Share your visit to Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in the 2022 Get Into Your Sanctuary Photo Contest May 27, 2022 through September 5, 2022 (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend) Welcome all photographers, regardless of skill level or experience, to participate in the 2022 Get Into Your […]
Madonnari, meaning “street painter” in Italian, celebrates art and artists of all ages as they decorate the streets of Old Mission Santa Barbara with beautiful images. Held over Memorial Day Weekend, this annual event is the first street painting festival of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and benefits fine art education in public schools […]
Art in the Park is an annual tradition (recurring over Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day weekends) started by the Morro Bay art community to give artists and artisans a place to showcase and sell their work. As you enter the city on Morro Bay Boulevard, cast your eyes to City Park and […]
SLO Greek Festival, June 4-5, 2022. 11 am to 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday. Madonna Expo Center, admission and parking are free! Be transported to Greece, authentic Greek food and pastry. Beer and local wine. Greek music and dancing. Performances by traditional Greek dance groups. Hellenic cultural booths, community booths, marketplace with unique gifts and […]
The Gilroy Wine Stroll is BACK! Come out to enjoy the afternoon with friends and family. Local wineries will have pour stations set up in local businesses throughout Gilroy’s historic downtown district. Sip and stroll and enjoy the charming shops, restaurants, and live music. Ticket pricing includes Wine Stroll glass, snack bag, tasting notes, music, […]
Celebrate the diverse and dynamic businesses of San Benito County all summer long! The San Benito County Chamber and Foundation presents the Savor San Benito Summer Series 2022 at Swank Farms, The Experience, 4751 Pacheco Pass Highway in Hollister! Join us the first Sunday of every month between June and September, (June 5, July 3, […]
Warm weather, great wines, fabulous music, and lots of fun – that’s the description of Guglielmo Winery’s “Vines & Vibes” Summer Concert Series. Relax in the shade of our large canopy, enjoy Guglielmo’s award-winning wine, bring a picnic dinner or purchase a great meal from a food vendor on-site, and listen or dance to the […]
Summer Whale Watching at Ventura Harbor Village is ON! Locating these majestic mammals often requires a longer boat ride since concentrations of feeding whales tend to occur near the western end of the Channel. Many of the large whale such as Fin, Humpback and Blue Whales are attracted to the local area during periods of […]
Spend a Saturday afternoon in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, tasting wine from 30 local wineries, listening to world-class, professional jazz musicians, and sampling 30 different olive-themed dishes prepared by local chefs. An afternoon in Los Olivos featuring wines poured by thirty wineries, food tastings from thirty chefs, and great live jazz, for an all-inclusive […]
The Surfabout is free to watch, or sign up to compete here: https://www.carmelsurfabout.com Since 1980, local Monterey County surfers and their families have gathered annually on the white sands of Carmel beach for a weekend of friendly surf competition. The weekend marks the only calendar dates throughout the year where our surf communities coming together […]
The Tule Village comes to life as visitors experience the blending of traditional Chumash Indian and Colonial Spanish culture. Visitors engage in activities and stories from a Chumash Native. 10am - 2pm
Join us for the free opening reception of three new exhibits at the Museum of Ventura County! Members receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy a Bee’s Knees cocktail. Reception made possible by: Paradise Pantry, Peirano's, and Ventura Spirits All That Glitters Is Not Gold A surprising history of the 1920s and Prohibition in Ventura County. […]
The Garlic City Car Show is back to Gilroy after a two year "brake"! This year’s car show will take place on Saturday, June 18 from 10am-4pm in Downtown Gilroy. There will be live music, vendors, and over 200 of the coolest classic cars in Gilroy.
Juneteenth Event in Solvang Park - The Solvang celebration was conceived of in 2020 by then 7-year-old Madi Wilson, creator of Madi’s Treasure Box, a nonprofit that produces "World Changer" products to promote literacy and inclusion in schools and libraries across America.
The City of Lompoc Parks & Recreation Division is pleased to invite the community to free Movies in the Park this summer at Ryon Memorial Park. Three times this summer, movies will be shown on a giant inflatable screen in the old section of Ryon Park. Disney’s Encanto on Friday, June 24 Spiderman: No Way […]
Savor the longest day of the year (well, a few days later) with the annual Summer Solstice celebration, complete with a lively parade, music, shopping and more. Free to attend.
This event is presented by St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and features live Greek music, folk dancing, food, delicious pastries and baklava, vendors and a kids’ play area. The food at this event is DELICIOUS!
Gay pride will come out in Solvang June 25 when the city hosts the first Santa Ynez Valley Pride Event and Parade. Organizers Adriana Reyes of People Helping People and Golzar Meamar, CEO of SYV Pride. The event will include a festival, live band and/or DJ in Solvang Park’s gazebo, three or four food trucks, […]
After a two year pause, Carmel Plaza is thrilled to announce the return of the popular Summer Live Music Series. Every Friday throughout the month of July, the Plaza invites you to come enjoy live music by the region's most talented and popular musicians, sip on premier local wines, and experience samplings of savory appetizers […]
National Marine Sanctuaries 50th Anniversary Events Discover Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary -- find public events and activities celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System or site anniversaries on this interactive events map: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/50/events.html
Sway to the summer sounds of the steel drum at Ventura Harbor Village from noon-3 pm every Sunday until Labor Day weekend! Enjoy the beachy sounds while sipping on colorful cocktails or an iced coffee, wander the coastal shops, and enjoy the fresh salty sea air. Steel drummer will be located on the outdoor Seaside […]
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