Join MCASB for the opening celebration of San Milano Drive, the debut solo museum exhibition by Santa Barbara-based Filipino-American artist DJ Javier. This vibrant and immersive exhibition highlights Javier’s Filipino passion for his Filipino heritage and history, his hometown, and contemporary surf culture through large-scale paintings, hand-painted murals, sculptures, interactive installations, and more. Sculptures of […]

Immerse yourself in a multi-sensory journey designed for individuals with low or no vision. This class blends sound healing, breathwork, mindful movement, and guided meditation to awaken the senses and foster inner calm. Gentle, accessible postures with clear verbal cues support confident movement, while singing bowls, chimes, and breath practices create a soothing soundscape for […]

The Santa Barbara County Genealogical Society (SBCGS) invites the community to its annual Family History Month Open House on Sunday, October 5, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Sahyun Genealogical Library at 316 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara. Admission is free, and all are welcome.   This year’s Open House will feature the […]

Join us at Ice in Paradise and public skate with the whole family! Open skating! Sundays from 1:30pm-3:30pm $15 admission $5 skate rentals 3 and under skate free! Groups of 10 or more, email for discounts!

Sunday, October 5 2025 3:00 PM  Chaucer's Books (3321 State Street) takes part in the 150th anniversary of Santa Barbara High School events by hosting Distinguished Dons alumna Lee Wardlaw for a poetry reading and signing of her book My Book of Firsts: Poems Celebrating a Baby's Milestones.   Book Description A keepsake volume of poetry […]

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.

Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while also setting boundaries, supporting siblings, and managing your own self-care. This is a HYBRID drop-in support group that meets weekly. WHEN: Mondays at 12:00pm WHERE: HYBRID -- Zoom OR In-person/1528 Chapala St, Suite 203, Santa Barbara REGISTRATION […]

Experience Miracle Mondays with Jacob at Unity of Santa Barbara the first Monday of each month at 7 PM! Jacob Glass is the author of a dozen books on spirituality and mysticism. He has been lecturing at Unity Santa Barbara since 1990. Miracle Mondays continue this tradition of meditation, laughter, healing and sharing of universal spiritual […]

Join us every Monday night at 8:30pm for Trivia Nights at The Cruisery!  Test your knowledge, challenge your friends, and win awesome prizes, all for free! Located at 501 State Street in Santa Barbara, our trivia nights are the perfect way to kick off your week with fun and excitement. Gather your team, grab a drink, […]

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the McDonald’s located at 146 S. Fairview Avenue in Goleta. This informal gathering gives residents an opportunity to meet with deputies, ask questions, share concerns, and […]

Senior Living Consultants will present Senior Living Options in our community, as well as a breakdown of costs and tips on how to find what you are looking for.  They help Active Seniors find Independent Living apartments and adult children find Assisted Living or Memory Care homes for aging parents.  For families keeping their loved […]

Ready to roll, squish, and sculpt? Join us for a creative drop-in clay session where kids ages 6–14 can hand-build their own unique pottery piece, from tiny creatures to mini bowls and beyond! With guidance from our instructors, students will learn essential clay techniques like pinching, coiling, and texturing using high-quality air-dry clay and fun […]

Tuesday, October 7 2025 4:30 PM  Chaucer's Books (3321 State Street) hosts renowned NY Times bestselling children’s author Chris Van Dusen for a storytime event featuring his latest release If I Built a Town.  Book Description If I Built a Town - It has been 20 years since the classic If I Built a Car was published, and […]

The League of Women Voters of Santa Barbara will present a virtual information forum about Proposition 50, the California redistricting proposal. A statewide special election on November 4 will ask voters to either approve or reject Proposition 50. We will address the origins of Prop 50, what it says, what it will do, what it […]

para padres de jovenes de 10 a 18 anos... FECHA/HORA: 1st & 3rd MARTES • 6:00PM-7:30PM • 2x mes • grupo sin cita previa UBICACIÓN: EN PERSONA • asistir en persona • YouthWell office, 1528 Chapala St, Suite 203 **registrarse para el grupo** DESCRIPCIÓN:  Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que […]

With Julieta BARRIONUEVO & Alejandro DEOCCA New and exciting offering. In GOLETA! The Good Land Every TUESDAY in March, April and May 6:00 pm - Absolute Beginners 7:00 pm - 15 minute Practica for Beginners and Advanced 7:15 pm - Intermediate/Advanced 8:15 pm - 15 minute Practica *** NO PARTNER NEEDED *** Pricing: $15 Absolute Beginners $25 Int/Advanced $30 for both classes $25 […]

Telescope Tuesday at Camino Real Marketplace. Observe the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. It's free. We'll be set up in the plaza by the theater on the first Tuesday of each month, weather permitting.

Step into a weekly gathering where science meets spirit and ancient wisdom blends with modern research to push the boundaries of traditional personal development. This immersive experience is designed to help you release stress, reconnect with your body, and unlock a deeper sense of presence through the power of breathwork, embodiment practices, and conscious conversation. […]

Join us for this special event featuring two 30-minute illustrated presentations by Santa Barbara County-based photographers - John Callender and Sophie Cameron - followed by audience questions. We are fortunate to have a number of exceptional bird photographers in our community and plan on presenting events with many of them in future Birds in Focus […]

“Encoded Gazes: Women of Color on Bias, Power, and Possibility in AI” will focus on women of color critiques and approaches to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Framed through the lens of women of color, this panel interrogates the inherited biases embedded in AI systems, from facial recognition and data training sets to the aesthetic […]

Join us for our monthly sewing and mending club!

 The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) is proud to host a special screening of Sequoias of the Sea on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. This powerful new documentary dives into the urgent environmental crisis of disappearing kelp forests along the Northern California coast and the local communities fighting for their survival. […]

This event is for someone with a high interest in single-origin dark chocolate, where it comes from, how it's processed and the technicalities behind making shiny, lusciously smooth chocolate from what starts as a small, bitter bean. You’ll get to taste chocolate at every stage, from bean to bar (including sampling through all our single […]

Keith Hamm Megafires, minority politics and Indigenous wisdom are among wide-ranging yet intertwined topics highlighting an annual speaker series curated and hosted by the Interdisciplinary Humanities Center (IHC) at UC Santa Barbara. This year’s series, On Fire, opens with Jordan Thomas — a doctoral candidate in UCSB’s Department of Anthropology — as he unpacks California’s wildfire […]

TeenWell for teens, ages 14-18 years old... DATE/TIME: THURSDAYS • 4:30PM-5:45PM • weekly - LOCATION: attend in-person at OpenMinds, 1919 State St. REGISTER > email: intake@openminds.clinic call: 805-500-3131 - DESCRIPTION: Join our DBT support group for incoming 9th-12th graders, where you'll learn valuable skills to regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and improve relationships. Build a life worth living through practical, supportive guidance in a safe […]

Cheer on our active duty adopted units and local first responders will fight to see who can make the tastiest chili once again!  Included is beer, wine, and non-alcoholic choices along with delicious Chubby’s hamburgers and fries!  Our biggest fundraiser each year, the 20 minute auction is always entertaining, fun, and a great chance to […]

Cheer on our active duty adopted units and local first responders will fight to see who can make the tastiest chili once again!  Included is beer, wine, and non-alcoholic choices along with delicious Chubby’s hamburgers and fries!  Our biggest fundraiser each year, the 20 minute auction is always entertaining, fun, and a great chance to […]

Thirsty Thursday ~ $5 Wine Tasting & $5 Glasses Every Thursday | 12pm - close (8pm)   Kick back and relax each week at Carr Winery with Thirsty Thursdays from 12pm - close. Enjoy $5 wine tastings and $5 glasses while chill lo-fi and house beats create the perfect midweek reset.    Free Admission, 21+

Sip, Support & Celebrate! Join us at La Lieff in the SB Funk Zone on Thursday, Oct 9 | 5–7pm for a special evening benefiting the Grace Fisher Foundation Enjoy wine in the beautiful La Lieff Tasting Room—a percentage of proceeds go directly to GFF, supporting inclusive arts programs for youth with disabilities Plus, we’re […]

Compose poems using found words from vintage printed materials and create a unique collage to display your work. Share your poem in an impromptu reading and celebrate your creativity! All materials and tools are included in this workshop taught by EE Makerspace Coordinator Andrew Baker. For ages 13+. Pricing: General: $25 Student/Educator: $20 Spots are […]

Thursday, October 9 2025 6 PM As part of Santa Barbara High School's 150th anniversary celebration, Chaucer's Books (3321 State Street) hosts Dons' alumna and Author Becky Shawver (Best Romance Scam Victim Ever).   Book Description “You are an intelligent and responsible adult. What did he do to draw you into this mess, Heather?” With […]

Join us on a beautifully paired wine and chocolate experience. This guided tour walks you through the chocolate making process, from bean to bar! Taste the cacao every step of the way and finish with a chocolate and beverage tasting that excitingly pairs three truffles with three sustainably-made, small production wines, selected and poured by […]

The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) invites ocean lovers and trivia buffs to join us for Kelp Forest Trivia Night on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM at Night Lizard Brewing Company, located at 607 State Street in downtown Santa Barbara. $1 from every pint sold will be donated to SBMM. Celebrate the magic […]

Anima: Theater of the Feminine Underground returns to Center Stage Theater for two evenings of ritual theater that invites audiences into creative storytelling and collective transformation. Presented by Lisa Citore and Teagan Rose, Anima’s mission is to inspire individual and communal change through performance that gives expression to the feminine aspect of the soul in […]

Thursday Night, tourists & locals unite at the Red Piano, home to some of the world’s best entertainers, expect surprise performances. Come laugh and enjoy stand-up comedians performing their newest jokes and comedy live on the road to stand-up comedy specials, concerts, and comedy venues worldwide. Expect surprise performances and special shows dedicated to Santa […]

What does your future in science, technology, engineering, or math look like? This October, Cal State Channel Islands (CSUCI) is opening its doors—and even an island—to help community college students find out. CSUCI will host two free STEM Transfer Day events designed to give students a closer look at academic majors, hands-on labs, and career […]

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is inviting community members to join two upcoming Faith & Blue events this October. These gatherings offer an opportunity for neighbors and deputies to come together, share meaningful conversations, and strengthen the bonds that make our communities safer and more connected. Faith & Blue is a national initiative that […]

with SBCC Career Center, Chamber of Commerce, and EDC SBDC The Scheinfeld Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Santa Barbara City College, in collaboration with the SBCC Career Center, the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, and the EDC Small Business Development Center (SBDC), is launching a three-part community event series: AI Unlocked. The series […]

The event will be held on October 10th in the EDC Courtyard, 906 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Known as one of the best happy hours in Santa Barbara, tgif! features live music, refreshing beverages, and local food vendors. tgif! is a great gathering of regional nonprofit and environmental organizations, elected […]

The event will be held on October 10th in the EDC Courtyard, 906 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Known as one of the best happy hours in Santa Barbara, tgif! features live music, refreshing beverages, and local food vendors. tgif! is a great gathering of regional nonprofit and environmental organizations, elected […]

Join us for an evening of BBQ, live music, silent auction, and line dancing with lessons—all in support of the Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR) team. This 100% volunteer team responds to more than 150 911 calls annually, including technical rescues, K9 tracking, UAV searches, and flood response. They serve the public free […]

Welcome to the city of Friendly Ghosts! A perfect way to end your evening is with a docent-led ghost tour. All of our 1 hour and 30 minute walking tours have curated content from first hand accounts. You’ll hear ghost stories from as far back the sacred days of the Chumash, Old Spanish Days, and […]

Friday, October 10, 2025 | Santa Barbara Carriage Museum | 6 PM – 10 PM The Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue Foundation is proud to announce Rescue Roundup 2025, a benefit event supporting the all-volunteer Santa Barbara County Search and Rescue (SBCSAR) Team. The event will take place on Friday, October 10, from 6 […]

Community Environmental Council and Central Coast Riviera Roses host intimate conversation and book signing with leading voice in wildlife conservation  The Community Environmental Council (CEC) and Central Coast Riviera Roses (CCRR) will co-host an inspiring evening with renowned wildlife ecologist and storyteller Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, October 10, at CEC’s […]

Spanish Guitar Entertainment presents BENISE – 25 Years of Passion! on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM. “The Prince of Spanish Guitar” launches his 25th Anniversary Tour. Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Benise takes the audience on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban […]

Two masters of their instruments take on a quartet of 20th-century Russian visionaries: one who stayed (Prokofiev), one who left (Rachmaninoff), one who immigrated (Weinberg), and one who redefined music abroad (Stravinsky). Complimentary wine reception with the artists to follow. Program: Mieczyslaw Weinberg: 5 Pieces for Flute and Piano Igor Stravinsky, arr. Benjamin Smolen:  Suite […]

Spanish Guitar Entertainment presents BENISE – 25 Years of Passion! on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM. “The Prince of Spanish Guitar” launches his 25th Anniversary Tour. Armed with his Spanish guitar and a stage full of musicians and elaborately choreographed dancers, Benise takes the audience on a musical journey through Spanish Flamenco, Cuban […]

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.

Nothing is more important to your health and happiness than your relationship.  Seize this opportunity to invest in your relationship and experience transformation in your communcation skills, conflict resolution and intimacy.  Lori Irwin has trained directly with Terry Real and will present his curriculum in this 2-day healing experience at the beautiful Cabrillo Pavilion in […]

A Free Community Celebration of Vintage Vehicles, Local Culture, and Giving Back On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the streets of downtown Solvang - affectionately known as the Danish Capital of America - will once again fill with chrome, horsepower, and community pride as the 3rd Annual Viking Classic Car Show returns. Hosted by the Vikings […]

A Free Community Celebration of Vintage Vehicles, Local Culture, and Giving Back On Saturday, October 11, 2025, the streets of downtown Solvang - affectionately known as the Danish Capital of America - will once again fill with chrome, horsepower, and community pride as the 3rd Annual Viking Classic Car Show returns. Hosted by the Vikings […]

​ This hands-on workshop will help you start or improve your ability to care for chickens, from essential care techniques to integrated permaculture systems that will make the process easier and more rewarding. ​Learning Objectives ​By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: ​ ​Implement holistic health practices including nutrition planning, parasite management, and […]

Free Nature Walks of Elings Park return for the third year with a slate of new topics about the 230-acre park’s biodiversity. Once again led by Santa Barbara Botanic Garden experts, the guided walks begin on Saturday, March 8 with “Botanical Shapes: Drawing in the Field” and continue monthly through December 2025. The walks are […]

Silver Anniversary Celebration Orcutt Community Park ● October 11, 2025, • 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM The Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (CADA) is excited to announce its 25th annual Summit for Danny Community Climb, taking place in North County on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Orcutt Community Park. This milestone Silver Anniversary event […]

THIS EVENT IS HOSTED BY THE SANTA BARBARA RUN CLUB AND PASEO NUEVO EVENT DATE: OCTOBER 11, 2025 TIME: 9am – 2pm THIS IS THE SECOND YEAR WE ARE HOSTING RUNTOBERFEST! Our goal is to establish a SB Day of Movement– to inspire the community of SB and its tourists to get their body moving. […]

 Writers, illustrators, and book lovers of all ages are invited to gather for a morning of creativity and connection at the 73rd annual Breakfast with the Authors. Hosted by the Santa Barbara County Education Office, this beloved tradition offers a chance to meet local authors, poets, and illustrators, share inspiring conversation, and enjoy a delicious breakfast […]

Kids (+ parents!) can come enjoy free entertainment at the Paseo Nuevo Kids Club! Bring your family to the De La Guerra Place, located directly in front of the Paseo Nuevo Cinemas! Kids (+ parents!) can come enjoy free entertainment at the Paseo Nuevo Kids Club, with activities such as creative arts & crafts, unique […]

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 […]

Kids (+ parents!) can come enjoy free entertainment at the Paseo Nuevo Kids Club! Bring your family to the De La Guerra Place, located directly in front of the Paseo Nuevo Cinemas! Kids (+ parents!) can come enjoy free entertainment at the Paseo Nuevo Kids Club, with activities such as creative arts & crafts, unique […]

Start your weekend off with a bang and learn American Sign Language to radio hits while dancing! Performers will get a chance to show off what they learn at local showcases throughout the year. Every Saturday at 10 AM.

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 […]

Join us every Saturday for crafting and creative fun in the Explore Ecology Makerspace! For ages 5 and up. Please note that our Makerspace is located upstairs.

Come celebrate Another Day in Paradise with us at Santa Barbara's premier ice rink on October 11, 2025 from 11AM to 5PM. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 in celebration of our 10 years, your ticket to the event will feature a full day of fun for the whole family at Ice […]

Come celebrate Another Day in Paradise with us at Santa Barbara's premier ice rink on October 11, 2025 from 11AM to 5PM. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 in celebration of our 10 years, your ticket to the event will feature a full day of fun for the whole family at Ice […]

Come celebrate Another Day in Paradise with us at Santa Barbara's premier ice rink on October 11, 2025 from 11AM to 5PM. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 in celebration of our 10 years, your ticket to the event will feature a full day of fun for the whole family at Ice […]

Come celebrate Another Day in Paradise with us at Santa Barbara's premier ice rink on October 11, 2025 from 11AM to 5PM. Tickets will be available at the door for $10 in celebration of our 10 years, your ticket to the event will feature a full day of fun for the whole family at Ice […]

Lanny is an award winning Children's Musician with over 25 years of experience writing and performing Music for Kids. This class is co-created with Speech Language Pathologists to optimize Language Learning. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month.

Children’s Creative Project hosts anniversary festival at Santa Barbara City College’s Great Meadow, showcasing how the arts connect students, families, and community across generations Children’s Creative Project (CCP) is thrilled to invite you to Piece Time, a festival celebrating 50 years of arts education in Santa Barbara County public schools and beyond.   The festival runs Saturday, […]

Goleta Old Town will come alive on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 1–5 PM with the Shop & Taste Fest — a dynamic community celebration of food, shopping, and live entertainment. “The Fest is more than a showcase of food and shopping,” said Miguel Avila, President of the Greater Santa Barbara County Hispanic Chamber of […]

Join us at Ice in Paradise and public skate with the whole family! Open skating! Saturdays from 1:30pm-4:30pm $15 admission $5 skate rentals 3 and under skate free! Groups of 10 or more, email for discounts!

   Fun Afternoon Cruise to Benefit Puerto Vallarta Families of Children with Cancer On Saturday, October 11, 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. City of Santa Barbara Puerto Vallarta Sister Cities Committee will celebrate the 5th Annual Cruise for a Cause to benefit Puerto Vallarta Families of Children with Cancer aboard the Condor Express for a fun and […]

Join Us for a Magical Evening at Rancho San Julian You're invited to an unforgettable night on Saturday, October 11th, set against the stunning backdrop of the historic Rancho San Julian headquarters. Step into the heart of California ranch life with an evening filled with rich tradition, vibrant community, and meaningful purpose. Enjoy engaging ranch […]

Join Us for a Magical Evening at Rancho San Julian You're invited to an unforgettable night on Saturday, October 11th, set against the stunning backdrop of the historic Rancho San Julian headquarters. Step into the heart of California ranch life with an evening filled with rich tradition, vibrant community, and meaningful purpose. Enjoy engaging ranch […]

Renowned Western artist Joe Milazzo’s intricate pen-and-ink and charcoal drawings will be on display at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum beginning October 11. The title of the show is “Blessed: The Western Way of Life." Milazzo’s drawings depict ranch life, historical figures, and sweeping landscapes. His subjects range from cowboys and horses to iconic […]

Artist Joe Milazzo's artwork depicting his love of the American West and its history will be on display beginning October 11 at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum. The title of the Art Exhibition Show and Sale is “Blessed: The Western Way of Life." Milazzo uses pen and ink, and charcoal to capture ranch life, […]

Renowned Western artist Joe Milazzo’s intricate pen-and-ink and charcoal drawings will be on display at the Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum beginning October 11. The title of the show is “Blessed: The Western Way of Life." Milazzo’s drawings depict ranch life, historical figures, and sweeping landscapes. His subjects range from cowboys and horses to iconic […]

Monthly Public Star Party at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History See the wonders of the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Star parties are held on the second Saturday of every month, weather permitting, next to […]