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

Holiday Arts and Craft Fair | Dec. 1 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Simpkins Swim Center, Live Oak
831-454-7930, www.scparks.com

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 Factory Sale | Dec. 1 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Many well-known specialty companies open their manufacturing locations to the public for an annual one day sale. Companies include: Annieglass, Far West, McLellan Botanicals, Nirvana Candles, Orion Telescopes & Binoculars, Photoflex, Smith & Vanlever and Slamander Graphics. Maps and merchandise information is posted on the above Watsonville Web site.

Pajaro Valley/Watsonville area
www.ci.watsonville.ca.us

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

Holiday Craft Fair | Dec. 8-9 (10 a.m.-sunset)

Local crafters offer a grand selection of hand crafted gifts and decorative items. This annual event is adjacent to the Henry Cowell Nature Store with proceeds benefitting the Mountain Parks Foundation's nature education programs.

Mountain Parks Foundation Event
Henry Cowell Redwood State Park, Felton
831-335-3174, www.mountainparks.org

Santa Cruz Mountains Winemakers Wednesday | Dec. 12 (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

Santa Cruz Mountains Winemakers Wednesday | Dec. 19 (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

Santa Cruz Mountains Winemakers Wednesday | Dec. 26 (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