December Couples Events

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Lighted Boat Parade | Dec. 6 (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

Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade | Dec. 6 (10 a.m.-noon)

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

Bargetto’s Art in the Cellars | Dec. 6-7 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)

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

Seaside Crafts at the Seymour Center | Dec. 7, 14, 21, 28 (1-3 p.m.)

The museum is open Tue-Sun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.. Its store, located in the street front octagon building, is open Tue-Sat, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun, noon-5 p.m.

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

Holiday Town Tree Lighting | Dec. 7 (5-6 p.m.)

20th Annual tree lighting event. Music, refreshments, snacks and ceremonies. A free event.

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

Holiday Lights Train | Dec. 11-14 (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

Snow Downtown Santa Cruz | Dec. 11 (5-8 p.m.)

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

Teddy Bear Tea | Dec. 13-14 (3-5 p.m.)

Storytelling, tea & cocoa, sweet treats, entertainment and other special holiday treats.

Ritz Carlton Resort, Half Moon Bay
650-712-7040, www.ritzcarltonl.com/resorts-half-moon-bay

Holiday Lights Train | Dec. 18-21 (sunset-9 p.m.)

Holiday Lights Train | Dec. 21-22 (sunset-9 p.m.)

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