Monterey Bay Region

Hot Rods at the Beach Check out hundreds of sweet hot rods, street rods, vintage, muscle, custom, and classic cars in the Boardwalk Parking Lot. Free admission!

Goat Hill is a community event not to be missed. If you have a love for vintage ~ styling your home with old-style objects, wearing vintage jewelry & clothing, and collecting unique art and objects then this is somewhere you need to visit! Held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville. You can find […]

Presenting the Downtown Santa Cruz Fall Wine Walk 2023! Join us in the heart of the Central Coast to taste great wines from the Santa Cruz Mountains and beyond. Enjoy sipping 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 […]

The O’Neill Cold Water Classic – North America’s Longest Running Surf Contest is back for again, providing unique content and marketing longevity beyond the on-site experience. Since 1987, The O’Neill Cold Water Classic has been northern California’s premier professional surfing event held at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz.

Welcome to the magical world of Cinderella, coming to Santa Cruz this Fall! An enchanting story for all ages with a wonderful dose of humor, majesty of classical ballet and the promise of “happily ever after”. A part of the World Ballet Series, Cinderella is performed live by a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet […]

Looking for the perfect gifts and decorations for Thanksgiving and the holiday season? Go to the Arboretum’s Annual Gift & Wreath Sale for a great selection of locally hand-made gifts and more! Local artists join forces with talented Arboretum volunteers to produce one-of-kind living succulent wreaths, dried floral wreaths, floral centerpieces, and woodcrafts. These beautiful […]

Comedy Show & Dinner with Michael Mancini ?️ Saturday 11/18 Live music brought to you by Isaiah Pickett Band, a delicious 3-course dinner, comedy entertainment, and an after-party that'll make you wish the night would never end!

Come enjoy our outdoor market with unique artisans and food trucks while taking in the spectacular view of the ocean. This one of a kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. This is always a popular spot for locals and tourists, as it over looks the […]

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, […]

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.

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’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!