May
16th Annual Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo Festival May 3-4
This annual celebration has great music, dance, savory food, and a kids corner full of activities.
Mother's Day 5K/10K & Family Festival Mother's Day 5K/10K & Family Festival - May 3 This annual family event includes FREE performances, art, face painting, touch tanks, vendors, and more. See the 2007 highlights in Oh What Fun! on The Local Scene Channel
Santa Barbara i Madonnari Festival I Madonnari - May 24-26
On Memorial Day weekend the Old Mission plaza is transformed with 200 colorful, large-scale street paintings created by 400 artists and young people. See the 2006 I Madonnari in Local Art on SB Lifestyle
Santa Barbara Guitar Festival 1st Thursday - Every month 5-8pm
1st Thursday is a monthly series focused on downtown art and culture. Attractions include art galleries, music and interactive exhibits.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art • Nights Nights (May-September)
Experience art like never before! Nights returns to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art on the third Thursday of the month with more art, music, cocktails and outrageous art activities. View more of the action in Oh What Fun! on The Local Scene Channel