Fave Five | April 20 – April 30

From local theater and museum exhibits to outdoor concerts and wine tasting, there is so much to see, do, taste and experience in Santa Maria Valley. Every week, we’ll continue to provide you with 5 great events happening in the Santa Maria Valley.


Rancho Sisquoc: Sisquoc Saturday

April 22@ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Rancho Sisquoc
6600 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

It is the 1st Sisquoc Saturday of 2023! There will be live music by, Bradley Tyson & “Moms Home Cooking” by Nena’s Kitchen. Happening April 22nd, from 12pm-3pm!

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FOXEN: 2023 Earth Day Celebration

April 22 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
foxen 7200
7200 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Join FOXEN for Earth Day at the Shack! Learn about what sustainability means to FOXEN, including a flight of our SIP Certified wines and an educational program from Zoo To You Wildlife Conservation, focusing on sustainable pest management in the vineyard.

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Natural History Museum – Earth Day 2023

April 22 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Santa Maria Natural History Museum
412 S. McClelland St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Fun and Learning for the whole family for Earth Day 2023! Come to the museum and celebrate the grand opening of the Santa Maria Watershed Exhibit! Visit the Central Coast Aquarium Tide Pools Touch Tank, recycling, composting, milkweed seed giveaway, crafts for kids, and food.

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FOXEN: 2023 Earth Day Celebration

April 23 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Zaca Mesa
6905 Foxen Canyon Rd.
Los Olivos, CA 93441 United States

Come on out to the winery for delicious fare by The Shift Food Truck! Grab a glass of wine to go with your meal, pull up a spot in our tasting room courtyard or down by our Grenache Blanc vineyard, and enjoy a perfect Sunday in wine country.


Santa Maria Strawberry Festival

April 28 – 30 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Santa Maria Fairpark
937 S. Thornburg
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

The Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival is a celebration of our county’s number one commodity. Attendees can expect the traditional favorites including carnival rides, strawberry tasting, and the children’s coloring contest.

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