Here, find a curated list of the best food and drink events in Santa Cruz County for the coming week. At the top, I share my picks of unmissable local happenings.

For the first time in eight years, the doors of the former Logos Books & Records will open. Event company Collective Santa Cruz is hosting back-to-back Holiday Mega Markets this Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The events are free, and feature Santa Cruz-area artists, craftspeople, holiday treats, mocktails, coffee, a silent disco, face painting, pizza, photo booth, beer and wine courtesy of Humble Sea Brewing Co. and “a huge multi-level snowglobe,” if the post on Instagram can be believed. 

Get into the Christmas spirit by embracing one of its most cherished traditions: dressing up like Santa with all of your friends and grabbing drinks at local bars. What, you’ve never participated in a Santa Con before? Here’s your chance – the Aptos Santa Con Pub Stroll is happening Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m. Come dressed in your North Pole best to visit four participating bars and winery tasting rooms. 

Best of Santa Cruz County food and drink events, Dec.19-25

Here are some upcoming local food and drink events you might be interested in:

Friday, Dec. 19

Saturday, Dec. 20

Sunday, Dec. 21

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Lily Belli is the food and drink correspondent at Lookout Santa Cruz. Over the past 15 years since she made Santa Cruz her home, Lily has fallen deeply in love with its rich food culture, vibrant agriculture...