Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Santa Cruz (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in Santa Cruz

    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Valley Suns

    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Valley Suns

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA
    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Valley Suns

    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Valley Suns

    2026-11-28 · 19:00
    KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA
    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Salt Lake City Stars

    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Salt Lake City Stars

    2026-12-06 · 14:00
    KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA
    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Coachella Valley Lakers

    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Coachella Valley Lakers

    2026-12-11 · 19:00
    KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA
    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Coachella Valley Lakers

    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Coachella Valley Lakers

    2026-12-13 · 18:00
    KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA
    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers

    Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Rio Grande Valley Vipers

    2026-12-27 · 18:00
    KAISER PERMANENTE ARENA

    More Things to Do in Santa Cruz That Week

    (((folkYEAH))) Presents: PEARL CHARLES

    (((folkYEAH))) Presents: PEARL CHARLES

    From $21
    2026-11-23 · 19:00
    The Crepe Place
    The Joint Chiefs x Velour: Double Bill!

    The Joint Chiefs x Velour: Double Bill!

    From $25
    2026-11-29 · 16:00
    Moe's Alley
    Sandra Bernhard

    Sandra Bernhard

    2026-11-29 · 19:00
    Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
    (((folkYEAH))) Presents: JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD, HORSEPOWER

    (((folkYEAH))) Presents: JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD, HORSEPOWER

    From $26
    2026-12-02 · 19:00
    The Crepe Place
    (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Buck Meek w/ Kisser

    (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Buck Meek w/ Kisser

    From $34
    2026-12-08 · 20:00
    Moe's Alley
    Moe's Alley Presents: The James Hunter Six "Off The Fence Tour"

    Moe's Alley Presents: The James Hunter Six "Off The Fence Tour"

    2026-12-09 · 20:00
    Moe's Alley

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