This Weekend in Santa Cruz: Dec. 25th – 27th, 2015

 Happy Holidays!

Our roundup of events is lighter than usual this weekend, as the big event will be time with family.

If you’re entertaining out of town guests, see our top 5 picks for things to do this weekend, plus a day-by-day guide of music, nature walks, and more:

5 Things To Do With Family This Weekend

Toy Trains at the MAH – Last Weekend!

When: 12/25 – 12/27 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: MAH Atrium
Cost: Free

This is the last weekend to enjoy the toy trains at the MAH. This annual exhibit is a favorite for kids and kids at heart.

Get more info here.

Annieglass Studio Pour and Tour

When: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm, or by appointment.
Where: Annieglass Watsonville
Cost: Free

Take a tour of the Annieglass production studio, enjoy wine tasting, and shop some great deals at the store on both first quality and discounted second pieces.

Get more info here.

Twinkle Tours Ziplining at Mt. Hermon

When: Thursdays – Sundays 5:00 pm
Where: Mt. Hermon Adventures
Cost: $99

Unique and memorable, these limited time, nighttime zip lining tours through a magnificently lit forest are perfect for ages 10 and up (height and weight requirements).

Get more info here.

Bowl for Free at the Boardwalk Bowl

Tour the Monarch Grove at Natural Bridges

When: Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Where: Natural Bridges State Beach
Cost: Day use parking $10

There’s still time to visit the monarchs at the their winter home, the eucalyptus grove at Natural Bridges State Beach. Docent-led tours are available on weekends and no reservation is necessary.

Get more info here.

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Saturday

• Toy Trains at the MAH – Last Weekend!
• Strike Out Hunger and Bowl for FREE! @ Boardwalk Bowl
• Twinkle Tours @ Mount Hermon Adventures
• Pours & Tours @ Annieglass
• The Train To Christmas Town @ Watsonville Depot
• Animal Shelter Relief Rescue Adoption Fair! @ PetSmart
• Small Works in a Great Space – Countywide Artists @ Santa Cruz Art League
• Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio @ Don Quixote’s
• Santa Cruz Reggae All-Stars @ The Crow’s Nest
• The Wild Ones, Drevmers, The Spurts @ The Crepe Place
• Esoteric Collective plays Jazz @ Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant & Inn
• Wilder Ranch Living History Demonstrations and Ranch Tours @ Wilder Ranch State Park
• Wilder Ranch Coastal Hike @ Wilder Ranch State Park
• Guided Redwood Grove Walks @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
• Guided Adobe Tour @ Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park
• Art, Books and Coffee @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Slow(er) Ride at Pogonip @ Pogonip
• Old-Growth Redwood Walk at Henry Cowell @ Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park
• Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Tours of the Monarch Butterfly Grove @ Natural Bridges State Beach

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Sunday

• Toy Trains at the MAH – Last Weekend!
• Strike Out Hunger and Bowl for FREE! @ Boardwalk Bowl
• Twinkle Tours @ Mount Hermon Adventures
• Pours & Tours @ Annieglass
• The Train To Christmas Town @ Watsonville Depot
• Tours of the Monarch Butterfly Grove @ Natural Bridges State Beach
• City of Watsonville Nature Walks @ 30 Harkins Slough Road
• Sunday Seaside Crafts @ Seymour Center
• Redwood Grove Loop Walk @ Big Basin Redwoods State Park
• Small Works in a Great Space – Countywide Artists @ Santa Cruz Art League
• Wilder Ranch Living History Demonstrations and Ranch Tours @ Wilder Ranch State Park
• Open Mic Night @ The Catalyst
• Pascal’s Triangle Holiday Jazz Extravaganza @ Don Quixote’s
• Peppino D’Agostino @ Don Quixote’s
• Live Comedy at the Crow’s Nest @ The Crow’s Nest

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