Fave Five | January 14 – 24

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.


PCPA Presents: Estella Scrooge

Estella Scrooge has now been extended! It now will be streaming through January 31st. Combining the excitement of live theatre with the magic of movies, this new musical fare is sure to become a holiday favorite for the whole family. The production features a cast of 24 award-winning Broadway notables and is the creation of John Caird (Les Misérables & Nicholas Nickleby) and Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre & Pride and Prejudice).

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Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center: Central Coast Ecosystems

Get ready to learn about all the different kinds of ecosystems on the Central Coast! From the pine forests to the sand dunes, we will learn all about ecosystems in this fun activity! What is your favorite ecosystem to explore? To learn more about this activity and other fun activities, check out the link below!

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City Of Santa Maria Recreation And Parks: Glue Sticks & Goals

The City of Santa Maria Recreation And Parks Department is hosting an outdoor event series for teens starting January 21st. Glue Sticks & Goals will kick off the series on January 21st and will walk teens through creating a vision board for themselves. Events take place at Elks Field (600 S. McClelland Street) on Thursdays from 3:30 pm – 4:45 pm. Pre-registration is required, and snacks are provided!

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Virtual Tour of the Santa Maria Natural History Museum

Take a 6 minute virtual tour of the Santa Maria Natural History Museum! It is their mission to inspire and educate our community through regional collections and to promote the discovery and appreciation of the natural world!

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The Great Santa Maria Takeout

The Santa Maria Valley is starting 2021 with #SantaMariaStyle, chock-full of participation from local and loved restaurants, wineries and breweries for The Great Santa Maria Takeout! Each participating outlet will be offering highlighted specials kicking off on January 22nd and going until January 31st. Don’t forget to also join in on the Takeout Selfie Contest for a chance to win a wonderful Staycation here in Santa Maria Valley!

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