Holiday Happenings In Santa Cruz 2017

SANTA CRUZ, CA – Mark your calendars as there is so much to see and do this holiday season.

Bookmark this page to use a guide, and Happy Holidays, from Patch!
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CAPITOLA:

DEC. 15 - JAN. 7: Seaside Ice Skating: Esplanade Park

DAVENPORT:
DEC. 17: Holiday Wine Tasting - Singles Party

FELTON:
Through DEC. 10, select dates: Holiday Tree Walk, Roaring Camp Railroads
Through DEC. 23, varying dates: Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train

SANTA CRUZ:
Through JAN. 7: Holiday Ice Skating at Beach Boardwalk
Through JAN. 7: Classic Holiday Movies Near Ice Rink: Beach Boardwalk
Through DEC. 23: Holiday Lights Train

DEC. 8: Boardwalk Holiday Bash

DEC. 9: Holidays on the Ranch: Wilder Ranch State Park
DEC. 10: Jingle Shells Arts & Crafts Fest: Seymour Marine Discovery Center
DEC. 14: Chanukah Train & Menorah Lighting
DEC. 15-17: 'Nutcracker' Ballet with Live Orchestra
DEC. 16: Breakfast with Santa & Storytime: Dream Inn

DEC. 16: The Santa Cruz Chorale presents, "Christmas with the Chorale."

SCOTTS VALLEY:

DEC. 9-10: Zinnia's Annual Holiday Open House

DEC. 17: Gabriella's Snow Day -Santa, Music & Games: Skypark

WATSONVILLE:

DEC. 9: Festivos on the Rancho: Castro Adobe State Park

DEC. 15-17: Green Valley Christian Center presents a musical - "ALMOST THERE"
DEC. 23: Christmas Eve Eve Magic Bizzaro Extravaganza

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MORE FROM THE PATCH HOLIDAY FILES: Breakfasts with Santa & Holiday Teas 2017

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ALSO GOING ON IN THE SOUTH BAY AREA:

CAMPBELL:
Through DEC. 10: Holiday Teas & Tours: Ainsley House
DEC. 14 and 17: Holiday Open House & Refreshments: Ainsley House
DEC. 16: Winter Wonderland - Santa & Crafts: Free at Library

GILROY:

Through DEC. 31: Gilroy Gardens 'Holiday@Night' with Ice Skating, Santa, Train Rides

DEC. 9 - 10: Holiday Boutique, Fortino Winery
DEC. 9: Breakfast with Santa

LOS GATOS:

Through DEC. 30: Fantasy of Lights 2017 Drive-Thru: Vasona Lake Park
DEC. 9: Breakfast or Snack with Santa
DEC. 17: RSJ Magical Hanukkah: Addison-Penzak JCC

SAN JOSE:
Through JAN. 15: 'Downtown Ice' Outdoor Holiday Rink

DEC. 8-10, 15-17, 19-20: Holiday Cable Car Rides & Lights Tour: Willow Glen
DEC. 9: Christmas in the Park's Breakfast with Santa: Fairmont

SARATOGA:

DEC. 17: Winter Solstice Holiday Concert: Montalvo Arts Center

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FOR HOLIDAY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA:

• Holiday Tree Lightings, Parades & Ice Rinks: SF Bay Area 2017

• Holiday Bazaars, Boutiques & Craft Shows 2017: SF Bay Area

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