SANTA CRUZ HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAIN

The Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train features vintage excursion cars adorned with thousands of colorful lights rolling through the streets of Santa Cruz. The event includes holiday carols, hot spiced cider and musical entertainment.

WHEN: 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: Departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz

COST: $20 kids, $26 adults

DETAILS: www.beachboardwalk.com

HOLIDAY OUT WITH THOMAS

Thomas the Tank Engine will be all decked out in decorations for the holidays. The 25-minute ride will include carol singing and a visit from Santa, as well as a variety of events to participate in at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

WHEN: Various times Saturday and Sunday

WHERE: Departs from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz

COST: $24

Call to Care Campaign

New Life Community Services, a local state licensed alcohol and drug treatment program and family shelter, is looking for financial support this holiday season due to budget cuts. As part of its new Call to Care Campaign, the organization is hosting a Christmas tree lot to support those in recovery. The nonprofit is also looking for donations

When: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday now until Christmas.

Where: 3020 Thurber Lane, Santa Cruz

Details: www.newlifesc.org, 427-1007

The Journey of the Magi

The Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church presents a Christmas marionette show, "The Journey of the Magi," to the general public.

When: 1 p.m. Saturday

Where: Prophet Elias is at 223 Church St., Santa Cruz

Details: 713-6941