This weekend’s roundup of events is going to be a bit different for two reasons:
- There is an absurd amount of stuff going on in Santa Cruz this weekend.
- We’ve already written about many of this weekend’s events.
Below you’ll find a list of the best weekend events for the weekend of Dec. 6 – 8, 2013. You’ll also find links to two other posts which will give you all the info you need about each of the events listed below.
Holiday Events
For a complete listing of all holiday events throughout the month, and for more information about the events listed below go to our Santa Cruz Holiday Event Guide.
- Snowflake Create at Louden Nelson – Friday, 12/6
- Capitola Village Holiday Tree Lighting – Friday, 12/6
- Music for the Feast of Christmas – Friday 12/6 – Sunday 12/8
- It’s a Wonderful Life – A Live Radio Play (Shakespeare Santa Cruz) – Friday 12/6 – Sunday 12/8
- It’s a Wonderful Life (Mountain Community Theatre) – Friday 12/6 – Sunday 12/8
- Downtown Holiday Parade – Saturday, 12/7
- Lighted Boat Parade – Saturday, 12/7
- Scotts Valley Tree Lighting Festival – Saturday, 12/7
- Aptos Village Holiday Craft Fair & Tree Lighting – Saturday, 12/7
- Holiday Tree Walk – Saturday, 12/7 & Sunday, 12/8
- Holiday Lights Train – Saturday, 12/7 & Sunday, 12/8
- Holiday in the Plaza – Sunday, 12/8
- Jingle Bell Rock 5K – Sunday, 12/8
Holiday Shopping Fairs
For a detailed listing of each of the holiday fairs below, visit our guide to the Santa Cruz holiday craft & shopping fairs.
- Museum of Natural History Holiday Sale – Friday, 12/6
- Seacliff ParkStore Holiday Sale – Friday 12/6 – Sunday 12/8
- Heritage Holiday Craft & Gift Fair – Friday 12/6 – Sunday 12/8
- Tannery Art Market – Friday 12/6 – Sunday 12/8
- Winter Wonderland Artisan Fair – Saturday, 12/7
- Watsonville Factory Sale – Saturday, 12/7 & Sunday, 12/8
- Swanton Artisans Holiday Sale – Saturday, 12/7 & Sunday, 12/8
- Bargetto Winery’s Art in the Cellar – Saturday, 12/7 & Sunday, 12/8
- Jingle Shells at the Seymour Center – Sunday, 12/8
Additional Events
Try to stay warm, and have a great weekend…it’s going to be a festive one!
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