Events for June 7, 2026

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.

San Luis Obispo Museum of Art. Nine historically significant works, spanning from 1966 to 2020, interpret how memory, identity, and place shape individuals. Paintings, sculptures, and videos are on view for those of all ages to contemplate how they are […]

Nineteen artists interpret the region’s natural surroundings by painting two landscapes each: a large work and a smaller piece at Ojai Valley Museum. The exhibit offers viewers a chance to see interpretations of Ojai’s natural outdoor environment through the eyes […]

Join the sporty crowd at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club for a rousing match, a Pony Parade, entertainment, and divot-stomping. Photo Courtesy of Michelle Lauren Photography.

Witness a historic rocket launch from vantage points in Lompoc, such as Surf Beach, West Ocean Avenue, Santa Lucia Canyon Road, and Victory Road. Photo Courtesy of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Leroi.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center. After a years-long absence due to climate change, the largest species of seahorses return as part of the Dive In: Our Changing Channel exhibit. Fun fact: Seahorses are the only male animals […]

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

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.

View one of the largest collections of bird eggs in the world and learn about our feathered friends at the Bird Museum of Camarillo.

Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Artists interpret their personal memories and future projections in landscapes and structures at this exhibition that creates new worlds. Expressed are memories of colors, heritage, and experiences. Painting: Alice Baber, Wheel of Day, 1971. Oil […]

The beauty and fragility of endangered plant and animal species are the focus of this juried exhibition, along with the designated lands intended for their conservation and preservation. More than 50 artworks by Women Painters West are featured at the […]

Observe how artists have imbued the past with new meaning via reinventions of quilts, paintings, textiles, and sculptures at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art. Painting: A Day at Victoria Glades, 2021, © Basil Kincaid.

Support Casa Pacifica Angels’ mental health programs at CSU Channel Islands, where wineries, breweries, and eateries offer unlimited tastings, and live entertainment is on the docket. Photo Courtesy of Casa Pacifica.