From small-town charm to seasonal celebrations, these hometown holiday highlights bring the spirit of the season to life.
Celebrate the season all month long with local lights, cozy stops, markets and hometown holiday charm.
Santa season is here! Find out when and where to meet St. Nick before he heads back to the North Pole.
Help make the season brighter ​— donate a toy and spread joy to local children and families in need this holiday season.
Help make a difference close to home by giving your time and talents to local organizations this holiday season.
Discover meaningful ways to give back — from volunteering and donating to supporting community programs year-round.
Pick the perfect pumpkin, enjoy seasonal treats and discover the best spots for autumn adventures.
Celebrate America's birthday with food, fireworks and more festive fun!
Get ready to explore exciting attractions and events right here in our community!
Welcome spring! Be sure to mark your calendars for all the fun happening around town.
Make the most of the season with these local experiences!
Do you have the best Christmas decorations in town? Send us photos and a description for Patch's 2024 holiday tour of lights.
Discover how you can give back this holiday season and help bring positive change to our community.
Find unique gifts and make a difference by keeping your holiday dollars in the community this season.
St. Nick is headed our way! Find out when and where to see Santa this holiday season.
Celebrate Giving Tuesday all season long by donating, volunteering and spreading the word about these amazing local organizations.
Find out where you can pick pumpkins and celebrate the season in our area.
Patch has your guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades, concerts and other celebrations from the Santa Cruz Mountains to the beaches.
Beginning Friday, just one city where fireworks are legal in Santa Cruz County will sell"safe and sane fireworks."
Check out these holiday weekend events in and around your community.
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to spotlight Mexican restaurants in the Watsonville area.
See Santa stops, menorah lightings, Christmas concerts, lights extravaganzas, Nutcrackers & more in Watsonville, beach towns & South Bay.
Shop close to home and support businesses right here in our community.
Find out when and where to see Jolly Old St. Nick this holiday season.
This holiday season, consider donating and volunteering locally to make a positive impact in our community.
Find haunted houses, harvest fests, corn mazes, Day of Dead celebrations & more fall fun near you in Watsonville, beach towns & South Bay.
Taking care of your home can be scary! Tackle those household demons with professional help this fall.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks, parades & celebrations around Watsonville, South Bay & beach communities.
Patch has your complete guide to Independence Day fireworks shows, parades, concerts & celebrations around Watsonville, beaches & South Bay.
Don your Easter bonnet, grab your Easter basket & get hoppin' on spring plans! Find festivities in Watsonville, South Bay & beaches.
Your guide to menorah lightings, holiday light extravaganzas, Nutcrackers, concerts, Santa & more in Watsonville, South Bay & beach cities.
Your South Bay & beaches guide to Santa visits, Hanukkah menorah fests, Nutcrackers, concerts, ice rinks & more in Watsonville & nearby.
Your guide to trick-or-treat trails, corn mazes, Day of Dead, fall fests, haunted houses & more throughout Watsonville, beaches & South Bay.
The newest federal holiday, Juneteenth, will prompt many businesses and government services to close. What to know.
Here are some ways to really show Mom you care.
Plan to wine & dine Mom on her big day? See what Watsonville-area eateries are planning Mother's Day for on-site dining & to-go deals.
The world-famous Gilroy Garlic Festival, a much-loved annual weekend event that has been a mainstay since the late 1970s, is cancelled.
Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? Here's a selection of great local farms near Watsonville.
Valentine's Day isn't just a holiday to swoon over the ladies — treat the number one man in your life to these fun and practical gifts.