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“Winter” George Stuart Historical Figures® Collection
NOV 21 – FEB 23 VENTURA: The Museum of Ventura County is excited to present a new exhibition, “Winter,” featuring figures from the popular George Stuart Historical Figures® Collection. The […]
Old Fisherman’s Wharf 180th Anniversary & Ode to Calamari Contest
JAN 1 – OCT 31 MONTEREY: Old Fisherman’s Wharf is pleased to announce a special milestone: its 180th anniversary and will celebrate with a variety of special promotions and events […]
“The Living Ocean”
FEB 12 – APR 1 OXNARD: The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is hosting a special exhibition titled “The Living Ocean,” presented by the Pastel Society of the Gold Coast (PSGC). […]
2025 Lompoc Restaurant Week
FEB 17 – FEB 23 LOMPOC: This is a special week-long event; a seven-day celebration of culinary and libation creativity in conjunction with restaurant owners in Lompoc. The annual Lompoc […]
Eggstraordinary Easter Egg Hunt
FEB 19 – FEB 20 FELTON: The Easter Bunny makes a stop at Roaring Camp Railroad. Hop aboard the Redwood Forest Steam Train to Bear Mountain for an Easter Egg […]
Channel Islands Maritime Museum Speakers Series
OXNARD – The Channel Islands Maritime Museum is pleased to host its monthly speakers series featuring Betsy J. Green, an author and historian. Green is the author of eight books, […]
Ragtime the Musical
FEB 22 – MAR 23 SIMI VALLEY: Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi presents Ragtime The Musical based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow. The story follows the lives of a […]
Helen Hunt Jackson Returns
PIRU: On February 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM, experience Helen Hunt Jackson’s January 23, 1882 visit to Rancho Camulos which inspired her to include this vestige of the Californio lifestyle as one […]
Farm Day Every Day Tour
SANTA MARIA: Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) is holding its first Santa Barbara County “Farm Day Every Day” tour at Plantel Nurseries. The free tour is on Saturday, February […]
2025 Ventura Marathon
VENTURA – The Ventura Marathon returns in 2025. Looking to qualify for the Boston Marathon? This fast track race is perfect with a mostly downhill course. This popular marathon is […]
Free Admission Day – Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA – Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 […]
Shakespeare and ARIEL – A Light and Easy Book Club Podcast
PODCAST – Enjoy an enchanting session and explore the literary roots of ARIEL, named for the Bard’s ethereal sprite in The Tempest. We’ll delve into famed actress Dame Judi Dench’s […]
Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra: Uptown on Mardi Gras Day!
SAN LUIS OBISPO: Join Grammy Award-winner Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra for an evening of non-stop fun. Time to throw up your hands, cut the king cake, and […]
Jazz Bash By The Bay Monterey
MAR 7 – MAR 9 MONTEREY: The Jazz Bash By the Bay Monterey takes place in the Conference Center and Portola Hotel & Spa with 8 venues and 6 dance […]
Mermaid Month
MAR 8 & MAR 22 VENTURA – Dive into the magic of Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor Village! Celebrate the ocean’s most enchanting legends with two fun-filled days of seaside […]
Teatime at the Reagan Library
SIMI VALLEY: Teatime at the Reagan Library! This elegant tea includes freshly baked English scones, petite finger sandwiches, a selection of delectable tea cakes, and of course, tea. This event […]
Paradise Blue
MONTEREY/SEASIDE – “Paradise Blue” a production by the UCSC African American Theater Troupe sponsored by Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Event held at Oldemeyer Center in Seaside. FREE.
Ventura County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
VENTURA: Mark your calendars for the Ventura County St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Since 1984, the Ventura County St. Patrick’s features some of the region’s finest costumes, dancers, horses, and high […]
It’s Magic
SANTA BARBARA – Terry Hill and Lobero LIVE present It’s Magic (2 shows) on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM & 6:30 PM. This new live show features Xavier […]
Camarillo Old Town Association Beer March
CAMARILLO – March through Old Town Camarillo to get a taste of local brews and craft cocktails at the 10th Annual Beer March. The Blvd will be graced with live […]
Adult Art Workshop: Natural Perfume-Making – Forests & Florals
SOLVANG: Join the California Nature Art Museum & Artisan Perfumer Susan Farber for an adult art workshop on Sunday, March 16th 2024 from 1:00PM- 4:00PM, creating unique and nature-based scents […]
Mermaid Month
MAR 8 & MAR 22 VENTURA – Dive into the magic of Mermaid Month at Ventura Harbor Village! Celebrate the ocean’s most enchanting legends with two fun-filled days of seaside […]
Central Coast Craft Beer Fest
ATASCADERO: Enjoy samples from over 55 independently owned craft breweries, ciders, seltzers, kombucha, and wineries from all over California, which will be attending the Annual Central Coast Beer Fest! There […]
A Night in Old Italy- A Winemaker’s Dinner
MORGAN HILL: Immerse yourself in a Night of Old Italy! Your ticket includes: A delicious 5-course wine-paired dinner featuring finest selections. George Guglielmo will personally guide you through the evening, sharing […]
Grammy Award-winning Trumpeter Chris Botti
SAN LUIS OBISPO – Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Chris Botti has been one of the most popular instrumentalists in the world for nearly three decades. He’s collaborated with some of the […]
Free Admission Day – Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA – Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 […]
Poppy Jasper International Film Festival
APR 9 – 16 MORGAN HILL/SAN MARTIN/GILROY/HOLLISTER/SAN JUAN BAUTISTA: Film Festival events include: Filmmaker Competitions; Young Filmmaker Program, 40 & Up Filmmaking Workshop, and more!
Sea Otter Classic
APR 10 – APR 13 SALINAS: A four-day “Celebration of Cycling,” Sea Otter Classic is regarded as the largest and most comprehensive gathering of cycling enthusiasts in the world. Part recreational […]
Model Trains with Roaring Camp Railroad
APR 12 – APR 13 FELTON: Adults and kids alike will enjoy viewing California Central Coast on 30’s large scale model railroad display. Watch model trains chugging through the Redwoods, […]
2025 Celebration of the Whales Festival
Channel Islands Harbor is thrilled to host the 26th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival, set to take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025. […]
26th Annual Celebration of the Whales Festival
OXNARD – Get ready for a fun filled day by the sea at the 26th Annual Celebration of the Whales. Held at Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, this beloved tradition […]
Party for the Planet!
ATASCADERO: “Party for the Planet” is an Earth Day celebration filled with conservation learning and fun throughout the Charles Paddock Zoo! This annual celebration is a fun way for children […]
Ventura Earth Day Celebration
VENTURA: Celebrate sustainability and earth day, seaside in downtown Ventura. This annual earth day celebration is filled with cultural performances, live music, and games for all ages. Learn more about […]
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival
APR 24 – 29 SAN LUIS OBISPO: A film festival like no other!
Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival
APR 26 – APR 27 SANTA BARBARA: Explore two days dedicated to stepping into climate leadership. Join in on conversations with climate leaders, get into the groove with musical performances […]
Big Sur International Marathon
BIG SUR – The Big Sur Marathon is 26.2 miles of the most beautiful coastline in the world – and, for runners, the most challenging. The athletes who participate in […]
9th Annual Tamale Festival Weekend
MAY 2 – 3 ATASCADERO: The event weekend kicks off on May 2, 2025, in Downtown Atascadero, with early tamale shopping and a taste of what’s in store at the main event […]
Santa Cruz Mountain Mushroom Festival
MAY 3 – MAY 4 FELTON: Drawing on Far West Fungi’s 40 years of experience in the mushroom community, come hear from the best and brightest who have shaped the […]
Pacific Grove’s Good Old Days Celebration
MAY 3 – MAY 4 PACIFIC GROVE: Good Old Days Street Festival is Pacific Grove’s premier community event and is returning to downtown Pacific Grove the first weekend of May! […]
Free Admission Day – Santa Paula Art Museum
SANTA PAULA – Admission to the Santa Paula Art Museum is free for everyone on the first Sunday of every month. Enjoy the Museum’s current exhibitions for free from 12:00 […]

