Fave Five | December 3 – 13

Practice social distancing and stay connected with the Santa Maria Valley #SantaMariaStyle! Every week, we’ll provide you with ways to enjoy the Santa Maria Valley by bringing the fun and the flavors to the comfort of your own home.


Elks Recreation: Christmas In The Country

Elks Recreation invites you to join their first Annual “Christmas in the Country” this Holiday season at the Elks Event Center from November 27th – January 3rd. Visitors will embark on a drive through magical holiday light experience at the Elks Event Center with displays presented by local businesses and families. Children will also have the opportunity to put their letters to Santa in Santa’s mailbox for delivery!

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Santa Maria Philharmonic: First Fridays At Four

Featuring musicians from the Santa Maria Philharmonic, this monthly series of musical adventures are recorded in local settings and offered free to the public. For December, the brass quintet brightens the holiday season with joyful baroque and traditional Christmas favorites. From the “Masterpiece Theater” fanfare to the rousing strains of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” the December 4th episode will certainly bring you cheer. The presentation will start on Friday the fourth at 4 pm.

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Santa Maria Fairpark: Festival of Lights and Jingle Mingle Holiday Market

The Santa Maria Fairpark and the Santa Maria Fairpark Foundation will be hosting its inaugural Festival of Lights Holiday Event and second annual Jingle Mingle Holiday Market this year from December 4th – 6th, along with Food trucks – fair themed of course – a live Mr. and Mrs. Claus, and thousands of lights. The Festival of Lights will be a drive-thru event along the paths and roadways of the fairgrounds. We will be working with local businesses and organizations such to turn the Fairgrounds into a “winter wonderland”.

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cnagy Nutcracker Wine Glass Paint Party

Join cnagy this Saturday, December 5th from 1:30 – 4:00 PM for an outdoor afternoon of wine and painting Nutcracker wine glasses with Laura Cherry. All materials to paint TWO wine glasses, instruction, AND a glass of wine to enjoy while painting are included.

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Naughty Oak Partners With Beachwalk BBQ Food Truck

Beachwalk BBQ is back at Naughty Oak on Saturday, December 5th! Naughty Oak is excited to pair back up with Beachwalk BBQ to serve up some delicious food! They’ll begin dinner service at 5:30 pm, so feel free to come grab an outdoor table at 2 pm.

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