Summer Guide 2025
MAY 22 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
SOULFUL SINSEERS
Soul and R&B groups The Altons and The Sinseers will perform on Wednesday, July 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Presqu’ile Winery. Get ready for a night of smooth harmonies, and an audience swaying to the rhythms. Tickets are $47 and are available for purchase at presquilewine.com. —Angie Stevens
PHOTO COURTESY OF PRESQU’ILE WINERY
INDEX SpEcial SumMEr EvEnts ....... 13 LivE Music ............................. 16 ThEatEr & ComEdy .............. 24 SumMEr MoviEs .................. 26 SumMEr Art ........................ 26 Sports & REcrEation .......... 29 NaturE & OutdoOrs ............ 29 Local Landmarks ................ 30 LEcturEs & LEarning ........... 30 FoOd & WinE .........................32
SPECIAL SUMMER EVENTS SANTA MARIA VALLE Y/LOS ALAMOS
54TH NORTH-SOUTH RUN Ford F-100 Elite of NorCal and Pickups Limited of SoCal invite you to the 54th annual NorthSouth Run, celebrating the legacy of Ford trucks. Aug. 15, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Aug. 16, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. $30-$130. (951) 237-1570. facebook.com/northsouthrun/. Santa Maria Inn, 801 S. Broadway, Santa Maria.
D&D AND BOARD GAMES AT THE LIBRARY Join the Santa Maria Valley Adventurers League for board games, Dungeons & Dragons, and tutorials for new players. Children under 16 require adult supervision. May 25, 1-4:30 p.m. Free. (805) 925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/services/ departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. DAY OF HOPE 2025 Hundreds of volunteers will take to the streets through the SM Valley during Day of Hope, a fundraiser to benefit local cancer patients. Join in, and get more info at the link. Aug. 27, 7 a.m.-noon Free. (805) 739-3595.
supportmarianmedical.org/dayofhope. Marian Regional Medical Center, 1400 E. Church St., Santa Maria. FAMILY TOOLS+ FamilyTools+ is geared towards parents of youth, ages 5 to 18, with ADHD, autism, Tourette’s to focus on the needs of neurodiverse youth. Get more info at the link. Thursdays, 12-1 p.m. through July 1 Free. (805) 770-1593. youthwell.org/ groups. Online (Santa Barbara County), Visit website, Countywide. FIRST FRIDAY First Friday of every month facebook.com/firstfridayoldtownorcutt/. Historic Old Town Orcutt, S. Broadway and Union Ave., Orcutt. FREE BOOK SUNDAYS FOR AGES 0-17 Visit the Youth Services Desk on the first Sunday of each month to receive a coupon for a free book of your choice from the Library Bookstore. For ages 0-17. First Sunday of every month Free. (805) 925-0994. cityofsantamaria.org/services/ departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. HOPE AFTER DARK: 8TH ANNUAL DRAG SHOW DJ Suz will deliver the music, while wine will be provided by Presqu’ile Winery, coffee by Deltina Coffee, and food by Kekas and Tubby Cravings. Get tickets and more info at the link. June 7, 7 p.m. $45. my805tix.com. Presqu’ile Winery, 5391 Presqu’ile Dr., Santa Maria, (805) 937-8110. JUNK JOURNAL BOOK CLUB Junk Journaling Book Club combines crafting and reading into one fun club. Registration is required. May 24, 2-3:30 p.m. Free. (805) 925-0994 ext.8562. cityofsantamaria.org/ services/departments/library. Santa Maria Public Library, 421 S. McClelland St., Santa Maria. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR An annual summer tradition in Santa Maria that features live entertainment, carnival rides, games, and more. July 9-13 santamariafairpark.com/events. Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St., Santa Maria.
SANTA MARIA TOASTMASTERS Develop your public speaking skills at this club meeting. Second and Third Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. and Fourth Tuesday of every month, 6:30-8 p.m. (805) 570-0620. Santa Maria Airport, 3217 Terminal Drive, Santa Maria. SANTA YNEZ VALLE Y
END-OF-SUMMER FAMILY DAY This annual CalNAM event invites visitors to bring the whole family and enjoy free admission to the California Nature Art Museum. Join the fun to participate in art and nature inspired activities. Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. calnatureartmuseum. org. California Nature Art Museum, 1511-B Mission Dr., Solvang. GALLERY LOS OLIVOS SPECIAL ARTIST SHOWS MONTHLY Head to Gallery Los Olivos for monthly featured artist exhibits from April to the end of June. See work from artists Patti Robbins, Terri Tabor, Carol Talley, Morgan Green, and Susan Kounanis. Get more info at the link. 1st of every month, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 30 (805) 688-7517. GalleryLosOlivos.com. Gallery Los Olivos, 2920 Grand Ave., Los Olivos. SANTA YNEZ VALLEY PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL The 2025 SYV Pride Parade will roll through downtown Solvang with floats, music, and more, ending with a family-centric Pride Festival (also in downtown Solvang). June 14, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free; with item or activity purchase prices. syvpride. org/2025-pride. Downtown Solvang, Citywide, Solvang. SUMMER CAMP 4: GALAXY EXPLORERS Join for a week of summer fun, creativity, and artistic expression. Children will be creating paintings, drawings, sculptures, weavings, and more. July 14, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $405. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Art Spot on Wheels, 320 Alisal Road, unit 306B, Solvang.
LOMPOC/VANDENBERG
AFTERNOON BINGO Bingo with potluck. Parking in rear. Buy one of everything for $20. Guests can participate without bringing food. Look forward to a fun afternoon. Second Tuesday of every month, 12-4 p.m. All games are $1 each. (805) 736-6669. Valley of Flowers HalfCentury Club, 341 No. N St., Lompoc. LOMPOC FLOWER FESTIVAL Features carnival rides and games, arts and craft exhibitors, food booths and commercial vendors, musical entertainment, and more fun for the whole family, June 26-29 explorelompoc.com/lompoc-flowerfestival/. Ryon Park, 800 W. Ocean Ave., Lompoc. NATURAL PERFUME-MAKING WORKSHOP Create an artisan natural perfume surrounded by the beauty of the lavender fields. June 21, 1-4 p.m. $120. solaromatics.com. Santa Rita Hills Lavender Farm, 1900 Tularosa Road, Lompoc, (805) 325-8092. PAINTING IN THE ORCHARD AT ROCK 12 DISTILLERY Dip a brush into paint while taking sips of wine at Rock 12 Distillery. Visit site for tickets and more info. May 25, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $89. (805) 325-8092. artspotonwheels.com. Rock 12 Distillery, 6605 Highway 246, Lompoc. THE VILLAGE TREASURE CHEST This event is for the whole family. There will be vendors selling their wears, music, facepainting, and some kind of food booth. Come out and spend part of your Saturday supporting local vendors. First Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Vandenberg Village Community Services District Office, 3745 Constellation Road, Lompoc, (805) 291-6370. SOUTH COAST SLO COUNT Y
FRIENDS OF THE NIPOMO LIBRARY BOOK SALE Arrive early in the morning for the best selection of adult fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books, along with jigsaw puzzles and CDs/DVDs. Cash
only. July 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (805) 9293994. friendsofnipomolibrary.org/. Nipomo Library, 918 W. Tefft, Nipomo. GREAT AMERICAN MELODRAMA: 50TH ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR Full of songs, dance, and comedy to celebrate the milestone, with loads of opportunities to boo and cheer. Aug. 8-Sept. 20 americanmelodrama.com. Great American Melodrama, 1863 Front St., Oceano. GREEN & BLUE: A COASTAL CELEBRATION Join the Environmental Defense Center in a beautiful garden for exciting live and silent auctions, wine, beer, food and fun! June 8, 2-5:30 p.m. $125. environmentaldefensecenter.org/ gb/. Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta, (805) 963-1622. MASTER HIGHLIGHTING EVENT This local gallery on the corner of Cypress and Stimson is hosting a Master Highlighting Event during Memorial Day weekend. Come in and watch Thomas Kinkade’s Master Highlighter add highlights to make the artwork come to life. May 24-25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. (805) 773-9424. Thomas Kinkade Showcase by the Sea, 500 Cypress, S-5, Pismo Beach, kinkadecentralcoast.com. PISMO STATE BEACH 2ND ANNUAL SANDCASTLE COMPETITION Pismo State Beach is excited to host their 2nd annual Sandcastle Competition. Grab your buckets, friends and family, and join in the fun. RSVP at the link. June 14, 8-11:30 a.m. Free. (805) 474-2664. castateparksweek. org. West Grand Avenue Plaza and Parking Lot, 25 W Grand Avenue, Grover Beach. STARSTRUCK Starstruck is a thrilling dance showcase where iconic films meet electrifying performances by FLEX dancers, including FLEX Force, Moxi, and our inspiring staff and families. June 20, 6-8 p.m., June 21, 1-3 & 6:30-8:30 p.m. and June 22, 12-1 & 3-5 p.m. $10-$31.50. (805) 489-9444. clarkcenter.org. Clark Center
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