Santa Barbara Holiday Parade, Friday December 1

More than 65,000 spectators line State Street each year in anticipation of Santa Barbara’s only nighttime parade, the Annual Downtown Santa Barbara Holiday Parade! Officially kicking off the holiday season, this signature Downtown Santa Barbara event brings a colossal contingent of high-stepping marching bands, fabulous holiday-themed floats, spectacular performance groups, local personalities, and our soon to be announced Grand Marshal! The Holiday Prince and Fairy, selected from winning artwork best capturing the parade theme, lead the parade and light up the street on their way down the parade route.

When: Friday, December 1st, 6:30 pm

Where: State Street, from Sola to Cota

This year, we're celebrating the Colors of the Season via the many traditions, holidays, and colors of the Winter season. We are inspired by vibrant colors, kaleidoscopes, rainbows, and anything festively neon or colorful! For more inspiration, check our our style guide HERE. Share your ideas and pictures with our official hashtag #DSBHolidayParade.

Goodbye Income Tax Deductions

23rd Annual La Arcada Plaza Christmas Walk 11/29

my favorite mini mall in all of the Santa Barbara area!

37th Annual Holiday Faire, Carpinteria Saturday, November 25th

37th Annual Holiday Faire

http://www.carpinteriahistoricalmuseum.org

Open Date:

Sat, Nov 25, 2017

Close Date:

Sat, Nov 25, 2017

Add this event to your itinerary.

Description:

Showcasing the work of 85 participating artisans from throughout California, an exceptional variety of fine handicrafts await shoppers at the Carpinteria Valley Museum of History’s 37th Annual Holiday Faire to be held Saturday, November 25 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the museum grounds at 956 Maple Avenue. Some of the unique all hand-crafted gifts offered for sale will include country crafts & toys, fine jewelry, knitted and crocheted clothing & accessories, stained and fused glass creations, garden art, children’s and baby gifts, and Christmas ornaments, decorations, and wreaths. From ceramics, succulent dish gardens, and exotic wooden bowls to original photography, oil, and watercolor paintings, this year’s Faire promises art for everyone’s tastes and pocket-book. There will be a variety of refreshments, including hot foods and fresh home baked goodies. Enjoy live bluegrass and Irish folk music while the children indulge in fantastic face-painting or share their Christmas wishes and candy canes with Santa Claus! You may call the museum at 684-3112 for more information. Admission is free to this fun, family faire!

Location:

Carpinteria Valley Museum of History

956 Maple Avenue

Carpinteria, CA

 93013

Additional Features:

Crafts, Entertainment Children's, Entertainment Free, Food, Music

Hours:

Sat. 10am-3pm

Admission:

Free

Attendance:

2,000

Phone Number:

(805) 684-3112

Santa Barbara Zoo Pumpkin Smash November 23

Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Smash

« Reindeer at the Zoo Arrive

• Fall Zoo Camp »

Animal lovers are encouraged to get the kids out of the house this Thanksgiving and come to the Zoo for a smashin’ good time! Watch as the elephants, gorillas, and other Zoo animals play and interact with pumpkins.

Cost: free with Zoo admission. 

The Zoo closes early today, at 3:30 p.m.

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Happy Thanksgiving

Give Thanks

for each new morning

with its light

for rest and shelter

of the night

for health and food

for friends and love

For Everything

thy goodness sends

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Santa Barbara's Prime Time Band Free Concert Sunday, November 19

Prime Time Band's Winter Concert, Sunday, November 19 at 2 pm

Program will consist of "Star Trek into Darkness," Where Never Lark or Eagle Flew," Hollywood, March of the Trolls," "Kentucky 1800" and many others.

Directed by Jeffrey Peterson

San Marcos High School Auditorium

4750 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara

for information and link to PT Web-page, click here

Romance of Orchids Show & Sale Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20

Be sure to attend this wonderful event.  My  Orchids are beginning to bloom! Such magic!!