Raíces y sueños: In Partnership with the Santa Barbara Public Library   Enjoy a morning of art and storytime focused on developing your child’s literacy skills through action rhymes and short stories in both English and Spanish. Your child will practice language, social, and motor skills, while you get the chance to connect with other

Enjoy Free Admission every second Sunday of the month for Tri-County residents (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo). Join us during Free 2nd Sundays for stunning exhibitions, enriching programs, and a welcoming museum experience. Studio Sunday 12 – 4 pm Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal workshop with SBMA

Shop small this holiday season and visit our holiday markets, hosted by Streets of Vintage Flea Market & The Maker’s Hive Market! Market Host: Streets of Vintage Flea Market November 30th - Small Business Saturday December 7th - Holiday Market December 8th - Holiday Market December 20th - Paws at Paseo December 21st - Holiday Market

Join us for a festive and adventure-filled Christmas Posada, hosted by SB Trapeze Co. in collaboration with the Global ReACH Foundation. This exciting event blends the magic of the holiday season with thrilling activities and meaningful connections, creating an unforgettable experience for all ages. Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Santa Barbara Strummers, a group of local musicians playing and singing with ukuleles and guitars, are presenting a free Holiday Sing-Along on Sunday, December 8 from 2 – 4 pm at the newly renovated Plaza Del Mar Bandshell at 131 Castillo Street. The Parc Foundation Santa Barbara is sponsoring this event. The group will

ParentConnect is a weekly, drop-in, peer support group for parents and caregivers of a tween, teen, or young adult struggling with a mental health challenge. Registration is required. We will follow up and provide you with the information needed to participate.

Blind Fitness to delighted to continue partnering with Power of Your Om in offering YOGA IN THE DARK, a community yoga class.  People sighted and with vision loss, are invited to come together for a sensory experience of connection and expansion. Sighted students will be offered a blindfold to experience the practice. Class will be

Theatre Eclectic & SBCC School of Extended Learning invites you to a theatre production celebrating local playwrights from our own company, plus following our tradition of recognizing one vintage under-produced playwright. December 3 & 5 | 7 PM | Wake Auditoriums | 300 N. Turnpike Rd., Santa Barbara, CA December 7 | 2 PM | Friendship Manor

Join us for an unforgettable night of talent, laughter, and community at our Open Mic Night! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-timer, all skills are welcome at this event. Take the stage and showcase your skills with a 5-minute set, and let your creativity and originality shine. You could be a singer, poet, musician, or

Join Our Monthly Sewing & Mending Club! Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community at the Explore Ecology Makerspace. Whether you're a seasoned seamstress or just beginning your sewing journey, our monthly club is the perfect place to bring your projects to life. Every month, we invite you to drop in

Education series for parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-12. Skills-building group to strengthen parent-child relationships and improve communication. Learn strategies to recognize your parenting strengths, how to manage stress, and how to handle parenting during conflict. FEB 7, 21, 28  – Virtual via Zoom **We ask that parents attend all sessions in a series.** TOPIC: DE-ESCALATION STRATEGIES FOR

Theatre Eclectic & SBCC School of Extended Learning invites you to a theatre production celebrating local playwrights from our own company, plus following our tradition of recognizing one vintage under-produced playwright. December 3 & 5 | 7 PM | Wake Auditoriums | 300 N. Turnpike Rd., Santa Barbara, CA December 7 | 2 PM | Friendship Manor

🎄🎁 Holiday Makers Market – A Festive Celebration You Don’t Want to Miss! 🎁 Join us at Pilgrim Terrace for a special holiday event to celebrate food for health and creativity for the soul 🗓️ Date: Friday, December 13th 📍 Location: 649 Pilgrim Terrace Drive, Santa Barbara (Westside) ⏰ Time: 11:00AM - 4:00PM ✨ Event

The Santa Barbara Center for Art, Science, and Technology (SBCAST) invites the community to its annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This free, family-friendly event offers a unique holiday shopping experience featuring an eclectic mix of new and vintage art, jewelry, crafts, clothing, and more—all from local

Join us for the Downtown Holiday Sing-Along with the Prime Time Band! Get ready to spread some festive cheer with live music on the steps of the Santa Barbara Museum Of Art. It's sure to be a jolly evening filled with your favorite holiday tunes performed by the talented Prime Time Band and local school ensembles. It's

Bear Cave Comedy - Clean(ish) Comedy & Margaritas is a weekly stand up comedy show featuring the best comics working today that you've seen or heard on After Midnight, Netflix, Hulu, Last Comic Standing, Jimmy Kimmel, Comedy Central, TV Land, Apple TV+, SiriusXM and more.

Children ages 5-12 gain inspiration from works of art in the Museum’s collection to draw, paint, print, collage, and sculpt artful gifts to share with friends and family.

Come join us for an architectural walking tour of historic buildings in downtown Santa Barbara. Hear the rich anecdotal history of buildings such as de la Guerra Adobe, El Paseo, Meridian Studios, Lobero Theatre among others. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara offers its Sabado Architectural Walking Tour each Saturday beginning at 10:00am. Tour leaves

Kids (+ parents!) can come enjoy free entertainment at the Paseo Nuevo Kids Club, with activities such as creative arts & crafts, unique STEM projects and more! *All supplies are complimentary, courtesy of Paseo Nuevo. Activities are suitable for kids of all ages!

Shop small this holiday season and visit our holiday markets, hosted by Streets of Vintage Flea Market & The Maker’s Hive Market! Market Host: Streets of Vintage Flea Market November 30th - Small Business Saturday December 7th - Holiday Market December 8th - Holiday Market December 20th - Paws at Paseo December 21st - Holiday Market

Join us every Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for a fun-filled Crafternoon in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. Theme for August: Exploring Emotions & Mindfulness This month, embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional exploration. Learn how

 Discover Your Potential at the SBTC Parkour Games!   Date: Thursday, December 14th Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Location: Santa Barbara Trapeze Co. Bring the whole family to our FREE Parkour Games Event for a day of movement, fun, and personal growth! Perfect for kids of all ages (and parents, too)!  What to Expect: Engaging Parkour Challenges: Build

Join us for a talk, book signing, and reception for "I Am a Portrait" by Mary Tonetti Dorra. Give the perfect gift for the art lover in your life of short stories from Mary Tonetti Dorra’s latest book. In this collection, some of the stories are told from the point of view of the works

Enjoy FREE live music every Saturday at Paseo Nuevo! Come enjoy live music every Saturday at Paseo! Head over to our website to see the featured artist each week: https://www.paseonuevosb.com/events *Musicians will be set up at Center Court, on the patio next to the Captain Fatty's Beer Garden!

The Good Good Show is a stand up comedy show featuring the hottest established and up & coming comedians working today that you've seen or heard on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Comedy Central, Hulu, NBC, Jimmy Kimmel, TBS, SiriusXM and more. FEATURING: Kevin Camia, Merrill Davis, Julie Weidmann, BK Sharad and Jessica Lange.