Aug 22 Friday
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
FREE Summer Films: Dog Days of Summer - 7 Film Series
Friday nights under the stars at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken GardenNewlyweds John and Jenny Grogan (Owen Wilson, Jennifer Aniston) leave behind snowy Michigan and move to Florida, where they buy their first home and find jobs at competing newspapers. Soon afterward, the Grogans adopt Marley, an adorable yellow Labrador pup. But Marley soon grows up to be a mischievous handful. Still, even while he’s destroying the furniture and failing obedience school, he always manages to bring out the best in John, Jenny and their growing family. (David Frankel, 2008, PG, 115 min.)
Bring breathable blankets or a low chair, a picnic and your friends! Check out the summer film FAQs for more attendee information.
Aug 29 Friday
Friday nights under the stars at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken GardenIn this road-trip comedy, two hard-charging former Army Rangers paired against their will – Briggs (Channing Tatum) and a Belgian Malinois named Lulu – race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier’s funeral on time. Along the way, they’ll drive each other completely crazy, confront the possibility that pet psychics are real and begin to reckon with the one thing they were trained never to do: surrender. (Reid Carolin, Channing Tatum, 2022, PG-13, 101 min.)
Sep 05 Friday
Sep 06 Saturday
Join Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) for its 7th Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day. On Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, over 20 farms, ranches and agricultural organizations across Santa Barbara County will welcome the public to learn how food is grown, meet the hands that feed them, and enjoy a fun-filled day of ag-tivities for the entire family.
Guests will experience behind-the-scenes tours of farms, tractor rides, produce tastings and giveaways, and plenty of kid-friendly exhibits. To view the 2025 participating locations, visit SEEAG’s interactive Farm Day Trail Map (www.sbcfarmday.org/map).
Farm Day is free and open to all ages. For more about Santa Barbara County Farm Day, visit https://sbcfarmday.org or call 805-892-8155. No pets allowed. Also, mark your calendar for the 13th annual Ventura County Farm Day taking place on November 8. To preregister and receive updates on site additions, QR code access to all locations, and be entered to win a custom Santa Barbara County Farm Day map, go to https://my805tix.com/e/7th-annual-santa-barbara-county-farm-day.
Santa Barbara County Farm Day is organized by the 501c3 nonprofit Students for Eco-Education and Agriculture (SEEAG). SEEAG’s mission is to educate students and the greater community about the farm origins of our food and agriculture's contribution to our nutritional well-being.
It’s back! Pints for the Park, Santa Barbara’s original craft beer festival, has returned to Elings Park – and is bigger and better than ever. Enjoy Central Coast craft beer, cider, wine, and kombucha from dozens of purveyors. There's also tasty cuisine from food trucks, yummy snacks, and cool park merchandise available for purchase. Santa Barbara's favorite DJ Darla Bea will set just the right vibe while you stroll, sip, snack, shop, sit back, and support the largest privately funded park in America! Drink beer...and help Elings Park.
Sep 12 Friday
Sep 19 Friday
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.
