This Weekend's Upcoming Santa Cruz Area Events

Santa Cruz CA

16 December, 2021

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SANTA CRUZ, CA — Happy weekend, Santa Cruz! Your Santa Cruz Patch community calendar is a great way to stay in the loop on what's happening near you and discover local events that fit your interests. Here's a roundup of local events coming up in the area this weekend. Hosting an event? Whether you're planning a rodeo, a cooking class, or a video game night, there's no better place to share it than Patch's event calendar. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events throughout Santa Cruz: Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Downtown Santa Cruz Info Kiosk What: Grab your crew and your favorite holiday sweater and join Downtown Santa Cruz's first ever UGLY SWEATER PUB CRAWL. The pub crawl begins with check-in (starting location to be announced), where participants will receive a wristband, a branded Downtown Santa Cruz 4oz glass, and ... Learn More Parcel Tax Oversight Committee - Santa Cruz City Schools When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz City Schools What: Event listing from Santa Cruz City Schools: Thursday and December 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at conten... Learn More School Board Mtg. - Bonny Doon Elementary Distict When: Thursday, December 16th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Bonny Doon Elementary Distict What: Event listing from Bonny Doon Elementary Distict: Thursday and December 16 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at ... Learn More Trivia on Tap - Offsite Library When: Thursday, December 16th at 6:30 p.m. Where: Offsite LibraryLearn More Planning Commission Meeting - Santa Cruz City When: Thursday, December 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz CityLearn More Featured Event: Academy of Classical Ballet's 'A Winter Wonderland' 2021: Campbell When: Friday, December 17th at 7:00 p.m. What: A Winter Wonderland Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 - 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021 - 2 p.m. Campbell Heritage Theatre, 1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA From Academy of Classical Ballet - California: "Join our heroine Beatrice as she explores the kingdom of Winter Wonderland. She meets... Learn More Featured Event: Academy of Classical Ballet's 'A Winter Wonderland' 2021: Campbell (Susan C. Schena) Bay View Minimum Day - Santa Cruz City Schools When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz City SchoolsLearn More End Of Semester 1 - Soquel High School When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Soquel High School Learn More PeaceBuilder Pizza Day - Happy Valley Elementary School District When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Happy Valley Elementary School DistrictLearn More Crazy Mask Day - Happy Valley Elementary School District When: Friday, December 17th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Happy Valley Elementary School DistrictLearn More B3 & B4 Finals - Harbor High School When: Friday, December 17th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Harbor High School Learn More B1 Finals - Soquel High School When: Friday, December 17th at 8:30 a.m. Where: Soquel High School Learn More Concrete Ship History Walk When: Friday, December 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Seacliff State Beach What: Learn about Seacliff State Beach's fascinating history on this 1-mile, 1-hour stroll to the Aptos Creek Bridge and back. Get the lowdown on the Concrete Ship, the development of Aptos, "The Madman of Seacliff," and much, much more. Bring water and layered clothing. Pre-registr... Learn More B3 Finals - Soquel High School When: Friday, December 17th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Soquel High SchoolLearn More FREE Pet Food Pantry - Santa Cruz SPCA When: Friday, December 17th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz SPCA Learn More A Celtic Christmas When: Friday, December 17th at 7:30 p.m. Where: Rio Theatre, 1205 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, California, 95062, United States What: A Celtic Christmas Celebration featuring Irish music, dancing , songs and stories. Now in its 25th season of touring nationally! For the 26th season, Tomáseen Foley's A Celtic Christmas takes to the road. This year's show features scintillating traditional Irish musicians and ... Learn More Featured Event: The Nutcracker 2021: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. What: The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 18-19, 2021 - 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz, CA From Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre: "All performances with live orchestra! "Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents the original ... Learn More Featured Event: The Nutcracker 2021: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (Susan C. Schena) The Nutcracker - Santa Cruz City When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz CityLearn More Tree Identification Walk When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park What: Learn all about the life histories and characteristics of up to 15 different tree species residing in the redwood forest or riparian ecosystems, practice the fundamentals of tree identification, and receive supporting materials and guides. Participants should be prepared to wa... Learn More Tree Identification Walk - Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park When: Saturday, December 18th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz Mission State Historic ParkLearn More Guided Coastal Walk When: Saturday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: On this 2.5 mile family friendly walk, we'll explore the plants, animals, and geology of our coastal bluffs. Bring water, hat, closed toe shoes, layered clothing, and binoculars if available. Meet next to park map in Wilder Ranch main parking lot. Rain cancels. Vehicle day-use... Learn More Old-Growth Redwood Tours When: Saturday, December 18th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park What: Are there different kinds of redwoods? How do coastal redwoods grow to become the tallest organisms on earth? Why are there so few old growth trees left? Learn the answer to these questions and more every Saturday when you take a walk through the wondrous old-growth forest wit... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and... Learn More Nutcracker Performance - Santa Cruz Dance Guild When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Crocker Theater What: Join us for our annual Santa Cruz Nutcracker performance! Featuring dancers from all ages and backgrounds, we've come together to offer you this spectacular show. Many members of our beloved staff, including Studio Director Shannon Chipman and ballet teacher Vicki Bergland, pe... Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tours When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. Vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and early p... Learn More Movement, Meditation, and Spiritual Blessings at the Harbor When: Saturday, December 18th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Harbor What: Immerse yourself in the magic of Santa Cruz Harbor with a gift for your mind, body, and soul! This is an entirely outdoor experience with a spiritual vibe.We'll meet at cafe in the Seabright neighborhood. (Details sent after booking.) From there, it's a short 10 minute walk to... Learn More The Santa Cruz Chorale presents Christmas with the Chorale When: Saturday, December 18th at 8:00 p.m. Where: Holy Cross Catholic Church What: We are happy to let you know that, in spite of COVID, we are planning to have our "Christmas with the Chorale" concerts—of course with a few changes to insure safety. The choir members are all vaccinated, we'll be singing with masks, and the audience must also be masked and va... Learn More Featured Event: Santa's Workshop When: Sunday, December 19th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Veterans of Foreign Wars What: It's the most wonderful time of the year, so kick off the holiday season at Santa's Workshop on Sunday, December 19, 2021, from 11 am to 3 pm at the VFW Hall, 1960 Freedom Blvd., Freedom, CA. Visit Santa and his elves, build a toy, make an ornament, play reindeer games, meet... Learn More Featured Event: Santa's Workshop (Brenda Armstrong) Featured Event: Fun filled Rabbit Adoption event. Homes for the holiday- house rabbits 4 u When: Sunday, December 19th at 11:30 p.m. Where: 3660 Soquel Dr, Soquel, CA, 95073 What: Join us to welcome Rabbit Haven rabbits seeking forever homes at our homes for the holiday event on 12-19th at Pet Pals!  Beautiful, loving bunnies wait to meet you from 11:30 to 4:30 - Call to make you apt to meet a wonderful new addition to your family - just in time for the... Learn More Featured Event: Fun filled Rabbit Adoption event. Homes for the holiday- house rabbits 4 u (Heather) Featured Event: Choral Project's 'Winter's Gifts: Stars' Holiday Concert 2021: Santa Clara When: Sunday, December 19th at 5:00 p.m. What: Winter's Gifts: Stars Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 - 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Mission Santa Clara de Asís, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA  From The Choral Project: "The Choral Project, the award- winning, Silicon Valley-based choir, and San Jose Chamber o... Learn More Featured Event: Choral Project's 'Winter's Gifts: Stars' Holiday Concert 2021: Santa Clara (Susan C. Schena) Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market - Santa Cruz City When: Sunday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Santa Cruz CityLearn More Winter Family Day 2021 When: Sunday, December 19th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History What: Enjoy free admission to all our current exhibitions, plus the Toy Trains display in the Atrium all day! Drop in from 2-4PM to make a button and create seeds of growth to welcome in the new year. Learn More Historic Ranch Ground Tour When: Sunday, December 19th at 1:00 p.m. Where: Wilder Ranch State Park What: Discover what life was like a century ago on this innovative dairy ranch. This hour-long tour includes the 1896 water-powered machine shop, barns and other historic buildings. The vehicle day-use fee is $10. For more information, call (831) 426-0505. Spaces are limited and... Learn More Movement, Meditation, and Spiritual Blessings at the Harbor When: Sunday, December 19th at 1:30 p.m. Where: Santa Cruz Harbor What: Immerse yourself in the magic of Santa Cruz Harbor with a gift for your mind, body, and soul! This is an entirely outdoor experience with a spiritual vibe.We'll meet at cafe in the Seabright neighborhood. (Details sent after booking.) From there, it's a short 10 minute wal... Learn More The Santa Cruz Chorale presents Christmas with the Chorale When: Sunday, December 19th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Holy Cross Catholic Church What: We are happy to let you know that, in spite of COVID, we are planning to have our "Christmas with the Chorale" concerts—of course with a few changes to insure safety. The choir members are all vaccinated, we'll be singing with masks, and the audience must also be masked and va... Learn More Winter Break - Soquel High School When: Monday, December 20th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Soquel High SchoolLearn More Winter Solstice/Full Moon Celebration with Special Guests When: Monday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. Where: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-solsticefull-moon-celebration-with-special-guests-tickets-226859341397 What: And the Sky whispered to the Earth...Come dance with me... Art by Brita Seifert Quantum Jump Into The Eternal Dance! Winter Solstice Celebration w/ Special Guests Full Moon in Gemini Drawing For My Gift: Free Psychic Session 12/12 to 12/21 One of my favorite spirit mentors, M... Learn More Featured Event: Winter Solstice Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM When: Tuesday, December 21st at 5:30 p.m. Where: Online Event Live on ZOOM What: Gather in sacred circle to honor the Winter Solstice, to embrace the stillness of the longest night of the year and to welcome the returning light with drumming, singing, candlelight and celebration. Let go of everyday concerns and rest in peaceful meditation to the soothing s... Learn More Featured Event: Winter Solstice Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM (Sonya Jason) Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms When: Tuesday, December 21st at 9:00 p.m. What: On Dec. 21, we celebrate the winter solstice, ushering in the coldest season on the longest night of the year. As we prepare to welcome winter, it's an ideal time to add bold, cheery flowers to your home or office. Not only do flowers provide a pop of color, they are a well-kn... Learn More Featured Event: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (FTD Flowers) See more local events, or add your own, on the Santa Cruz Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.