San Francisco Metro: Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Santa Cruz · 32 events · data version 20261109-183057
5:00 PM · Zoe Fitzgerald Carter · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · FREE SHOW · live_music, folk · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details SPLENDOR: Splendor the first shoegaze band to come out of a Santa Cruz. A mix of romantic rock and ethereal soundscapes.
7:00 PM · Jive Bajio · Abbott Square Market (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
abbottsquaremarket.com · details psychedelic funky jams out of Santa Cruz, CA
7:00 PM · The Expendables · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · $43.26 · live_music, rock · rating 7
catalystclub.com · details The Expendables Ages 16 and up Buy Tickets Saturday, December 05 Doors: 7 pm Show: 8 pm $43.26 With Chad Tepper and Amp Melo
8:00 PM · Actually, It Is Rocket Science · Rio Theatre (Santa Cruz) · film, sports · rating 7
riotheatre.com · details For over 30 years, Teton Gravity Research has defined ski and snowboard filmmaking. Join us for the 2026 film, featuring world-class athletes, breathtaking cinematography, and the biggest mountain adventures of the year.
Show time: 7:00 PM, doors 6:00 PMTickets: $25Advance tickets: www.etongravity.myeventscenter.comEvent Website: www.tour.tetongravity.com
8:00 PM · Wisteria · The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz) · live_music, rock · rating 7
thecrepeplace.com · details WISTERIA: Wisteria is the first shoegaze band to come out of Santa Cruz. A mix of romantic rock and ethereal soundscapes.
8:30 PM · Dance… 4 U: Hyperpop Night · The Catalyst (Santa Cruz) · $26.56 · dj_party · rating 7
catalystclub.com · details WHAT THE DANCE PRESENTS DANCE… 4 U: SLAYYYTER X CHARLI XCX NIGHT THE WOR$T PARTY IN SANTA CRUZ: 🪩 ATRIUM AT THE CATALYST 👄 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 🍏 9PM ❤️🔥 18+ DJ @SARDINE.WAV WILL BE SPINNING YOUR FAVORITE TRACKS FROM SLAYYYTER & CHARLI XCX, PLUS HYPERPOP AND CLUB ANTHEMS FROM KIM PETRAS, SOPHIE, ADÉLA, SHYGIRL, TINASHE, ASHNIKKO, HORSEGIIRL, BRITNEY SPEARS, LADY GAGA, PINKPANTHERESS, FROST CHILDREN, AND MORE! 💿 COMMENT THE SONGS YOU WANT TO DANCE…
9:00 AM · Chaminade Resort and Spa: Breakfast With Santa · Chaminade Resort and Spa (Santa Cruz) · $35.40 · community · rating 6
santacruz.org · details Go meet and get your picture taken with Santa and his friends at the Chaminade as you enjoy a festive brunch and beautiful views of the Monterey Bay.
12:00 PM · Frost Fest · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · art, community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details Frost Fest is a pop-up community market featuring local artisans and jewelers. Located in the MAH’s atrium from 12pm-6pm on December 5th, 2026. Support local creatives and come to Frost Fest!
5:00 PM · LIGHTED BOAT PARADE & FULLY CHARGED · The Crow's Nest (Santa Cruz) · festival, community · rating 6
scyc.org · details Saturday December 5th At Crow's Nest, we offer many locations to view and celebrate this event! You can also visit our vintage Hot Dog Wagon! They will be selling popcorn, hot cocoa, clam chowder, and more! Starts at 05:00 PM
time TBA · Boardwalk Winter Wonderland · Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (Santa Cruz) · community, festival · 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 · 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.
time TBA · “Small Works” …it’s the shopping show! · Radius Gallery (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 6
radius.gallery · details “Small Works” …it’s the shopping show!
10:00 AM · Community Crafters @ Boulder Creek · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join us each Saturday morning for a relaxing time crafting with your neighbors.
10:00 AM · English Language Conversation Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details In partnership with the Volunteer Center Literacy Program
10:00 AM · Holiday Sale · Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzmuseum.org · details Looking for locally made, nature-inspired gifts this holiday season? Join us for the Museum's Holiday Sale, featuring a curated selection of books, toys, art, jewelry, home decor, prints, and more from local artists, authors and makers whose work celebrates natural history. It's the perfect place to find one-of-a-kind gifts inspired by the natural world. Sip...
10:30 AM · Cuéntame un Cuento · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details ¡Acompáñanos en nuestro nuevo horario, cada primer sábado del mes!
10:30 AM · Family Storytime · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Step into a world of imagination with stories, rhymes, and songs for children ages 0?8, shared with families and caregivers in a warm, welcoming space.
10:30 AM · Sewing for Kids · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join Sewing for Kids Downtown! A different hand sewing project is offered each month. December's project is a gnome. Project supplies are limited to the first 25 participants.
10:30 AM · The Riveted Readers Book Discussion Club · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Have you been hankering for an in-person book club? Join us on the first Saturday of the month from 10:30AM-12PM in our cozy Fireside Room for a friendly book discussion group.
12:00 PM · Are You Game? · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · sports · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Play tabletop board games and have some fun!
12:00 PM · Soul Collage · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Join the wait list · art, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Manifest your visions, desires, and dreams through the art of Soul Collage!
1:30 PM · Death Cafe @ Downtown · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · community · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details A safe space to explore questions and feelings about dying
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.
3:00 PM · LOVE CREEK · Discretion Brewing (Soquel) · live_music, rock, folk · rating 5
discretionbrewing.com · details 3:00-5:00pm
Love Creek is a folk-rock/jam band from Santa Cruz, California. Current band members consist of Malakai Lawton (vocals/guitar), Alex Bahler (lead guitar), Ryan Jensen (bass/vocals), Ed Levy (keys), and Rob Borella (drums).
Love Creek pulls from a musical headwaters of jam band and folk rock influences, creating original material that is both heartfelt and powerful, both lyrically and instrumentally.
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.
6:00 PM · Art in the Cellars · Bargetto Winery (Soquel) · Free Entry, $25 Festival Glass · art, festival · rating 5
bargetto.com · details Holiday Festival in our Historic Cellars featuring over 50+ local artists & culinary vendors, wine tasting
time TBA · Santa Cruz Maker Studios at the Seymour Center · Seymour Marine Discovery Center (Santa Cruz) · workshop · rating 5
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time TBA · Seymour Center’s Art in the Aquarium · Seymour Marine Discovery Center (Santa Cruz) · art · rating 5
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11:00 AM · Food Menu available - Tavern - Saturday · Humble Sea Brewing (Santa Cruz) · community · rating 4
humblesea.com · details Enjoy the Saturday food menu at Humble Sea Tavern, featuring a variety of dishes prepared to pair perfectly with craft beers. Stop by to dine in and savor delicious culinary offerings alongside your favorite brews.
8:00 PM · Coney Island Christmas · Park Hall (Ben Lomond) · theater · rating 0 · no longer listed mctshows.org · details