Sep 20 Saturday
Become part of the solution to ocean pollution!
Join us for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 20th. Take action to help protect the beaches, creeks, and parks that make Santa Barbara County such a wonderful place to live.
Get outside, enjoy nature, and give back to the places you love.
Volunteers of all ages are welcome at any of our 2025 cleanup sites. Pre-registration isn’t required, but is encouraged! Everyone who pre-registers will be automatically entered into our prize drawing.
Each site will have a captain on hand to provide necessary instructions and supplies. You can bring your own gloves, buckets, and other reusable cleanup supplies to reduce waste and help lessen the plastic footprint of the event.
New this year! We’re adding extra fun with a Trashure Hunt at select sites. While picking up litter, keep an eye out for a hidden mini treasure chest- find it and you’ll win a prize! It’s our way of saying thank you for volunteering while adding a little adventure to your day. Don’t forget to snap a photo or video of your win and share it to inspire others.
If you can’t make the cleanup on the 20th, we encourage you to clean up any time during the month of September and your cleanup data will count toward the Coastal Cleanup Day totals.
Coastal Cleanup Day is brought to you by Explore Ecology and our partner the County of Santa Barbara Resource Recovery and Waste Management, with support from the cities of Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Solvang. The statewide event is organized by the California Coastal Commission and the international effort is led by the Ocean Conservancy.
Let’s make this the biggest Coastal Cleanup Day yet. We hope to see you at your favorite beach, creek, or park on September 20th!
The Good Good Show is a stand up comedy show featuring the hottest comedians working today that you've seen or heard on Comedy Central, CONAN, Hulu, Jimmy Kimmel, Last Comic Standing, Amazon Prime, Sirius XM and more.
FEATURING: Billy Wayne Davis, Jeremy Talamantes Julie Weidmann and Faith Ladzinski
Come have some laughs with us and enjoy a delicious craft beer (wine available too)!
7:30 p.m. $10
Show is 21+
Sep 21 Sunday
The Annual Lemon Run Returns For Its 10th Anniversary GOLETA, CA -
Lace up your running shoes and join the Goleta Education Foundation (GEF) for a very special 10th Annual Lemon Run on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Lake Los Carneros! This beloved community event is back, bigger and better than ever, to celebrate ten years of running to advance elementary education in the Goodland. This year’s race kicks off at 8:00 am with the 10K Grand Prix, followed by the 5K Jr. Grand Prix at 9:30 am, and wraps up with the 1K Fun Run at 10:30 am.
Runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels are welcome to enjoy the scenic trails surrounding Lake Los Carneros and the historic Stow House. With local business prizes, kid-friendly art activities, and food from local farms and vendors, this year’s Lemon Run promises a full morning of community fun and connection. Proceeds from the Lemon Run directly support GEF’s work across all nine elementary schools in the Goleta Union School District (GUSD).
To register your child for FREE, email info@goletaed.org or join us for bib pickup and in-person sign-ups at the Deckers Brand Showcase located at 6601 Hollister Avenue on Saturday, September 20 from 11 AM to 2 PM. Call for Sponsors: As we celebrate 10 years of Lemon Run, we invite local businesses and community leaders to sponsor this milestone. Your partnership helps fund innovative teaching, equitable resources, and stronger classrooms across the GUSD. Sponsorships come with high-visibility benefits and lasting community impact. Every dollar makes a difference. Register, donate, or become a sponsor at: https://goletaeducationfoundation.org/goleta-lemon-run/. Parking is at The Stow House located at 304 N. Los Carneros Rd. We will also have overflow parking adjacent to the Stow House. To learn more or make a tax-deductible donation, please visit www.goletaeducationfoundation.org.
Sep 25 Thursday
Join us on a beautifully paired wine and chocolate experience. This guided tour walks you through the chocolate making process, from bean to bar! Taste the cacao every step of the way and finish with a chocolate and beverage tasting that excitingly pairs three truffles with three sustainably-made, small production wines, selected and poured by our local wine partner, WINECULT.
Sep 26 Friday
Attendees will enjoy a welcome drink while we give a brief introduction to our bean-to-bar, dark chocolate making process. Ingredients for decorating will abound and inspire, and you'll learn a few tidbits about how we invent flavor combinations for new delicious, sweet products at our chocolate factory. We will fill chocolate bar molds with luscious 75% dark chocolate, and you will get to decorate chocolate bars with local ingredients, like flowers, salt and fruit. While bars are setting up, we will lead a 20-30 minute chocolate tasting experience while you sip on perfectly paired wines to enhance the flavors. We are happy to provide a non-alcoholic tasting experience for anyone in the group who might require that. Your custom chocolate bars will go home with you in beautiful, resealable Twenty-Four Blackbirds pouches. Don't miss out on this delicious experience!
The Ojai Film Society’s beloved outdoor film series is back at Libbey Bowl, running on select Fridays from July 25–October 3. This year’s theme, Imagine A World, invites audiences to gather under the stars for films that spark creativity, connection, and conversation.
All screenings are free and begin at 7:30 PM.Walk-ups welcome; RSVPs encouraged.
Here's the line-up:
July 25: Sally
August 8: The NeverEnding Story
August 22: The Greatest Night in Pop (with director Bao Nguyen in attendance)
September 5: 9 to 5
September 18: Speak. (with director Jennifer Tiexiera in attendance)
October 3: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
👉 Learn more & RSVP: ojaifilmsociety.org
Sep 30 Tuesday
UCSB Library is pleased to present Andy Merolla (Communication) in the Pacific Views: Library Speaker Series for Fall 2025. In his talk “What Hope Do We Have? Searching in the Small Moments of Everyday Communication,” Merolla will examine how hope—as well as the social connection underlying it—is constructed through social interaction. This includes interaction with loved ones, acquaintances, and complete strangers. In many ways, this perspective is heartening, guiding us toward better treatment of others. Yet, it is also troubling given the numerous personal and structural factors that undermine and constrain social connection. Framing hope as an interpersonal phenomenon highlights the opportunities and inherent complexities within our everyday communication experiences.
Andy Merolla is a Professor of Communication at UCSB. His research focuses on interpersonal processes, such as social connection, conflict management, and forgiveness. He has received multiple research and teaching awards, including the Distinguished Teaching Award from the UCSB Academic Senate. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in communication theory, interpersonal communication, health communication, and conflict management. Merolla is the co-author of The Social Biome: How Everyday Communication Connects and Shapes Us (Yale University Press, 2025), which was featured in a New York Times interactive article and quiz.
Merolla’s approximately 45-minute presentation will be followed by a Q&A session.
This event may be photographed or recorded.
Advance registration is recommended as space is limited.
Oct 01 Wednesday
October 1- 31 - Join us for a month-long celebration of new vegan dishes all over Santa Barbara!
For the second year in a row, businesses across the region will showcase exciting special vegan menu items for an entire month, giving everyone the opportunity to explore creative plant-based dishes crafted by talented local chefs.
How It Works:
1- Visit participating restaurants across Santa Barbara.2- Try their exclusive vegan offerings.3- Share your experience—rate and review the dishes you try, comment, post photos of your favorite meals, and tag us at @veganchefchallengeWest.
This event is open to everyone, not just vegans! It’s about bringing our community together to celebrate incredible food and support our region's chefs.
Get Involved: Looking for ways to connect? Volunteer with us! We’re seeking passionate individuals to help with outreach, event promotion, and community building throughout the month. It's a great way to meet like-minded people and make a difference! Volunteer using this link: TinyURL.com/VOLVCC
Join us in making Santa Barbara an even more inclusive, vibrant, and compassionate community.
For details on participating businesses, menus, sponsorship opportunities, and more, visit our website at veganchefchallenge.org/SantaBarbara.
🎃 VFW Haunted Alley - Spooktacular Family Fun! 👻Location: VFW Post 1679, 3801 Market St, Ventura, CADates: October 1–4, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25, 27–30 & Halloween Night – October 31Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM nightlyAdmission:
Adults: $20Kids: $15Children 10 and younger - FREEVeterans with ID: FREEGet ready for screams, laughter, and unforgettable memories at the VFW Haunted Alley!Join us for a frightfully fun time for the whole family, featuring:🕸️ Haunted Alley – A spooky walk-through attraction with surprises around every corne🎁 Children’s Gift Bags – Free treat bags for all kids!🎨 Kids Pumpkin Painting Station – Get creative and take home your own pumpkin masterpiece!🍔 BBQ Grill Out – Enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks, and drinks at our family-friendly cookout!👻 Halloween Night Costume Contest – Show off your best costume on October 31st and win spook-tacular prizes!Support Your Local Veterans!All proceeds go to support programs for veterans and their families through VFW Post 1679.Bring the whole family for a night of thrills, chills, and community fun!🎟️ Get your tickets now – if you dare!
Oct 02 Thursday
