Daniel Lahr, Special Programs Manager and Julefest Coordinator for Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau has announced that the second annual “Solvang Gløgg Contest” will be held during the 2018 Solvang Julefest Wine & Beer Walk “Skål Stroll” taking place Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16, 2017 from 11:00am – 4:00pm both days. Lahr revealed, “Many of the wine

On Sunday, December 16 at 3 p.m., the Master Chorale will sing Navidad Nuestra by Ariel Ramirez. Special guests include Guitarist Anthony Ybarra, Contralto Carol Ann Manzi, American Riviera Children’s Chorus, Adelfos Ensemble, and Santa Barbara Treble Clef Chorus.

The program will conclude with an audience sing-along of favorite Christmas carols.

Saturday December 15 at 7pm and Sunday December 16 at 3pm Quire of Voyces presents Mysteries of Christmas In the unparalleled acoustics of St. Anthony’s Chapel at the Garden Street Academy. The Quire of Voyces will perform best-loved seasonal songs from their rich repertoire. We are excited to share this glorious music, and 25th anniversary season, with our beloved community. For tickets call 805.965.5935

American Riviera Children’s Chorus will appear at the Lobero alongside the Santa Barbara Master Chorale in a free community concert, presenting music of South American and well-loved Christmas favorites on December 16.

Santa Barbara Strings is pleased to announce the tenth annual Winter Concert. The event will feature more than 50 participants from area elementary, junior high, high, and home schools.  The Winter Concert is on Sunday, December 16 at 6 pm at Hahn Hall, 1070 Fairway Road. Adult admission is $10 at the door and young people under the age of 18

Arroyo Hondo Preserve Guided Tours

Celebrate the Holidays with Nature

Explore the Natural Wonders of the Gaviota Coast at Arroyo Hondo Preserve

The Arlington Theatre Presents Holiday Movie Classics on the Big Screen
And food drive to benefit the Foodbank of Santa Barbara Thomas Fire and Flood Relief
All movies are rated PG
Sunday, December 16, 2018
The Arlington Theatre
1317 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101

The Santa Barbara High School bands and orchestra will perform various musical pieces during their annual winter concert in the school auditorium.

Telescope Tuesday at Camino Real Marketplace

The 38th annual Messiah Sing-Along will take place on Tuesday, December 18, at 7:30pm in the First Presbyterian Church, corner of State and Constance. Phillip McLendon will conduct this performance of George Frederick Handel's choral masterpiece, "Messiah," in a benefit for Unity Shoppe. James Mooy has organized the orchestra which includes members of the Santa

Bring the entire family for this wonderful seasonal gift to the community – it’s free! From Dec 20-22, 5:30-7:30 pm

Front Country Trails Update with Montecito Trails Foundation Free Presentation Thursday, December 20th, 6:30PM Faulkner Gallery – Santa Barbara Public Library 40 East Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, CA Between damage from the Thomas Fire and the subsequent devastation wrought by the debris flows, many of our front country trails are in serious need of repair.