The Santa Barbara Kite Festival
SAVE THE DATE! The 39th Santa Barbara Kite Festival Arrives 11am-4pm Sunday, April 13, 2025 2025 THEME “HELP ONE ANOTHER” The Santa Barbara Kite Festival is ready to fly 11am-4pm […]
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SAVE THE DATE! The 39th Santa Barbara Kite Festival Arrives 11am-4pm Sunday, April 13, 2025 2025 THEME “HELP ONE ANOTHER” The Santa Barbara Kite Festival is ready to fly 11am-4pm […]

Explore two days dedicated to stepping into climate leadership. Join in on conversations with climate leaders, get into the groove with musical performances and art contests, build community and connect with eco-minded exhibitors, and learn how to lean into climate action. This festival is the longest-running and most consistently held public Earth Day celebration in […]

Madonnari, or street painters, transform the Mission plaza using pastels on pavement to create 150 vibrant and colorful, large-scale images. The Santa Barbara I Madonnari Street Painting Festival presents the rare opportunity to view artists of all ages create street paintings ranging from classical to original images. The annual, three-day festival is held on the […]

Saturday, May 24th, Noon to 7 p.m., Sunday, May 25th, Noon to 7 p.m., and Monday, May 26th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Mulligans at the Avila Beach Gold Resort […]
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The 51st Annual Summer Solstice Celebration kicks off the summer season with a vibrant explosion of creative energy, June 20-22 at Alameda Park. This year’s theme is Wild World! The […]
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🌞 Santa Barbara, we’re back! Join us for The Makers Hive Market at the stunning Paseo Nuevo for two days of sunshine, community, and creativity! 🌿 📍 @paseonuevosb | 651 […]
The experience of 2025! Step right up to a world of wonder and excitement—it’s not just a show, it’s an unforgettable adventure for the whole family! Get your tickets now […]
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The Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara (BCACSB) is heating up the local dance scene with their popular Salsa and Bachata Social, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Alhecama Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara. Experience the best of Latin culture at this exciting evening of music, dance, […]
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Come celebrate the Santa Barbara Lavender Festival! The Santa Barbara Lavender Festival is an arts and crafts festival that focuses and celebrates creativity through the artistic expression of lavender and/or lavender themes, by artisans, local lavender farms, and small business owners. This event will be featuring over 75 artisans and small businesses that will incorporate […]
June 28, 2025 / 2:00 PM–5:00 PM Saturday, June 28, 2025 2:00–5:00 PM Buy Tickets > Join us to sip and savor 100+ of the Central Coast's best wineries and culinary delights while enjoying a splendid summer afternoon in the Museum's oak woodland along Mission Creek. Early Entry: $175 Early entry at 1:00 PM to […]
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On Sunday, December 14th, come down to the waterfront to celebrate the 39th Annual Parade of Lights, where families can visit a Winter Wonderland on the City Pier in the Santa Barbara Harbor. There will be holiday elves, 10 tons of snow, goodie bags, and a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus! The Winter Wonderland […]

SAVE THE DATE! National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 6, 2026. Get ready to GO RED in support of women’s cardiovascular health by wearing red, sharing information and resources, and donating to support research and education. The Nation Goes Red in February From landmarks to online communities, neighborhoods to news anchors, this annual groundswell […]