San Francisco Metro: Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · Community & Social · Santa Cruz · 14 events · data version 20261109-183057
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.
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 · 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.
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
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.