Holiday Calander

WEST CLIFF HOLIDAY MARKET Friday, November 26 & 27, 10am - 4pm Lighthouse Point 700 W Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz

Come enjoy our holiday outdoor market with unique artisans and food trucks while taking in the spectacular view of the ocean. This one-of-a-kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. The market will feature hand crafted gifts and a chance to do some holiday shopping before the rush. There will also be LIVE MUSIC and admission is FREE! We will also be giving away free tokens every hour to random shoppers. The tokens can be used towards any vendor of your choice. So come down and get your free gift! See you on the cliffs!

HOLIDAY LIGHTS November 19 - December 26 5:30pm - 9:00pm SC County Fairgrounds 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville

The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2021 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Starting November 19, 2021 – Holiday Lights will be open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in November. HOLIDAY LIGHTS is over a 1/2 mile drivethrough experience at the Fairgrounds of spectacular lighted Holiday displays all around you. Giant Christmas trees twinkling with lights – Santa – reindeer – snowmen – lighted tunnels and many more magical moments. Stay in your warm car and drive through this Holiday Experience.

HERITAGE GIFT FAIR December 3 & 4, Noon - 9pm SC County Fairgrounds 2601 E. Lake Ave., Watsonville

The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation invites you to the 44th Annual Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair. The Harvest, Crosetti, and Fine Art buildings will once again be filled with great handmade crafts and gift ideas for this holiday. Bring your family and friends to find one-of-a-kind special holiday gifts for everyone on your list. On both days this year we will team with Holiday Lights and at 5pm when the lights come alive there will be a walk through! Enjoy both events for the same admission price. Admission is $6.00 per person, Children 6 and Under Free!

LIGHTED BOAT PARADE Sat, Dec 4, 5:30 – 6:45pm Santa Cruz Harbor 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz

Sponsored by the Santa Cruz Yacht Club, the Lighted Boat Parade features 50 beautifully-decorated power and sailboats parading through the Santa Cruz Harbor. Charter boats available. This is a family event with hot drinks and snacks available at various locations through the south harbor. Parade begins at 5:30 pm, rain or shine. Call 831-425-0690 for more information.

AGAPE DANCE ACADEMY THE NUTCRACKER BALLET December 17 at 7pm

December 18 at 10 am Special Petite Performance and at 2:00pm and 7:00pm Grande Show December 19 at 1:00pm and 4:30pm Grande Show

Monte Vista Performing Arts Center 2 School Way, Watsonville

This is truly a special live Nutcracker Ballet to remember with the full length traditional ballet performed by Agape Dancers and Alumna from around the country. For tickets to see this all star cast go to agapedance.com or call 831.359.0850. Tickets are $20 - $40.

SANTA CRUZ BALLET THEATRE THE NUTCRACKER BALLET

Performances at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Saturday, December 18 Sunday, December19 Two shows per day at 1pm and 5pm Tickets are available at santacruztickets.com and scbt.com. Or call 420-5260

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents the original Santa Cruz Nutcracker production with the Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre Orchestra conducted by Music Director Pamela Martin. We are excited to be back on the stage! The SCBT Nutcracker features stunning choreography, costumes, scenery, lighting, right in the Civic Auditorium. Health and safety protocol will be in place for a safe viewing environment for everyone.

HOLIDAY ART GIFT EXHIBIT Ongoing through December 23 Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond

It’s that time of year again… when the air gets crisp, the leaves start to fall and we gather with family and friends to celebrate and give thanks for all we have. And what better way to do that than giving a beautiful and unique gift of art. Celebrate! It’s our annual holiday gift show where we share with you our gift-oriented creations and celebrate our art with others! Call 831.336.3513 for hours.