Roaring Camp Railroads: Holiday Tree Walk

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 County Holiday Lights

The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2023 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Starting November 24, 2023 – Holiday Lights will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in November and Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in December. HOLIDAY LIGHTS is over a 1/2 mile drive-through […]

Morgan Hill Holiday Lights Parade & Christmas Tree Lighting

Morgan Hill’s annual Holiday Lights Parade returns to downtown Morgan Hill. Invite your friends and family to enjoy this hometown holiday celebration with a Christmas tree lighting and holiday parade with floats, cars, local clubs, youth sports teams, and even Santa himself!

Andy’s Orchard Holiday Open House in Morgan Hill

Enjoy a holiday open house at Andy's Orchard, a classic California orchard growing the widest variety of heirloom stone fruits on the west coast. Sample holiday food items, featuring famous handmade sugar plums and other confections. Also available for tasting will be delicious fresh and dried fruits, nuts and an array of gourmet food specialty […]

Holiday Lights Parade in Downtown Morgan Hill

Don your Santa hats and unbox your jingle bells because Morgan Hill’s annual Holiday Lights Parade returns on December 2, 2023 and is made possible by the Morgan Hill Kiwanis organization and the City of Morgan Hill. Immerse yourself in all-things holiday cheer at this hometown celebration complete with Christmas tree lighting and a merry […]

Local Maker’s Market at Lion Ranch Vineyards & Winery

Get in the festive spirit with a day of sipping and shopping at Lion Ranch Vineyards and Winery for the local Maker’s Market on Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit with more than 20 vendors, shop to live music and enjoy charcuterie boxed lunches available for purchase by Cochi’s Kitchen, a locally […]

Natural Bridges State Beach: Monarch Butterfly

Self-Guided Tours Stroll through the Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve and be on the lookout for every splash of orange on the walk! The monarch migration is variable, please check the website or contact the park to find out the current population. To arrange a tour for groups of 10 or more, please visit www.thatsmypark.org. Events […]

Morgan Hill Holiday Posada by Nueva Esperanza

Join us for this incredible community event by Nueva Esperanza, the 4th Annual Morgan Hill Holiday Posada on Sunday, December 10 from 3:30 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center There will be bilingual caroling, a Mariachi trio, Baile Folkorico and dancing. Giveaways, pinatas, food and treats for the kids and family. Pre-register […]

Magical Holiday at Magical Bridge Playground in Morgan Hill

Bring your friends and family and have fun with the City of Morgan Hill’s free Magical Holiday event at Magical Bridge Playground. The playground is an inclusive park designed for people of all ages, sizes and abilities. The playground serves more than 2,000 local school children with special needs as well as their friends, family […]

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train

A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz. Itinerary: Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Trains depart and return in front of Neptune’s Kingdom on the Boardwalk of Santa Cruz at 5:00pm, 6:30, […]

Chaminade Resort & Spa: New Year’s Eve Party

Reserve your room on New Year’s Eve and get 2 TICKETS to dance the night away to The Joint Chiefs (Funk/Classic R&B) featuring Tony Lindsay (Grammy-winning singer of Santana)! Enjoy assorted desserts, a champagne toast, balloon drop at midnight and cash bar. This package includes 2 tickets to our New Year’s Eve Party (21+ Only).

The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park: 1st Day History Walk

Take a leisurely walk to the site where the town of Loma Prieta was cocated and the hidden spot deep in the redwood forest where marine fossils can be found. You will encouter the remains of the old lumber mill, follow the trail of the ghost trestles, and learn about the wonders of giant redwoods […]