Santa Cruz County - 2008 Official Traveler's Guide - (Page 35) 6-7, 13-14, 20-21 Open Studios Art Tour Meet local artists in their studios, see processes, purchase art! Purchase of calendar required for admission. 11 am - 6 pm Location: Various locations, Countywide Phone: 831.475.9600 www.ccscc.org 31 Children’s Halloween Downtown Free Halloween activities and merchant trick-or-treat on Pacific Ave. from Laurel to Water St. 2:30 - 5 pm Location: Downtown, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.429.8433 www.downtownsantacruz.com 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Ride a holiday train through Victorian Santa Cruz as you sip hot spiced cider, listen to carolers, meet Santa & Mrs. Claus. Trains at 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 pm Location: Departs from Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 9-14 O’Neill Cold Water Classic Since 1986 this 4-star men’s surfing event has thrilled spectators amid the rugged waters of Santa Cruz. 8 am - 5 pm Location: Lighthouse Point, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.7500 www.oneill.com 31 Halloween Family Fun Night Trick-or-treating, carnival-style games, a costume parade, prizes & more. Safe & fun for the kids. 4 - 7 pm Location: Capitola Mall, 1855 41st Ave., Capitola Phone: 831.465.0773 www.shopcapitolamall.com 11 Annual Monte Foundation Fireworks Extravaganza! A wonderful family event featuring over 50 game and food booths, live entertainment and a fireworks display. Location: Seacliff State Beach, Aptos Phone: 831.685.3317 www.monte-foundation.com 31 Halloween on the Wharf Little witches, goblins, ghosts & their parents can enjoy safe & sane trick-or-treating on the Wharf. 4 - 6 pm Location: Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5273 www.santacruzwharf.com 6 Downtown Santa Cruz Holiday Parade Join the fun as floats, marching bands, horses, classic cars, Santa & Downtown’s Grand Marshall go down Pacific Ave. 10 am - noon Location: Pacific Ave., Downtown Santa Cruz Phone: 831.429.8433 www.downtownsantacruz.com 11 Lobster Feed Gourmet dining in the Redwoods! Pound and a half of whole Maine lobster. Reservations required. 4:30 - 7:30 pm Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton Phone: 831.335.3174 www.mountainparks.org 31 Marine Masquerade & Scary Aquary Family fun with seaside storytelling, night-time whale skeleton tours, crafts, scavenger hunt and costume parade. 6 - 8:30 pm Location: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.3800 http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu 6 Lighted Boat Parade Features 50 decorated boats parading throughout Santa Cruz Harbor, rain or shine. Family-oriented festival. 5:30 pm. Location: Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.475.6161 www.santacruzharbor.org 11-12 Harvest Fair Weavers, spinners and candle makers demonstrate 1880s skills. Make your own scarecrow. Ride train and select a pumpkin. 9 am - 5 pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com November 6 Watsonville Holiday Factory Sale Visit local factories for great discounts on brand names. 9 am - 4 pm Location: Various shops & factories, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.3266 www.watsonvillefactorysale.com 12 Welcome Back Monarchs Day Discover why these amazing insects call Santa Cruz their home in winter. Arts, crafts, games, music & fun. 10 am - 4 pm Location: Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.4609 www.santacruzstateparks.org 6 A Taste of Santa Cruz Cuisine from 30+ local restaurants, local wines, 150+ auction items. Tickets support local charity. 6 - 9 pm 7 Jingle Shells Art & Craft Festival Ocean-inspired gifts and presentations with live music, children’s activities and festive whale lighting ceremony at dusk. 12 - 6 pm Location: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, End of Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.459.3800 http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu Location: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.464.2000 (tickets) www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com 18 38th Annual Santa Cruz Youth Band Review High school bands from across California march from Downtown Santa Cruz to the Boardwalk. 9 am - 2 pm Location: Pacific Ave. and Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com 19-30 SC Mountains Art Center: “Gift of Art” Unique handmade gifts for the holidays. Affordable prices on one-of-a-kind presents for your friends & family. 12 - 6 pm, Weds. - Sun. Through Dec. 21. Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Art Center, 9341 Mill St., Ben Lomond Phone: 831.336.3513 or 831.336.4ART www.mountainartcenter.org 11 Snow Night - Downtown Santa Cruz Kids 12 & under get a chance to experience a “White Christmas,” featuring a snow play area! Food donation required. 5 - 8 pm 13 Ranch Holiday Festival Experience the winter holidays as folks did in Victorian and early 20th century times. Crafts, games, treats. 11 am - 3 pm Location: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.0505 www.santacruzstateparks.org Location: Pacific Ave. & Cooper St., Downtown Santa Cruz Phone: 831.429.8433 www.downtownsantacruz.com 20 Oktoberfest! Traditional German food, beer and live music. Dance floor, kids bounce house & activities. 2 pm - midnight Location: Tyrolean Inn, 9600 Hwy. 9, Ben Lomond Phone: 831.336.5188 www.tyroleaninn.com 29 Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train Ride a holiday train through Victorian Santa Cruz as you sip hot spiced cider, listen to carolers, meet Santa & Mrs. Claus. Trains at 5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 pm Location: Departs from Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 24-25 Ghost Train Ride a steam train to Bear Mtn. through a haunted redwood forest as you relive “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Trains at 6:00, 6:30, 8:00, 8:30 pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, Felton Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com 29 Surfing Santa Santa & his reindeer surf into Capitola Beach. Bring your Christmas list to review with Santa. Candy Canes for everyone! Noon Location: Capitola Beach, Capitola Village Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com 13-14 Holiday Gift Faire Select holiday gifts from a large variety of natureoriented items. Includes crafts fair and kids activities. 10 am - 5 pm Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton Phone: 831.335.0782 www.mountainparks.org 25 Heritage Harvest Festival Draft horse demonstrations, wagon rides, harvest and decorate pumpkins, live music at historic ranch. 11 am - 4 pm Location: Wilder Ranch State Park, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.426.0505 www.santacruzstateparks.org December 15 Cantiamo! Presents - 17th Annual Concert for a Winter’s Eve Renowned singing group Cantiamo! performs with the Ensemble Monterey Chamber Orchestra in a gorgeous church setting. 8 pm Location: Holy Cross Church, 126 High St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.479.6331 (tickets), 831.479.6464 (info) 25 Santa Cruz Mask Festival The Santa Cruz Mask Festival has it all: dance, theater, storytellers. A fun filled day for the whole family. 12 - 5 pm Location: Louden Nelson Center, Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.6177 www.nelsoncenter.com 6-7 Art in the Cellars Stroll through the cellars at historic Bargetto Winery, enjoy award-winning wines, live music & local art. 10 am - 5 pm Location: Bargetto Winery, 3535 N. Main St., Soquel Phone: 831.475.2258 www.bargetto.com 19-21 Santa Cruz Ballet Theatre presents: “The Nutcracker” The Ballet’s talented dancers & orchestra are joined by guest professionals from the Houston Ballet. 3 days, 5 shows. Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Downtown Santa Cruz Phone: 831.420.5260 www.scbt.org 25 The Missing Arm of William Waddell A half-mile guided walk through a forest decorated in the spirit of Halloween. Walks leave every 20 minutes, from 7 pm. Location: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, Boulder Creek Phone: 831.338.8861 www.santacruzstateparks.org 5 Watsonville Holiday in Lights City Plaza comes to life with sparkling colored lights. Official lighting ceremony takes place at the gazebo. 6 pm, Lighting at 6:30 pm Location: Main & Peck Streets, Watsonville Phone: 831.768.3266 www.watsonvillerec.com 30 New Years “Eve Eve” Party Annual shindig offering dancers 21 years and older a chance to get a jump on New Year’s festivities. 8:30 pm - 1 am 26 Capitola Village Children’s Halloween Parade Join ghosts, goblins and fairy princesses at the annual Halloween Parade. Enjoy refreshments and pumpkin painting. Location: Capitola Village, Capitola Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com 5-7 Brookdale Winter Bluegrass Festival Festival is held twice a year, but only the Winter festival features the famous “Underwater Banjo Contest”. 5 pm Fri - 11 am Sun Location: Brookdale Lodge, Hwy 9, Brookdale Phone: 831.460.9196 www.brookdalebluegrass.com Location: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.2053 (tickets) www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com 31 New Year’s Eve Party A stylish party at Santa Cruz’s historic ballroom, with champagne, dessert bar, dancing, more. 21 or older. Location: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz Phone: 831.423.2053 (tickets) www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com www. s a n t a cr u z co u n t y. t r a v e l http://www.santacruzcounty.travel
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