Fave Five | January 5 – January 15

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.


Naughty Oak : Trivia Night

January 11 @  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Naughty Oak
165 S. Broadway Ste. 102
Orcutt, CA 93455 United States

Gather your friends and family and assemble your team, and join Trivia host, Jim for a battle of wits this Wednesday! No charge to play, all skill levels are welcome, but cheating is not (put your phones away, or risk public shaming)!

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Los Flores Ranch: Junior Park Ranger Badge Day

January 7 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Los Flores Ranch
6271 Dominion Rd.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

Great Family Friendly activity. Let’s discover what nature is doing this time of year at Los Flores Ranch Park. Bring your 6–12-year-old for the chance to complete your free Junior Park Ranger Guidebook. Participants will earn a commemorative certificate and Los Flores Ranch Park Junior Park Ranger Badge.

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Santa Maria Civic Theatre: The Red Velvet Cake War

January 13 – 15 @  7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Santa Maria Civic Theatre
1660 N. McClelland St.
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

In this riotously funny Southern-fried comedy, the three Verdeen cousins—Gaynelle, Peaches, and Jimmie Wyvette—could not have picked a worse time to throw their family reunion. Their outrageous antics have delighted local gossips in the small town of Sweetgum.

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Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar

January 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Guadalupe City Hall
918 Obispo St.
Guadalupe, CA 93434 United States

Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center in partnership with Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara will be hosting a free concert at Guadalupe City Hall! Featuring Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar, this will sure to be an event that you won’t want to miss.

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2023 Dine Out Santa Maria Style & Craft Cocktail Contest

January 13 – February 12
Santa Maria Valley
Santa Maria, CA 93454 United States

The month-long celebration of Santa Maria Valley culinary culture, is back and taking place January 13 – February 12, 2023! All-month long, some of our favorite restaurants will be serving up special menu items for just–wait for it–$20.23! And don’t forget to go out and vote in the Craft Cocktail Contest as well!

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