Santa Barbara does Halloween with a little culture: a ballet Dracula at the Granada, gothic dance downtown, daytime fun at the zoo, and a Día de los Muertos market at the Presidio.
Plans change, especially around Halloween, so check the organizer’s link before you head out.
Friday–Saturday
State Street Ballet: Dracula, a dark shadow (our pick)
- When: Fri Oct 30, 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 31, 2 PM
- Where: The Granada Theatre, 1214 State St., Santa Barbara
- Cost: Ticketed
- Info: statestreetballet.com
Nicolas Blanc’s choreography set to Philip Glass, with the Kronos Quartet playing live. Official ticket prices: confirm on the official site.
Sorcière X Carmilla
- When: Fri Oct 30, 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 31, 2 and 7:30 PM; Sun Nov 1, 2 PM
- Where: Center Stage Theater, 751 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara
- Cost: $35; students $20; VIP $50
- Info: centerstagetheater.org
A gothic contemporary dance and ballet double bill.
Boo at the Zoo
- When: Daytime through Sat Oct 31
- Where: Santa Barbara Zoo
- Cost: Included with zoo admission
- Info: www.sbzoo.org
Daytime Halloween activities with the animals. Costumes welcome.
Sunday, Nov 1
Día de los Muertos Market & Craft Day
- When: Sun Nov 1, 10 AM–4 PM
- Where: El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park, 123 E. Cañon Perdido St.
- Cost: Free
- Info: www.sbthp.org
Local vendors, crafts, dance, lotería, a Catrina contest and a community ofrenda.
Have a SB event we should know about? Send it our way, and have a happy (and safe) Halloween.