Santa’s Kingdom at the Boardwalk | Nov. 29 - Dec. 21

Santa’s Kingdom is adjacent to the Roaring Camp's Holiday Lights Train depot and the perfect place for fun and refreshments prior and post riding the train. Here you can take a photo with Santa, share some Marini's candy, play a quick round of mini-golf, or pick up a last minute gift.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz
831- 423-5590, www.beachboardwalk.com

Teddy Bear Tea | Nov. 30 - Dec. 14 (Sat & Sun) (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

Howliday Sing-a-long Parade and Yappy Hour for the Dogs | Dec (tba)

Parade through village caroling holiday songs with canine lyrics. Toys are collected for sheltered dogs and cats followed with Yappy Hour treats and refreshments at the park.

Esplanade Park, Capitola Village
831-464-2470, www.coastaldogs.com

Shakespeare Holiday Show - Mainstage | Dec. 1-14

UCSC Mainstage Theater
www.shakespearesantacruz.org
Tickets: Tickets: 831-459-2159, www.santacruztickets.com

First Tuesday Free at the Seymour Center | Dec. 2 (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

Holiday Lights Train | Dec. 4-7 (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 in Lights | Dec. 5

Lighting Ceremony at- Downtown City Plaza, 6:00 PM.

Downtown Watsonville www.ci.watsonville.ca.us

First Friday Free Admission at MAH | Dec. 5 (11 a.m.- 6 p.m.)

Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
705 Front Street, Santa Cruz
831-429-1964, www.santacruzmah.org

Holiday in Lights | Dec. 5-31

Holiday lights shine in downtown Watsonville thoughtout the month.

Downtown Watsonville
www.ci.watsonville.ca.us

Guided Walk at Elkhorn Slough | Dec. 6-7 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)

Elkhorn Slough Visitors Center
1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville
831-728-5939, www.elkhornslough.org