Fave Five for the Week of December 2 – December 12

Fave Five | December 2 – December 12

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.


Wine Stone Inn: BBQ In The Stix & Dusty Zimmerman

December 3 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Wine Stone Inn
255 W. Clark Ave
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States

Join the Wine Stone Inn for some live music by Dusty Zimmerman on December 3! BBQ In The Stix food truck will also be there to serve up some good food from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. It is sure to be a great Friday night!

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Santa Maria Philharmonic: Festive Fanfare – Cheery & Bright

December 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Pacific Christian Center
3435 Santa Maria Way
Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States

Lift your holiday spirits with the Philharmonic’s annual all-Baroque concert at the Pacific Christian Center on a Friday evening! This year’s program offers music by Handel, Bach, Purcell, Vivaldi, and Telemann. Refresh your spirit with the courtly dances and compositional imagination of the Baroque period!

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PCPA: The Secret Garden

December 8 @ 1:30 pm – December 12 @ 10:00 pm
Pacific Conservatory Theatre
870 South Bradley
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Orphaned by an epidemic, young Mary Lennox is sent from British colonial India to a home she has never known in Yorkshire, England. There she finds a mysterious house and a family shrouded in secrets. As curiosity overcomes sadness, Mary finds the key to unlock healing and hope, through the magic and restorative power of nature and friendship. The Secret Garden abridged ‘spring version’ by the original writing team, retains the spellbinding score and inspiring story that will delight audiences of all ages.

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Annual Old Town Orcutt Christmas Parade 2021

December 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Old Town Orcutt
Clark Avenue
Orcutt, CA United States

The Old Town Orcutt Christmas Parade has been a holiday favorite since 1961.  Started by the volunteer fire department, the parade remains a small town afternoon event.  You’ll see kids, dogs, floats, animals, cars, bands and our special guest Santa.  Join us on the second Saturday of December at high noon as we celebrate Christmas the Old Town Orcutt way. The Parade starts promptly at Noon on December 11th, and is a Rain or Shine event.

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Los Flores Ranch: Holiday Twilight Hike

December 11 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Los Flores Ranch Park
6271 Dominion Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455 United States

Join Los Flores Ranch for a holiday twilight hike! Their Elves will guide you through the trails. We encourage dressing in the spirit of Christmas to welcome the holidays! Please pick the hike that fits your ability. Dogs welcome on a leash. Hot Chocolate Kit available to take home after the hike!

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