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YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge.  Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...
Open Minds
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
For teens, ages 14-18 years old. Join our support group for incoming 9th-12th graders, where you’ll learn valuable skills to regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and improve relationships. This is a...
Hillside
5:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Hillside’s 9th Annual Shining Light on Abilities is back starting December 1st at sunset. All month-long visitors are welcome to drive through and enjoy Hillside’s breath-taking holiday light display. This...
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Santa Barbara Education Foundation
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
A Gift of Music: Giving Tuesday Concert A Benefit for Keep the Beat Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and community as local musician couples take the stage...
YouthWell
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que se lleva a cabo semanalmente en persona en Santa Bárbara. Support group for Spanish speaking parents...
YouthWell
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
FREE 1.25-hour virtual education nights designed to help parents/caregivers navigate the everyday challenges of raising children from K-12th. Each session explores a topic, offers practical tools and strategies, and creates...
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NPRN
10:30 am - 11:45 am
As nonprofits navigate uncertainty and shifting funding landscapes, strong relationships with funders are more essential than ever. Join us for an overview of NPRN’s Grant Center, your go-to resource for...
YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to...
Community Environmental Council
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate the season sustainably at CEC’s Green Holiday Market, a festive evening filled with eco-friendly shopping, creative crafting, and community cheer. Explore a curated lineup of vendors offering thoughtful, sustainably-made gifts,...
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Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Kick off the merry season at the Downtown Holiday Tree Lighting! Featuring wreath-making, photos with Santa, music, performances, and more! Join us for a magical evening in front of the Arlington...
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Celebrate inclusion and creativity at the Disability Awareness and Cultural Market! Enjoy a bilingual storytime, a short film at 11 AM and a Q&A with Grace Fisher, hands-on art activities...
Explore Ecology
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us Saturdays in the Explore Ecology Makerspace above Art from Scrap. Kids 5+ can unleash their creativity in a variety of art and imaginative projects. Sign up today!
SBCC School of Extended Learning
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The SBCC School of Extended Learning Arts & Crafts Fair is a beloved holiday marketplace, showcasing handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, paintings, cards, glass art, sewing, and more – from more than...
C.A.R.E.4Paws
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Our annual Howliday Donation Drive-Thru takes place Saturday, December 6, from 11am to 2pm. This year, we offer multiple drop-off locations in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, including...
National Association of Women Business Owners - Santa Barbara Chapter
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
We See You. We Hear You. Let’s Connect. Running a business can be exhilarating — and exhausting. You’ve been building, leading, and showing up — and now it’s time to...
Hospice of Santa Barbara
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
You’re invited to Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 42nd Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony! Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday...
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Hospice of Santa Barbara
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
You’re invited to Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 42nd Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony! Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday...
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YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge.  Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...
OpenMinds
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
For teens, ages 14-18 years old. Join our support group for incoming 9th-12th graders, where you’ll learn valuable skills to regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and improve relationships. This is a...
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YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to...
Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join DSBIA’s Rooftop Holiday Party! Network with partners, enjoy the rooftop, live music, and festive food & drink. We invite you to our DSBIA Holiday Party for an evening of...
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties Chapter
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
🎄 You’re Invited to Our Holiday Celebration & Annual Meeting! 🎁 When: Wednesday, December 11 · 5:00–7:00 PMWhere: Longoria Winery Tasting Room📍 732 State Street, Downtown Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Parking: Convenient parking is available...
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Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Howls & Owls: The Case of the Missing Morsels At the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History December 12, 2025 / 4:30 PM–6:30 PM What’s eating our exhibits? You’re invited...
Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a festive Downtown Holiday Sing-Along with the Prime Time Band – A 60+ piece band, plus local school ensembles! Join us for the Downtown Holiday Sing-Along with the...
Explore Ecology
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Create charming holiday decorations in this fun and imaginative workshop! Use succulents and other natural materials to customize a miniature wreath, and choose from our curated collection of tiny items...
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Explore Ecology
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us Saturdays in the Explore Ecology Makerspace above Art from Scrap. Kids 5+ can unleash their creativity in a variety of art and imaginative projects. Sign up today!
Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Get ready for a jolly afternoon filled with the festive sounds of the SBCC brass band at the Big Brass Holiday Concert! Big Brass Holiday Concert Come and join us...
Hospice of Santa Barbara
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
You’re invited to Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 42nd Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony! Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday...
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Explore Ecology
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Show the beach some love! Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet...
Hospice of Santa Barbara
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
You’re invited to Hospice of Santa Barbara’s 42nd Annual Light Up a Life Ceremony! Join us for this beloved community tradition of remembering and honoring those you miss this holiday...
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for the 8th Annual Winter Music Showcase, presented by the Grace Fisher Foundation, on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Granada Theatre. This festive evening...
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YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge.  Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...
OpenMinds
5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
For teens, ages 14-18 years old. Join our support group for incoming 9th-12th graders, where you’ll learn valuable skills to regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and improve relationships. This is a...
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YouthWell
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que se lleva a cabo semanalmente en persona en Santa Bárbara. Support group for Spanish speaking parents...
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YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to...
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Explore Ecology
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us Saturdays in the Explore Ecology Makerspace above Art from Scrap. Kids 5+ can unleash their creativity in a variety of art and imaginative projects. Sign up today!
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Santa Barbara Symphony
8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
New Year’s Eve with The Symphony A Broadway & Hollywood Celebration Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM Granada Theatre Pop the cork and cue the downbeat...
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