There are a lot of fun holiday events in this last weekend before Christmas.
Enjoy a snow day in Scotts Valley, a toy train exhibit, the Nutcracker, and much more.
Here are our picks for the top events this weekend:
Gabriella’s Snow Day
Team G Foundation and Jacob’s Heart Children’s Cancer Support Services are teaming up to bring the 2nd annual Snow Day to Skypark in Scott’s Valley.
The event is a fundraiser supporting the fight against childhood cancer.
Get more information about Gabriella’s Snow Day here.
When: December 20
Toy Trains at MAH
Come see classic toy trains on display at the MAH, starting this Friday at 5:00pm. The operating toy trains will range from the 1920’s classics to modern day remote controlled trains.
Get more information here.
When: Exhibit Opens December 20 & runs through January 5th
Winter Art Market
The new toy train exhibit isn’t the only reason to head to the MAH this Friday evening. You can finish up your Christmas shopping and enjoy art activities this Friday night at the MAH’s Winter Art Market. Over a dozen local artists will be selling their art. Get more information here.
When: December 20
The Nutcracker
The Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents the Nutcracker at the Civic Auditorium. This classic holiday show features a live orchestra.
Sweet Treat tickets are available for the Saturday and Sunday shows. These special tickets include photo opportunities with the nutcracker characters, and free cookies from Pacific Cookie Company prior to the performance.
When: December 20 – 22
Santa Cruz Monthly Beach Cleanup
Join Save Our Shores for the monthly beach cleanup at Twin Lakes Beach.
Get more information here.
When: December 21
Carriage Rides
Travel through downtown in style this weekend. Victorian Carriage Rides will be offered this Saturday and Sunday in Downtown Santa Cruz.
Get more information about the Downtown Santa Cruz Carriage Rides.
When: December 21 & 22
Holiday Lights Train
Board the train in front of Neptune’s Kingdom at the Boardwalk, stop to pick up Santa and Mrs. Claus at the North Pole (Depot Park), and enjoy caroling and holiday cheer aboard the train.
Get more information about the Holiday Lights Train.
When: December 20 – 23
Train to Christmas Town
Board the Train to Christmas Town at the Watsonville depot. Once aboard you will be treated to hot chocolate and cookies, served by elves. Santa Claus will make an appearance and visit with each child while the elves will lead the singing of Christmas carols.
Get more information, and buy tickets, here.
When: Through December 28th.
Additional Events this Weekend
- The Native Sibling
- Good Riddance
- The Aggrolites
- Christmas with the Chorale
- Windham Hill Winter Solstice Celebration 2013
- Mos Def
- Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Idaho Stampede
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