OCT 29 THURSDAY
Out & About
Community Events & Things to Do
Concerts, markets, festivals, and everything in between. Gathered every few hours from the venues, cities, and calendars of the South Coast.
OCT 29 THURSDAY
OCT 29 THURSDAY
Book Signing with Lauren Greenfield
Thu, Oct 29 · Hotel El Roblar
Meet acclaimed documentarian Lauren Greenfield for a signing of Queen of Versailles: An American Allegory.
OCT 29 THURSDAY
Channel City Club Presents: Cold War Foreign Policy and Lessons for Today
Thu, Oct 29 · University Club of Santa Barbara
With Former U.S. Ambassador Frank Lavin on October 29, 2026
OCT 29 THURSDAY
FREE
IVRPD's 6th annual Halloween Pumpkin Patch
Thu, Oct 29 · Anisq'Oyo' Park
This event is free admission, and all are welcome. The following activities will be present at the event: Interactive Pumpkin Patch Adventure: solve clues, meet live actors, and earn a free
OCT 29 THURSDAY
FREE
Creating Community Through Books: 20 Years of UCSB Reads
Thu, Oct 29 · 8:00 AM · Library
Since 2007, UCSB Reads has fostered a shared sense of belonging by bringing the UCSB campus and Santa Barbara communities together to read a common book that explores compelling issues of our time.
Community
OCT 29 THURSDAY
Grupo de Conversación en Inglés / English Language Conversation Group
Thu, Oct 29 · 8:30 AM · Carpinteria Community Library, 5141 Carpinteria Avenue, Carpinteria, CA, 93013, United States
Para estudiantes de ESL, cualquier nivel de inglés son bienvenidos. En la Biblioteca Comunitaria de Carpintería. Sin costo alguno. For ESL learners, any English level are welcome.
OCT 29 THURSDAY
Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames since 1970
Thu, Oct 29 · 12:00 PM · Art, Design & Architecture Museum
Bonnie Ora Sherk: Life Frames since 1970 is the first major survey exhibition of the late artist, environmental educator, and landscape planner Bonnie Ora Sherk (b. United States, 1945–2021). Known
OCT 29 THURSDAY
Jackie Amézquita: Gemidos de la Tierra
Thu, Oct 29 · 12:00 PM · Art, Design & Architecture Museum
Jackie Amézquita: Gemidos de la Tierra brings together the work of Los Angeles-based interdisciplinary artist Jackie Amézquita (b. Guatemala, 1985). Rooted in land-based methodologies and ancestral
OCT 29 THURSDAY
Build Class Community with Nectir Chat
Thu, Oct 29 · 1:00 PM
Click Here to RSVP Explore how to use Nectir Chat to build digital communities that can enhance student outcomes. Learn practical and simple strategies to foster engagement, collaboration, and a sense
OCT 29 THURSDAY
Research Fundamentals: Find Your Focus
Thu, Oct 29 · 2:00 PM
Do you have a paper or project for your class and don’t know where to start? This interactive workshop will help you narrow down a manageable topic and build an effective search strategy to find the
OCT 29 THURSDAY
Open Source Lounge
Thu, Oct 29 · 2:30 PM · Library
The UCSB Open Source Lounge is a co-working space where students, faculty, and staff can work on their open source goals in a supportive environment. Bring your laptop and some work to do such as
Community
OCT 29 THURSDAY
FREE
Downtown Halloween Spooktacular Costume Contest + Trick-or-Treating
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:00 PM · Downtown Main Street, Ventura, CA, 93001, United States
Join us for Downtown Ventura’s annual Spooktacular event on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 3pm-7pm! This free, all-ages event includes costume contests and trick-or-treating. 3pm – Main Street Stage: Costume
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