Ongoing Events- Ongoing
-- Gaviota Kayak/Hike Tour
Recreation: All day inclusive tour includes a lunch at a secluded resort, all transportation, kayak paddle, beautiful hike, and amazing fun! Tickets are $175 Each or Special Promotion of 2 for $260. Hotel pickup included. Please call for reservations. Captain Jack's Tours, 1924 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fee: $175.00Time: 9 a.m. Phone Number: (888) 810.8687 - Ongoing
-- Touristorica - Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Historic: An easy stroll let's you experience Santa Barbara's past. Led by trained docents, the tour focuses on significant historic buildings, architectural styles, landscaping and our rich cultural past. Walking shoes and a hat are recommended. Meet on the steps of City Hall, de la Guerra Plaza, Santa Barbara, CA
Fee: Call for information.Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.6307 - Ongoing
-- Champagne Moonlight Harbor Tour
Recreation: You'll enjoy the silhouette of the "Santa Barbara Riviera," the light from the city and the twinkling lights from Stearns Wharf. The moonlight will light the way as you paddle/float through one of California's most beautiful harbors. You'll get to enjoy champagne or sparkling cider. Capture the "romance of Santa Barbara." Captain Jack's Tours, 1924 Bath Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fee: $50.00Time: 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (888) 810.8687 - Year Round
-- Guided Hikes at Bacara Resort
Recreation: Nestled in the hills of the Santa Ynez Mountains, the Ranch at Bacara offers various levels of hiking. You will be shuttled from the Resort to enjoy a walk through sunlit trails and travel through avacado and lemon trees. Reservations required. Hiking shoes strongly advised. 8301 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara.
Fee: $45Time: Call for information. Phone Number: (805) 968.0100 ext. 53808 - Ongoing
-- Backstage Tours at the Lobero Theatre
Performing Arts: The Lobero offers free docent guided tours upon request. Get the inside scoop on what happens behind the scenes of California's oldest, continuously operating theatre. Tour takes approximately 50 minutes and is a great alternative lunchtime activity. 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA
Fee: Call for information.Time: Daily Phone Number: (805) 966.4946 x 613 - First Monday of Each Month
-- Santa Barbara Newcomers Club-Welcome/Orientation
Reception: The Santa Barbara Newcomers Club provides many get acquainted activities for members including socials, wine tasting, hiking, local heritage & community service opportunities, games & much more. Fess Parker's DoubleTree Resort, 633 East Cabrillo Blvd.
Fee: Free Time: 7:00 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 564.2555 - Second Saturday of Each Month, April 11 - October 10
-- Vineyard Walk Series
Recreation: Hosted by Santa Maria Valley Wine Country, explore the vineyards from fruit to harvest with vineyard managers and winemakers while enjoying fresh country air. The walks are held at a different vineyard on the second Saturday of each month. Call for information.
Fee: FreeTime: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Phone Number: (866) 480.5194 - Each Sunday
-- Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show
Family Fun: The show is now the only continuous arts festival of original drawings, paintings, graphics, sculpture, crafts and photography in the world. Approximately 300 Santa Barbara County resident artists display their own works in an informal atmosphere under the palms of Chase Palm Park. All items are original art, created by the artists you meet. The show is held on all Sundays and holidays.
Fee: No Admission FeeTime: 10 a.m. 'til Dusk Phone Number: (805) 897.1982 - Every Monday
-- Wine Cottage Bistro Wine Education
Wine Education: Join us every Monday for wine education with a winemaker, grower, or wine expert pouring their wines with appetizers paired with wines prepared by our Chef. Visit our website for a complete calendar of wine events. Wine Cottage Bistro 285 South Broadway St. Old Town Orcutt CA 93455 www.winecottagebistro.com
Fee: $20 per person or $30 for 2Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 934.4546 - Every Wednesday
-- Solvang Farmers Market
Market: Fresh produce, flowers and food. Rain or shine. Downtown Solvang, on First Street, between Mission Drive (Hwy 246) and Copenhagen Drive.
Fee: FreeTime: 2:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.5354 - Every Thursday
-- An Evening of Visual & Performing Arts
Family Fun: On the first Thursday of each month, downtown galleries keep their doors open late allowing the public to enjoy local art in a fun and social atmosphere. Additional attractions such as music, artist openings, demonstrations, and refreshments are featured at participating venues. Downtown Santa Barbara
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.2098 - First Thursday
-- Art, Music & Theater
Family Fun: On the first Thursday of each month, downtown galleries keep their doors open late allowing the public to enjoy local art in a fun and social atmosphere. Additional attractions such as music, artist openings, demonstrations, and refreshments are featured at participating venues. Downtown Santa Barbara
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.2098 - April 1 - October 31
-- Ventura Thursday Downtown Market
Family Fun: Scan the booths full of local produce and goods at this seasonal open air farmers market which takes place every Thursday in Downtown Ventura. Main & California Streets.
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 652.2089 - Thursdays
-- The Grapevine Show
Wine Education: The first and only radio show dedicated exclusively to the Santa Barbara county wine industry on AM1290 KZBN Radio out of Santa Barbara. The Grapevine Show is hosted by Gabe Saglie. It's live and features local winemakers, winery owners, merchants, chefs and wine events. Tune in on your drives!
Fee: FreeTime: 11 a.m. & 9 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 453.1209 - Thursdays
-- Fess Parker's Wine Country Inn Thursday Evening Singing
Live Music: The public is invited to join Fess & Marcy Parker and friends accompanied by pianist Bill Powell in the Lobby Lounge. Dinner service begins at 6 p.m. Reservations highly recommended.2860 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA
Fee: No cover charge.Time: 9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 688.7788 - Every Friday evening
-- Educational Wine Tasting at East Beach Wine Co.
Wine & Food Education: East Beach Wine Company presents a hosted wine tasting and cheese pairing every Friday evening. The selection of wines feature either a specific winery or a specific wine theme. Cheese is selected by the owners of C'est Cheese to pair well with the varietals being poured. 201 South Milpas Street, Santa Barbara.
Fee: $8.00 - $10.00Time: 4 p.m.-7p.m. Phone Number: (805) 899.1535 - First Saturdays
-- Global Gardens Special Tastings
Wine & Food Education: Join us on the first Saturday of every month as we feature special tastings of new items from our local commercial kitchen & gardens, along with recipes and educational discussions on the various uses of Extra Virgin Olive Oil & our latest fruit vinegars. Call ahead for groups of 8 or more. Global Gardens, 2477 Alamo Pintado Avenue, Los Olivos
Fee: Call for informationTime: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 693.1600 - Every Saturday
-- Art Workshops
Family Fun: Weekly Art workshops for all ages. Every Saturday. Kids and adults love Art From Scrap! Children under age 5 must be accompanied by an adult. 302 East Cota Street Santa Barbara
Fee: $6Time: 10 .a.m - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 884.0459 - Every Saturday
-- Ventura Dowtown Farmer's Market
Family Fun: Come pick up lovely veggies and local produce to take home and feast upon at the Ventura Downtown Farmer's Market! Santa Clara & Palm Streets, Ventura.
Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 529.6266 - Every Saturday
-- Santa Barbara Downtown Certified Farmers Market
Market: Year round, rain or shine. Santa Barbara Street and Cota Street
Fee: FreeTime: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.5354 - TBA
-- Old Time Fiddlers' Convention & Festival
Festival: A celebration of traditional American folk music on two stages. This day long celebration is produced by the Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise. Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta
Fee: $15 Adults/$10 Seniors & Teens/Kids 12 and under freeTime: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 969.4974 - TBA
-- 18th Annual California Lemon Festival in Goleta
Festival: Join us for the biggest celebration in the Goleta area! Wonderful food, a fantastic family atmosphere and a variety of entertainment and activities. This weekend also includes the Goleta Fall Classic Car and Street Rod Show and the ever-popular "Safety Street". Don't miss our pie-eating contests, arts and crafts vendors and our new Green Business trade show. Girsh Park, Goleta
Fee: FreeTime: Fri 5pm-8pm (rides only)/Sat 10am-6pm/Sun10am-5pm Phone Number: (800) 646.5382 - TBA
-- Día de los Muertos Holiday Craft Event
Celebration: Discover the fascinating history of this special holiday while making skeleton masks, decorating sugar skulls, designing traditional tissue paper marigolds and creating holiday prints. Traditional Día de los Muertos refreshments, including pan de muerto and Mexican hot chocolate will be served. Casa de la Guerra, 15 East De la Guerra Street, Santa Barbara
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 965.0093 - TBA
-- Santa Barbara County Vintners' Visa
Celebration: This is your four-day pass to 12 of your favorite participating wineries, each of whom will pull out all the stops just for Vintners' Visa holders. In addition to waiving tasting fees, the participating wineries may be offering barrel tastings, special library selections, and food & wine pairings. Call for information. Please note not all wineries are open on all four days.
Fee: VariesTime: Varies Phone Number: (805) 688.0881 - TBA
-- Scorpio Rising: Pumpkin Carving Contest & Fall Themed Wine Tasting
Celebration: In honor of late October's astrological sign and referencing Kenneth Anger's avant-garde film Scorpio Rising, join CAF and Kunin Wines for an evening of ghoulish delights. Join us before the witching hour, where judges will select the most devious and delightful pumpkins and award special prizes. Co-host Kunin Wines will offer tastings of their premiere selections, with a special focus on Autumnal pairings. 653 Paseo Neuvo, Santa Barbara
Fee: FreeTime: 5 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 966.5373 - TBA
-- 29th Annual Los Olivos "Day in the Country"
Family Fun: Presented by the Los Olivos Business Organization. Breakfast at the Grange, arts & crafts booths, wine tasting, games and crafts for kids, Vintage Tractor & Antique Car Display, Scarecrows on Parade, 5K Run, Book Faire, silent auction, live music, Apple Pie contest and much more! Lavinia Campbell Park, Los Olivos
Fee: FreeTime: 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 688.1222 - TBA
-- Celebration of Harvest Festival
Celebration: Join the 120+ members of the Santa Barbara Vintners' Association for our annual Celebration of Harvest Festival! Besides the hundreds of premium wines, three dozen local chefs will be preparing wine country appetizers, live bands will be filling the air with music and a silent auction benefiting the local food bank.
Fee: Call for informationTime: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 688.0881 - TBA
-- Downtown Safe Trick-or-Treat
Celebration: Children and their parents are invited to Trick-or-Treat along State Street and the Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center. All participating businesses will display an “orange ghost” and balloons in their window. Please come in costume to receive a special treat. Don’t forget to bring a Trick-or-Treat bag! Downtown Santa Barbara
Fee: FreeTime: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Phone Number: (805) 962.2098 x23
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