I Love Santa Barbara Block Party
March 16th, 5:00 - 8:00pm

Join us as we celebrate all the things we love about downtown Santa Barbara. From dancing with DJ Darla Bea, to roller skating, face painting, and games, to performances by Junior Spirit of Fiesta, Santa Barbara High School's Cheer, and World Dance for Humanity, to opportunities to learn about & connect with beloved Santa Barbara organizations including Healing Justice, our local Earth Day organizers, Heal the Ocean, Santa Barbara Humane and more, this evening is sure to be fun for the whole family. Mark your calendars & don't miss out on this unforgettable community event. We can't wait to see you there and celebrate Santa Barbara with you!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Smart Media Solutions, UCSB, the City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Public Library, Metropolitan Theaters, K-LITE 101.7, Consumer Fire Products, The Santa Barbara Independent, KCSB, Voice Magazine, 99.9 KTYD, and Ruth Ann Bowe Real Estate Team. 

***Want to teach a demo class or be an exhibitor? Email amy@downtownsb.org or molly@downtownsb.org ***

Downtown Fitness Fest and E-Bike Awareness Block-party
January 19, 5:00 - 8:00pm

January & February are Downtown Health and Wellness Months!

Enjoy special downtown events and activities to promote your health and wellness in 2023.

On Thursday, January 19 from 5-8 pm, the 700 and 800 blocks of State Street in downtown Santa Barbara will be transformed into a fitness and e-bike expo block party! The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a variety of fitness activities, including group workout classes, dance demonstrations, and more. 

In addition to the fitness festivities, the event will also include an e-bike safety expo, where attendees can learn about the benefits of e-bikes and get tips on safe riding practices. There will be e-bike demonstrations and test rides available, as well as information on local e-bike rental and sales options. This will be a great opportunity to ring in the new year, get some exercise, and learn about e-bikes – all while supporting local businesses and having a great time!

Don‘t miss this first Downtown Santa Barbara block party of the year as part of the ongoing downtown “Rock the Block” series featuring themed seasonal block party events, diverse downtown businesses, live music, face painting, games and fun for the whole family.

 

***Want to teach a demo class or be an exhibitor? Email Amy@downtownsb.org ***
 

Christmas Tree Lighting & Block Party: Winter Wonderland
December 2nd, 5:00-8:00pm
1300 Block of State Street
Cost: FREE

 

Celebrate Season of Cheer with this year’s Rock the Block: Winter Wonderland block party and Christmas Tree Lighting on State Street (Sola St. to Victoria St.) in front of the Arlington Theatre! Enjoy live entertainment with DJ Darla Bea and San Marcos High School Band, holiday festivities, photos with Santa Claus, and the joyous lighting ceremony of the State Street Christmas tree by the Holiday Prince & Fairy.  

 

 

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Past Block Parties:
 

Friendsgiving Block Party
November 17th 5:00-8:00pm
700 & 800 Blocks of State Street
Cost: FREE

Bring your family and friends downtown for another block party on State Street! This is the latest Block Party in the Rock The Block Series themed Friendsgiving. Win gifts and prizes from local businesses, enjoy games and activities including basketball with UCSB Gauchos, tossing the football around with the YFL Super Bowl winning Santa Barbara Saints, autumn themed relay races, face painting, crafting stations and much more! There will be vendors, Library on The Go, live music, and a DJ set presented by EOS Lounge.

Presenting Sponsors: Consumer Fire Products, Inc.

Thank You to our Sponsors:

Montecito Bank & Trust, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, City of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Public Library, UCSB Athletics, Smart Media Solutions, KCSB, Move SB County, Voice Magazine, Santa Barbara Independent

 

Harvest Block Party
Thursday October 27th, 5:00-8:00pm
700 & 800 blocks of State Street
Cost: FREE

 

Rock the Block Harvest Fest invites the general public to attend and wear Halloween costumes for chances to win gifts and prizes from local businesses, and enjoy various games and activities including playing a game of G-H-O-S-T(otherwise known as H-O-R-S-E) with the UCSB Men & Women’s Basketball teams, face painting, Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest, and enjoy reading or borrowing a scary book provided by the Santa Barbara Public Library mobile van, and see the Santa Barbara Independent announce the winning teams of the Best Of Scavenger Hunt. A community table running along State Street is provided for attendees to sit and eat take out from local restaurants. Spooky performances by The Coveralls, La Boheme Professional Dance and World Dance For Humanity will keep attendees howlin’ for more. Local Vendors will also be on site for shoppers. Families and fury friends are all welcomed to join in Halloween costume for a chance to win prizes.

Come celebrate and rock the block with us!
 

Participating Organizations: UCSB Athletics, Santa Barbara Public Library, The Santa Barbara Independent, La Boheme Professional Dance, and World Dance For Humanity.