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

Come join us for an architectural walking tour experiencing the historic art and architecture of downtown Santa Barbara as it was reborn after the 1925 earthquake. Hear the histories of the Arlington and Granada Theaters, stroll through La Arcada Court and discover hidden courtyards, fountains, murals and public art. The Architectural Foundation of Santa Barbara

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,

Come join us at the Learningden’s upper campus for a fun and festive holiday boutique with local vendors (just in time for Christmas presents!), free photos with Santa, live music, lots of fun activities for kids and pick up a special treat from Considered Coffee or Dave’s Dogs.

Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on drop-in workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists. Each month explore a different medium—clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, paper—inspired by works of art in the Museum’s collection or special exhibitions. In December, explore line, shape, and color by creating playful collage postcards inspired by the work

Snap photos with an iconic holiday duo - Buddy the Elf & Mrs. Claus at the Peppermint Parlor!

Calling all parrot owners, parrots, and parrot lovers! You're invited to The Plumery Parrot Club on December 10, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Mannin Park Area 1 in Montecito. Join the fun to learn about The Plumery, meet other parrot owners, start a network, and become a club member! For more info or

The kingdom of heaven is within us? Yes. We can feel the peace and safety of God's presence anytime, anywhere. See: PrayerThatHeals.org/events

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

Santa Barbara Master Chorale David Torres, Artistic Director presents Holiday Lights A musical celebration with audience sing-along  3:00 pm Sunday, December 10, 2023

Come snap photos at the Paseo Nuevo with the infamous Mr. Grinch!

Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday season. Each ceremony will feature speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting of a memorial tree. Please come to one or more of our Light Up A Life ceremonies, and hang a star in memory of a

40th Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony    Join Hospice of Santa Barbara for their 40th Annual Light Up A Life. This beloved community tradition takes place to remember and honor those you miss this holiday season.  Light Up a Life will host four ceremonies, featuring speakers and special guests, entertainment, refreshments, and the lighting

The Grace Fisher Foundation (GFF) is pleased to continue its sixth annual “A Winter Music Showcase”. Like in years past, we will provide an evening of music and Holiday spirit, celebrating people of all abilities. Many of Santa Barbara’s finest local musical artists have joined us in this endeavor. The set list for this year's

Martin Media Worldwide presents José Feliciano on Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:30 PM. Feliciano is recognized as the first Latin Artist to effectively cross over into the English music market, opening the doors for other artists who now play an important role in the American music industry. The nine-time GRAMMY® Award winner, who also

The Santa Barbara Gay Men’s Chorus is excited to invite you to our third annual Winter Concert, titled A Midwinter Night’s Dream, on Monday, December 11th at 7:00 pm. The concert will feature a mix of Broadway, pop, choral, and holiday music and is perfect for all ages.

Join us on Monday January 15th at the Marjorie Luke Theatre as captivating folk icons Dar Williams and The Amy Ray Band unite for a spectacular performance in Santa Barbara.

Imagine moving into your dream home close to friends and family, with walking paths, a clubhouse, and neighbors just like you, and doing all this while retaining a large portion of your life savings. Eric Miller with Mutual of Omaha will be my guest for December's seminar, which will teach a little-known strategy that folks in

Advances in women’s heart health have improved the diagnosis and treatment of heart disease. Learn what breakthroughs may be next. Join us for a free virtual discussion with Dr. Bina Ahmed on how women can care for their hearts, from prevention to intervention. Dr. Bina Ahmed is an Interventional cardiologist and structural heart disease specialist

Phillip McLendon will conduct this performance of George Frederick Handel's choral masterpiece, "Messiah."  James Mooy has organized the orchestra which includes members of the Santa Barbara City College Symphony.  Erin Bonski-Evans is the organist.  Four outstanding soloists will also perform.  All are volunteering their talents. That covers everything and everybody except the chorus.  That's because

Free Senior Day at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden for seniors aged 60+. Advance reservations required.

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!

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

IAE presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the Arlington Theatre on Thursday, December 14th at 7:00pm.

The Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara on December 14, 2023

Join Dalia from MCASB and enjoy macrame workshops to make homemade gifts this holiday season!

As part of programming for Inside/Outside (on view until February 18), an exhibition of recent contemporary acquisitions, Prof. Caroline Arruda will give a talk that combines philosophy with art to think about how artists show us what a life well lived might look like. Contemporary culture sees artists as being authentic because many pursue their creative goals

All skill levels are invited to experience the tradition of sketching from original works of art in current exhibitions. Museum Teaching Artists provide general guidance and all materials. Museum Galleries Free (Reservation Required)

Join Inside Wine Santa Barbara for a wine tasting with legendary Doug Margerum. He has been a central figure in the Santa Barbara food and wine scene for over 35 years. Upon graduating from the UC Santa Barbara in 1981, his family purchased the Wine Cask restaurant which was renown for its wine list and

We’re excited to announce and welcome you to the first Trail Talks Open Mic Night. In fact, we’ve had such a great response to our call for entries that we’re actually doing two nights, one in December, and a second in January! So, to close out the year, the first one is Thursday, December 14, 6:30-7:30 PM, in

Come hang at the back patio tables of M. Special on State Street (634 State St) to practice Spanish, meet new people, and have fun! All levels of Spanish speaking ability are welcome – from beginner, to intermediate, to native speaker. This will be a fun and friendly environment to practice language! This will be

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!

Join us to hear families share their stories about how they reconcile being LGBTQ+ with their Hispanic culture.  There is always time for sharing, support and discussion. This is a Zoom meeting and pre-registration is required by emailing pflagsantabarbara@gmail.com.

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

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

The Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) welcomes all to experience an enchanting Winter Wonderland this Holiday Season at Camp Arnaz. Immerse yourself in the sights of thousands of twinkling lights and holiday music as Camp Arnaz is transformed into a fantastic festival featuring dazzling lights, holiday horses, Santa’s elves, and delightful treats. Guests

Please join Santa Barbara's Prime Time Band, directed by Dr. Paul Mori, in a  Holiday Music Celebration and Community Sing-Along on Friday, December 15th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on the State Street steps of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Guest vocalists Gary Smith and Miriam Dance will be joining the band in a

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

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,

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

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.

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

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.

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

Snap photos with an iconic holiday duo - Buddy the Elf & Mrs. Claus at the Peppermint Parlor!

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

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

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,

Have no fear, the holiday cheer is here! Enjoy live holiday music every Saturday from 4-7pm at Center Court.

The Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast (GSCCC) welcomes all to experience an enchanting Winter Wonderland this Holiday Season at Camp Arnaz. Immerse yourself in the sights of thousands of twinkling lights and holiday music as Camp Arnaz is transformed into a fantastic festival featuring dazzling lights, holiday horses, Santa’s elves, and delightful treats. Guests

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

The Good Good Show is Santa Barbara's longest running monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel, Fox, TruTV, Sirius XM and more. FEATURING: Matt O'Brien, Mahesh Kotagi, Julie Weidmann, Lynn Maleh and Ryan Talmo. Come have some laughs and enjoy

The Good Good Show is Santa Barbara's longest running monthly stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comics working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, CONAN, Jimmy Kimmel, Funny or Die, Fox, TruTV, Sirius XM and more. FEATURING: Matt O'Brien, Mahesh Kotagi, Julie Weidmann, Lynn Maleh and Hannah Gansen. Come have some