Monterey Bay Region

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, 2.5-hour guided trail! Layered clothing, closed-toed shoes, and rain/wind […]

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 […]

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 […]