Santa Barbara Events

January

New Year?s Day Hang Gliding and Paragliding Festival
805-965-3733

Float in for hang gliders, paragliding, kites, hot air balloons, music and contest

March

Santa Barbara International Film Festival
805-963-0023

Held at various location patrons can enjoy the best from up and coming film makers.

April

Presidio Days
805-966-9719

This free, three-day multi-ethnic festival celebrates Santa Barbara's birthday with dancing, live entertainment, food and lectures.

May

Children's Festival
805-965-1001

Families will experience a day full of fun and adventure with face painting, pony rides, inflatable bouncers and children's craft workshops.

June

Summer Solstice Celebration
805-965-3396

There is no better way to kick off the summer in Santa Barbara than at the Summer Solstice celebration where patrons will enjoy mouth watering foods, a fabulous parade, an exciting children's area, arts and crafts and live entertainment.

July

Greek Festival
805-683-4492

Experience everything Greek without traveling out of the country. Enjoy Greek tradition and culture through food, music and dance.

Independence Day Celebration
805-564-0199

Throughout the city of Santa Barbara locals and visitors alike gather to celebrate our countries independence with parade, fireworks and fun around every corner.

August

Old Spanish Days
805-962-8101

Celebrate the community and culture of the American Indian, Spanish, Mexican and early American settlers as you learn their history, customs and traditions,

September

Santa Barbara Jazz Festival
800-480-FEST

Music lovers will drift away from the soft sounds of jazz ringing in their heads.

October

Artwalk
805-682-4711

Walk along the banks of Mission Creek as you explore the works of art, live music and delectable food.

November

Annual Holly Faire
805-963-3579

Holiday shopping extravaganza with homemade food including French bread and desserts to curb your appetite as you shop!

December

Holiday Parade
805-962-2098

This annual tradition is sure to warm your heart with treats, floats and Christmas cheer.

Trolley of Lights
805-965-0353

Santa Barbara pulls out all the stops during the holiday season with millions of lights adorning everything from building and home to trees and shrubs. Take a 90-minute tour on the trolley to see the city all aglow.