San Francisco Metro: Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 17 events · data version 20261102-152543
5:00 PM · SOL Coast Sessions - 4th Annual Dance Giving · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · dj_party, film · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details Grab your friends and fam, bring those out-of-town visitors, and come shake your tailfeathers with us! We've got 5 of the Bay Area's finest DJs, serving up a musical FEAST, trippy visuals on the big projector, lasers, cocktails/drinks/food/good vibes galore!
7:00 PM · Jackie Greene · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · $40.55 · live_music, rock, folk · rating 7
catalystclub.com · details Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene is a jack-of-all-trades, and an artistwho can croon over soulful piano ballads as much as he can shred a bluesy guitar solo (likehe did as the lead guitarist for The Black Crowes in 2013).
9:30 AM · Evergreen Volunteer Days · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Leave your mark on Santa Cruz history by volunteering at the historic Evergreen Cemetery every Friday from 9:30am-12pm. No need to register, just show up ready to work!
10:00 AM · Holiday Tree Walk · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 6
fareharbor.com · details Get in the holiday spirit by bringing the family to ride the Redwood Forest Steam Train through the wintry redwoods to Bear Mountain. Sip hot cider while greeting Santa Claus. In town, enjoy winter themed activities.
12:00 PM · Black Friday - gallery open · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details Black Friday - gallery open 12:00 -5:00. Come shop!
5:00 PM · Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · $38.11 – $48.71 · community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of […]
5:30 PM · Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds: Holiday Lights · Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds (Watsonville) · $11.50 – $42 · community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details The Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation and the Agricultural History Project will again present HOLIDAY LIGHTS 2026 at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Starting November 27, 2026 – Holiday Lights […]
8:00 PM · TEN O'CLOCK LUNCH · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $7 cover · live_music, rock, rnb_soul_funk · rating 6
facebook.com · details Friday November 27th New school blues, rock classics and Motown gems Starts at 08:00 PM
time TBA · Boardwalk Winter Wonderland · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
beachboardwalk.com · details Boardwalk Winter Wonderland Select Dates: November 26, 2026 - January 3, 2027 12pm-7pm Your favorite beach destination is shining bright for the holidays! Enjoy festive decorations, enchanting light shows, thrilling rides, arcade games, photos with Santa, delicious holiday treats, and unforgettable seasonal fun. More Info
time TBA · Small Works · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details “Small Works” …it’s the shopping show!
2:00 PM · Coney Island Christmas · Park Hall (Ben Lomond) · theater · rating 5
mctshows.org · details A holiday show by Donald Margulies, directed by Daria E. Troswell, based on the story 'The Loudest Voice' by Grace Paley. Takes place at Ben Lomond's historic Park Hall. Introduces Shirley Abramowitz, a young Jewish girl who requests the memorable story to her great-granddaughter.
5:00 PM · Simple Pleasures Exhibition · Santa Cruz Art League (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
scal.org · details This annual members' exhibition showcases artworks across various styles and mediums celebrating everyday joys and meaningful small moments. The show highlights the creativity of the Art League's community, with an emphasis on subjects inspired by local life and landscapes.
5:30 PM · The Owls · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details Live Music 5:30-7:30pm
7:00 PM · Valley vs. Santa Cruz · Kaiser Permanente Arena (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruz.gleague.nba.com · details The Santa Cruz Warriors defend their home court against the Valley Suns in a competitive NBA G League showdown at Kaiser Permanente Arena.
8:00 PM · Coney Island Christmas · Park Hall (Ben Lomond) · theater · rating 5
mctshows.org · details
time TBA · Guided Mushroom Foraging · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · workshop · rating 0 · no longer listed fareharbor.com · details Begin with a scenic steam train ride to the top of Bear Mountain, then hike your way back into town while learning the core skills of safe mushroom foraging, identification, and fungal ecology. Led by Maya Elson.