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CANZELLE ALPACAS FARM TOUR
2024-01-01 - 2100-12-28 | Canzelle Alpacas, 4036 Foothill Rd., Carpinteria, CA, CA, 93013​​, United States
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.

MODERN LIFE: A GLOBAL ARTWORLD 1850-1950
2024-01-01 - 2100-12-28 | Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
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.

ARCHITECTURAL FOUNDATION WALKING TOURS OF HISTORIC SANTA BARBARA
2024-01-01 - 2100-12-28
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.

A WRINKLE IN TIME
2024-01-01 08:00 - 2100-12-28 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Stagecoach Inn Museum, 51 S. Ventu Park Road, Newbury Park, CA, 91320, United States
Women’s chores and their household tools from the late 1800s are explored at the Stagecoach Inn and Museum in Newbury Park.

SOOLIP CREATIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS
2025-09-01 - 2100-05-10 | Soolip, 1800 Bridgegate Street, No. 104, Westlake Village, CA, 91361, United States
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 and express your heart’s desire through an array of media and materials. Photo Courtesy of Soolip.

SOLVANG FOOD, WINE, & CULTURE TOUR
2025-12-01 11:30 - 2100-01-01 14:00
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.

PIAZZA GRAN TURISMO
2026-01-01 - 2100-12-28 | The Lakes at Thousand Oaks, 2200 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks, CA, 91362, United States
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.

ONCE UPON NOW
2026-02-27 - 2026-06-07 | San Luis Obispo Museum of Art, 1010 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, United States
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 reflected in modern and contemporary
American art. Photo: Cinema de Pepsi by Frank Stella

Bird Museum of Camarillo
2026-03-01 10:00 - 2100-03-01 15:00 | WFVZ Bird Museum and Research Center, 439 Calle San Pablo, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
View one of the largest collections of bird eggs in the world and learn about our feathered friends at the Bird Museum of Camarillo.

AS IF IN A DREAM: HISTORY, FANTASY, FUTURE
2026-03-08 11:00 - 2027-01-03 17:00 | Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
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 on canvas. SBMA, Gift of the Artist to the Ala Story Collection © Alice Baber/

WHEN THE EARTH WHISPERS BACK: NATURE’S HOPE
2026-03-15 08:00 - 2026-09-06 17:00 | California Nature Art Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang, CA, 93463, United States
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 California Nature Art Museum, Solvang. Photo Courtesy of California Nature Art Museum.

REMIXED: ENTWINED HISTORIES & NEW FORMS
2026-04-09 11:00 - 2026-08-30 17:00 | Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
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.

OJAI MYSTIQUE
2026-04-17 - 2026-08-09 | Ojai Valley Musuem, 130 West Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA, United States
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 of those who revere its beauty. Painting: Ventura River, 24 X 20, oil on linen, Ray Roberts.

PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN
2026-04-19 09:30 - 2026-05-17 18:00
Tour the 8,000-square-foot 1907 Baldwin Oaks Estate in Arcadia to see how 26 top-notch design pros have revamped it at this extraordinary arts fundraiser with boutique shopping, workshops, and dining opportunities.

POLO SUNDAY
2026-05-01 - 2026-10-11 | Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, 3375 Foothill Rd., #1200, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
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.

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE
2026-05-11 - 2100-01-01
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.

GIANT PACIFIC SEAHORSES
2026-05-11 - 2100-01-01 | Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105, United States
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 on Earth that give birth. Photo Courtesy of Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.

BABY GOAT RANCH TOURS
2026-05-11 11:00 - 2026-05-16 15:00 | Miller Moth Ranch, CA, United States
Miller Moth Ranch, San Miguel. Since the birth of 150 baby goats is expected, everyone should get a huge dose of cuteness at this agricultural farm. Demonstrations, activities, and interactions with other animals are in the offing as well as visits to the Almond Spring Agro Tourism Center and gardens. Photo Courtesy of Miller Moth Ranch.

CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL
2026-05-16 10:00 - 2026-05-17 18:30 | Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center, 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Ventura County Fairgrounds. Whether they’re fresh-picked or infused in nachos, ice cream, cake, popcorn, kabobs, or margaritas, these berries are the focus of this fun-filled weekend with crafting, live music, puppet and magic shows, a Berry Baby Fashion Parade, and carnival rides. Photo Courtesy of California Strawberry Festival.

TOPANGA BANJO-FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL
2026-05-17 | King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas, CA, 91302, United States
Take in performances at King Gillette Ranch in Calabasas, as well as all-day jamming, contests, dancing, and family-friendly activities.

MYSTIC WHALER
2026-05-20 12:00 - 2026-06-01 18:00 | Ventura Harbor Village, 1583 Spinnaker Dr., Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Ventura Harbor Village. Modeled after a 19th-century coastal vessel, this 83-foot, two-masted schooner is docked and ready to receive shipmates who desire tours, tales of the high seas, and hands-on experiences with the crew.

ART IN THE PARK
2026-05-23 10:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 | Libbey Park, 205 E. Ojai Avenue, Ojai, CA, 93023, United States
Head to Libbey Park to see 70-plus works of fine art, juried by Ojai Art Center, and enjoy live performances as well as family-friendly activities. Painting: 4 Color Studies in 3D by Carlos Grasso

2026-05-23 10:00 - 2026-05-24 18:00 | Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St., Santra Barbara, CA, 93105, United States
Old Mission Santa Barbara. In Italian, Madonnari means street painter, so glance downward toward the mission’s grounds to view masterpieces created in chalk at this fundraiser for the Children’s Creative Project .

ART IN THE PARK
2026-05-23 10:00 - 2026-05-25 17:00
Morro Bay City Park. There’s nothing like spending the day outdoors to see creations from local artisans and artists. So, pack a picnic, head to the park, and peruse original works in a variety of mediums at the 71st annual fundraiser for Art Center Morro Bay.

HAPPY FACE MUSIC FESTIVAL
2026-05-23 10:30 - 19:00 | Rancho Santa Susana Community Park & Festival Grounds, 5005 East Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA, 93063, United States
Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, Simi Valley. Groove to tunes performed by regional musicians YachtSoul Groove, Dog N Butterfly, Bee Gees Fever, and The fABBA Show at this Rotary Club of Simi Sunrise fundraiser with games and activities.

THE CLASSIC AT PISMO BEACH
2026-05-29 09:00 - 2026-05-31 21:00
Downtown Pismo Beach. Lining the streets and parked on the pier are hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, and muscle cars for public viewing and peer judging at this carnival for car lovers. Planned are barbecue dinners, live music performances, a charity auction, awards, and a group cruise through town.

OJAI BLUES FEST
2026-05-29 16:00 - 2026-05-30 18:00 | Ojai Art Center, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai, 93023, United States
Hang with the Guy Martin Band, Jen Staves & the Bluefish, TD Lind & the Aviators, Rae Gordon, Ray Jaurique, Crooked Eye Tommy, Ashford Gordon, and Toni Dodd & Southbound Blues at the Ojai Art Center. Photo: Guy Martin Band.

PALATE TO PALETTE
2026-05-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Carpinteria Art Center, 865 Linden Ave., Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Feast on fine food and drink from local restaurants, chefs, and wineries and bid on original works at Carpinteria Arts Center’s fundraiser to support the arts.

LOS OLIVOS ROTARY JAZZ AND OLIVE FESTIVAL
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00
Relax at Lavinia Campbell Park while listening to the Alan Satchwell Quintet, sipping Santa Barbara County wines, and sampling olive-themed dishes prepped by local chefs. Photo Courtesy of Los Olivos Rotary Club.

ANGELS WINE, FOOD & BREW FESTIVAL
2026-06-07 13:00 - 17:00 | California State University, Channel Islands, One University Drive, Camarillo, CA, 93012, United States
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.
