Snowfall at Paseo Nuevo
Paseo Nuevo 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa BarbaraJoin 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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Santa Barbara High School Dance Program’s Annual Fall Dance Recital 2023
SBHS Dance Program will present their annual Fall Dance Recital 2023 on Friday, December 15th at 7 pm in the SBHS Theatre. Dance students will present Hip Hop, Musical Theater Jazz, Contemporary Modern, Pasodoble, Philippine Traditional Folk dance and a special performance by SBHS Folklorico Club. Come watch and be inspired by the versatility, energy,
$10
Westmont Public Telescope Night
Westmont Public Telescope Night. See cool stuff in the night sky through telescopes set up by the Astronomical Unit, the local amateur astronomy club sponsored by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Most months the large telescope at the observatory is also available for viewing, run by the Physics Department at Westmont. Observations are
Free
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
Bird “Nature Walk” of Elings Park Led by SB Botanic Garden
The last in a series of free Nature Walks to explore the biodiversity of the 230-acre Elings Park as part of a new collaboration between the Park and Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Each hike has a different natural history focus, such as plants, pollinators, or birds, and are led by Garden experts.
Sabado (Saturday) Architectural Walking Tour
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
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
Photos with Buddy the Elf & Mrs. Claus
Paseo Nuevo 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa BarbaraSnap photos with an iconic holiday duo - Buddy the Elf & Mrs. Claus at the Peppermint Parlor!
Free
Creative Communal
Paseo Nuevo 651 Paseo Nuevo, Santa BarbaraJoin 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
Holiday Ice Skating Show
Please join us for Ice In Paradise's Annual Holiday Ice Skating Show on Saturday December 16th featuring a talented blend of coaches alongside local skaters. Skaters will showcase their skills in a beautiful wintery setting, creating charming memories you won’t soon forget. Enjoy watching the excitement and taking in the festive decorations from ice level
$20 – $30
The Revels: A Winter Solstice Celebration “Tales from Ellis Island”
Lobero Theatre 33 E. Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United StatesWith 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
St. Anthony's Chapel 2300 Garden Street, Santa BarbaraJoin 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