Santa Claus Is Coming to Watsonville! Here’s Where To See The Jolly Man In Red

You better watch out, you better not pout — Santa Claus is coming to town! St. Nick is heading our way this season and he’s ready to wave, visit and snap photos with local families. Get those wish lists ready, stay on the nice list and check out where you can see the jolly man in red in and around Watsonville.

Please note: Event dates and details are subject to change or cancellation. Be sure to check with each venue in advance, as tickets or reservations may be required.

Roaring Camp Holiday Lights Train (Tickets Required)

📅 When: November 28, December 15–17, December 21-23 | See website for available timeslots
📍 Where: Roaring Camp Railroads, 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA
🔗 More info.

Watsonville Holiday Craft and Gift Fair with Santa and Mrs. Claus (Entrance Fee Required)

📅 When: December 5–6 | 12 PM–9 PM
📍 Where: Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, Watsonville, CA
🔗 More info.

Breakfast With Santa at Chaminade (Reservations Required)

📅 When: December 6 and 13 | 9 AM–11 AM
📍 Where: Chaminade Resort and Spa, One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz, CA
🔗 More info.

Hallcrest Holiday Market

📅 When: December 7 | 11 AM–5 PM
📍 Where: 379 Felton Empire Rd, Felton, CA
🔗 More info.

Seascape Resort: Holiday Craft Fair (Free)

📅 When: December 7 | 1 PM–4 PM
📍 Where: Seascape Beach Resort, 1 Seascape Resort Dr, Aptos, CA
🔗 More info.

Movie With Santa (Entrance Fee Required)

📅 When: December 7 | 4:30 PM
📍 Where: The Grove Ballroom, 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
🔗 More info.

Brunch With Santa (Tickets Required)

📅 When: December 14 | 9 AM-12 PM
📍 Where: The Grove, 400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA
🔗 More info.

Noche De Brillo

📅 When: December 14 | 2–7 PM
📍 Where: Downtown Watsonville, 350 Main Street, Watsonville, CA
🔗 More info.

Happy holidays — and may all your Santa sightings be merry and magical.

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