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Saturday, Dec 12

Sat
Dec
12

Discretion Brewing: Twistmas Caroling

Where: Discretion Brewing
When: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Join the Trolley Drops Holiday Jug Band as they perform a show of β€œTwistmas Carols,” holiday songs they have written by taking β€œstandards” from folk…

Community Free πŸ“ Soquel

Sunday, Dec 13

Sun
Dec
13

Downtown Santa Cruz: Antiques Faire

Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Antique Faire
When: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Santa Cruz Antique Faire is on the 2nd Sunday of every month from 9am-5pm, weather permitting. Vendors offer an eclectic blend of antiques and…

Markets Free πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sun
Dec
13
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Free Family Movies

Where: Del Mar Theatre
When: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

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…

Festivals Free πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz
Sun
Dec
13

Holiday Market at Felton Covered Bridge Park

Where: Felton Covered Bridge Park
When: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Celebrate the season at the historic Felton Covered Bridge with handmade gifts from local artists and makers, live music, caroling and holiday lights. Food and…

Markets Free πŸ“ San Lorenzo Valley
Sun
Dec
13

Winter Clothing Swap

Where: Corralitos Cultural Center
When: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Join us for a winter clothing swap! Bring clean, used winter wear to donate - coats, scarves, hats, blankets - and shop for yourself and…

Music Free πŸ“ Watsonville
Sun
Dec
13

Read to the Rescues

Where: Beyond Liberty
When: 3:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

Read to the Rescues ✨with Pregnant Mare Rescue πŸ΄πŸ’›Give your little one a magical experience… reading aloud alongside a gentle rescue horse. This peaceful moment…

Wellness Free πŸ“ Aptos & Seacliff
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Tuesday, Dec 15

Thursday, Dec 17

Thu
Dec
17

Jr Rangers for Families at the Garfield Park Library

Where: Garfield Park Branch Library
When: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Discover California's Natural and Cultural History at these free programs at the Garfield Park Library through stories, games, crafts, and other hands-on activities. Parents/caregivers and…

Wellness Free πŸ“ Westside

Sunday, Dec 20

Sun
Dec
20

Hotel Paradox: Holiday Market

Where: Hotel Paradox
When: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Get all of your Holiday Shopping needs in one spot! Have brunch at Solaire, grab a hot toddy and get shopping. There will be visits…

Markets Free πŸ“ Downtown Santa Cruz

Thursday, Dec 24

Saturday, Jan 2

Sat
Jan
2

First Saturday Tour at the Arboretum

Where: UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
When: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

First Saturday Tours are a wonderful way to introduce yourself to the Arboretum or to deepen your knowledge of the Arboretum’s plant collections. Each tour…

Education Outdoors πŸ“ UCSC

Wednesday, Jan 20

Wed
Jan
20

Pacific Elementary School - Open House

Where: Pacific Elementary School
When: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

Pacific Elementary School is hosting an Open House for prospective new families (Preschool - 6th grade). Current families are also welcome to stop by to…

Family Free πŸ“ North Coast

Saturday, Jan 23

Sat
Jan
23

Harvester: A Local Playwright Reading

Where: Scratch Studio
When: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

Good Egg Productions along with Scratch Studio, present the second in their Local Playwrights Staged Readings: Harvester by Andrea L. Hart

Art & Culture Free

Tuesday, Jan 26

Tue
Jan
26

Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation

Where: Music Center Recital Hall
When: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Β· Price: FREE

For more than 40 years, UC Santa Cruz’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation has honored Dr. King’s legacy of freedom, equity, and human dignity…

Education Free πŸ“ UCSC

Wednesday, Jan 27

Friday, Feb 5

Saturday, Feb 6

Sat
Feb
6

First Saturday Guided Tours at the UCSC Arboretum

Where: UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden
When: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM Β· Price: FREE

Discover the stunning beauty of the UCSC Arboretum & Botanic Garden on a guided tour! Led by our docents, you’ll explore our world-class plant collections…

Outdoors Free πŸ“ UCSC

Tuesday, Feb 9

Tue
Feb
9

Board Game Playtesting at Peoples Coffee

Where: Peoples Coffee
When: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Β· Price: FREE

Monthly playtesting night for board game designers and players. Bring a prototype or come help test games in progress. Every 2nd Tuesday, 6-10pm.

Community πŸ“ Midtown

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