Santa's House Opening Day Celebration Fri, Nov 28, 2025 at 1 PM | Mission Plaza Free, family-friendly, and open to the public — Watch Santa arrive to Mission Plaza and be among the first to visit and take photos with him! Photo Pricing Take-Your-Own ($10): Capture your own photos on your personal cell phone or camera. Printed Souvenir Photo ($15): Let us take your photo and receive...

Looking for a unique after school experience to ignite your child’s curiosity, enhance learning through fun STEAM activities, and foster connections with other students? Join Central coast aquarium for their new after school program, Coastal Guardians! With unique monthly ocean themes, animal encounters, fun science & art projects, tidepooling opportunities, and more, this program is perfect for the up and coming marine biologist, science explorer, and...

Dive into Surf Dreams, an immersive multimedia exhibit where surf-inspired art meets the sound of the sea. Scan QR codes to unlock three curated surf tracks for each image—bring your earbuds and ride the visual and sonic wave. Stop by The Photo Shop Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm, now through February 14!

Begin the day in City Park with a celebration of Dr. King’s enduring message of unity, hope, and service. The program features inspiring guest speakers and uplifting musical performances in his honor. Then, participate in one of the available service opportunities and receive an MLK Day of Celebration & Service commemorative gift, and access to a luncheon the following day.

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Vitalant is partnering with News Channel 3-11-12 to host Day of Service Blood Drives in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, and Santa Barbara. Dr. King's commitment to social justice, equality, and service is why we continue to recognize his humanitarian impact on this day. Start the year off by making an appointment and making an impact in...

Looking for something fun to do when school’s out? This single-day camp will be a busy combination of acting, stories, singing, theatre games, and arts & crafts, all built around the theme The Elves and the Shoemaker. Campers will create a short skit or scene, which they’ll present at an informal “open house” at the end of the camp day. Come join us for some wacky...

The Palm Theater will be showing Selma, in Partnership with R.A.C.E Matters.  Set in Selma, Alabama, where segregation and voter suppression were at their most brutal, the film chroncials the historic 1965 voting rights marches that were met with state violence and national outrage. The confrontation ultimately forced President Lyndon B. Johnson to publicly commit to change, paving the way for the passage of the...