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Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Events Through New Year's!

Have you jumped aboard the Holiday Lights Train yet? Or bowled for free? Plus, what's planned for New Year's Eve ...

There’s always something fun happening at the Boardwalk!

The following info is courtesy of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk:

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Available at the Boardwalk Casino Arcade, Neptune’s Kingdom, and Season Pass / Will Call Office.

Discount not good with any other offer.

*When you purchase $20 on a MyBoardwalk Rechargeable Card, you will receive an additional $20 in bonus arcade play on that card.

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Strike Out Hunger

Through December 31, 2014

Just bring in a can of food and bowl a game for FREE. All donations will be given to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Cruz County to help feed local families.

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Santa Cruz
Holiday Lights Train


December 19, 20, 21, 22, & 23
Departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through the streets of Santa Cruz as passengers lend their voices to holiday carols, sip hot spiced cider and listen to musical entertainment while Santa visits the little ones, or the young at heart! Continue the merriment with your choice of arcade games, mini-golf or laser tag at Santa’s Kingdom at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Bring the whole family for festive fun. Happy Holidays!

More Info at roaringcamp.com


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Chanukah Train

Thursday, December 18, 2014
Departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Create a new holiday tradition with family and friends as you experience the lights, stories and traditions of Chanukah in a whole new way! On the 3rd night of Chanukah, watch the menorah lighting, listen to storytelling of the Chanukah miracle, play dreidel and enjoy kosher refreshments provided by Chabad by the Sea. Enjoy a ride on Roaring Camp Railroad’s vintage excursion cars adorned with thousands of shining lights and Chaunkah decorations as it rolls through the streets of Santa Cruz. Includes your choice of mini golf, laser tag, or arcade games.

More Info at roaringcamp.com

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New Year’s Eve’s Eve
with the Joe Sharino Band

Tuesday, Dec.ember 30, 2014
8:00pm to 12:30pm

Celebrate one night early with one of Monterey Bay’s favorite dance bands. Enjoy party favors, a full bar and a countdown clock at midnight!

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New Year’s Eve
with the Alison Sharino Band

Wednesday, December 31, 2014
7:00pm to 1:00am

Enjoy an evening of great food and dancing to The Alison Sharino Band. Live DJ during dinner, complimentary glass of champagne or sparkling cider, party favors and hats, balloon drop and countdown clock at midnight!

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