{"id":3984,"date":"2020-10-26T23:05:17","date_gmt":"2020-10-26T23:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorer1.com\/santacruz\/?p=3984"},"modified":"2021-09-15T23:56:17","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T23:56:17","slug":"santa-cruz-christmas-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorer1.com\/santacruz\/santa-cruz-christmas-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Cruz Christmas Celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"

No fruitcake here, we only list the good stuff!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

First, my apologies to fruitcake lovers everywhere. Some of my best friends love fruitcakes. Second,\u00a0Santa Cruz loves a good holiday, and none is bigger than the Christmas holiday season with its winter inspired events and activities. From a lighted boat parade\u00a0to 20th century inspired games and crafts to a Surfin’ Santa – Santa Cruz knows how to put on a really big show!<\/p>\n

Here is a list of upcoming events:<\/p>\n

Santa Cruz Christmas Tree Farm Locations<\/a> \u2014 Late November through the end of December.<\/h3>\n

Getting your family’s Christmas tree can become a cherished family memory and the beginning of a new family tradition!<\/p>\n

Multiple locations for pick and cut Christmas farms are listed at https:\/\/explorer1.com\/santacruz\/things-to-do\/christmas-tree-farms\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Reindeer Round-up \u2014 November 27 to December 23rd, 2020<\/h3>\n

This family fun scavenger hunt helps Santa find his lost reindeer! Pick up a map at the Downtown Santa Cruz Information Kiosk to identify participating businesses and then find the hidden reindeer for fun prizes.<\/p>\n

Address: Downtown Santa Cruz
\nWebsite: https:\/\/downtownsantacruz.com\/do\/reindeer-round-up<\/a><\/p>\n

Santa Cruz Community Tree Lighting – To be announced<\/h3>\n

Corner of Pacific Ave. & Water Streets., Downtown, Santa Cruz (831) 429.8443
\nA community event that features Santa, Victorian carriage rides, tree lighting, holiday caroling, and food drive for the needy.<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/downtownsantacruz.com\/events\/calendar#december-2020<\/a><\/p>\n

Santa\u2019s Reindeer Round-up – November 27, 2020 – December 21, 2020<\/h3>\n

Find Santa\u2019s reindeer that are hidden throughout stores in Downtown Santa Cruz and be entered to win raffle prizes and treats!<\/p>\n

Pacific Ave., Downtown, Santa Cruz (831) 429.8443\u00a0 https:\/\/downtownsantacruz.com\/events\/holidays<\/a><\/p>\n

Downtown Santa Cruise TBD<\/h3>\n

Somewhere between Naughty and Nice!<\/p>\n

Pacific Ave., Downtown, Santa Cruz (831) 429.8443\u00a0 http:\/\/www.downtownsantacruise.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train – Cancelled until 2021<\/h3>\n

Felton to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk – <\/strong>Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through the streets of Santa Cruz as passengers lend their voices to holiday carols, sip hot spiced cider and listen to musical entertainment while Santa visits the little ones, or the young at heart!<\/p>\n

Website: https:\/\/www.roaringcamp.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Visits with Santa \u2014Three Weekends in December<\/h3>\n

Family photo opt with the jolly old man.<\/p>\n

Pacific Ave., Downtown, Santa Cruz (831) 429.8443\u00a0 \u00a0Website: https:\/\/downtownsantacruz.com\/events\/holidays<\/a><\/p>\n

Surfin’ Santa – TBD<\/h3>\n

Santa & his reindeer surf into Capitola Beach!<\/p>\n

Capitola Village<\/strong>, Capitola
\nPhone: (831) 475-6522
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.cityofcapitola.org\/calendar\/month\/2020-12<\/a><\/p>\n

Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade – Cancelled until 2021<\/h3>\n

Marching bands, floats, horses, classic cars, and Santa parade down Pacific Ave.<\/p>\n

Pacific Ave., Downtown, Santa Cruz (831) 429-8433\u00a0 https:\/\/downtownsantacruz.com\/events\/downtown-holiday-parade<\/a><\/p>\n

Lighted Boat Parade Postponed until 2021<\/h3>\n

Santa Cruz Harbor –<\/strong> Decorated boats parade through Santa Cruz Harbor. This is a fun event for the whole family.<\/p>\n

This free event Starts at Postponed until 2021.<\/p>\n

Address: 135 5th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
\nPhone: (831) 475-6161
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.santacruzharbor.org\/events\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Holidays on the Ranch\u00a0– Cancelled until 2021<\/h3>\n

Wilder Ranch State Park\u00a0<\/strong>– Experience the winter holidays as Santa Cruzeans did in the early 20th century with traditional games, crafts, and music.<\/p>\n

Directions: located two miles north on Hwy. 1, Santa Cruz, CA Address: 1401 Coast Road
\nSanta Cruz, CA 95060
\nPhone: (831) 423-9703
\nWebsite: https:\/\/www.parks.ca.gov\/?page_id=549<\/a><\/p>\n

WinterFest – TBD<\/h3>\n

The downtown open house serves up\u00a0find crafts, treats, deals, carolers, musicians, merriment and more! Fun for the whole family<\/p>\n

Pacific Ave., Downtown, Santa Cruz\u00a0 https:\/\/downtownsantacruz.com\/events\/calendar#december-2020<\/a><\/p>\n

Victorian Carriage Rides – TBD<\/h3>\n

Pacific Ave., Downtown, Santa Cruz\u00a0 https:\/\/downtownsantacruz.com\/events\/calendar#december-2020<\/a>
\nEnjoy a great family outing with a\u00a0Victorian Carriage ride, from the Santa Cruz Carriage Company. Click on link to find out pricing.<\/p>\n

Jingle Shells Art & Book\u00a0– Cancelled until 2021<\/h3>\n

Seymour Marine Discovery Center –<\/strong> Their annual holiday celebration features ocean- and nature-inspired gifts by local artists and crafts people. In addition, there are plenty of children’s crafts, musical performances, and holidays decorated exhibit hall. The festivities conclude with the lighting of their outdoor blue whale skeleton.<\/p>\n

Address: 100 McAllister Way in Santa Cruz, California 95060
\nPhone: (831) 459-3800
\nWebsite: https:\/\/seymourcenter.ucsc.edu\/learn\/family-activities\/family-events\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Nutcracker – TBD<\/h3>\n

Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre – <\/strong>They boast a fully professional orchestra for its annual “The Nutcracker” as well as a Music Director. This year they have a DVD “The Santa Cruz Nutcracker: Clara’s Dream” available for purchase or it can be watched at one of their public viewings.
\n<\/strong>Address: 2800 South Rodeo Gulch Road, Suite C, Soquel, CA 95073
\nPhone: (831) 477-1606
\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.scbt.org\/season-and-tickets\/tickets\/<\/a> or http:\/\/www.scbt.org\/season-and-tickets\/calendar\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Christmas with the Chorale, at Holy Cross Church – Uncertain for 2020<\/h3>\n

Holy Cross Church – <\/strong>The chorale sings beautifully inspired Christmas music.<\/p>\n

Tentatively Planned for Saturday, December 19, 2020 – 8:00pm and Sunday, December 20, 2020 – 4:00pm<\/p>\n

Address: 123 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
\nPhone: (831) 427-8023
\nWebsite: http:\/\/www.santacruzchorale.org\/concerts<\/a><\/p>\n

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