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Things to do in Santa Barbara County, CA

Santa Barbara County runs from the coast around Santa Barbara and Goleta up through the Santa Ynez Valley to Solvang, Lompoc and Santa Maria. Expect waterfront festivals, Old Spanish Days in summer, Danish-village events in Solvang and farmers markets in most towns.

Right now: 5 upcoming events · 3 this weekend · 10 farmers markets.

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Nov7Sat

Arts & Crafts Faire

Sat, Nov 7  ·  10:00 AM
Carpinteria Arts Center, Carpinteria

An artisanal marketplace at Carpinteria Arts Center in Carpinteria. Details and tickets through Carpinteriaartscenter.org.

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Nov7Sat

Fall Tasting Festival

Sat, Nov 7  ·  2:00 PM
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center, Santa Barbara

A culinary festival at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Sea Center in Santa Barbara. Details and tickets through Tickets.sbnature.org.

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Kids and family events in Santa Barbara County

Jan 20279Sat

Zeta Cup Santa Barbara Youth Soccer Tournament

Jan 9 to 10, 2027
Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, Carpinteria

Youth soccer tournament for U7 to U14 teams, hosted by Zeta Academy at Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club. Sanctioned by US Club Soccer. Check with the host club for...

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Santa Barbara2 upcoming · 3 marketsCarpinteria2 upcoming · 1 marketSanta Maria1 upcoming · 2 marketsGoleta0 upcoming · 1 market

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