Fave Five | April 2 – 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.


Play Springtime Bingo!

City of Santa Maria Recreation & Parks Department has put out a fun bingo activity for the family! Play Spring Time Bingo on your daily walk, in your backyard or even from your window. Get 5 in a row across, up/down, or diagonal to win!

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Virtual Wine Tasting: Library Wines + Laughs with Brad

Join Riverbench Santa Barbara’s Tasting Room Lead, Brad Gustavson, for a lighthearted tasting of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir from their library. Brad will lead participants through a tasting of several Riverbench wines which are currently available as bundles with complimentary shipping.

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Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center: Mini Educational At-Home Lessons

The Dunes Center is curating mini educational experiences that families can engage with together and posting them online! Learn about sea otters, trout, trees, and more by accessing their materials at the link below. And for more access to daily fun STEAM home activities consider following them on their Facebook or Instagram!

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Enjoy The Outdoors At Los Flores Ranch Park

City of Santa Maria’s Los Flores Ranch Park Recreational Open Space, is temporarily waiving all access fees and will be extending the days it is open. Los Flores Ranch Park will be open Wednesday through Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with last entry at 6:00 pm. Enjoy a mix of environmental education, land preservation and recreation, with about eight miles of hiking/equest-rian/mountain biking trails!

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Santa Maria Swirl Machine

Swirl From Your Couch

Choose, swirl, and splash wine from your living room… without the mess! The Swirl Machine is a virtual wine experience where you can make your own wine splash art and get a custom “Swirl-nalysis” personality profile.

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