2024 Parade of Lights
OXNARD - Kick off the holiday season with the 58th Annual Parade of Lights at the Channel Islands Harbor. The theme for this year’s boat parade is “Sleigh Bells & […]
OXNARD - Kick off the holiday season with the 58th Annual Parade of Lights at the Channel Islands Harbor. The theme for this year’s boat parade is “Sleigh Bells & […]
DEC 15, 2024 - MAR 31, 2025 SANTA CRUZ: Stroll over sand dunes, enjoy beautiful ocean views, and gain a unique opportunity to view Northern elephant seals on this 3-mile, […]
VENTURA - HO! HO! Seaside holiday! Head to Ventura Harbor Village on Saturday, December 21st for the Santa Paddle! Santa trades his reindeer for a paddle board and visitors can […]
VENTURA - Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus for complimentary holiday photos with Santa and get up close to two of their LIVE reindeer in Ventura Harbor Village! Faux snow will be falling, carolers will be singing, holiday characters […]
FELTON - Bring in the new year aboard the New Years Holiday Lights Train. Ride vintage train cars beautifully decorated with holiday lights through the streets of Santa Cruz. Light-up […]
MONTEREY - Old Fisherman’s Wharf is pleased to announce a special milestone: its 180th anniversary. Old Fisherman's Wharf will celebrate with a variety of special promotions and events throughout 2025. […]
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 […]
JAN 4-MAR 30 SANTA CRUZ: Learn about California's own Coastal Redwood Forest, aboard a 100-year-old steam train. Along the journey, you will get to hear fascinating information about the coastal […]
MONTEREY/SEASIDE - Feel the soul and rhythm this Sunday! Enjoy an afternoon of live Blues and R&B as the Minor Williams Band takes the stage, Sunday, Jan 12 from 3 […]
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Maryna Krut is a Ukrainian singer and virtuoso of the bandura, a stringed instrument unique to Ukraine that looks and sounds like a hybrid of lute […]
SANTA PAULA - Come to the Santa Paula Art Museum on Saturday, January 18, for the premiere of "A Brush with Nature: Three Artists' Perspectives," an exhibition featuring Santa Clarita-based […]
MONTEREY/SEASIDE - Get ready to live a night full of Afro-Peruvian music in Warango, an event that will transport you to the roots of Perú Negro!
BIG SUR - Join in celebrating the unique bounty of Big Sur with top chefs, local restaurants, and the finest wineries and breweries. This is a fantastic opportunity for culinary […]
MONTEREY - Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter and unpredictable fun at the Monterey History & Art at Stanton Center. Controlled Chaos Improv puts their own twist on […]
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 […]
FEB 4 - FEB 15 SANTA BARBARA: Experience Santa Barbara’s red carpet at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where Oscar contenders and the industry’s best gather for 11 days […]
FEB 5-9 CAMBRIA: Festival events this year include: Emerging Filmmaker Night; Awards Night; Student Film Competition Block; Late Nite Cinema, and more!
FEB 6 - FEB 8 AGOURA HILLS: Ladyface Film Festival is a beacon for documentary filmmakers and seasoned storytellers alike, spotlighting bold narratives and unique perspectives from around the globe. […]
FEB 6 - FEB 9 THOUSAND OAKS: Prepare for a hilarious, boundary-pushing night at the theater! From the creators of South Park, The Book of Mormon has earned nine Tony […]
SANTA CRUZ - Sip local wines while enjoying the fabulous boutique shops of Capitola Village. There will be approximately 20 shops throughout the Village that will be hosting various wineries […]
PODCAST - Go behind the scenes into the cellar and winery to reveal the artistic process of crafting alcohol-removed Cabernet Sauvignon. Learn how Jerry Lohr's pioneering reverse-osmosis technique gently removes […]
SIMI VALLEY - Experience an enlightening leadership forum where extraordinary leadership qualities exemplified by Medal of Honor recipients are celebrated. These revered individuals transcend their military valor to impart invaluable […]
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). […]
LOS OLIVOS: Indulge in a beautifully crafted three-course prix fixe dinner featuring seasonal flavors and thoughtfully paired wine selections in a warm, romantic setting. Whether it’s an intimate evening for […]
FELTON - Come warm up inside the beautiful Bret Harte Opera Hall for a day of great music, local comfort food and some of the best craft beer the area […]
SAN LUIS OBISPO - Come out to the Fremont Theater to see Hotel California performing live February 15th! Hotel California is a premier Eagles tribute band, known for their spot-on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MAR 1-31 VENTURA: Make a splash this March as Ventura Harbor Village celebrates the 10th Annual “March Is Mermaid Month,” an enchanting seaside festival brimming with oceanic magic, mermaid encounters, […]
MAR 1-20 SANTA CRUZ: Come celebrate the beginning of hummingbird migration season with a visit to the Arboretum! This time of year, the Arboretum hosts both Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds, […]
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 […]