast With Santa
Santa Cruz

Dec 5
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Watsonville: Holiday Factory Sales
Watsonville
FREE

Dec 5
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Downtown Santa Cruz: Holiday Parade
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 5
Multiple Event Dates
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
UCSC Arboretum: First Saturday Tours
Santa Cruz

Dec 5
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Capitola: Holiday Cookie Walk
Capitola

Dec 5
December 5 @ 11:00 am - December 6 @ 5:00 pm PST
Bargetto Winery: Art in the Cellars
Soquel
FREE

Dec 5
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lester Estate Wines: Holiday Market
Aptos
FREE

Dec 5
Multiple Event Dates
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Downtown Santa Cruz: Golden Envelope
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 5
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Aptos Village Green: Holiday Market and Tree Lighting
Aptos
FREE

Dec 5
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Downtown Boulder Creek: Winter Festival
Boulder Creek

Dec 5
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Santa Cruz Harbor: Lighted Boat Parade
Santa Cruz

Dec 5
December 5 @ 8:00 pm - December 6 @ 6:30 pm PST
Holy Cross: Music for the Feast of Christmas
Santa Cruz

Dec 6
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hallcrest Vineyards: Holiday Market
Felton
FREE

Dec 6
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Abbott Square: Holiday Crafts
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 6
Multiple Event Dates
December 6 @ 1:00 pm - December 7 @ 3:00 pm PST
Abbott Square: Twistmas Carols
Santa Cruz

Dec 6
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Watsonville Plaza: Night of Sparkle
Watsonville
FREE

Dec 6
4:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Grove: Movie With Santa
Santa Cruz

Dec 7
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
UCSC Farm: Garden Crafts
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 11
Multiple Event Dates
1:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Mount Hermon: Christmas Boutiques and Concerts
Felton

Dec 11
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Scotts Valley: Crafts and Cocoa
Scotts Valley

Dec 12
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Santa Cruz Dream Inn: Breakfast with Santa
Santa Cruz

Dec 12
Multiple Event Dates
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park: Sandhills Tour
Scotts Valley
FREE

Dec 12
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tannery Arts Center: Winter Art Market
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 12
Multiple Event Dates
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Downtown Santa Cruz: Free Family Movies
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 12
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wilder Ranch State Park: Victorian Holiday Experience
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 12
Multiple Event Dates
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium: The Nutcracker
Santa Cruz

Dec 12
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Roberts Ranch Vineyards: Holiday Merriment
Ben Lomond

Dec 12
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Santa Cruz Wharf: Winter on the Wharf
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 12
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Discretion Brewing: Twistmas Caroling
Soquel
FREE

Dec 13
Multiple Event Dates
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Downtown Santa Cruz: Antiques Faire
Santa Cruz

Dec 13
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Felton Covered Bridge: Holiday Market
Felton
FREE

Dec 15
December 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am - March 31, 2027 @ 5:00 pm PST
Ano Nuevo State Park: Guided Elephant Seal Viewing
Pescadero

Dec 17
Multiple Event Dates
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Santa Cruz MAH: Toy Trains
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 17
Multiple Event Dates
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Capitola Mall: Flynn Creek Circus
Capitola

Dec 17
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
UCSC: A Celtic Christmas
Santa Cruz

Dec 18
Multiple Event Dates
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Mission Hill: Christmas with the Santa Cruz Chorale
Santa Cruz

Dec 19
Multiple Event Dates
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Roaring Camp: Train Ride and Guided Mushroom Walk
Felton

Dec 19
Multiple Event Dates
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cabrillo College: Nutcracker Ballet
Aptos

Dec 20
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hotel Paradox: Holiday Market
Santa Cruz
FREE

Dec 24
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Boulder Creek: Reindeer Run
Boulder Creek

Dec 25
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Seacliff Inn: Christmas Day Buffet
Aptos

Dec 26
December 26 @ 6:30 pm - December 31 @ 7:30 pm PST
Roaring Camp: New Years Train
Felton

Dec 31
December 31, 2026 @ 9:00 pm - January 1, 2027 @ 1:00 am PST
Chaminade Resort and Spa: New Year’s Eve
Santa Cruz

Jan 8
January 8, 2027 @ 2:00 pm - January 10, 2027 @ 6:00 pm PST
London Nelson Community Center: SC Fungus Fair
Santa Cruz

Jan 15
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
KP Arena: Harlem Globetrotters Tour
Santa Cruz

Feb 20
February 20, 2027 @ 1:00 pm - February 21, 2027 @ 4:00 pm PST
46th Annual Clam Chowder Cook-Off
Santa Cruz

Mar 4
March 4, 2027 - March 13, 2027
Watsonville Film Festival
Watsonville

Apr 21
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SC Civic Auditorium: Romero Britto’s Alice in Wonderland
Santa Cruz

Oct 8
October 8, 2027 - October 10, 2027
Santa Cruz County: Monterey Bay Festival of Birds