Calendar of Events

World Dance for Humanity brings the frightful fun with Santa Barbara’s Thriller event—a free, family-friendly dance bash like no other! Come watch over 100 dancing Zombies rise from the grave at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens, coming to life to deliver a spooktacular celebration!

From boo-tiful crafts and carnivals to haunted tours and tastes of the season, Santa Barbara has a full calendar of Halloween events taking place throughout October.

Fall is one of the most beautiful, vibrant times of the year in Santa Barbara. The days are generally still warm and summer-like, the nights get crisp and the dramatic sunset skies take on more saturated hues. Use this guide and soak up the sensory delights of fall in The American Riviera®.

The Santa Barbara Half Marathon presented by HOKA & UCLA Health 5K celebrates its 5th anniversary with a three-day festival in the heart of the American Riviera! The fastest-growing Half Marathon in California is almost sold out! Save 10% when you register today with code: VISITSBHALF

Music Academy of the West clarinetist Gerbrich Meijer and pianist Conor Hanick join forces for a bold Mariposa Concert themed Pieces of Home. Experience an intimate program built around the idea of home — not just as a place, but as a feeling, a memory and a thread that runs through music and life.

Wild & Free Film Festival is an independent film festival celebrating adventurous and environmentally conscious storytelling from around the world. The festival aims to inspire audiences through thought-provoking films and community experiences.