Winter is Coming, but the Beach Boardwalk Has Holiday Happenings

So, you were afraid the most fun place in Santa Cruz was closed? 

Here's what's up at the Boardwalk for the holidays:

Token Madness, December 1 – December 31, 2013  

Arcade fans love the month of December when $20 buys $40 worth of game play.  Stock up now, play anytime.  Instead of tokens, this year check out the Boardwalk’s new MyBoardwalk Card. http://myboardwalk.com/

Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train, December 20-23, 2013 

Nothing looks prettier than Roaring Camp’s Holiday Lights Train decked out for the season.  The brilliant light show outside Neptune’s Kingdom add extra pizazz.

http://www.roaringcamp.com/events2#holiday_Lights

Bowl for Free, now through December 31, 2013

Bring a can of food and bowl a game for free at the Boardwalk Bowl! All donations go to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County to help feed hungry local families. http://boardwalkbowl.com/strike-out-hunger

New Year’s Eve’s Eve with the Joe Sharino Band, December 30, 2013  It’s not a typo! Celebrate a night early with one of Monterey Bay’s favorite dance bands.  Includes everything you’d expect for New Year’s Eve including party favors, full bar, and a countdown clock at midnight in the classic CocoanGrove.   http://www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com/public-events/nye-eve/

New Year’s Eve with the Alison Sharino Band, December 31, 2013 Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling cider and a fabulous evening in the historic Cocoanut Grove. Dinner buffet includes grilled New York steak, chicken cordon bleu, pasta primavera, salads, savory sides, and decadent desserts.  Then dance the night away with live music by the Alison Sharino Band and Innisfree. A magical theme includes entertainment by the Surfing Magician, party favors, a full bar, and countdown clock.  http://www.cocoanutgrovesantacruz.com/public-events/nye/

Boardwalk Rides Rides are open daily, December 26- January 5 for Limited Rides.  Rides scheduled to open include Giant Dipper, Carousel, Double Shot, Undertow, Bumper Cars. (On Limited Ride Days, some rides and areas of the park are closed. Visitors should expect 5 major rides and 1 “Kiddie” ride to be open, weather permitting. Parking is reduced ($6) and “All-Day Rides Wristbands” are discounted to $21.95 plus tax on Limited Ride Days. Please call (831) 423-5590 the day of your visit to confirm open rides.) 

And new 2014 Season Passes can also be used for the rest of 2013 when rides are open December 26 – January 5.