SANTA PAWS AT DEL MONTE
Nov. 17-18
The AFRP Santa Paws Package offers a heartwarming portrait sitting with Santa, all professionally photographed by Cherry Hill Photo. Thanks to our friends at Del Monte Shopping Center, 100% of the proceeds from this festive event go to supporting AFRP.
WINTER WONDERLAND AT SC BEACH BOARDWALK
Nov. 24 – Dec. 24
Festive holiday decorations and lights, photos with Santa. Special events on selected dates.
ROARING CAMP HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAIN
Nov. 24-26, Dec. 2-3, 9-10, 16-23
Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz. Each car is uniquely themed, and hot apple cider will be available to keep you toasty as you sing along to Christmas carols and await Santa Claus.
SALINAS HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS
Nov. 26 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Holiday themed lighted parade starts at Acacia & S. Main St. and travels up Main Street towards the heart of downtown.
PACIFIC GROVE’S HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS
Nov. 30 at 6:00- 8:00 pm
Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove
The lighted parade on Lighthouse Avenue will feature marching bands, holiday floats, dance teams, equestrian groups, and of course, Santa Claus.
CHRISTMAS ON THE WHARF
Dec. 1 - Dec 23 | 10:00 am - 9:30 pm
Free weekend live entertainment including holiday musical performances such as choirs, youth dancers, a variety of singers, and Santa visits at his Santa House on the Wharf.
DOWNTOWN SANTA CRUZ HOLIDAY PARADE
Dec. 2 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The traditional holiday parade is the official kickoff for the winter holidays celebration. The parade route starts at the intersection of Laurel Street and Pacific Avenue and ends at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Water Street.
CEREAL WITH SANTA
Dec. 2 | 9:00 am
Enjoy cereal with Santa at this fun event in Seaside.
ANNUAL STILLWELL’S FUN IN THE PARK
Dec. 2 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Caledonia Park, Pacific Grove
Santa will arrive at noon on a shiny Pacific Grove fire truck, joining Frosty the Snowman and Snow Queen. This event features complimentary rides, bounce houses, a petting zoo, and entertainment.
BRIGHTEN THE HARBOR LIGHTED BOAT SHOW
Dec. 3 | 5:15 - 7:30 pm
Enjoy the beautiful lights on the boats that pass by Old Fisherman’s Wharf at 5:15 pm with return at 6:15 pm.
SEASIDE’S WINTER WONDERLAND
Dec. 8 | 6:00 - 9:00 pm 440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside
Ice skating, art & crafts, carnival games,
jump houses, horse-drawn hay rides, and a visit from Santa.
CHRISTMAS IN THE ADOBES
Dec. 8 - Dec. 9 | 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Various Adobes in Monterey
Return to the days of Alta California and see Monterey’s historic adobes splendidly decorated for the season with welcoming, candle-lit luminarias at each entrance. Enjoy festive music, living history portrayers, and the warm spirit of this year’s annual celebration that has become a family favorite during the holidays.
DADS READ WITH SANTA
Dec. 9 | 10:00 Aam
Marina Branch Library
Take a photo with Santa, enjoy rock painting, and have fun playing with outdoor toys at this month's Dads Read event at Marina Branch Library.
YMCA WINTER WONDERLAND
Dec. 15 | 6:30-8:00 pm
Branches of Central Coast YMCA’s
Family-friendly and free event with face painting, ornament painting, gingerbread houses, pictures with Santa, and more.
FIRST NIGHT MONTEREY
Dec. 31 | 3:00 pm to 12:00 am
Historic Downtown Monterey
Family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration with entertainment, Mardi-Gras-style walking parade, and special Kids’ Night Outactivities.