San Francisco Metro: Sat, Nov 28, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 13 events · data version 20261102-152543
5:00 PM · Rivets & Rust · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details RIVETS & RUST: https://youtube.com/shorts/lai-tuv5yfA?si=AXuCCUuKZQOChnne https://youtube.com/shorts/2Q-rQKkOlP8?si=wYYJuBA3zqfbcV2T https://youtube.com/shorts/z9sQGlYEp4U?si=LufTRFOo5xAv3Ipr https://youtu.be/n5-BCfZzJkY
7:00 PM · DON CARLOS & JUNIOR TOOTS · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · $57.78 · live_music, latin_world · rating 7
catalystclub.com · details The Catalyst Presents DON CARLOS & JUNIOR TOOTS Son of Legendary Toots Hibbert, Toots & The Maytals
12:00 PM · Small Works · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details “Small Works” …it’s the shopping show!
8:00 PM · LOVE CREEK · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · $8 cover · live_music, rock · rating 6
lovecreek.band · details Saturday November 28th Psychedelic rock band, classic rock covers & originals 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 · Holiday Train Rides · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · community, festival · rating 6
beachboardwalk.com · details Holiday Train Rides November 27, - December 31, 2026 (dates vary) Celebrate the holiday season with a ride on a festive train! Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Santa Cruz Chanukah Train (One night only!) New Year's Train More Info
time TBA · Holiday Tree Walk · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · Buy Tickets · community · rating 6
roaringcamp.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.
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.
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
12:00 PM · Shop Small Saturday - 12 · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 0 · no longer listed radius.gallery · details Shop Small Saturday - 12:00-:500pm
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.