DECEMBER 2022 SOCIAL CALENDAR
Celebrate the holiday season with these festive events happening in Santa Barbara this month!
HOLIDAY SIP ‘N’ STROLL
DECEMBER 2ND, 5:30PM-7:30PM
Kick off the holiday season with this annual stroll at the Santa Barbara Mission. Enjoy appetizers, wine, and beer, and see the garden and church lit up by candlelight and all decorated for Christmas! Don’t forget to bring your shopping hats as well; a variety of local artisans will showcase special holiday products just for visitors!
OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS
DECEMBER 3RD, 4PM-7PM
An afternoon of holiday cheer has been planned to celebrate Christmas in Los Olivos. There will be holiday lights, treats, tree lighting, and an abundance of Christmas shopping.
Come to the park for some free roasted walnuts, Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and holiday music & singers!
The town tree lighting is in the middle of town at 6:00 PM! While you’re in town, visit the Open Houses at local shops, restaurants and tasting rooms.
GOLETA HOLIDAY PARADE
DECEMBER 3RD, 6PM-9PM
Join Old Town Goleta for the 5th Annual Goleta Holiday Parade!
Get in the holiday spirit with friends and whole family. There will be dozens of holiday-themed parade floats, bands and dance groups all participating to bring in the Holiday season to the heart of Old Town Goleta. You won’t want to miss this jolly good time at the holiday event of the year!
PEARL SOCIAL
NOVEMBER 11TH - DECEMBER 30TH
With an Open Mic Comedy Night on December 6th & 20th and the Christmas-themed bar Miracle open all month long, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Featuring larger-than-life decor, interactive displays, one-of-a-kind festive cocktails, and plenty of holiday cheer – Miracle at Pearl Social in the Funk Zone is the place to celebrate the holidays!
This year the cheer has increased with seasonal food, carolers, a live pianist, Santa showings, and more. Make your reservations below!
36TH ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS
DECEMBER 11TH, 11AM-9PM
Mark your calendars to get in the holiday spirit Santa Barbara style and head down to the Waterfront for an afternoon and evening of fun at the 36th Annual Parade of Lights!
The theme for this year’s event is “Deck the Hulls” where you can expect a day full of festivities. Explore the day’s itinerary below!
2ND ANNUAL HOMETOWN HOLIDAY HOEDOWN
DECEMBER 15TH, 9PM
It’s time once again for the Second Annual Hometown Holiday Hoedown with Chris Shiflett accompanied by Nerf Herder and Logan Livermore! The SOhO House is hosting this exciting event for the second time.
‘THE NUTCRACKER’ BY STATE STREET BALLET
DECEMBER 17TH & 18TH
State Street Ballet brings this annual holiday favorite to the grandeur of The Granada Theatre.
Featuring the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra, and the students of State Street Ballet Academy alongside the company’s internationally acclaimed professional dancers, this is the perfect way to celebrate the magic of the holiday season. Through virtuosic dancing, opulent sets and costumes, and brilliant comedic moments, the beloved story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince delights audiences of all ages. Buy tickets below!
ONGOING EVENTS
CHRISTMAS PATCH AT LANE FARMS
NOVEMBER 25TH - DECEMBER 20TH
Lane Farms Christmas Patch is a great place to get your fresh Noble Fir, Nordman, or Douglas Fir for Christmas, grown at a tree farm in Oregon. The patch features farm animals, tractors and farm equipment, and a corn maze.
PHOTOS WITH SANTA!
NOVEMBER 25TH - DECEMBER 15TH
Santa returns to his cottage in Paseo Nuevo Shopping Center’s Center Court this year next to the jolly ole Christmas Tree! Bring the entire family for a chance to meet and take a photo with Santa. Don’t forget to bring your wish list!
First come-first served, no appointments required.
STATE STREET PROMENADE MARKET
WEEKLY ON THURSDAY
The State Street Promenade Market is a weekly outdoor market and event in collaboration with the City of Santa Barbara. Every Thursday, local businesses, artisans, non-profits, restaurants, and performers are invited to join us in creating a local’s night for the community to enjoy on State Street!
