# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Santa Cruz

- **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Santa Cruz with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online.
- **Category**: Christmas
- **Display Name**: Christmas events
- **Type**: other

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## About

As Christmas draws near in the [CITY] in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the [CITY] waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in [CITY] to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration!

## Christmas Events in Santa Cruz

- **Event Name**: SantaCon SantaCruz
  - **Description**: Our annual pub crawl wearing Santa outfits! Always the first Friday in December. Rupert. 650-814-7873.
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/santacon-santacruz/200029884211335
  - **Venue**: Abbott Square Market
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  - **Categories**: parties, pub-crawl, first-friday, bar-crawls
- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol - Santa Cruz
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park - Santa Cruz
🏠 Address: 501 Upper Park Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
🌆 City: Santa Cruz
📍 Location: 36.99447, -121.995964🎉 Welcome to A Christmas Carol - Santa Cruz, where dreams come alive and
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 03 2026 – Thu Dec 24 2026 (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/a-christmas-carol-santa-cruz/3200030344579328
  - **Venue**: Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park - Santa Cruz
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: The Naughty List
  - **Description**: Pub Crawl & Scavenger Hunt. Exclusive drink discounts, exclusive access to fun activities, holiday-themed bar games  & more!About this EventSanta's working on his list, but we already know which on
  - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/the-naughty-list/100001997179623015
  - **Venue**: Downtown Info Kiosk
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  - **Price**: USD 20
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Art, fine-arts

## Trending Events in Santa Cruz

- **Event Name**: Oliver Tree at Quarry Amphitheater
  - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Ani DiFranco
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
- **Event Name**: Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party
  - **Description**: Get ready, Santa Cruz — Event Santa Cruz Midtown Fridays Summer Block Party is back for its 6th year, and it’s bigger and better than ever!

Every Friday night from May 29 through August 28, we’re throwing the ultimate summer block party right in the hear
  - **Venue**: 1111 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2105, United States
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- **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
🏠 Address: 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
🌆 City: Santa Cruz
📍 Location: 36.97, -122.03🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON
  - **Description**: InformationBelew Vai Levin BozzioQuarry Ampitheater at UC Santa CruzCarved from a former limestone quarry in the 1960s, the historic Quarry Amphitheater located at the heart of the UC Santa Cruz campus reopened after a major renovation
  - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Ani DiFranco at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
- **Event Name**: Bill Frisell in Santa Cruz
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Bill Frisell Live in Santa Cruz on Thursday, September 24, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Bill Frisell like never before? With chart-topping hits like Pretty Stars, Rain, Rain and Waltz for Hal Willner
  - **Venue**: Kuumbwa Jazz Center
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- **Event Name**: Public Image Ltd :: Rio Theatre :: Santa Cruz 9/5
  - **Description**: Public Image Ltd join us for one night at Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz with Plague Vendor.About this Event(((folkYEAH!))) presentsPUBLIC IMAGE LTD
  - **Venue**: Rio Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** SantaCon SantaCruz (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 06:00 pm at Abbott Square Market), A Christmas Carol - Santa Cruz (Thu Dec 03 2026 at Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park - Santa Cruz), The Naughty List (Fri Dec 11 2026 at 06:00 pm at Downtown Info Kiosk).
- **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas events in Santa Cruz on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Christmas events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Christmas events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Santa Cruz include Abbott Square Market, Audrey Stanley Grove in DeLaveaga Park - Santa Cruz, Downtown Info Kiosk.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Santa Cruz range from USD 20 to USD 20. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Santa Cruz include Rupert Hart, Seat Geek, Downtown Association Of Santa Cruz - Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Christmas events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Christmas events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Santa Cruz.

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