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California, Quilted: Wild in the Oaklands

California Nature Art Museum 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang

The California Nature Art Museum is pleased to announce its upcoming 2024 summer exhibition, California, Quilted: Wild in the Oak Woodland, on view from July 14, 2024 – January 13, 2025, featuring new and recent works by artist Julia Laraway. From butterflies to bullfrogs to bobcats, Oak Woodland habitats support thousands of animal species all …

12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Township of Santa Ynez P. O. Box 1738, Santa Ynez

Join the hunt in Santa Ynez.  Write down the words to the 12 Days of Christmas song and check SantaYnezChamber.org for all 12 clues of where the items are hidden (in plain sight) around the township of Santa Ynez.  Test your inner sleuth and find all 12 clues.  This is  free, no obligation holiday fun …

Gem Faire

Earl Warren Showgrounds 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara

December 13-15, 2024, Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara. Show hours are Fri. 12pm-6pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 10am-5pm (no admittance after 4pm Sunday). Admission $7 weekend pass. Find the perfect holiday gifts for every budget. Fine jewelry, precious & semi-precious gemstones, millions of beads, crystals, gold & silver, minerals & much more at …

$7
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ZooLights

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara

See the Zoo in a whole new light! ZooLights is back with all-new light displays. Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs. Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the illuminated lanterns showcasing animal and nature scenes that represent wild places from around the world.

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ZooLights

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara

See the Zoo in a whole new light! ZooLights is back with all-new light displays. Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs. Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the illuminated lanterns showcasing animal and nature scenes that represent wild places from around the world.

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ZooLights

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara

See the Zoo in a whole new light! ZooLights is back with all-new light displays. Enjoy this immersive holiday experience featuring thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns aglow with more than 50,000 LED bulbs. Walk through the Zoo and enjoy the illuminated lanterns showcasing animal and nature scenes that represent wild places from around the world.

Cambria Christmas Market

Cambria Pines Lodge 2905 Burton Dr, Cambria

Experience the magic of the holiday season at the Cambria Christmas Market, a dazzling winter wonderland! open most dates from Nov. 29 – Dec. 31! Stroll through 3+ MILLION lights, meet Santa, explore an authentic German Vendor Market, and savor festive food and drink. Enjoy live music, take a whimsical train ride and discover endless …

$25 – $40

Hillside’s 8th Annual Shining Light on Abilities

Hillside 1235 Veronica Springs Road, Santa Barbara

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 …

Winter Gift-Making Workshop – Multimedia

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara

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

Sketching in the Galleries

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara

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

Big Brass Christmas Concert

Storke Placita 20, E. De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara

Get ready for a festive afternoon filled with the sounds of jolly brass instruments at the Big Brass Christmas Concert!Big Brass Christmas ConcertCome and join us for a festive afternoon filled with the sounds of the season at Storke Placita! The talented brass musicians from Santa Barbara City College will be performing all your favorite …

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A Country Christmas On Ice

Ice in Paradise 6985 Santa Felicia Dr., Goleta

Tickets on sale now! Step into a winter wonderland with A Country Christmas on Ice! ❄️🎄 Join us on December 14th for a festive performance at 12:30 PM or 3:30 PM, and let the magic of Christmas come to life on the ice. ⛸️✨ 🎟️  Public Skating included in your ticket. Tickets: $30 for on-ice …

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Cookies & Cocoa with Santa

Cambria Nursery and Florist 2801 Eton Road, Cambria

Join us for a magical holiday experience at Cambria Nursery, the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit before heading to the Cambria Christmas Market! This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy festive activities and make cherished memories. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at the Nursery to spread holiday cheer, giving each guest …

$20

Talk, Book Signing, and Reception with Mary Tonetti Dorra, author of “I Am a Portrait”

Santa Barbara Museum Of Art 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara

Join us for a talk, book signing, and reception for "I Am a Portrait" by Mary Tonetti Dorra. Give the perfect gift for the art lover in your life of short stories from Mary Tonetti Dorra’s latest book. In this collection, some of the stories are told from the point of view of the works …

THUNDERPUSSY:: The Siren Morro Bay:: 12/14

The Siren 900 Main Street, Morro Bay

THUNDERPUSSY - The Breast is Yet to Come Tour 2024 makes it way to The Siren in Morro Bay with James and the Cold Gun(((folkYEAH!))) PresentsTHUNDERPUSSYplus:: James And The Cold GunThe SirenMorro BaySaturday, December 14, 202421+Doors 7:30pm / Show 8:30pmThank you for supporting independent venues!All Sales Final.

$20.00