Reindeer Round-Up
Downtown Santa Cruz Pacific Avenue Between Water and Locust Streets, Santa CruzSanta has lost his reindeer, but you can help find them! Pick up a map at the Downtown Santa Cruz Information Kiosk or Pacific Cookie Company to find participating businesses, and then visit them all to search for the beautiful hidden reindeer. Find just 12 of the reindeer and return your map to the Info Kiosk for a small prize! Find all 28 and you'll be entered to win of our many grand prizes. FUN for the whole family.
Roaring Camp Railroads: Redwood Forest Steam Train
Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, FeltonTravel over trestles, through towering redwood groves and up a winding narrow-gauge grade to the summit of Bear Mountain as conductors narrate the history of Roaring Camp, the railroad and the forest.
Schwan Lake: Finding the Fungus Among Us
Simpkins Family Swim Center 979 17th Ave, Santa CruzLearn about fascinating fungi and the basics of mushroom identification (just observing, not picking or eating!) Ages 8 and up. An adult must accompany children aged 15 and younger. Space is limited to 20 per outing. There are 4 outings for 4 Mondays from November 18 to December 9.