What's happening in Santa Barbara this weekend?

There are 19 events happening in Santa Barbara this weekend (October 30 – November 1, 2026), including The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara's Annual Boo-Cara! at The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara (5:00 PM), Poison Garden: Murder Mystery Dinner Party at The Steward at The Steward, Santa Barbara, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (6:30 PM), The Molly Ringwald Project All-80s Halloween Party at Soho Restaurant & Music Club, Santa Barbara Farmers Market — Saturday at Santa Barbara Farmers Market. Browse the full lineup on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Santa Barbara this weekend?

Yes — 3 events in Santa Barbara this weekend are explicitly listed as free. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

What events are happening in Santa Barbara this Sunday?

7 listed events are happening in Santa Barbara this Sunday, including The Electric Afterlife HALLOWEEN PARTY (Sat. 10/31) at LoDo Studios (7:00 PM), Creative Alchemy: An Analog Journaling and Art Workshop for Busy Minds at Art & Soul (10:00 AM), Alebrijes Painting Workshop at 123 E Canon Perdido St (10:00 AM), HOPPERS at SBIFF Film Center (11:00 AM).

Where can I find things to do in Santa Barbara, California?

VenuNite aggregates live events from venues across Santa Barbara. Browse by date, venue, or event type to find what's happening near you.

19 Things to Do in Santa Barbara This Weekend (Oct 30–Nov 1)

This weekend in Santa Barbara, California brings 19 live events across the city — from community to music to arts & culture. 3 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.