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Saturday, Dec 5

Sat
Dec
5

Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade

Where: Growing Up in Santa Cruz
When: 10:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM

Celebrate the season in Downtown Santa Cruz with a festive community parade featuring local groups, music, performers and holiday spirit. A family-friendly downtown tradition.

Family Community ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Dec
5

Sewing for Kids

Where: Downtown Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM

Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! A different hand sewing project is offered each month. December's project is a gnome. Project supplies are limited to theโ€ฆ

Community Family ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Dec
5

Cuรฉntame un Cuento

Where: Live Oak Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM

ยกAcompรกรฑanos en nuestro nuevo horario, cada primer sรกbado del mes!

Community Family ๐Ÿ“ Midtown
Sat
Dec
5

Bargetto Winery: Art in the Cellars

Where: Bargetto Winery
When: 11:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM ยท Price: FREE

Head to Bargetto Winery for the Annual Art in the Cellars Holiday Festival. Enjoy a weekend filled with Art and Wine. Shop over 30+ Localโ€ฆ

Community Free ๐Ÿ“ Soquel
Sat
Dec
5

Soul Collage

Where: Felton Branch Library
When: 12:00 PM

Manifest your visions, desires, and dreams through the art of Soul Collage!

Community Art & Culture ๐Ÿ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Dec
5

Holiday Sale

Where: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center
When: 12:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM

A holiday sale at the Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center featuring local art and gifts.

Community Art & Culture ๐Ÿ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Dec
5

SANTA CRUZ TRANS POTLUCK

Where: Sub Rosa
When: 12:00 PM โ€“ 3:00 PM

SANTA CRUZ TRANS POTLUCK - Saturday May 2nd, 12pm - 3pm at SubRosa (703 Pacific Ave in downtown Santa Cruz). Trans ppl!!! Bring ur friends!โ€ฆ

Community LGBTQ+ ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Dec
5

Downtown Boulder Creek: Winter Festival

Where: Boulder Creek
When: 2:00 PM โ€“ 6:30 PM ยท Price: $5

A free to enter community event showcasing the magic of Downtown Boulder Creek. Enjoy the holidays brought to you in just one day! Snag someโ€ฆ

Community Festivals ๐Ÿ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sat
Dec
5

Santa Cruz Harbor: Lighted Boat Parade

Where: Santa Cruz Harbor
When: 5:30 PM โ€“ 7:30 PM

The Lighted Boat Parade features 50 beautifully decorated power and sailboats parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor. Limited viewing is available from the Murray Streetโ€ฆ

Community Free ๐Ÿ“ Seabright & Harbor

Sunday, Dec 6

Sun
Dec
6

Abbott Square: Holiday Crafts

Where: Abbott Square Market
When: 1:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM ยท Price: FREE

Whoโ€™s ready to get their holiday craft on? On Sunday, December 6, from 1-4pm, head to Abbott Square Market for a fun and FREE holidayโ€ฆ

Community Family ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sun
Dec
6
โ˜… Featured

Noche de Brillo

Where: City Plaza Park
When: 2:00 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7751

Community ๐Ÿ“ Watsonville
Sun
Dec
6

Meet The Doulas Downtown!

Where: Santa Cruz Public Libraries - Downtown Branch
When: 3:00 PM โ€“ 4:30 PM ยท Price: FREE

Come hang out with some awesome doulas and get to know them better!

Community Free ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sun
Dec
6

Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ

Where: Peace United Church of Christ
When: 7:30 PM โ€“ 9:15 PM ยท Price: $33.85

Seasonal Songs of Comfort and Joy from Balkan, Baltic, Caucasian, and Slavic Lands

Community Cultural Event ๐Ÿ“ Westside

Tuesday, Dec 8

Tue
Dec
8

Volunteer at the UCSC Arboretum

Where: UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
When: 10:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM ยท Price: FREE

Volunteer Information Sessions at the Arboretum Do you love gardens and gardening? The UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden has a wonderful community of staff, studentsโ€ฆ

Education Community ๐Ÿ“ UCSC
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Tue
Dec
8

Making Music with MusicalMe!

Where: Downtown Branch Library
When: 11:00 AM โ€“ 12:00 PM

We will sing, move, and play musical instruments together in Spanish and English. Juntos, cantaremos, nos moveremos y tocaremos instrumentos musicales en inglรฉs y espaรฑol.

Community Family En espaรฑol ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Tue
Dec
8

Health and Lifestyle Solutions Book Club

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: 12:15 PM

Join a health book club with educational discussions led by Dr. Rabia Barkins, a licensed holistic health practitioner. Improve overall health with lifestyle changes toโ€ฆ

Community Wellness ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Tue
Dec
8

Good Life, Good Death Cafe

Where: Branciforte Branch Library
When: 3:00 PM

The Good Life, Good Death Cafe is a free, monthly community gathering led by local end-of-life educator and Doulagivers-trained death doula Jessica Lee, RN, CHPN.

Community Free ๐Ÿ“ Midtown
Tue
Dec
8

Sewing Class

Where: Freedom Branch Library
When: 4:00 PM โ€“ 5:30 PM

https://www.watsonville.gov/calendar.aspx?EID=7604

Community ๐Ÿ“ Watsonville

Wednesday, Dec 9

Wed
Dec
9

Scam Prevention Symposium

Where: Scotts Valley Branch Library
When: 11:00 AM

Learn to spot scams, protect your personal information, and know what to do if you're targeted. Join local experts for practical tips, resources, and answersโ€ฆ

Community Education ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Wed
Dec
9

SAGA for Teens @ Felton

Where: Felton Branch Library
When: 3:00 PM

Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) creates a welcoming, safe, and inclusive space for teens of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Enjoy activities, snacks andโ€ฆ

Community LGBTQ+ ๐Ÿ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Wed
Dec
9

The DA

Where: Crow's Nest
When: 7:00 PM ยท Price: $3

Don and Anthony of The Joint Chiefs perform as a duo for an intimate evening of live music.

Community Music ๐Ÿ“ Seabright & Harbor

Thursday, Dec 10

Friday, Dec 11

Fri
Dec
11

Live Oak Book Group

Where: Live Oak Branch Library
When: 2:00 PM

This month's book will be selected at the November 13 meeting.

Community ๐Ÿ“ Midtown
Fri
Dec
11

Crafts & Cocoa

Where: Scotts Valley Community Center
When: 5:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM ยท Price: $10

SV Parks & Recreation will be hosting our annual "Holiday Craft & Cocoa Event", join us for a fun filled holiday evening for families &โ€ฆ

Community Family ๐Ÿ“ Scotts Valley
Fri
Dec
11

Skypark

Where: Crow's Nest
When: 8:00 PM ยท Price: $7

An evening of live music and dinner at a local venue.

Community Music ๐Ÿ“ Seabright & Harbor

Saturday, Dec 12

Sat
Dec
12

Beach Cleanup @ Corcoran Lagoon Beach

Where: Corcoran Lagoon Beach
When: 9:00 AM โ€“ 11:00 AM

Join Save Our Shores for a beach cleanup at Corcoran Lagoon Beach! Registration is required, click here to register. Meet Up Location: Please meet usโ€ฆ

Outdoors Community ๐Ÿ“ Midtown
Sat
Dec
12

D.I.Y. Sew & Craft

Where: Downtown Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM

Do you have a craft or sewing project that you feel stuck on? What about beloved clothes that are frayed, ripped, or hole-stricken? Join DIYโ€ฆ

Community ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Dec
12

Zentangle Art

Where: Capitola Branch Library
When: 10:30 AM

The Zentangle Method is a fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join Certified Zentangle Teacher Lisa Hoesing for an introductory workshopโ€ฆ

Community Art & Culture ๐Ÿ“ Capitola
Sat
Dec
12

Santa Cruz Gamer Gaggle

Where: Abbott Square Market
When: 2:00 PM

A monthly salon-style hangout for local tabletop roleplaying gamers, hosted at Abbott Square on the 2nd Saturday.

Community ๐Ÿ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sat
Dec
12

Discretion Brewing: Twistmas Caroling

Where: Discretion Brewing
When: 3:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM ยท Price: FREE

Join the Trolley Drops Holiday Jug Band as they perform a show of โ€œTwistmas Carols,โ€ holiday songs they have written by taking โ€œstandardsโ€ from folkโ€ฆ

Community Free ๐Ÿ“ Soquel

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