Dayfari Editors' Picks
Oct 23–Oct 25 · Santa Barbara, California
Here's the thing about Santa Barbara this time of year: October weekends fill up fast, and this one (Oct 23–Oct 25) is no exception. 5 events made the calendar, so we read through every one and kept the five worth your time.
Saturday is doing the heavy lifting with 2 events, and the mix leans music and community event. Ticketed events start at CAD 31.83.
If you're new to Santa Barbara: Ojai Playhouse is hosting 2 events this weekend alone — it's as good a starting point as any.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Ojai Playhouse
This made our list because Friday needed a Music anchor, and Ojai Playhouse delivers. Bring a friend. This one's better shared.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Ventura Music Hall
Saturday's standout Music pick. It's on at Ventura Music Hall. One of 1 Music events that day, and the one we'd choose.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
Ventura Theater
A proper Saturday night out: Community Event at Ventura Theater. Tickets from CAD 31.83. This is the kind of Saturday that makes the week worth it.
Tickets from CAD 31.83. 18+ Only General Admission: $20 - Prices go up the day of show.
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Friday, October 23, 2026
Ventura Music Hall
A proper Friday night out: Community Event at Ventura Music Hall. This is the kind of Friday that makes the week worth it.
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Sunday, October 25, 2026
Ojai Playhouse
If Music is your thing, Sunday has your name on it. Ojai Playhouse hosts this one, Tickets from CAD 45. a solid Sunday plan.
Tickets from CAD 45.
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Every event on in Santa Barbara this weekend, day by day:
Friday — 2 events
Saturday — 2 events
Sunday — 1 events
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