Holiday Events at Paseo Nuevo

Paseo Nuevo is excited to celebrate the holidays as the premier shopping destination in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara! Shop new retailers, artisan markets and pop-up shops, or gather the family for exclusive, free community events! Here’s the lineup of this season’s shopping destinations, events and activities:

SHOPPING – New to Paseo Nuevo is Mama Luma, a local children’s wear boutique specializing in beautiful dresses for little girls. The Yes Store is back again this year with their collection of artisanal gifts including wood pieces, pottery, jewelry and photographs. New to downtown is the Santa Barbara Night Market located in the former Macy’s department store.  Here you can experience a European-style night market complete with twinkle lights and holiday décor. Shop handcrafted items and holiday gifts or enjoy the food and beverage village. Open Thursday-Sunday from 4-10pm.  And don’t miss Trinidad3 pop-up shop, a one-of-a-kind Airstream trailer, outfitted with a denim bar featuring premium denim made in the USA. Popping-up on Sundays in De La Guerra Place  

BLACK FRIDAY – The official start to the holiday shopping season, Black Friday on November 23 will launch all things holiday! We’re getting an early start opening at 7am, although some retailers will open even earlier.  For a full list of store hours, visit PaseoNuevoShopping.com. 

LET IT SNOW – Check out Santa Barbara’s “best in snow”! Nightly snowfall shows will take place twice each evening in Center Court as a flurry of white snow falls down on the Christmas tree, singing carolers, and shoppers, a tradition enjoyed by the entire family! This magical experience will bring joy to all! Snowfall shows will start promptly at 6pm and 7pm from Friday, November 23 to December 31 (no shows on Christmas Day).

SILENT NIGHT SILENT DISCO – On Thursday, November 29^th from 5:30-7:30pm, join us for Silent Night, a silent disco holiday dance party for the entire family! Wear your ugliest sweater and be prepared to dance and sing-a-long to your favorite holiday tunes through headphones! Come early to get headsets for the entire family. Enjoy snowfall at 6pm and 7pm. Join the community for the merriest night of the season – and it’s free!

VISIT SANTA – Santa takes up residence in his Santa Barbara home at Paseo Nuevo’s Center Court starting Friday, November 23! Children will be able to visit him daily through December 24. Santa will be open early on December 2 & 9 between 9-11am for children with special needs while Tuesday evenings will be open for pet photos where even the furriest family members can snap a photo with Santa. Every child will receive a free gift and Santa’s elves will be on hand to catch the precious moment in a photo. Photo packages start at just $24.99 and digital downloads are instantly available via text message.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – On December 1^st & 8^th from 8am to 10am, California Pizza Kitchen will host a breakfast event featuring our special guest, Santa Claus! Breakfast includes a breakfast pizza, drink, and crafts for $10/child, $15/adult. Children under 3 eat for free. Please call Evelyn at 805.962.4648 for reservations! (Seating is limited. Reservation are required. Pricing does not include tax or gratuity.)

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – It wouldn’t be the holidays without costumed carolers, holiday horns, colossal choirs, and the occasional squeezebox roaming throughout the center filling the paseos with holiday cheer! A robust schedule of over 20 live entertainment ensembles will perform throughout the season daily. For the full schedule of performers, dates and times, visit https://paseonuevoshopping.com/events/holiday-music/

Check out the holiday cheer here: https://youtu.be/IzU8dyIpMfo

#PaseoNuevoMagic – This will truly be a magical season! For a chance to WIN weekly holiday themed contests, guests can snap, share and tag their holiday experience on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with @ShopPaseoNuevo and hashtag #PaseoNuevoMagic. Winners will be chosen every week beginning November 23.

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