Ongoing Events- December 1 - March 31, 2011
-- Elephant Seal Guided Walking Tours
Family Fun: Visitors are guided on a 3-mile, 2.5-hour walk through sand dunes, to watch elephant seals in their natural environment. Be sure to make reservations well in advance, as they sell out quickly. This walk begins at the Visitors Center in Ano Nuevo State Park, approx. 30 miles South of Half Moon Bay on Hwy 1.
Fee: Call for information Time: 9 a.m. Phone Number: (800) 444-4445 - December 3-23, 2011
-- Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train
Family Fun, Holiday: Ride vintage excursion cars, adorned by thousands of colorful lights, as they roll through city streets past homes of Santa Cruz. Sing along to seasonal carols while sipping hot-spiced cider, listen to musical entertainment, and enjoy visits by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Continue the merriment at Santa’s Kingdom at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Choice of one activity: “Holiday” miniature golf, laser tag, or arcade games, is included with Holiday Lights Train ticket price. Advance reservations recommended. Call for more information and tickets
Fee: Call for information Time: Call for information Phone Number: 831-335-4484 - Every Sunday
-- Japantown Farmer's Market
Market: A year-round market of produce and hand-made goods. Rain or Shine. Jackson Street between Sixth and Seventh Streets, San Jose, CA
Fee: Free Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (408) 298.4303 - Every Sunday
-- Live Oak/Eastside Farmers Market
Market: Come by, have breakfast, do your market shopping and enjoy the music. The market houses about 30 vendors at the peak of the season and offers cafe seating and live music. Located in the parking lot of the East Cliff Village Shopping Center, 15th & East Cliff, Santa Cruz, CA
Fee: Free Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 454.0566 - Every Monday
-- World Class Jazz
Live Music: Each Monday evening a world class jazz artist performs at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz! Open to all ages. Come for dinner and enjoy the jazz! Call for performance information. The Kuumbwa Jazz Center, 320-2 Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fee: Varies According to Artist Time: Call for information Phone Number: (831) 427.2227 - Every Tuesday
-- Tasting Room Tuesdays at The Fairmont Hotel
Wine Education: The Pagoda Restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel will be featuring two to four wines from a Santa Cruz Mountains Winery. The wines will be offered by the bottle, half glass, or full glass. Enjoy complimentary appetizers to accompany the wines. 170 South Market Street, San Jose CA
Fee: Varies Time: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 685.8463 - Every Tuesday
-- Michael's On Main
Wine and Food Education: Please join Michael's On Main for their popular Food and Wine Tasting! Michael's prepares a delicious match to specially selected wines. The food buffet, wine and live music reflect the theme of the evening. 2591 Main Street, Soquel
Fee: $25 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 479.9777 - Every Tuesday
-- 'Two-Fer' Tuesday at Shadowbrook
Celebration, Live Music: Join us for 'two-fer' one pizzas, appetizers, cocktails, beer and wine. Live music from 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m. Shadowbrook Restaurant, 1750 Wharf Road, Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA
Fee: Call for information Time: 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 475.1551 - Every Wednesday
-- Winemaker Wednesdays at Shadowbrook
Wine & Food Education: Each week, Shadowbrook Restaurant will be featuring 2 to 4 wines from a Santa Cruz Mountain winery, offered by the bottle or the glass. Shadowbrook will prepare gourmet appetizers to pair with the wine. Check our website for schedule. 1750 Wharf Road, Capitoloa-by-the-Sea, CA
Fee: Price varies per winery Time: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 685.8463 - Every Wednesday
-- Downtown Santa Cruz Farmer's Market
Market, Family Fun: Come to the Downtown Farmers Market. Come and enjoy the new expanded downtown market, including new farms, food vendors and a brand new weekly art and craft fair. One block off of Pacific Avenue at the corner of Lincoln Street and Cedar Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fee: Free Time: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 454.0566 - Every Thursday
-- Barrel Tasting & Wine Dinner at Bonny Doon Vineyard
Wine & Food Education: Glimpse behind the curtain (into the winery & cellar) to discover the motivations, innovations and inspirations of winemaker Randall Grahm and his unique Dooniverse. Barrel tasting followed by a hosted three-course, prix fixe family-style dinner paired with wines of Bonny Doon Vineyard. Space is limited. Reserve your place at the table today! 328 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA
Fee: $50/$45 Wine Club Members Time: 6 p.m. Phone Number: (831) 425.6771 - Every Friday
-- Acoustic Friday and Vino Tabi Winery
Celebration: Join us Friday nights for acoustic music and Gary's gourmet snappy dog cart. Enjoy wine by the glass, good music and good friends. 334 Ingalls Street "C", Santa Cruz, CA
Fee: Free Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Phone Number: 831-426-1809 - TBA
-- Holiday Celebration at Testarossa
Holiday, Celebration: Join us for our Annual Holiday Celebration and enjoy an expanded wine pour, festive music and more! Also take advantage of this opportunity to shop great gift ideas including our popular gift baskets! Reservations are not required. Call for more information. 300-A College Avenue, Los Gatos CA
Fee: Call for information Time: 12pm-4pm Phone Number: 408-354-6150 x21 - TBA
-- Holiday Open House at Roudon-Smith Winery
Celebration: We will have live entertainment that day along with holiday wine specials so come out and enjoy the holiday season with us! Delk Bee’s Infused Honey will be with us as well...they make incredible honey that is infused with flavors like habanero, ginger, rosemary, garlic etc. 2364 Bean Creek Road, Scotts Valley CA
Fee: $5/Wine Club Members & Guests Free Time: 9am-4pm Phone Number: 831-438-1244
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