We love August in Santa Barbara! Fiesta fills the streets with music, dancing and celebration, followed by warm summer evenings at the Bowl, movies under the stars and so much more.
Our personal August highlights? Fiesta Pequeña is always a must, and we can't wait to grab our curbside seats for the Historical Parade. We've rounded up a few of our favorite events happening around town this month - we hope to see you out there!
🎉 Old Spanish Days Fiesta
Wednesday, August 5 - Sunday, August 9 all around town
It's the week Santa Barbarans count down to all year long! From colorful parades and live music to flamenco, cascarones and plenty of delicious food, Fiesta is a citywide celebration of Santa Barbara's rich history and culture |
see the full fiesta event guide
🦁 Zoovies - Zootopia
August 12 at 5p at the Santa Barbara Zoo
Movie night gets a wild upgrade at Summer Zoovies! Enjoy a family-friendly film under the stars, a pre-show keeper talk, and all the classic movie snacks available for purchase |
reservations
🎶 Catch a Concert at the Bowl
Various dates at the Santa Barbara Bowl
Add a concert at the Santa Barbara Bowl to your August plans. From comedy with Trevor Noah to 311 & Dirty Heads and so many more, it's the perfect excuse for a summer night under the stars |
grab tickets
🍿 Summer Cinema
Fridays through August at 8:30p at the Courthouse Sunken Gardens (except August 7, because… Fiesta)
Nothing says Santa Barbara summer quite like a movie under the stars. Pack a picnic and enjoy free Friday night films at the Courthouse Sunken Garden, featuring this year's
Mixtapes & Misfits lineup of beloved classics |
see August's Lineup
🦋 Butterflies Alive
all month long at the Natural History Museum
A little magic in motion. Butterflies Alive is back, and it’s one of our favorites - wander through a garden filled with hundreds of butterflies and soak it all in |
learn more
🏃♂️ Santa Barbara Triathlon
Saturday, August 29
Whether you're racing, cheering from the sidelines, or simply soaking up the finish-line energy, it's a fun day celebrating fitness, community and our beautiful coastline |
learn moreHere's to making the most of these long summer days and everything that makes Santa Barbara such a special place to call home. If you make it to any of these events, we'd love to hear which was your favorite. Happy August!
👋🏼 Dianne & Brianna Johnson, Village Properties
📞 805-455-6570 • 805-450-6078
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