San Francisco Metro: Thu, Dec 3, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 11 events · data version 20261104-141534
2:00 PM · A Christmas Carol · Audrey Stanley Grove (Santa Cruz) · theater · rating 7
santacruzshakespeare.org · details Preview
5:30 PM · Twistmas Caroling · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details Join the Trolley Drops Holiday Jug Band as they perform their “Twistmas Carols,” holiday songs they have written by taking “standards” from folk, jazz, pop, and rock genres, keeping the […]
1:00 PM · Open Archives · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Step into the MAH’s Archives Reading Room during our weekly Open Archives hours. Meet the archivist, see a unique item from the collection on display, and discover where Santa Cruz history is preserved.
2:00 PM · Downtown Santa Cruz: A Christmas Carol · Santa Cruz Vets Hall (Santa Cruz) · $20 – $67.72 · theater · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Santa Cruz Shakespeare presents A Christmas Carol Tickets are on sale for Santa Cruz Shakespeare’s production of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, a festive holiday tradition for the whole family. […]
6:00 PM · Picture This: Belonging Builds Community · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · literary, community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Each event opens with a featured storyteller sharing a personal experience of belonging and what it means to feel seen, supported, and included. A local community partner then joins for a facilitated discussion on how belonging shows up in practice and how inclusive spaces are built across our County. The evening concludes with small-group reflection and a shared invitation to take one meaningful action toward a more connected community.
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 · 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 · Small Works · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details “Small Works” …it’s the shopping show!
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.
12:00 PM · Storytellers in the Bar · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed thecrepeplace.com · details StoryTellers – Three singer-songwriters ... alone on-stage with their instrument ... the stories behind their songs ... and the audience. This is the unique, intimate and interactive experience for the ongoing StoryTellers series hosted by Special Kay at The Crepe Place in Midtown Santa Cruz. Experience the magical ambience of The Crepe Place iconic bar and stage ... highlighting of some of the best home-town singer-songwriters in a must-see opportunity for locals and visitors alike. No cover.