Festivals in Santa Cruz County

The County's best selection of menorahs, candles, dreidles, affordable gifts for everyone. Your one-stop shop for Hanukkah. Decorations, paper plates, novelty items, books, chocolate gelt…

Held in beautiful Santa Cruz, Calif. the 2026 Festival of Monsters academic conference will explore how monsters and language intertwine with panels on monsters and…

SPARKY'S HOLIDAY LIGHTS, a Christmas Light Show, returns every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Because many of our guests have a…

Subject: Come Drum, Connect, and Celebrate Life, Now Twice a Month! Dear Friends, Due to continuing requests from our growing circle, I’m very excited to…

Join us on Thanksgiving Day and enjoy a festive buffet featuring holiday favorites and beautiful views of Monterey Bay.

This one-of-a-kind market takes place along West Cliff Drive in beautiful Santa Cruz, overlooking the iconic Steamers Lane surf spot, a favorite destination for both…

Join us for a fun-filled day of shopping, food, and community at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11 a.m…

Come join the holiday cheer at Felton's annual tree lighting. If you are a baker enter the cookie contest and the winners will receive a…

The traditional holiday parade is the official kickoff for the winter holidays celebration and the annual tradition of highlighting Santa Cruz County schools, youth based…

Come on over and get festive at the MAH's very first Frost Fest! Peruse one-of-a-kind creations by talented local makers of Santa Cruz, savor complimentary…

A lighted boat parade along the waterfront, with boats decked out in holiday lights.

You can view this parade from the shore or duck indoors at the Crow’s Nest nearby. Lots of local boats will be sailing by with…

Enjoy a weekend filled with Art, Wine and Live Music! Shop over 65+ Local Artists and Food Vendors! Jewelry, leather goods, paintings & watercolors, mosaics…

A FREE annual public event that welcomes over 30 local vendors, a food truck and hot drinks. Come shop holiday gifts and goodies! This event…

The Downtown Association and Landmark Theaters present the annual: FREE FAMILY MOViES! This year, families can enjoy the holiday classic A Christmas Story, with two…

Come to the Second Sunday AVALON VISIONS PSYCHIC and HEALING ARTS FAIR where an array of intuitive professionals is available for your consultation, as well…

A holiday concert built around the songs of John Prine, with two evening performances in an intimate setting. A 21-plus seasonal show for fans of…

Drop your letter to Santa in the North Pole mailbox on Pacific Avenue near Walnut Avenue, in front of Super Silver. Santa wants to hear…

A New Year's Eve event at The 418 Project featuring music or performance by David Claytor.