18th annual art market in the historic Grove event center at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk!
Mark your calendar For these can't miss local events
From concerts to cultural events, Santa Cruz is alive with activities celebrating everything from art and fashion to food and film. Here are a few rad events worth adding to your social calendar.
Breakfast with Santa
Dec 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join us for the 8th annual Breakfast with Santa, with new special guest Ms. Claus!
The Grove 400 Beach Street Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival
Nov 07, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
New Brighton School Washburn Avenue Capitola, California 95010
Capitola: Plein Air Festival
Daily | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Artists set up their easels on the wharf, shore, and streets of beautiful Capitola, to paint live for four days. You’ll find hundreds of paintings on display, for sale, and entered into competition.
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