Free Events and Things to do in Santa Barbara, CA

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Ventura Earth Day 2026!
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM
Ventura · Plaza Park
Ventura Earth Day 2026!
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00 AM
Ventura · Plaza Park
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TED GALL: March 14th Open Studio & Gallery
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Ojai · 1387 Cuyama Rd
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TED GALL: March 14th Open Studio & Gallery
Tomorrow at 10:00 AM
Ojai · 1387 Cuyama Rd
Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM
Ventura · City of Ventura Maintenance Yard
Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00 AM
Ventura · City of Ventura Maintenance Yard
Ventura County Senior Expo
Tue, Jun 9, 10:00 AM
Ventura · Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center
Ventura County Senior Expo
Tue, Jun 9, 10:00 AM
Ventura · Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center
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Play It Forward: St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser at Tony’s Pizzeria
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Ventura · 186 E Thompson Blvd
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Play It Forward: St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser at Tony’s Pizzeria
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Ventura · 186 E Thompson Blvd
Mend+Matter: Urban Heat Island Effect
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM + 8 more
Ventura · 104 E Thompson Blvd
Mend+Matter: Urban Heat Island Effect
Thu, Apr 9, 6:00 PM + 8 more
Ventura · 104 E Thompson Blvd
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Bingo Nights in Ventura - Weekly Wednesday Bingo
Wednesday at 5:30 PM + 1 more
Ventura · 10 W Harbor Blvd
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Bingo Nights in Ventura - Weekly Wednesday Bingo
Wednesday at 5:30 PM + 1 more
Ventura · 10 W Harbor Blvd
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Open Mic Night at Ojai Deer Lodge
Wednesday at 6:00 PM + 86 more
Ojai · Ojai Deer Lodge
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Open Mic Night at Ojai Deer Lodge
Wednesday at 6:00 PM + 86 more
Ojai · Ojai Deer Lodge
Wildfire Resilience Festival
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM
Ojai · 350 Park Rd
Wildfire Resilience Festival
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00 AM
Ojai · 350 Park Rd
Protect Your Legacy
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00 PM
Ventura · Pacific & Main - Creative Workspace
Protect Your Legacy
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00 PM
Ventura · Pacific & Main - Creative Workspace
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Pacific Coast Network - Spring Networking Event in the 805
Wednesday at 5:30 PM
Ventura · Bright Spark Brewing & Restaurant
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Pacific Coast Network - Spring Networking Event in the 805
Wednesday at 5:30 PM
Ventura · Bright Spark Brewing & Restaurant
Yoga with Sofia
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00 PM
Ventura · Ventura Cycling Center - Matt's Cycling Center
Yoga with Sofia
Thu, Mar 19, 6:00 PM
Ventura · Ventura Cycling Center - Matt's Cycling Center
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Ventura Cycling Tuesday Evening Rides
Tuesday at 4:45 PM + 23 more
Ventura · Ventura Cycling Center - Matt's Cycling Center
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Ventura Cycling Tuesday Evening Rides
Tuesday at 4:45 PM + 23 more
Ventura · Ventura Cycling Center - Matt's Cycling Center
Ventura Cycling Saturday Rides
Sat, Apr 4, 9:30 AM + 4 more
Ventura · Ventura Cycling Center - Matt's Cycling Center
Ventura Cycling Saturday Rides
Sat, Apr 4, 9:30 AM + 4 more
Ventura · Ventura Cycling Center - Matt's Cycling Center
Going fast
CFROG Donor Happy Hour
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30 PM
Ventura · Topa Topa Brewing Co.
Going fast
CFROG Donor Happy Hour
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30 PM
Ventura · Topa Topa Brewing Co.
Ojai Valley Trail Restoration Day
Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 AM + 1 more
Ventura · 4777 Crooked Palm Rd
Ojai Valley Trail Restoration Day
Fri, Apr 17, 9:00 AM + 1 more
Ventura · 4777 Crooked Palm Rd
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March 14 Free Trial Pre-Junior Music Class (Ventura, CA)
Tomorrow at 3:00 PM
Ventura · Children's Music Academy of Ventura
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March 14 Free Trial Pre-Junior Music Class (Ventura, CA)
Tomorrow at 3:00 PM
Ventura · Children's Music Academy of Ventura
Going fast
March 14 Free Music Class for Kids (Ventura, CA)
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Ventura · Children's Music Academy of Ventura
Going fast
March 14 Free Music Class for Kids (Ventura, CA)
Tomorrow at 2:00 PM
Ventura · Children's Music Academy of Ventura
Dueling Pianos at Moofish on the Promenade
Today at 8:00 PM + 81 more
Ventura · Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
Dueling Pianos at Moofish on the Promenade
Today at 8:00 PM + 81 more
Ventura · Crowne Plaza Ventura Beach, an IHG Hotel
2026 Gear Garage Sale
Sat, Apr 25, 12:00 PM
Ventura · Topa Topa Brewing Co.
2026 Gear Garage Sale
Sat, Apr 25, 12:00 PM
Ventura · Topa Topa Brewing Co.

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Ventura Earth Day 2026!

Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape

Ventura County Senior Expo

Play It Forward: St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser at Tony’s Pizzeria

Which events are currently trending in Santa Barbara?

The trending searches this month in Santa Barbara are:

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Dueling Pianos at Moofish on the Promenade

TED GALL: March 14th Open Studio & Gallery

March 14 Free Music Class for Kids (Ventura, CA)

March 14 Free Trial Pre-Junior Music Class (Ventura, CA)

Ventura Earth Day 2026!

Ventura Earth Day 2026!

TED GALL: March 14th Open Studio & Gallery

TED GALL: March 14th Open Studio & Gallery

Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape

Ditch the Grass! Create a Drought-Tolerant Landscape

Ventura County Senior Expo

Ventura County Senior Expo

Play It Forward: St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser at Tony’s Pizzeria

Play It Forward: St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser at Tony’s Pizzeria

Mend+Matter: Urban Heat Island Effect

Mend+Matter: Urban Heat Island Effect

Bingo Nights in Ventura - Weekly Wednesday Bingo

Bingo Nights in Ventura - Weekly Wednesday Bingo

Open Mic Night at Ojai Deer Lodge

Open Mic Night at Ojai Deer Lodge

Wildfire Resilience Festival

Wildfire Resilience Festival

Protect Your Legacy

Protect Your Legacy

Pacific Coast Network - Spring Networking Event in the 805

Pacific Coast Network - Spring Networking Event in the 805

Yoga with Sofia

Yoga with Sofia

Ventura Cycling Tuesday Evening Rides

Ventura Cycling Tuesday Evening Rides

Ventura Cycling Saturday Rides

Ventura Cycling Saturday Rides

CFROG Donor Happy Hour

CFROG Donor Happy Hour

Ojai Valley Trail Restoration Day

Ojai Valley Trail Restoration Day

March 14 Free Trial Pre-Junior Music Class (Ventura, CA)

March 14 Free Trial Pre-Junior Music Class (Ventura, CA)

March 14 Free Music Class for Kids (Ventura, CA)

March 14 Free Music Class for Kids (Ventura, CA)

Dueling Pianos at Moofish on the Promenade

Dueling Pianos at Moofish on the Promenade

2026 Gear Garage Sale

2026 Gear Garage Sale

Things to do around Santa Barbara

Trends in Santa Barbara

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2. Comedy shows

3. Santa barbara

4. Valentines day events

5. Speed dating events

6. March

7. St patrick day

8. Drag queen shows

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10. Job fairs

11. Stand up comedy

12. Santa barbara literary festival

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Santa Barbara?

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