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.

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 […]

Dive into mermaid-mania all month at Ventura Harbor Village. A dance party, ukulele jam, aerial performances, mermaid swim, bubble shows, crafting, and live music take place on the 21st. Photo: Courtesy of Ventura Harbor Village

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.

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

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

Sign up to compete (electrical outlets provided) or just come hungry to this hot bean fest as judges assess the best at the Templeton Historical Museum. Sample three varieties, which include pork, beef, vegetarian, or chicken, and load up on […]

Help life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses at this Make-A-Wish Foundation Central Coast & Southern Central Valley celebration. The evening at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village includes cocktails, dinner, dancing, entertainment, silent and live auctions, and inspiring […]

Treat yourself to the deeply expressive choreography of this New York–based modern dance ensemble. The program features Taylor’s Piazzolla Caldera, Concertiana, and Esplanade.  Photo Courtesy of Paul Taylor Dance Company.