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Get Out in Watsonville: Feel Festive

Feed your holiday spirit at breakfast with Santa, the new holiday celebration in the Plaza or a Christmas movie.

Holiday celebrations are in full swing in Watsonville this weekend. The best part? They're cheap or free.

When/When Saturday, Dec. 10, 1-7 p.m., , W Beach St & Main St, Watsonville

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Why Go: The inaugural event will celebrate holiday traditions from around the world. Various cultures, ethnicities and religions will be represented with a dozen or so booths with different song, dress, music, dancing and stories. There will be craft and food booths outside in the Plaza area.

Pricing: Free

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When/When Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 10-11, 11 a.m. , 1125 S Green Valley Rd, Watsonville

Why Go: It's a fun holiday movie for the whole family, and you won't find a better price for a movie theater ticket.

Pricing: $5

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

When/When Sunday, Dec. 11, 8 a.m. , 114 E 5th St, Watsonville

Why Go: Enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice served by the Pajaro Valley Host Lions and sponsored by the Watsonville McDonalds.

Pricing: $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors (60+), $4 for kids ages 6-12 and free for ages 5 and younger.

If you're not ready for Christmas carols on repeat in your head, here are some events not sponsored by the North Pole.

HIP HOP FOR HOPE

When/When Friday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. , 30 Maple Ave, Watsonville

Why Go: Lots of live performances, raffles and giveaways during the toy and food drive at the youth center.

Pricing: $8, $7 with three cans of food or $5 with one toy donation

When/When Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m., , 2601 E Lake Ave, Watsonville

Why Go: Coastal Collision 4 brings mixed martial arts action back to the county fairgrounds. The event is always a big hit (pun intended!).

Pricing: $30


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