Raíces y Sueños Market

Join us on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza where we will kick off the day with a bilingual storytime, followed by family-friendly fun, creativity, and community celebration at our second annual Raíces y Sueños Market.

We’ll be joined by the Young Makers Market, a lively showcase where entrepreneurs of all ages will sell handmade crafts and goods, thanks to a special partnership with this inspiring group of young creators.

Enjoy hands-on activities for all ages, including the chance to make your own flower crown with artist Griselda Villalpando, get your face painted, and play our special edition Santa Barbara Lotería to celebrate our beautiful community. And don’t miss the Santa Barbara Museum of Art’s creative table and explore community altars.

Special performances from Grupo Folklórico Alma de México and Franklin Academy of Folklórico will enliven the event with color, rhythm, and tradition. You’ll also experience the powerful energy of traditional Mexica (Aztec) dance. This group of dedicated dancers from several communities honors and shares the rich cultural heritage of Mexico through ceremonial movement, vibrant regalia, and the sounds of drums and conch shells. Their performance is a celebration of ancestral roots and living traditions that continues to inspire and unite generations.

Delicious tacos and refreshing aguas frescas will be available for purchase.

Mark your calendar and bring the whole family for a day of joy, creativity, and cultural pride in the heart of Santa Barbara!

Check our calendar for more details.

10:30 a.m. Bilingual Storytime

11:30 a.m. Make your own flower crown (while supplies last)

12:00 p.m. Face painting

1:00 p.m. Lotería

2:00 p.m. Local Folklórico Performance

2:30 p.m. Aztec Dancers Performance

Learn more about this year’s Raíces y Sueños program dates and times.