The Little Blue Crèche, an up-and-coming nursery school and co-work space in downtown Ventura, is proud to announce the inaugural Blue Crèche Fest.  The event will take place on Sunday, October 19, from 12 pm-4 pm and will showcase a vibrant gathering of local doulas, birth workers, afterschool and extracurricular programs, parent support groups, yoga […]

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!

Nir Kabaretti, conductor State Street Ballet Santa Barbara City College Brass SHOSTAKOVICH Festive Overture RACHMANINOFF Symphonic Dances, Op. 45 PROKOFIEV scenes from Romeo and Juliet (with State Street Ballet) A love forbidden. A love immortal. The greatest moments from Prokofiev’s greatest ballet – the ardent “Romeo and Juliet” performed with grace and passion by dancers from State Street Ballet […]

Sunday, October 19 :3:00 PM Chaucer's Bookstore (3321 State Street) hosts a storytime with bestselling author Patrice Karst featuring her latest book, The Invisible String Family Celebration: A Reimagining of The Invisible String. Book Description A diverse, inclusive reimagining of the bestselling phenomenon The Invisible String that helps even more readers than ever feel connected to this […]

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.

The just released documentary Earth’s Greatest Enemy dramatically details the damage inflicted on the global environment by the U.S. military. The film director and producer, Abby Martin, is an American journalist, television presenter, and activist (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abby_Martin ). Short introductory comments on the links between militarism and climate change will be presented by Veterans For Peace […]

Numbskull presents John Waters - The Naked Truth Halloween Show on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 8 PM. Ok, John Waters is finally coming clean, so to speak, and his all-new, secret-sharing, one-man crackpot comedy show dares to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the filthy truth. It’s an endless bag of […]

Numbskull presents John Waters - The Naked Truth Halloween Show on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 8 PM. Ok, John Waters is finally coming clean, so to speak, and his all-new, secret-sharing, one-man crackpot comedy show dares to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the filthy truth. It’s an endless bag of […]

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 […]

📅 Monday, October 20, 2025 🕕 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Registration begins at 5:30) 📍 Brass Bear Uptown, 3302 McCaw Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 9310 FILL OUT THE FORM NOW TO RSVP   Hey Neighbors! Join us for our upcoming Pints & Planning event! Relax with a drink and bites on us on us […]

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, […]

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 […]

 The County of Santa Barbara invites community members to provide input on adult justice diversion programs—initiatives that offer alternatives to jail that focus on accountability, treatment, and support. These sessions will be facilitated by RDA Consulting on behalf of the County to support a broader strategic planning effort aimed at developing a coordinated, data-driven, and […]

Why should I see a gynecologist? It’s a pap test and so much more. The Cottage Ob/Gyn Clinic will host a free virtual “Meet the  Doctor” event on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. The program will feature Dr. Britta  Gray, a board-certified specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, who will discuss women’s […]

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 […]

Money touches every aspect of our lives, yet many of us rarely pause to examine our relationship with it. This session invites you to see money through new lenses—how it influences decisions, shapes our well-being, and reflects our values. Together, we will explore practical shifts and fresh perspectives that help you take back agency, making […]

Join us to knit, crochet, embroider, or weave!

 Girls Inc. of Greater Santa Barbara is proud to announce Bright Girls, Bold Futures, a special fundraising event and community celebration honoring the life and legacy of longtime supporter and community leader Stina Hans. The event will be held on Tuesday, October 21st from 6 – 9 PM at the Santa Barbara Club, and all […]

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 at the SB Woman's Club for our Public Affairs program with a presentation by Kerri Murray, President of ShelterBox USA. Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize three times, the mission of ShelterBox is to deliver emergency shelter and essential supplies to those displaced by disaster and conflict situations. We will learn more about […]

 ShelterBox USA President to deliver timely, hopeful keynote speech in Santa Barbara, as global crisis of forcibly displaced people is  worst in history   ShelterBox USA President Kerri Murray, who has propelled the locally based disaster relief agency to tremendous growth and recognition in a decade at the helm, will talk about the resilience of […]

The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara is pleased to announce a public forum on Housing Policy, with Assemblymember Gregg Hart. A Santa Barbara local who previously served as a Planning Commissioner, City Councilmember, and County Supervisor, Assemblymember Gregg Hart brings a unique understanding of our local needs to Sacramento. Assemblymember Hart will offer context about our regional […]

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 […]

 Pianist, composer, and music therapy advocate Dalida Arakelian performed a selection of her uniquely affecting works and discussed her creative process during an intimate gathering at the Music Academy of the West on Thursday, October 23.  Hosted by the Scholarship Foundation of Santa Barbara, the event was the first in a new programmatic series titled […]

Join us for An Important Conversation: Advance Care Planning The ACP will take place in two parts. In part 1, you will learn about what Advance Care Planning (ACP) is, its importance, and how it can help us in the future. In part 2 of the workshop, program volunteers will assist you in reviewing your […]

Event: Boo on Bell Street – Los Alamos Community Trick-or-Treat Date/Time: Thursday, October 23rd 4-7pm Location: Bell Street, Los Alamos, CA What: Bell Street businesses are teaming up to host the first-ever “Boo on Bell Street” — a safe, family-friendly Halloween event. Participating shops and restaurants along Bell Street will be open to children and families […]

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 […]

Kick off your weekend early with $5 glasses on tap and a blend of lo-fi and house beats every Thursday from 5 PM – close in Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez. Free admission, 21+

Visit early to see our new offerings for unique Holiday Gifts  Over 45 local Artists, including 14 new Artists Open Daily Monday-Saturday-10 am to 6 pm Sunday-11 am to 6 pm   PLEASE SAVE THE DATE   GRAND OPENING PARTY MEET OUR ARTISTS, SHARE FOOD AND BEVERAGES AT THIS DELIGHTFUL  CELEBRATION OF THE SEASON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 5 pm -8 […]

Lobero LIVE presents "Music Dialogue" with Heiichiro Ohyama and Friends on Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 5:30 PM. Step into world-renowned conductor Heiichiro Ohyama’s musical kitchen, where, for the first time ever, he and four esteemed Chamber Orchestra alumni will come together to prepare and “taste-test” Antonín Dvořák’s String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat Major, […]

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 Westmont Center for Dialogue and Deliberation takes on the hot button issue of e-bikes at its next conversation on Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) Environmental Hub, 1219 State Street. The event, “E-Bikes: Balancing Freedom, Safety, and the Spirit of Santa Barbara: A Community Conversation,” is free and open to the […]

This fall, comedy meets compassion as New Beginnings brings internationally acclaimed British duo Jonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers to Santa Barbara for a two-night benefit, performing their hit show, Jonny & The Baptists. Known for their razor-sharp wit, music, and fearless satire on mental health, the performers will take the stage to raise awareness—and critical funds—for New Beginnings’ […]

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening May through August   *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   See each week's program time: https://www.clnaturecenter.org/going-batty/   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center.   Going Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. […]

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 […]

Halloween Kicks Off With Witches Paddle This Friday, October 24, 2025 Ventura Harbor Village kicks off October seaside sunshine and embraces the spirit of the season with a full lineup of events. From live entertainment to Witches Paddle. Ventura Harbor Village sets the stage for plenty of options to participate this October for a sparkling and […]

Santa Barbara Public Library is excited to kick off the 2025 SB Reads program with a community celebration on the Michael Towbes Library Plaza. This year’s selected title – and first-ever graphic novel featured in the program – is The Magic Fish by Trung Le Nguyen. At the kickoff event, attendees can: Pick up a free copy […]

This Halloween Disco fundraiser includes food, entertainment, Halloween costumes, raffle, auction, live music, and a good time!  This is a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Friendship Center. Friendship Center provides daytime care for older adults living with dementia or similar memory challenges. All proceeds of this fundraiser goes directly to our programs, ensuring the older […]

This Halloween Disco fundraiser includes food, entertainment, Halloween costumes, raffle, auction, live music, and a good time!  This is a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization Friendship Center. Friendship Center provides daytime care for older adults living with dementia or similar memory challenges. All proceeds of this fundraiser goes directly to our programs, ensuring the older […]

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 […]

Accessorize your dollhouse or diorama with EE Makerspace Coordinator Andrew Baker. Use a curated selection of beads, trims, and other tiny treasures to create 1:12 scale lamps, side tables, and seating. Open to ages 13+. All materials and tools are included. Pricing: General: $40 Student/Educator: $35 Spots are limited. Reserve yours today!

 Friendship Center, a nonprofit dedicated to providing dignified and compassionate daytime care for older adults living with dementia, is thrilled to announce its upcoming fundraising event, Halloween Disco. The event will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:00–9:00 PM at The Community Arts Workshop, 631 Garden Street, Santa Barbara. This festive evening will bring the community together for […]

👻 Get Ready for a Spooky Good Time! 🎃 Join us at Ice in Paradise for our Halloween Skate public sessions! Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win awesome prizes and enjoy a week full of festive fun on the ice! Bring your friends, bring your best look, and let’s make it […]

Ease into the weekend with live music on the patio at Carr Winery. Join us Friday, October 24th from 7 – 9 PM for wine, food, and tunes from The Sandpipers. This acoustic duo channels the groovy spirit of the ’60s with rich harmonies, laid-back energy, and feel-good hits that get you smiling, swaying, and […]

Legends of the Canyon presents Petty Party: Celebrating the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers on October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM. With decades of combined experience performing in top-tier tribute acts, Petty Party delivers a powerhouse performance that captures the heart, soul, and energy of Tom Petty’s expansive catalogue. From the anthemic hits […]

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening May through August   *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   See each week's program time: https://www.clnaturecenter.org/going-batty/   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center.   Going Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. […]

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.

Legends of the Canyon presents Petty Party: Celebrating the Music of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers on October 24, 2025 at 7:30 PM. With decades of combined experience performing in top-tier tribute acts, Petty Party delivers a powerhouse performance that captures the heart, soul, and energy of Tom Petty’s expansive catalogue. From the anthemic hits […]

Join Alpha Resource Center on Saturday, October 25, 2025, for the 4th Annual Plane Pull. The Plane Pull is an extreme team challenge where teams of 10 play tug of war with an Alaska Airlines E175 airplane weighing nearly 100,000 pounds. Your team will pull the airplane 20 feet; the fastest time in each division will be […]

Join us for a weekend of planting as we install a variety of trees, shrubs, and grasses in a row that runs on-contour through our orchard. This agroforestry strip is continuing our work transitioning a conventional monocrop orchard into a thriving and diverse food forest. After a short introduction on some agroforestry principles and how […]

Join Alpha Resource Center on Saturday, October 25, 2025, for the 4th Annual Plane Pull. The Plane Pull is an extreme team challenge where teams of 10 play tug of war with an Alaska Airlines E175 airplane weighing nearly 100,000 pounds. Your team will pull the airplane 20 feet; the fastest time in each division will be […]

The locally created Flying Miz Daisy Vintage Market is back and ready to bring a day of vintage shopping, live music, and community fun to the historic Mission Santa Ines in Solvang on Saturday, October 25th, from 9:00am-3:00pm.  Admission and parking are FREE, making this the perfect fall outing for treasure hunters and families alike. Guests will have the opportunity […]

What: On Saturday, October 25th, at Chase Palm Field Park in the City of Santa Barbara, MADD California will host its annual fundraiser—now called Move With MADD—to rally the community against the growing crisis of impaired driving. With impaired driving fatalities surging 33% since 2019 and 1,355 lives lost in alcohol-involved crashes in California in […]

Join Orangetheory Fitness outside on the Upper Terrace each month for a FREE workout class! Enjoy the benefits of an OTF HIIT class, all while soaking up the Santa Barbara sunshine! Each workout is led by an Orangetheory coach, with tunes provided by a live DJ every month! Please bring a mat, water and a […]

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 […]

Alpha Resource Center's fundraiser features team competition, Disability Flight Experience, and Star Wars-themed aircraft The fourth annual Plane Pull returns to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This fundraiser, presented by Alaska Airlines and supported by SBA and Atlantic Aviation, benefits Alpha Resource Center and their mission to serve individuals with intellectual […]

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.

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.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Book Bench for the Eastside Library: A Joyful Gift from the Friends of the Santa Barbara Public Library Santa Barbara, CA — The Friends of the Santa Barbara Public Library invites the community to a special reception unveiling its new painted Book Bench, a whimsical, functional piece of art that celebrates […]

Join us at the Gatehouse at Bien Nacido in Santa Maria for a pawsitively inspiring gathering! Enjoy wonderful wine, light hors d’oeuvres and live music by Jon Millsap while discovering the latest news about C.A.R.E.4Paws’ work to improve pet family welfare on the Central Coast—from the expansion of our mobile veterinary clinics to the launch […]

👻 Get Ready for a Spooky Good Time! 🎃 Join us at Ice in Paradise for our Halloween Skate public sessions! Come dressed in your best costume for a chance to win awesome prizes and enjoy a week full of festive fun on the ice! Bring your friends, bring your best look, and let’s make it […]

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!

THRILLER 2025 Saturday, October 25th Halloween Dance Party 2:00pm / Thriller Performance 3:00pm Every year, World Dance for Humanity hosts Santa Barbara’s Thriller event, a FREE family-friendly dance party and performance. It's part of “Thrill the World,” a global event that happens each year on the Saturday before Halloween. On that day, about 100 dancing […]

UNFOLD  Closing reception   2:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Saturday, October 25   410 Palm Ave. Building B, Unit 3 Carpinteria, CA  93013 805-576-6152     Seriously, must all things come to an end?  Who said that?   UNFOLD, the first Rubenstein Chan contemporary art exhibit is closing Sunday, October 26.  We have loved living with the […]

Come celebrate Halloween with the Downtown Trick-or-Treat! Saturday, October 25, 2025 3:00 - 6:00 pm Map of Participating Businesses Coming Soon! Check back here.

The Magpie Club, organized by Solvang Library, is a group of curious readers of shiny bright things! This Magpie Club meeting will be hosted at CalNAM on Saturday, October 25th at 3:30PM in discussion of books falling under the theme, “relationships with the natural world.” You can choose any book about an unusual friendship or […]

“Not for the faint of heart.” (Fright level 12+) | Fundraiser for SBJH ASB + SB PAL.

Join guest artist Karen Schroeder in the EE Makerspace to explore the magical, dimensional world of tunnel books. Also called “telescopic books.” a tunnel book creates a three dimensional depth illusion when viewed from a single point, like looking through a peephole. When the book is pulled open, a miniature scene or landscape is revealed. […]

Join Demetria Estate on October 25th for a screening of “Beetlejuice,” as part of the winery’s Movie Nights in the Vineyard series. A popular outdoor film series under the stars, Demetria’s Movie Nights in the Vineyard program welcomes guests to the estate to indulge in sunset dinner and wine on the patio before settling in on […]

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening May through August   *Program times vary by week depending on the time of sunset*   See each week's program time: https://www.clnaturecenter.org/going-batty/   Meet at the front entrance of the Nature Center.   Going Batty consists of a weekly talk and observation of local bats during May – August each year. […]

Welcome to the sexiest night out in Santa Barbara. Dinner and Comedy at the majestic Waterfront.  Come ready for a night of laughter, fun, and a delicious meal on the beautiful waterfront. Bring your friends, your date, or meet one this Saturday Night. Expect to have a night you won't forget! Experience a hilarious lineup […]