Santa Cruz Mountains News & Events
Winter Festival in Boulder Creek holiday crafts, live music, Santa, and lighting the town tree. Santa has it on his calendar to come to Boulder Creek again! The BCBA, BCRPD, and IOOF have partnered for this winter themed event that will have activities, hay rides, DIY crafts, food, drinks, vendors, live music, and Santa himself with his entourage of elves!…
We're at it again! Part performance, part pub-crawl - all holiday FUN! Adult holiday shenanigans in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Come join us on the streets (all two of them) and establishments of Felton for the Smallest SantaCon in California! Starting location to be announced. Ho! Ho! Ho! Read more in the San Lorenzo Valley Post: slvpost.com/felton-santacon-celebrates-a-decade-of-absurdity
Calling all naughty girls and boys! Celebrate Krampusnacht at the Historic Brookdale Lodge on Tuesday, December 5 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. This is a parade and pagan pub crawl for those over the age of 21. A mythical figure in Central European and Eastern Alpine folklore, Krampus appeared during the Advent season to strike terror into the hearts of…
Hosted by Kitten Cattitude Rescue and held at The Sawmill Restaurant in Boulder Creek Come have your pet's picture taken with Santa! All pets (and humans) are welcome Please have dogs on leash/harness and kitties & smaller animals in carrier Photo Prices: (% goes to KCR) *Digital copy only (1 photo) - $5 (emailed to you; great for making online…
Concertino Strings classical music concert, “A Feast of Noels,” is happening on Saturday December 9 at 3:00 pm in the Boulder Creek United Methodist Church beautiful 100+ year old redwood sanctuary. Featuring Concertino Strings 25-piece string orchestra plus expert flute and recorder soloists Kathleen Purcell and Carol Panofsky, and Robert Jackson on organ. Program for the season: Noels for Instruments…
Painting class with wine! The Historic Brookdale Lodge is excited to host our next "Pop the Cork & Paint" with local artist and instructor, Sarah Orre on Saturday, December 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. October's theme: “Northern Cardinal.” This popular event is held in the Brookdale Lounge. Doors open at 4:45 pm. $60 per ticket or two tickets for…
Let your creativity abound at the San Lorenzo Valley Museum festive family holiday themed craft event, suitable for all ages (3 and up).
Sunday, December 10 | 3 pm - 5 pm. Lompico Park, 10734 Lompico Rd, Felton. Bring a special ornament to hang on the tree. Free hot cocoa and treats. Tree lighting at 4, parade begins at 4:30. Decorate your special car, truck or motorcycle for the parade. The route will go up each side of the canyon. Be festive, drive…
For nearly two decades Mike Renwick gathers his musician buddies to perform this holiday show that doesn't go too heavy on the themes but rather tends toward old-school soul, R&B, and other rock songs to a room packed with folks just looking for a light and fun hang on a cold winter's night. A part of the Bay Area music…
Holiday show in Boulder Creek! The Trolly Drops Christmas Extravaganza. Oldies, Folk, Classic Rock and Jazz Standards rewritten with a Xmas Twist Thu. Dec. 14 at 7:30pm No Cover Sing and laugh along with with the Trolley Drops as they play songs like: Reindeers on the Rise to Credence Clearwater’s Bad Moon Rising, Hey Mr. St. Nick to The Byrds'…
Get ready for an afternoon of festive fun! Join the Gray Bears Saturday, December 16th for the Grey Bears Holiday Meal at the Civic Auditorium, from 11 am to 2 pm. Indulge in delicious food, excellent company, Bingo, and live entertainment. Don't miss out on this exciting event! Reserve your spot today at greybears.org.
Santa Cruz City Ballet annual Nutcracker Ballet charms in its 15th year. Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17 | 1 pm & 4:30 pm. Crocker Theater, 6500 Lower Perimeter Road, Aptos. “As the leaves deepen into beautiful fall colors, it is a true sign that winter is around the corner and with it…magic that only the Nutcracker Ballet can…
Classical music concert in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Saturday, December 16 | 2 pm. Part of the Winter’s Feast of Music at the Boulder Creek United Methodist Church, 12855 Boulder Street, Boulder Creek. The Quail Court Consort, a Bay Area Baroque music ensemble, performs on period instruments under the direction of Loren Tayerle and Eric Finley. Handel, JB Bach, Corelli,…
Join the Santa Cruz Mountains community to celebrate the return of the light this Solstice, Thursday Dec. 21st from 2-5pm at Viscosity Glass in Boulder Creek. Bring the family and enjoy holiday cheer with live music by a variety of local musicians including Brian Valdivia, Sugar By the Pound, Dirt Rakers duo and more! Make your own solstice crown, enjoy…
Celebrate holiday festivities with the Edge of the West and their rock n' roots honkytonk jam band on Saturday, December 23 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. No cover for this intimate evening of live music in the Fireside Lounge! Happy Holidays! Jim Lewin's Edge of the West plays catchy, quirky originals and outlaw hippie alt-country, Americana & the Grateful Dead.…
Holiday fun! The 7th Annual Reindeer Run is December 24th, 2023. There will be four heats, including one that focuses on animals! Registration is open at www.bcrpd.org and through the QR code. This year BCRD Foundation will host this fun family friendly 5k through downtown BC and Irwin Way. Heats 9am Runners 9:20am Joggers 9:40am Families and Joggers 10am Animals Early…