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2013 eVents
Location: 275 Main St., Watsonville. Phone: 831.726.8052 www.montereybaybirding.org
Celebrate the Ohlone Indians by learning about their culture, dance, dress, food, ceremonies and traditions. Free. 10am - 4pm Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton. Phone: 831.335.7077 www.mountainparks.org

14 Ohlone Day

Celebrate the return of migratory monarch butterflies with educational speakers, booths, crafts, active games for kids and live music. Free. 10am - 4pm Location: Natural Bridges, 2531 West Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.4609 www.parks.ca.gov Take a docent-led walk through the Redwood Grove. Learn about stars & creatures of the night. Free. 6:30 - 9pm Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton. Phone: 831.335.7077 www.mountainparks.org High school bands from across California march from Downtown Santa Cruz to the Boardwalk. Free. 9am - 2pm Location: Pacific Ave. and Beach Boardwalk, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com Family fun with seaside storytelling, night-time whale skeleton tours, crafts, scavenger hunt and costume parade. 6 - 8:30pm Location: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, end of Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.459.3800 http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu Ride a steam train to Bear Mountain through a haunted redwood forest as you relive “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”. Trains at 6, 6:30, 8, 8:30pm Location: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton. Phone: 888.35.EVENT www.roaringcamp.com

13 Welcome Back Monarchs Day!

Hands-on activities and living history demonstrations of early Rancho, dairy farm, and cowboy rodeo days. Free. 11:00 am - 3:pm Location: Wilder Ranch State Park, 1401 Coast Road, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.426.0505 www.parks.ca.gov

9 Life on the Ranch Day

19 Full Moon Madness Astronomy Night

20 Wineries, gourmet food, fine art, entertainment, children’s art area. Admission free in Capitola Village By The Sea. Free. 10am - 6pm Location: Capitola Village, Capitola. Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolachamber.com

14-15 31st Annual Capitola Art & Wine Festival

19 Santa Cruz Youth Band Review

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 & 8:00pm Location: Departs from Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.335.4484 www.roaringcamp.com Santa & his reindeer surf into Capitola Beach. Bring your Christmas list to review with Santa. Candy Canes for everyone! Free. Noon Location: Capitola Beach, Capitola Village. Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com

Nov. 30, Dec. 7-8, 14-15, 21-23 Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train

30 Surfin’ Santa

15 Annual Coastal Cleanup Day

Help remove trash from beaches & waterways, learn about how to reduce our impact on the ocean. Free. 9am - Noon Location: 40+ Beach, River and Inland sites, Santa Cruz County. Phone: 831.462.5660 www.saveourshores.org

25 Marine Masquerade

The Symphony opens its Season with a special guest conductor and a flourish of great music. Tickets go on-sale September 1st. Visit the Symphony website for more details. Sat. 8pm in Santa Cruz, Sun. 2pm in Watsonville Location: Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St., Santa Cruz; Henry J. Mello Center, 250 East Beach Street, Watsonville Phone: 831.420.5260 www.santacruzsymphony.org

28-29 Santa Cruz County Symphony 2013/14 Season Opening Concert

December

25-26 Ghost Train

Enjoy the spectacular lighting of a 30 foot live tree, holiday songs from a local choir, greet Santa and enjoy delicious food and treats at the Farmer’s Market! Free. 6:30 pm Location: 358 Main & Peck Streets, Watsonville. Phone: 831.768.2340 www.cityofwatsonville.org

7 Watsonville Holiday in Lights

This Preview show provides one piece from each 2013 Open Studio Artist! Buy your catalog, plot your course, have some fun! Free. Wed. & Fri. 11am - 5pm, Thurs. 11am - 7pm, Sat. & Sun. 10am - 5pm Location: 526 Broadway, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.426.5787 www.scal.org

28-October 20 Santa Cruz Art League: Open Studio Preview

Annual event to get into the Halloween spirit. Join us for mask making, creepy touch tanks, pumpkin decorating and our haunted theater. Free. 12 - 5pm Location: Louden Nelson Center, 301 Center Street, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.420.6177 www.nelsoncenter.com

26 Halloween Festival & Mask Making Workshop

Approximately 20 craft vendors with nature themed gifts, holiday music, baked goods & raffle prizes. Free. ($10 Parking) 10am - 5pm Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton. Phone: 831.335.0782 www.mountainparks.org Features 50 decorated boats parading throughout Santa Cruz Harbor, rain or shine. Family-oriented festival. Free. 5:30pm Location: Santa Cruz Harbor, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.475.6161 www.santacruzharbor.org

7-8 21st Annual Holiday Gift & Craft Faire

Celebrate our heritage with a melodrama, historic hikes & games for kids where the movement to Save the Trees began. Free. 10am - 8pm Location: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek. Phone: 831.338.8883 www.bigbasin.org Bring your chairs to the park and enjoy the music of great bands. Food & beverages from local vendors. Free. 3:30pm Location: Skypark, 361 Kings Village Road, Scotts Valley. Phone: 831.438.1010 www.scottsvalleychamber.com

28 Big Basin Founder’s Day & Redwood Jubilee

Bring your appetite & join the fun as both professional & amateur chefs compete! 10-4pm, Tasting starts at 1pm Location: Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.5590 www.beachboardwalk.com A half-mile guided walk through a forest tells Waddell’s saga with a tall-tale twist. Walks leave every 20 minutes, from 7 pm. Free. 6:30pm Location: Big Basin Redwoods State Park, 21600 Big Basin Way, Boulder Creek. Phone: 831.338.8883 www.thatsmypark.org

26 4th Annual Chili Cookoff at the Boardwalk!

7 Lighted Boat Parade

26 The Missing Arm of William Waddell

29 Music at Skypark

Join in the music & fun as we light the Christmas tree, welcome Santa and enjoy welcoming Christmas to Scotts Valley. Free. 5pm Location: Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Rd., Scotts Valley. Phone: 831.438.1010 www.scottsvalleychamber.com Visit local factories for great discounts on brand names! 9am - 4pm Location: Various shops & factories, Watsonville. Phone: 831.768.3240 www.watsonvillefactorysale.com Ocean-inspired gifts from local artists, live music, children’s crafts, and other festivities! 12 - 5:30pm Location: Seymour Marine Discovery Center, End of Delaware Ave., Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.459.3800 http://seymourcenter.ucsc.edu Experience the winter holidays as folks did in Victorian and early 20th century times. Crafts, games, treats. Free. 11am - 3pm Location: Wilder Ranch State Park, Two miles north on Hwy. 1, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.426.0505 www.thatsmypark.org Annual shindig offering dancers 21 years and older a chance to get a jump on New Year’s festivities. 8:30pm - 1am Location: Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.423.2053 (tickets) www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com

7 Scotts Valley Christmas Tree Lighting Festival

October

International films from or about peoples of the Pacific Rim. Theme is “When Strangers Meet” and is devoted to promoting cross-cultural connections through the medium of film. Free. Please visit site for details Location: Del Mar, Rio & Riverfront Theatres, Santa Cruz. www.pacrimfilmfestival.org Meet local artists in their studios, see processes, purchase art! Artist Guide/Calendar has artist info & detailed map. 11am - 5pm Location: Various locations, Santa Cruz County. Phone: 831.475.9600 www.ccscc.org

1 25th Annual Pacific Rim Film Festival

Join ghosts, goblins and fairy princesses at the annual Halloween Parade. Enjoy refreshments and pumpkin painting. Free. 2:00 pm Location: Capitola Village, Capitola. Phone: 831.475.6522 www.capitolasoquelchamber.com Little witches, goblins, ghosts & their parents can enjoy safe & sane trick-or-treating on the Wharf. Free. 4 - 6pm Location: Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz. Phone: 831.420.5273 www.santacruzwharf.com

27 Capitola Village Children’s Halloween Parade

7 Watsonville Holiday Factory Sale

8 Jingle Shells Art & Craft Festival

31 Trick or Treating on the Wharf

5-6, 12-13, 19-20 Open Studios Art Tour

14 Ranch Holiday Festival

November

Enjoy a 1.5 lb. fresh Maine lobster served with all the trimmings, dessert & beverages included! Live music under the redwoods adds to the magic of the evening. Advance ticket purchase required. 4:30 - 8pm Location: Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, Felton. Phone: 831.335.3174 www.mountainparks.org

12 19th Annual Mountain Parks Foundation Lobster Feed

A collection of independent films from from all over the world screen in the beautiful Del Mar and Rio theaters. Parties, filmmaker Q&A and lots of fun! See website for program information Location: Del Mar and Rio Theaters, Santa Cruz. www.santacruzfilmfestival.org

7-10 Santa Cruz Film Festival

30 New Years Eve ”Eve” Party

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