San Francisco Metro: Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 25 events · data version 20261105-135143
7:00 PM · A Christmas Carol · Audrey Stanley Grove (Santa Cruz) · theater · rating 7
santacruzshakespeare.org · details Opening
8:00 PM · The Suitcase Junket · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · $15adv · live_music, folk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details THE SUITCASE JUNKET: Over the past twenty years, intriguingly single-minded songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Matt Lorenz has earned snowballing acclaim for his achingly poetic dark folk as The Suitcase Junket. A solitary artist with an organic yet ornate vision, his seventh album, To Go On is his most acutely profound yet.
8:30 PM · Micro Mania Midget Wrestling · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · $34.12 to $105.10 · sports · rating 7
catalystclub.com · details The Catalyst Micro Mania Midget Wrestling Ages 16 and up Coming Soon Friday, December 04 Doors: 7:30 pm Show: 8:30 pm
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!
12:00 PM · Free First Friday · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · FREE First Friday. · community, art · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Have you ever walked into a room and felt like you don’t belong? Or maybe you’re just not sure you have anything in common with these people . Belonging Boosters ™ is a technological solution to instantly boost connection confidence. Meet inventors Marsa Greenspan and Abi Mustapha, and take this new wearable technology for a spin while you explore First Friday at the MAH. (Free Belonging Boosters ™ for attendees while supplies last)
12:00 PM · 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
5:00 PM · First Friday “The Mug” · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details First Friday Santa Cruz is a monthly Art Tour across the county featuring exhibits & art events in our local galleries and art spaces.
5:00 PM · Small Works · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details “Small Works” …it’s the shopping show!
7:00 PM · 1970'S ROCK REVUE · Woodhouse Blending & Brewing (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock, jazz · rating 6
woodhousebrews.com · details 1970’s Jazz-Rock Revue
If you wish the era of 1970’s jazz-rock and progressive rock never ended, then this is the band for you! Joshua Cedar (guitar) transcribed and charted some of the most amazing (not to mention insanely difficult) music of this incredible era and — perhaps even more amazing — found musicians who can play it! Joshua assembled local touring and studio musicians to perform original instrumental arrangements of some of the greatest 1970’s era jazz-rock and prog rock.
7:30 PM · Sully Tuttle · The Ugly Mug (Soquel) · SOLD OUT · live_music, folk · rating 6
cafeugly.com · details SULLY TUTTLE, Sullivan Tuttle, guitarist and singer with AJ Lee & Blue Summit, has created a name for himself as one of the most innovative guitarists of his generation. From an early age he was wowing listeners in Youtube videos that have millions views collectively. His tasteful guitar playing is impossibly fast, and he has won the Northern California Bluegrass Society Guitar Player of the Year award more times than anyone can count. Sully is more than just a virtuoso picker.
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 Tree Walk · Roaring Camp Railroads (Felton) · 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.
8:00 AM · Free Admission Day · Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (Santa Cruz) · Free Admission · community · rating 5
santacruzmuseum.org · details Free Admission Day! Discover the wonders of nature at the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History with free entry for everyone. Explore fascinating exhibits, connect with local wildlife, and make it a day of learning and fun for all ages. PLAN YOUR VISIT OUR EXHIBITS
10:30 AM · Movie Discussion Group @ La Selva Beach · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · film, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for lively conversations and thoughtful insights at our monthly movie discussion group.
11:00 AM · Discovery Zone Playgroup · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A time for free play for children with a participating adult.
11:00 AM · Knitting @ Live Oak · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details We are knitting at Live Oak Library on Fridays.
11:30 AM · Preschool Story Time & Craft @ Aptos · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us for great stories and a fun craft. Ages 4-6
1:00 PM · Encompass Outreach Worker Office Hours · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Connecting people to social services, county mental health and more.
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.
2:00 PM · In-person Tech Help @ Branciforte · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Are you stuck with a technology question? You can make a free appointment with a tech savvy library staff member!
3:30 PM · Lego Friday Fun · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Use your imagination and build anything you can dream! Lego and Duplo blocks will be available for children and youth to tinker with, build, explore, and creatively play! No registration necessary.
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 · 1st Friday w/ Local Honey · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details Live Music 5:30-7:30pm
5:30 PM · Living in the Big House: Mangels Ranch · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Discover the history of Mangels Ranch, a redwood retreat established in the 1880s, and its grand 18-room Victorian mansion, the Big House, through stories shared by Mangels family descendants.
8:00 PM · Coney Island Christmas · Park Hall (Ben Lomond) · theater · rating 5
mctshows.org · details