Enjoy the Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market every THIRD Sunday in 2025! Featuring 40+ local makers & artists, this market hosts a wide range of locally handmade goods. Find some of your favorite Santa Cruz makers AND brand new ones…the variety of goods at the market is always exceptional. Friendly leashed pups are welcome! Check out our website for the…

The Santa Cruz Symphony has been spotlighting the artistry of outstanding musicians in a series of intimate recitals. Here is your chance to see a recital with The Maestro, Daniel Stewart himself! You’ve loved watching Maestro Stewart conduct the Symphony. Now comes a real treat — hearing him play the viola! Even better, he will bring some musical friends to…

Mi Casa es Tu Casa is an annual Pajaro Valley Arts exhibit inspired by the traditional holiday of Día de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico and beyond through altars to remember and honor those who have passed. This cherished tradition brings together families, communities and friends as they prepare to welcome the spirits back each year. PVA…

On the first Friday evening of every month, Santa Cruz galleries, shops, and cultural venues open their doors to showcase the works of Santa Cruz County artists. With a block party-like vibe, the multi-venue event provides an opportunity to discover local creative talent in a fun and festive setting. Many venues entice attendees with yummy cheese-and-wine-filled spreads, while others have…

Meet Santa Cruz Artists and Makers and take home some hand-made delights at the Frost Fest Holiday Market! Locally-made jewelry, crochet, stained glass, art, and much more for sale by local vendors in the MAH atrium. First Friday, December 5th, 5-9 PM Frost Fest, December 6th, 12-5 PM

Curated by Donna Mekis (poetry) and Rose Sellery (visual art), with broadside design by Gary Young, Director of the Cowell Press at UC Santa Cruz, Broadsides No. 2 invites audiences to experience how the union of word and image can expand the possibilities of both forms.​​​ 

Follow along with local artist, Ana of Follow the Sun, to create your own Holiday Palm inspired masterpiece! In just two hours you will be guided, step by step, in creating the painting of the day. Great for complete beginners and seasoned creatives alike. You have the freedom to add your personal touch – tweak the colors & composition, or…

Santa Cruz Symphony’s Holiday Pops Concert offers festive favorites including holiday music by Leroy Anderson, the lighthearted and nostalgic Symph-Hanukkah, selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, and singalong tunes in a variety of December traditions. It’s the best way to celebrate the season with friends and family in a joyfully-decorated venue. Take a picture with Santa Claus and the North Pole…

Join us for the Acton Academy Santa Cruz Holiday Craft Fair in Mid-Town on Sunday, December 14th, from 12–4 PM at 440 Frederick Street! This joyful community event features handmade gifts, art, and local crafts created by young entrepreneurs and talented local makers. Enjoy delicious food, festive treats, and creative activities for all ages. At Acton Academy Santa Cruz, we…

Santa Cruz Symphony’s Holiday Pops Concert offers festive favorites including holiday music by Leroy Anderson, the lighthearted and nostalgic Symph-Hanukkah, selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, and singalong tunes in a variety of December traditions. It’s the best way to celebrate the season with friends and family in a joyfully-decorated venue. Take a picture with Santa Claus and the North Pole…