DEC 1 TUESDAY
Childbirth Preparation Class: In Person
Tue, Dec 1 · Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
This class takes place over two evenings. It covers the process of labor, non-medical/medical pain interventions, and a Birth Center tour.
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Santa Barbara Events & Things to Do
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December 2026
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DEC 1 TUESDAY
DEC 5 SATURDAY
DEC 7 MONDAY
THE FRIGHTS: YOU ARE GOING TO HATE THIS 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
Mon, Dec 7 · SOhO Restaurant & Music Club
Community
DEC 10 THURSDAY
FREE
SBMM Presents Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — A Powerful New Exhibition by Chuck Graham
Thu, Dec 10 · 10:00 AM · Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109, United States
SBMM Presents Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — A Powerful New Exhibition by Chuck Graham Written excerpts and photography document an epic coastal passage from Mendocino to the Santa Barbara Channel
Arts
DEC 10 THURSDAY
Members Only Exhibit Opening: Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey — Chuck Graham
Thu, Dec 10 · 4:30 PM
Man at Sea: A Kayaker’s Journey is a striking new SBMM exhibit by writer, photographer, and sea kayaker Chuck Graham, featuring powerful images and written excerpts from his coastal passage from
DEC 12 SATURDAY
Arts
DEC 12 SATURDAY
FREE
All Aboard for the Holidays: Festival of Trains Rolls into Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Beloved community tradition finds a new home at SBMM December 12–13, 2026 All aboard for a beloved holiday tradition! The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (SBMM) will welcome the Holiday Festival of
DEC 12 SATURDAY
DEC 13 SUNDAY
Arts
DEC 24 THURSDAY
Holiday Hours Thursday Dec. 24, 2026 10am-2pm
Thu, Dec 24 · Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109, United States
The museum will be open 10am-2pm. Happy Holidays!
Arts
DEC 25 FRIDAY
Museum is Closed Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
Fri, Dec 25 · Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109, United States
We’re taking a short break to celebrate the holiday. SBMM is closed today and will reopen on the next regular business day. See you soon!
Arts
DEC 31 THURSDAY
Museum Closes Early Thursday, Dec. 31, 2026
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM · Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, 113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA, 93109, United States
Early Closure Today: The museum will close at 3:00 PM. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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