December holiday events round-up for the Central Coast
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Here's a list of holiday events that are happening near you, organized by county.
Monterey County
- December 6, 3-7 p.m.: Holidays in the Park
Ocean Avenue & Mission Street, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Event: Free, Parking: Varies
- December 6, 5-6 p.m.: Traditional Tree Lighting on Colton Hall Lawn
Colton Hall, downtown Monterey
Event: Free
- December 6, 6-8:30 p.m.: Light Christmas Parade
Salinas Valley Fairgrounds on Mildred, down Broadway and ends at King City Town Square
Event: Free
- December 6 from 6-7:30 p.m.: Holiday Tree Lighting
Vince DiMaggio Park, 3200 Del Monte Blvd, Marina
Event: Free
- December 6-22, 1-6 p.m.: Christmas on the Wharf
Old Fisherman's Wharf, 1 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey
Prices vary depending on activity
- December 7, 10 a.m.: Santa in the Neighborhood
Starts at Palm Avenue in Marina
Event: Free
- December 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: Stillwell's Holiday Fun in the Park
Caledonia Park on Central Avenue in Pacific Grove
Event: Free
- December 7, 12:30-2 p.m.: Holiday Tea at Old St. Angela Inn
The Old St. Angela Inn, 321 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove
Price: $71.21
- December 7, 2 p.m.: Christmas Celebration
Cesar Chavez Park on Front Street, Soledad
Event: free
- December 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m.: Holiday Lights
Downtown Gonzales
Event: Free
- December 10, 5-9 p.m.: Holiday at the Inns
Asilomar Conference Grounds and St. Mary’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church of Pacific Grove, Pacific Grove
Price: $30
- December 12, 5-8 p.m.: Country Christmas
Salinas Sports Complex
Event: Free
- December 12 & 19, 5-9 p.m.: Shop, Sip & Stroll
Downtown Pacific Grove, Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove
Prices vary depending on activity
- December 13 & 14, 5-9 p.m.: Christmas in the Adobes
Historic Old Monterey
Price: $48.79, Parking: Varies
- December 14, 4-7 p.m.: Cookies with Santa
560 Walker Dr, Soledad
Adults: $8 Children: $6
- December 14, 6 p.m.: Annual Holiday Lights Parade
(Check site for locations)
Event: Free
- December 15, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Tis the Season Craft and Vendor Fair
The Moose - Monterey Lodge 876, 555 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Del Rey Oaks
Event: Free, prices vary depending on activity
- December 15, 11:30 a.m.: Holiday Luncheon
Chef Pèpe’s Vesuvio Restaurant, 6th Ave & Junipero St, Carmel-By-The-Sea
Price: $95 (event only waitlisted)
San Benito County
- November 24-December 22, times vary: The Adventure to the North Pole - A Family Christmas Light Festival
Bolado Park, 9000 Airline Highway, Tres Pinos
Price: $25
- December 7, 2-7 p.m.: Aromas Holiday Barn Boutique
68 Ricardo Ct, Aromas
Event: Free, prices vary depending on activity
- December 14, 2-5 p.m.: Homes for the Holidays Christmas Home Tour
2071 Red Oak Drive, Hollister
Price: $55.20
Santa Clara County
- November 29-December 31, 1-9 p.m. & 5-10 p.m.: North Pole Nights
Gilroy Gardens
Prices start at $45 (not including ice skating), Parking: $20
- December 7, 3 p.m.: Holiday Festival & Parade
Downtown Gilroy
Event: Free
Santa Cruz County
- November 23-December 24, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.: Santa Cruz Shakespeare's "A Christmas Carol"
Veterans Memorial Building, 846 Front St, Santa Cruz
Prices range starting at $22, Parking: Varies
- November 28-January 5, all day: Boardwalk Winter Wonderland
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Event: Free, prices vary depending on activity
- November 29-January 1, 5:30-8 p.m.: Farleys Christmas Wonderland
Farley’s Christmas Wonderland, 108 Seaview Ave, Santa Cruz
Check website for prices
- November 29-December 24, times and days vary: Holiday Lights
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville
Prices start at $20
- December 6, 6-8 p.m.: Soquel Village Christmas Tree Lighting
The Vintage Pick & Art Studio, 4900 Soquel Drive, Soquel
Event: Free
- December 6 & 7, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds' Holiday Craft Fair
Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville
Adults: $10, Children 6 - 11: $5, Under 6: Free, Parking: Free
*tickets include the holiday lights walk-thru
- December 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Holiday Parade
Downtown Santa Cruz
Event: Free, Parking: Varies
- December 7, 1-4 p.m.: Santa In Aptos Holiday Market & Tree Lighting
Aptos Village Green
Event: Free, Parking: Varies
- December 7, 1-6 p.m.: Boulder Creek Winter Festival
Forest Street, Boulder Creek
Event: Free, prices range depending on activity
- December 7, 3 p.m. onwards: SantaCon
Humble Sea Tavern (starting), Felton
Event: Free (21+)
- December 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Santa Cruz Harbor: Lighted Boat Parade
Santa Cruz Harbor, 135 5th Avenue, Santa Cruz
Event: Free, Parking: Varies
- December 7-8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.: Capitola Village Annual Holiday Cookie Walk
Capitola Candy Company, 205 Capitola Ave, Capitola
Price: $20, Parking: Varies
- December 7-8 & 14-23, departure 8 p.m.: Holiday Lights Train
Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton
Prices range starting at $38.11, Parking: $10
- December 11-13, 4-7 p.m.: Santa Tour
Pop-up locations (check the website)
Event: Free
- December 13, 6-8 p.m.: Crafts & Cocoa
Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
Price: $5
- December 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.: Winter Art Market
Tannery Arts Center, 1050-1060 River Street, Santa Cruz
Event: Free
- December 14, 2-5 p.m.: Winter on the Wharf
Santa Cruz Wharf, 21 Municipal Wharf
Event: Free
- December 14 at 7:30 p.m. & December 15 at 1 p.m.: Santa Cruz Symphony: Holiday Pops Concert
Civic Auditorium, 307 Church St, Santa Cruz
Prices range starting at $45, Parking: Varies
- December 15, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.: Breakfast with Santa
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1960 Freedom Blvd, Freedom
Adults: $8 Seniors: $7 Children 3-17: $7
- December 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m.: Adult Holiday Cooking Decorating
Scott Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Rd, Scotts Valley
Check website for prices
- December 20-24, times vary: YuleTide Holiday Weekend
Santa Cruz / Monterey Bay KOA Holiday, 1186 San Andreas Road, Watsonville
Prices range depending on activity and campsite
- December 24, 9 a.m. to noon: Boulder Creek Reindeer Run
Junction Park in Boulder Creek
Registration: Starts at $30
