Radiant Rhythms

PASO ROBLES - Due to popular demand, Radiant Rhythms will now light up your Sunday evenings through the end of December! Each week offers a new opportunity to immerse yourself in live music, immersive art, and the magical ambiance at Sensorio. With big-name artists already on the books, you won’t want to miss these Sunday […]

“Winter” George Stuart Historical Figures® Collection

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 exhibit includes miniature depictions of life through six cultures from around the world and throughout time including Russia, Norse Scandinavia, Qing Dynasty China, Winter at Valley Forge, Victorian England, […]

Ice Skating by the Bay

MONTEREY - Celebrate the holidays amidst the scenic coastline at Ice Skating by the Bay's seasonal ice skating rink located in Custom House Plaza behind Portola Hotel & Spa. Skaters can spend the day in a winter wonderland right by the Bay.

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical

SIMI VALLEY - Ring in the holiday season with Irving Berlin’s White Christmas the Musical presented by Actors’ Repertory Theatre of Simi. Tickets are $33 for Adults, $28 for Seniors 60 & Above and Students and $22 for Children 12 and under.

Thanksgiving Buffet

MONTEREY - Come to the Portola Hotel & Spa for a memorable Thanksgiving celebration at the Annual Thanksgiving Buffet in De Anza Ballroom. As you savor an array of delectable dishes, be serenaded by the soothing melodies of David Conley on piano, enhancing your festive experience. This Thanksgiving buffet features a rich selection of traditional […]

Solvang Julefest

Solvang, California's Solvang Julefest (pronounced ‘Yule-Fest’), the Santa Ynez Valley wine country town’s annual celebration of all things “holidays,” will kick off Friday, November 29, 2024, and run through Sunday, January 5, 2025. Solvang Julefest 2024 will include multiple holiday-themed happenings all located within the walkable California Central Coast travel destination frequently listed as one […]

Holiday Lights Train

FELTON - November 29-30, December 7-8, 14-23 A seasonal tradition returns to Santa Cruz with the Santa Cruz Holiday Lights Train. Vintage excursion cars, adorned with thousands of colorful lights, roll through city streets past the homes of Santa Cruz. Plan your holidays before tickets sell out!

Cambria Christmas Market

CAMBRIA - Enter a winter wonderland and find yourself immersed in a world of twinkling lights, live music and merriment with vendor markets, Santa visits, traditional German foods, beverages and more. Bring your family to Cambria Pine Lodge from November 29 through December 31.

Cannery Row Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

MONTEREY - Cannery Row kicks off the holiday season in Monterey with its 30th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring festive family entertainment for children of all ages and of course, the arrival of Santa Claus. This event is FREE.

Christmas on the Farm

SIMI VALLEY - Underwood Farms’ Christmas on the Farm is a special holiday event that takes place each year. Visitors can enjoy a variety of festive activities, including a hayride to the North Pole, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a live nativity scene. There are also plenty of opportunities to take pictures […]

SLO CAL Open at Morro Bay

MORRO BAY - Join us December 5th through the 8th, 2024 for the World Surf League event at The Rock in Morro Bay.

Santa Maria Philharmonic Society: Baroque Elegance

SANTA MARIA - With bounding baselines, glittering melodic structures, and the rich and warmly familiar harmonies of the chamber orchestra, the works of Johann Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, and George Frideric Handel will fill the hall with beauty and cheer. Guest soloists include two talented string players–violinist Brynn Albanese and guitarist Jack Cimo–who will help […]