Christmas Fair at the Fair Grounds | Nov. 30-Dec. 1

The Santa Cruz County Fair Heritage Foundation and the Ag History Project celebrate the history of California's oldest county fair and the Pajaro Valley?s agricultural heritage at this old fashioned holiday event. There are tours of the living history farm and hay rides.

2601 East Lake Ave. (Hwy 152), Watsonville
831-724-5898, www.aghistoryproject.org

Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade | Dec. 1 (10 a.m.-noon)

Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
831-429-8433, www.downtownsantacruz.com

Lucia Festival of Lights | Dec. 1 (4 p.m)

Danish Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, and Saami holiday traditions. Food, dance, displays and ceremonies.

Scandinavian Cultural Center
140 Plymouth St., Santa Cruz
831-464-3310, www.scc-santacruz.org

Lighted Boat Parade | Dec. 1 (5:30 p.m. - rain or shine)

More than 50 boats are decorated for the season. The sail is through the harbor and in the bay between the Santa Cruz and Capitola wharfs.

Santa Cruz Harbor
831-475-6161, www.santacruzharbor.org

Bargetto's Art in the Cellars | Dec. 1-2

Browse artwork from local artists while enjoying a glass of Bargetto wine. Whoever said holiday shopping was stressful surely hasn't experienced Art in the Cellars at Bargetto Winery.

Bargetto Winery Courtyard
3535 North Main Street, Soquel
800-422-7438, www.bargetto.com

Holiday in Lights & Tree Lighting Ceremony | Dec. 1 (6.p.m.)

Lighting ceremony of town tree and Main Street decorations.

Downtown City Plaza, Watsonville

Holiday Lights Train | Dec. 1-2 (sunset-9 p.m.)

Ride a beautifully lit holiday train through the streets of Santa Cruz as you sip hot-spiced cider, listen to carolers and meet Santa Claus. One hour. Departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk station. Tickets are $15 per person. Reservations suggested.

Roaring Camp, Felton
Tickets/Info: 831-335-4484, www.roaringcamp.com

Holiday Town Tree Lighting | Dec. 2 (5-6 p.m.)

19th Annual tree lighting event. Music, refreshments, snacks and ceremonies. A free event.

360 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley
831-438-3251, www.scottsvalley.org

First Tuesday Free at the Seymour Center | Dec. 4 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Visit our aquarium, exhibit hall, and touch tanks. Take a tour or explore on your own. Join us as we explore Monterey Bay with our hands-on family programs!

Seymour Marine Discovery Center
End of Delaware Avenue, Santa Cruz
831-459-3800, seymourcenter.ucsc.edu

Santa Cruz Mountains Winemakers Wednesday | Dec. 5 (5-8 p.m.)

Two to four winemakers pour tastings in the Rock Room Lounge. Featured wines sold at the bar and in the dining room are priced at 50% off.

Shadowbook Restaurant, Capitola
Winemaker presentation and tasting. Special price/service in dining room.
Santa Cruz Mountain Winegrowers Assn.
831-685-8463, www.scmwa.com