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December Photos Events
Meet Santa at Marini’s Candies | Dec. 20-21
1308 Pacific Ave., Santa Cruz
831-429-8433, www.mariniscandies.com
Guided Walk at Elkhorn Slough | Dec. 20-21 (10 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville
831-728-5939, www.elkhornslough.org
Holiday Lights Train | Dec. 21-22 (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
Guided Walk at Elkhorn Slough | Dec. 27-28 (sunset-9 p.m.)
Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
1700 Elkhorn Rd., Watsonville
831-728-5939, www.elkhornslough.org
New Years Eve-Eve Party | Dec. 30 (8:30 p.m.-1 a.m.)
Cocoanut Grove Ballroom, Santa Cruz
Tickets: 831-423-2053, www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com
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