Our holiday celebration is always a festive, heart-warming and simply not-to-be-missed extravaganza! This season’s concerts feature traditional favorites along with new works including a stunning world premiere by Ola Gjeilo, one of America’s most prominent contemporary composers. There will be appearances by Santa, his elves and reindeer, a 1980s nativity scene, and an ugly sweater parade thrown in just for fun!
Continue readingJoin us for the annual Children’s Holiday Festival! Santa will arrive at History Park aboard a historic trolley to greet children – a wonderful photo opportunity for parents! Holiday music and caroling will set the scene, with the Snow Queen leading story time.
Continue readingThe Annual Christmas Fantasy experience at Tilden Park features an extensive array of outdoor holiday light displays and decorations covering the merry go round and surrounding grounds.
Continue readingVintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through the streets of Santa Cruz as passengers lend their voices to holiday carols, sip hot spiced cider, and listen to musical entertainment while Santa visits the little ones, or the young at heart!
Continue readingThe parade starts at 10:00AM at First and D Street and ends at H Street. The parade features local marching bands, dancers, and the much-anticipated Santa Claus. The Holiday Market features handcrafted arts and crafts, gourmet items and delicious foods.
Continue readingEnjoy a traditional holiday family experience including visits with a Victorian Santa and his reindeer, old-fashioned ornament making, a puppet show, holiday entertainment and refreshments.
Continue readingOur holiday celebration is always a festive, heart-warming and simply not-to-be-missed extravaganza! This season’s concerts feature traditional favorites along with new works including a stunning world premiere by Ola Gjeilo, one of America’s most prominent contemporary composers. There will be appearances by Santa, his elves and reindeer, a 1980s nativity scene, and an ugly sweater parade thrown in just for fun!
Continue readingThe Annual Christmas Fantasy experience at Tilden Park features an extensive array of outdoor holiday light displays and decorations covering the merry go round and surrounding grounds.
Continue readingVintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through the streets of Santa Cruz as passengers lend their voices to holiday carols, sip hot spiced cider, and listen to musical entertainment while Santa visits the little ones, or the young at heart!
Continue readingThousands of holiday lights set off the Victorians, transforming Union Street into a magical backdrop for Santa and a team of elves to celebrate along with jugglers, live ponies dressed as reindeer, face painters, balloon artists, costumed characters, singers, and live entertainment.
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