Events around Santa Barbara
Kick off the holiday season at the Paseo Nuevo Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Join our Mayor Randy Rowse, DJ Darla Bea, Santa Claus, and the Grinch for a spectacular night under the stars... and snow! Stay for the Peppermint Parlor After-Party and take photos with Santa to celebrate the holiday season! Tree Lighting Ceremony: 5:30pm …
Embrace sustainable gift-giving this season with our Furoshiki Workshop, led by Emily Adams. Learn the art of Furoshiki, the traditional Japanese practice of wrapping gifts and items in cloth. It is beautiful, reusable, and an earth-friendly alternative to gift bags and wrapping paper – most of which are non-recyclable. Emily will guide you in sewing, …
SBMA and Opera Santa Barbara partner to present a season’s sampling of art and music with pop-up performances in the Museum’s galleries, inspired by SBMA’s collection and special exhibitions or other topical themes.
Bring the whole family to enjoy a FREE Teaching Artist-led activity in the Museum’s Family Resource Center. Paint an interior scene in tempera on watercolor paper using masking tape to create the straight edges inspired by Claire Rojas’ "Untitled" (2007). Afterward, enjoy the galleries until 8 pm.
Children ages 7 – 11 gain inspiration from works of art in the Museum’s collection to create artful gifts in clay (hand building and on the wheel) to share with friends and family. $170 SBMA Members $200 Non-Members
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, and tour the Stow House halls decked out in delightful decorations! There will be children's crafts, tractor rides, a local artisans market, and food trucks too! We …
Get creative with us every SATURDAY, from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. We can’t wait to create with you. Our December theme is "Holiday Reuse", join our challenge this holiday season to give handcrafted …
Our festival of lights draws thousands of visitors to Hillside each year. It’s a popular stop for the Santa Barbara Trolley “Tour of Lights”, and has been named as the best spot to view Christmas lights in Santa Barbara. This is a free, family-friendly, drive-through event located on the Hillside property at 1235 Veronica Springs …
Join us for the 7th annual Winter Music Showcase, a premier event dedicated to promoting the arts, disability inclusion and highlighting the incredible talent within Santa Barbara County. This year’s showcase promises to be extra special, featuring a diverse range of performances, from Broadway and Rockettes-style dance numbers to barbershop quartets, bands, orchestral performances, choirs, …
The Greater Goleta Santa Barbara Lions Club is excited to announce the return of the annual holiday parade in Old Town Goleta on Saturday, December 7th at 6pm! The 2024 Old Town Goleta Holiday Parade is a cherished tradition that unites our community in the spirit of the holidays. With festive floats, lively musical performances, dynamic …
Enjoy Free Admission every second Sunday of the month for Tri-County residents (Santa Barbara, Ventura, San Luis Obispo). Join us during Free 2nd Sundays for stunning exhibitions, enriching programs, and a welcoming museum experience. Studio Sunday 12 – 4 pm Visitors of all ages are invited to participate in this hands-on informal workshop with SBMA …
The festive season is upon us. Join Association for Women in Communications (AWC-SB) for our holiday party—an annual tradition for members and guests. All tickets include a delightful spread of appetizers, a complimentary drink ticket, and a chance to win fantastic prizes. You can look forward to a lively evening of networking with fellow women …
Join us for a cozy evening of creativity at our Knitting Workshop on Friday, December 13th, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the beautiful EE Makerspace. This workshop is open to beginners and those who want to polish their knitting skills. Instructor Yuprak Gulcan will cover the essentials to help you start creating your …
Children ages 5-12 gain inspiration from works of art in the Museum’s collection to draw, paint, print, collage, and sculpt artful gifts to share with friends and family. $120 SBMA Members /$150 Non-Members
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. Free SBMA MembersFree StudentsFree with Museum Admission