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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Enjoy the festive wonders of Seaside with our holiday event guide. Whether Seaside is your everyday backdrop or your dream destination, our guide brings festive dreams to life.

Popular events during this season in the region include the enchanting Winter Wonderland at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, where joy and cheer fill the air with dazzling light displays. The Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade offers a unique spectacle as beautifully decorated boats glisten on the water, creating a magical waterfront experience. And the Holiday Lights at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds is something you definitely don't want to miss, featuring an impressive array of holiday illuminations. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Seaside Holiday Light Displays

What to Expect:

Spectacular lighted displays with holiday carols.

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Holiday Lights at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds features a 3/4 mile drive-through experience with millions of lights decorating tractors, trees, lawns, and buildings. Enjoy holiday carols from local radio stations while viewing community and family entries, including a Youth Designer awardee.

Where: Watsonville | More Info: Holiday Lights at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds

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Traditional walk-in Christmas display with fairy grotto and snow.

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Farley’s Christmas Wonderland is a traditional walk-in Christmas display in Santa Cruz, featuring numerous Christmas trees, garlands, sleighs, an elf village, and a fairy grotto with waterfalls. The exhibit offers a unique experience with its detailed decorations and special nights with snow.

Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Farley’s Christmas Wonderland

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What to Expect:

Vintage train ride with holiday lights and live music.

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The Holiday Lights Train at Roaring Camp features vintage excursion cars adorned with thousands of colorful lights, rolling through Santa Cruz city streets past homes. Live music by Steve Bennett plays holiday classics, and passengers can visit Santa Claus and his elves while sipping hot cider.

Where: Felton | More Info: Holiday Lights Train at Roaring Camp

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Seaside Holiday Shows and Entertainment

What to Expect:

Holiday movie screening with fun holiday headbands and snacks.

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Join Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk for a holiday movie screening of "Elf" in the historic Cocoanut Grove Ballroom. Attendees are encouraged to wear holiday pajamas and receive a fun holiday headband. Snacks are available for purchase, and banquet chair seating is provided. Fun inflatable chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Movie with Santa “Elf” at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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Seaside Other Holiday Activities

What to Expect:

Holiday celebration with Santa's arrival by vintage fire engine and snow play area.

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Celebrate the holiday season at the Santa Cruz Wharf with festive decorations, special events, and Santa's arrival by vintage fire engine. Enjoy holiday specials, take photos with Santa, and participate in activities like playing in the snow area with Elsa and Anna from Disney's Frozen.

Where: Santa Cruz | More Info: Winter on the Wharf

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