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Santa’s Workshop: Embroidery
Santa’s Workshop: Embroidery
Enjoy unique holiday crafting workshops suitable for all ages at the Peppermint Parlor, every Wednesday at 5pm!
Free
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An Enchanted Winter Wonderland: SYV Holiday Lights Festival
Embark on a breathtaking journey through a world filled with twinkling lights, festive decorations, falling snow, live reindeer, Santa's corner & holiday cheer...an immersive experience you'll remember for a lifetime!
$25
Snowfall at Paseo Nuevo
Join us every weekend for snowfall at Paseo Nuevo! This event takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from December 1-24, 2023
Free
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Christmas Tree Fundraiser: Proceeds Fund SEEAG’s Ag-Education For Kids
Christmas Tree Fundraiser: Proceeds Fund SEEAG’s Ag-Education For Kids
Sustainably forested silver-tip fir trees from Northern California will be available for pickup on Friday, December 1 during “Christmas At The Nursery” at Plantel Nurseries (2275 E. Clark Ave.) in Santa Maria. Proceeds from the Christmas tree fundraiser will help fund Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) agriculture education and healthy eating programs for kids
$175
Santa Barbara Artisan Market
Santa Barbara Artisan Market
Join us at De La Guerra Place for our Mistletoe Mall, a series of different holiday markets that highlights small businesses here in Santa Barbara! The Santa Barbara Artisan Market will be your one stop shop this holiday season for unique and locally crafted holiday gifts! Friday, December 1st: 10am-6pm Saturday, December 2nd: 10am-6pm Sunday,
Free
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5th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale: Dec. 1st
5th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale: Dec. 1st
The 5th Annual Holiday Bazaar & Bake Sale is happening at the Santa Barbara Elks Lodge 613 on Friday, December 1st from 10AM to 5:30PM. Over 25 vendors, Elks Charity Tables, Poinsettias for sale, Raffle Baskets, Vendor Drawings and Sweet Treats Bake Sale. Lunch will be served Noon to 2PM and the Bar is open.
Free
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Holiday Cheer: Live Music at Paseo Nuevo
Holiday Cheer: Live Music at Paseo Nuevo
Have no fear, the holiday cheer is here! Enjoy live holiday music every Saturday from 4-7pm at Center Court.
Free
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12th Annual Holiday Marketplace at the Wildling Museum in Solvang
12th Annual Holiday Marketplace at the Wildling Museum in Solvang
Enjoy one-of-a-kind shopping featuring a dozen talented local artisans and unique gifts that celebrate wildlife, nature, and the outdoors. Our vendors are in the museum galleries, surrounded by beautiful art, so rain or shine, you will have a lovely visit and find unique gifts for your family and friends. Shopping proceeds benefit both local vendors
Free
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Santa Barbara Artisan Market
Santa Barbara Artisan Market
Join us at De La Guerra Place for our Mistletoe Mall, a series of different holiday markets that highlights small businesses here in Santa Barbara! The Santa Barbara Artisan Market will be your one stop shop this holiday season for unique and locally crafted holiday gifts! Friday, December 1st: 10am-6pm Saturday, December 2nd: 10am-6pm Sunday,
Free
3 events,
The Revels: A Winter Solstice Celebration “Tales from Ellis Island”
The Revels: A Winter Solstice Celebration “Tales from Ellis Island”
With three performances this year at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara Revels welcomes the holiday season with an exciting, new version of The Revels, beginning on Saturday, December 16th with a matinee at 2:30 pm and an evening performance at 7:30 pm and concluding with a matinee at 2:30 pm on Sunday the 17th. This
$20 – $80
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Adelfos Ensemble concert: A Light to Lighten the Darkness
Adelfos Ensemble concert: A Light to Lighten the Darkness
Join Adelfos Ensemble for our holiday concert "A Light to Lighten the Darkness" on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 7:30pm in beautiful Trinity Episcopal Church (1500 State St., SB 93101). Temmo Korisheli and Steven Browning Thomson lead the Adelfos Ensemble in ... Benjamin Britten’s beloved A Ceremony of Carols, Op.28 with Southern California concert harpist Ellie
$20
3 events,
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Santa’s Workshop: Holiday Cookie Decorating
Santa’s Workshop: Holiday Cookie Decorating
The holidays are sweeter at the Paseo Nuevo! Come decorate gingerbread and sugar cookies at the Peppermint Parlor. Bring friends & family too and spread the holiday cheer!
Free
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Paint at Paseo Nuevo
Paint at Paseo Nuevo
Come celebrate the holiday season at the final Paint at Paseo Event of the year! Join in for a cozy night of art inside the Peppermint Parlor, community, and relaxation featuring Gio Herrera, a Santa Maria-based Oaxaqueno artist who draws inspiration from his cultural traditions, lifestyle, and nature. Gio will lead a 90-minute acrylic painting
Free
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Snowfall at Paseo Nuevo
Join us every weekend for snowfall at Paseo Nuevo! This event takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from December 1-24, 2023
Free
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Captain Fatty’s Ugly Xmas Sweater Party
Captain Fatty’s Ugly Xmas Sweater Party
Throw on your ugliest Christmas sweater and come enjoy a frosty cold beer at the Captain Fatty's Beer Garden! Enjoy fun beats from DJ Claire Zielinski and show off your ugly Christmas sweater next to our festive Christmas tree!
Free
Hot Cocoa at Peppermint Parlor
Hot Cocoa at Peppermint Parlor
Enjoy a delicious cup of hot cocoa at the Peppermint Parlor on Friday evenings!
Free
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Holiday at the Ranch
Holiday at the Ranch
It's that time of year again! Join the Goleta Valley Historical Society for our annual Holiday at the Ranch! Meet Santa and his rein-goats, enjoy festive holiday music, go for a tractor ride, and much, much more! There will be children's crafts, tours of Stow House decked out in its holiday best, local craft vendors,
$5 – $10
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Co-Sponsored by Chaucer's Books, Mrs. Claus (Nancy Nufer) and her elf Twinkletoes (Aveline Von Staden) will read holiday stories and conduct sing-a-long carols at Skin Deep on Saturday, December 9th. Two presentations: 11:00am and 1:00pm. Refreshments provided. (Best suited to ages 3-8)
Free
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Streets of Vintage Holiday Market
Streets of Vintage Holiday Market
Join us at De La Guerra Place for our Mistletoe Mall, a series of different holiday markets that highlights small businesses here in Santa Barbara! Streets of Vintage Holiday Market will be your one stop shop this holiday season for unique and locally crafted holiday gifts! Saturday, December 9th: 10am-6pm Sunday, December 10th: 10am-6pm Saturday,
Free
5 events,
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3rd Annual Cookie Walk, with Gift Basket Raffle and Art Silent Auction
3rd Annual Cookie Walk, with Gift Basket Raffle and Art Silent Auction
Celebrate the Holidays with cookies! Sunday, December 10, 9am - 12:30pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 1500 State Street. Select from among dozens of varieties of homemade cookies to put together customized boxes to give as gifts or keep for yourself. Participate in the raffle to win a holiday-themed basket, or make a silent auction bid on
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Streets of Vintage Holiday Market
Streets of Vintage Holiday Market
Join us at De La Guerra Place for our Mistletoe Mall, a series of different holiday markets that highlights small businesses here in Santa Barbara! Streets of Vintage Holiday Market will be your one stop shop this holiday season for unique and locally crafted holiday gifts! Saturday, December 9th: 10am-6pm Sunday, December 10th: 10am-6pm Saturday,
Free
Santa Barbara Festival Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara Festival Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara Festival Ballet is proud to announce its 48th annual production of The Nutcracker, a cherished holiday tradition returning to The Arlington Theatre. Embrace the magic of the season with three performances on Saturday and Sunday, December 9th and 10th. This event promises to be a heartwarming and festive celebration of the holidays, suitable
$30 – $65
3 events,
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Santa’s Workshop: Create Your Own Beaded Candy Cane
Santa’s Workshop: Create Your Own Beaded Candy Cane
Get crafty in the Peppermint Parlor and create your own beaded candy canes! For a more involved version, guests can choose to make Christmas trees!
Free
Downtown Holiday Music: The Goodlanders
Downtown Holiday Music: The Goodlanders
The Goodlanders is a local Santa Barbara band playing a variety of 60s, 70s and contemporary soft rock hits. The band has its roots as a employee band for Teladoc Health in Goleta but has been playing in local venues for the past year including Night Lizard, M Special Brewery, Hilton Rooftop Bistro and the Santa Barbara Fair. Lead singer Greg Brallier
Free
4 events,
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Santa’s Workshop: Macrame with MCASB
Santa’s Workshop: Macrame with MCASB
Join Dalia from MCASB and enjoy macrame workshops to make homemade gifts this holiday season!
Free
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Winter of Wellness at Paseo Nuevo
Winter of Wellness at Paseo Nuevo
This holiday season, include some self-care and join us for our Winter of Wellness! Led by holistic health coach Rynell Casey, these workshops will be a great way to learn how to heal your gut through simple things you'd do in the kitchen!
Free
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Winter of Wellness: Holiday Adaptogen Mocktail Party
Winter of Wellness: Holiday Adaptogen Mocktail Party
Come learn more about ways to stay healthy during the holiday season with mocktail alternatives. We will discuss the importance of adaptogens and botanicals and how they can naturally improve overall health and wellness while creating and sipping on holiday inspired mocktails! HOSTED BY: WELL WITH RYNELL, Holistic Health Coach COST: $25 Cost includes all
$25
3 events,
Snowfall at Paseo Nuevo
Join us every weekend for snowfall at Paseo Nuevo! This event takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from December 1-24, 2023
Free
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Downtown Holiday Music
Downtown Holiday Music
4 locations throughout the State Street Promenade: 600 Block: Line Dancing in front of Night Lizard (607 State St.) from 5-8pm 800 Block: Live Music in front of 33 Jewels (818 State St.) from 5:30-7:30pm 900 Block: Salsa Dancing in front of Cali-Forno Pizzeria (905 State St.) from 5-8pm 1100 Block: The Prime Time Band
Free
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A Winter Solstice Celebration “Tales from Ellis Island”
A Winter Solstice Celebration “Tales from Ellis Island”
Santa Barbara Revels presents THE REVELS - A Winter Solstice Celebration "Tales from Ellis Island" on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM and Sunday, December 17 at 7:30 PM. December 1924: On Christmas Eve at the port of entry to the New World, immigrants are stranded. Families from Ireland, Russia, and
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Creative Communal
Creative Communal
Join us at De La Guerra Place for our Mistletoe Mall, a series of different holiday markets that highlights small businesses here in Santa Barbara! Creative Communal Holiday Market will be your one stop shop this holiday season for unique and locally crafted holiday gifts! Saturday, December 16th: 12pm-6pm Sunday, December 17th: 12pm-6pm Location: De
Free
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Big Brass Christmas Band
Big Brass Christmas Band
Enjoy a special holiday performance by Big Christmas Brass Show. Located in beautiful Storke Placita (next to McConnell’s Ice Cream), 700 block of State St. Seating will be provided. FREE EVENT.
Free
6 events,
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Creative Communal
Creative Communal
Join us at De La Guerra Place for our Mistletoe Mall, a series of different holiday markets that highlights small businesses here in Santa Barbara! Creative Communal Holiday Market will be your one stop shop this holiday season for unique and locally crafted holiday gifts! Saturday, December 16th: 12pm-6pm Sunday, December 17th: 12pm-6pm Location: De
Free
The Revels: A Winter Solstice Celebration “Tales from Ellis Island”
The Revels: A Winter Solstice Celebration “Tales from Ellis Island”
With three performances this year at the Lobero Theatre, Santa Barbara Revels welcomes the holiday season with an exciting, new version of The Revels, beginning on Saturday, December 16th with a matinee at 2:30 pm and an evening performance at 7:30 pm and concluding with a matinee at 2:30 pm on Sunday the 17th. This
$20 – $80
Quire of Voyces Mysteries of Christmas Dec. 16 & 17, 2023
Quire of Voyces Mysteries of Christmas Dec. 16 & 17, 2023
Join us for the Quire of Voyces 30th Mysteries of Christmas Concert on December 16th and 17th at 3pm, at the St. Anthony’s Chapel at the Garden Street Academy and directed by the talented Nathan Kreitzer. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of sacred a cappella music as we convey a message of peace, love,
$15 – $20
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Winter Wonderland Public Skate
Experience the most wonderful time of year with us and skate in our holiday themed public session! The ice rink transforms into a holiday themed snow globe featuring snow, holiday music, lights and more! Your $25 ticket will include all day public skating including skate rentals and hot chocolate. Purchase your tickets at the door!
$25
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Santa’s Workshop: Create Your Own Felt Ornaments
Santa’s Workshop: Create Your Own Felt Ornaments
Kids can choose from a gingerbread man, snowman, or Santa to create their very own felt ornament! For a more involved version for teens and adults, felt can be sewn together and tied in a circle to make a small wreath ornament.
Free
32nd Annual Living Nativity December 20, 21, 22
32nd Annual Living Nativity December 20, 21, 22
Once again the congregation of the First United Methodist Church presents its beautiful Seasonal gift to the community. Under the Coast redwood tree and adjacent to the church, a grassy area is transformed into a humble wooden stable, with a serene Mary, Joseph, and tiny baby Jesus asleep in the manger. Three majestic kings stand
4 events,
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Paseo Nuevo Gift Wrapping
Paseo Nuevo Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapping will be offered at the Peppermint Parlor periodically throughout the month of December, benefiting Life Chronicles© HOURS Thursday, 12/21: 12pm-8pm Friday, 12/22: 12pm-6pm Saturday, 12/23: 12pm-8pm Sunday, 12/24: 10am-6pm COST $5 for 1 gift; $4 each for two or more gifts. All funds and donations go directly to LifeChronicles, a local non-profit.
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Santa’s Workshop: Macrame with MCASB
Santa’s Workshop: Macrame with MCASB
Join Dalia from MCASB and enjoy macrame workshops to make homemade gifts this holiday season!
Free
32nd Annual Living Nativity December 20, 21, 22
32nd Annual Living Nativity December 20, 21, 22
Once again the congregation of the First United Methodist Church presents its beautiful Seasonal gift to the community. Under the Coast redwood tree and adjacent to the church, a grassy area is transformed into a humble wooden stable, with a serene Mary, Joseph, and tiny baby Jesus asleep in the manger. Three majestic kings stand
5 events,
Snowfall at Paseo Nuevo
Join us every weekend for snowfall at Paseo Nuevo! This event takes place every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. from December 1-24, 2023
Free
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Paseo Nuevo Gift Wrapping
Paseo Nuevo Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapping will be offered at the Peppermint Parlor periodically throughout the month of December, benefiting Life Chronicles© HOURS Thursday, 12/21: 12pm-8pm Friday, 12/22: 12pm-6pm Saturday, 12/23: 12pm-8pm Sunday, 12/24: 10am-6pm COST $5 for 1 gift; $4 each for two or more gifts. All funds and donations go directly to LifeChronicles, a local non-profit.
Free
32nd Annual Living Nativity December 20, 21, 22
32nd Annual Living Nativity December 20, 21, 22
Once again the congregation of the First United Methodist Church presents its beautiful Seasonal gift to the community. Under the Coast redwood tree and adjacent to the church, a grassy area is transformed into a humble wooden stable, with a serene Mary, Joseph, and tiny baby Jesus asleep in the manger. Three majestic kings stand
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Party at the Peppermint Parlor with DJ Darla Bea
Party at the Peppermint Parlor with DJ Darla Bea
Ain't no party like a Peppermint Parlor party because a Peppermint Parlor party don't stop! Join DJ Darla Bea the Friday before Christmas and get your holiday cheer on! Join the community and party at the Peppermint Parlor with upbeat holiday hits to kick off Christmas weekend!
Free
5 events,
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Streets of Vintage Holiday Market
Streets of Vintage Holiday Market
Join us at De La Guerra Place for our Mistletoe Mall, a series of different holiday markets that highlights small businesses here in Santa Barbara! Streets of Vintage Holiday Market will be your one stop shop this holiday season for unique and locally crafted holiday gifts! Saturday, December 9th: 10am-6pm Sunday, December 10th: 10am-6pm Saturday,
Free
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Paseo Nuevo Gift Wrapping
Paseo Nuevo Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapping will be offered at the Peppermint Parlor periodically throughout the month of December, benefiting Life Chronicles© HOURS Thursday, 12/21: 12pm-8pm Friday, 12/22: 12pm-6pm Saturday, 12/23: 12pm-8pm Sunday, 12/24: 10am-6pm COST $5 for 1 gift; $4 each for two or more gifts. All funds and donations go directly to LifeChronicles, a local non-profit.
Free
Holiday Cheer: Live Music at Paseo Nuevo
Holiday Cheer: Live Music at Paseo Nuevo
Have no fear, the holiday cheer is here! Enjoy live holiday music every Saturday from 4-7pm at Center Court.
Free
2 events,
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Paseo Nuevo Gift Wrapping
Paseo Nuevo Gift Wrapping
Gift wrapping will be offered at the Peppermint Parlor periodically throughout the month of December, benefiting Life Chronicles© HOURS Thursday, 12/21: 12pm-8pm Friday, 12/22: 12pm-6pm Saturday, 12/23: 12pm-8pm Sunday, 12/24: 10am-6pm COST $5 for 1 gift; $4 each for two or more gifts. All funds and donations go directly to LifeChronicles, a local non-profit.
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Burning Bowl
Burning Bowl
Join us at Unity of Santa Barbara on Sunday, December 31st at 10 AM, when we ceremoniously let go of what no longer serves us so we can make room for new opportunities, experiences, and possibilities in the new year!