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.

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

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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.

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

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 .

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 […]

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.

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, […]