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.
A Cowboy Christmas returns for another year of unforgettable holiday activities for all ages! Guests will enjoy unique holiday animal experiences, food & drinks, games & obstacle course, bounce house, hay bale pyramid, hot cocoa bar, rowdy reindeer ride (mechanical bull) & more!
Each year, Solvang’s weeks-long holiday celebration lights up the region, making the Danish-American hamlet one of the “Most Christmassy Towns in America.” Julefest offers something for everyone in the family, too. Memories are made when children visit Santa and Mrs. Claus and embark on a season-long Nisse Adventure, which invites families to come to Solvang […]
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 […]
Returning to SLO after their incredible 2019 show, this Latin Grammy-winning all-female ensemble is revolutionizing traditional Latin American music with their edgy, versatile flair. Transcending culture and gender, they’ve enchanted global audiences with three albums and a fresh rock-inspired compilation. Experience their boundary-breaking fusion and be captivated by their unique sound.
Join community leaders, Downtown merchants, and friends in a festive tradition to light up the County’s tallest Christmas tree – 110 feet high! Entertainment, food trucks, a holiday marketplace and Santa’s arrival ring in the season. The November 30, 2023 tree lighting runs from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Plaza Park.
The 2023 Children’s Christmas Season parade will be held Friday, December 1, starting at 6:00 PM. This year’s theme is “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”! The parade will begin on H Street and proceed onto Ocean Avenue, and South to I Street. After the parade concludes, participants and spectators are invited to gather at Centennial […]
The festival consists of the Winter Wonderland Marketplace and the Enchanted Garden Lights. Join us starting December 1st to see all the exciting new additions for 2023!
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