Events

Farm life thrives at this rural haven in Carpinteria, where 40 alpacas, llamas, sheep, chickens, horses, a buffalo, and peacocks are primed for meet-and-greets. Photo Courtesy of Canzelle Alpacas.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art. The emergence of modern times is the focus of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints. Photo: Kay Sage, Second Song, 1943. Oil on canvas. SBMA, Gift of the Estate of Kay Sage Tanguy.

On Saturdays and Sundays, head to City Hall for a docent-led tour of the town’s historic buildings, architectural styles, landscape, and backstory. Photo Courtesy of Lydia Rao.

Discovering Soolip Creative Arts Workshops feels like finding a key inscribed with your initials on the forest floor. Open the door to your creativity in the setting of small Soolip gatherings, intimate happenings. Rare opportunities to tap into your spirit […]

Brake at The Lakes in Thousand Oaks every third Sunday of the month to see exotic and fine vintage cars, courtesy of Ferrari Westlake. Photo Courtesy of Ferrari Beverly Hills.

View the diverse work of Ojai Studio Artists at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts. Photo: Market Conversation by Leslie Clark.

San Simeon and Cambria locations. Swirl, sip, and be surprised at this Paso Robles wine country gathering dedicated exclusively to blends. Activities include winemaker dinners, coastal excursions, a blending seminar, and a sunset grand tasting at which 40-plus wineries show […]

Eye the latest in home upgrades for kitchens, baths, windows, doors, pools, spas, patios, ADUs, solar paneling, and tiny homes at Ventura County Fairgrounds. Photo Courtesy of La Casita Merchant, Santa Barbara, Ca.

Earl Warren Showgrounds. Uncover vintage finds, treasures, and memorabilia, all available for purchase. Photo Courtesy of  Samantha Bonavia.

Grand Vista Hotel. Pop culture runs rampant at this fun-filled congregation of voice actors, artists, writers, and inventors. Plus, the latest video games, comic books, art, costumes, merch, and vintage items are available for perusal and purchase. Photo Courtesy of […]

Women’s chores and their household tools from the late 1800s are explored at the Stagecoach Inn and Museum in Newbury Park.

The state’s bioregions and species are represented in artist Patti Jacquemain’s woodcuts and mosaics at the California Nature Art Museum in Solvang.

Explore and uncover secrets about the Danish town with a Secret Solvang guide, who’s got the lowdown on top bakeries, wine bars, and eateries.

Depart from Ventura Harbor or Channel Islands for a whale-watching excursion with Island Packers. Photo Courtesy of Doug Mangum.

Ojai and Ventura locations. A marathon and half-marathon traverse scenic courses of the Ojai Valley Trail and Ventura River Trail, both ending with a hearty breakfast of Belgian waffles for runners at the finish. Everyone can visit the health-and-fitness expo […]

The Granada, Santa Barbara. Take advantage of a rare opportunity to see the legendary cellist perform a full solo recital program. The concert features three new works commissioned for him by UC Santa Barbara Arts & Lectures. Photo Courtesy of […]

Join us in Summerland for a very special night of dancing, fundraising, and community spirit at our annual Disco Inferno Party! All proceeds benefit our Benevolence Fund and firefighter support initiatives. The evening includes a silent auction, live DJ, themed […]