Holidays Archives

Farmers Rebound from Heavy Rain, Produce Demand Expected Ahead of Thanksgiving

November 25, 2025 12:13 pm John Palminteri

The Santa Barbara Farmers Market will have one of its busiest days of the year prior to Thanksgiving. The recent rains helped the water supply but… Continue Reading

Santa Barbara’s Specially Picked Holiday Tree Has Arrived to Illuminate State Street

November 25, 2025 4:04 pm John Palminteri

A 39-foot holiday tree has arrived in Santa Barbara. It will be lit up December 5th in a special event on State Street by the Arlington… Continue Reading

Popular Nipomo Christmas tree farm opens for the holiday season with unknown future

November 25, 2025 7:47 pm Dave Alley

Holloway's Christmas Trees is once again open for business, but this year it's anything but business as usual at the longtime… Continue Reading

Paseo Nuevo Housing Deal to be Discussed Without Nordstrom Proposal

November 24, 2025 6:16 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Paseo Nuevo is preparing for holidays and visitors can already enjoy its big Christmas tree and soon shoppers will… Continue Reading

Holiday Craft and Gift Festival welcomes shoppers

November 23, 2025 9:30 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) The Holiday Craft and Gift Festival wrapped up a weekend of festive shopping at the Ventura County fairgrounds. Vendors… Continue Reading

Local Donations Deliver Hot Meals and Fill Shelves for Thanksgiving Week

November 21, 2025 12:08 pm John Palminteri

Over 1000 Boys & Girls club Thanksgiving dinners are expected to be served this week in Santa Barbara County. They are made possible through… Continue Reading

News Channel 12 Turkey Drive receives outpouring of generous community support

November 21, 2025 12:11 pm Dave Alley

The News Channel 12 Turkey Drive concluded on Thursday with generous outpouring of community support throughout the Central… Continue Reading

Final Day of News Channel 12 Turkey Drive Taking Place at Three Drop-Off Locations

November 20, 2025 10:51 am Dave Alley

The annual News Channel 12 Turkey Drive is concluding on Thursday with donations being collected at three in-person drop-off… Continue Reading

Holiday Shoppers flock to Swap Meet in Ventura

November 19, 2025 8:32 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA, Calif. (KEYT) Early birds are flocking to the Ventura County Fairgrounds Swap Meet to do their holiday shopping. It opens at 7 a.m. on… Continue Reading

Old Town Goleta Parade Calling for Last Minute Sign-Ups

November 18, 2025 11:49 am Patricia Martellotti

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Old Town Goleta Holiday Parade is reminding community groups that the deadline to register as participants is November… Continue Reading

PCPA enchanting audiences this holiday season with Disney’s ‘Frozen’

November 19, 2025 12:05 pm Dave Alley

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - PCPA is bringing Disney's Frozen to life this holiday season with a much-anticipated six-week long run inside the Marian… Continue Reading

A Crimson Holiday Store Offers Holiday Galore with 46 Crafters and Artists in One Stop

November 18, 2025 6:32 pm John Palminteri

A Crimson Holiday store is open for the season at the La Cumbre Plaza. 46 artists and crafters are selling their… Continue Reading

Annual News Channel 12 Turkey Drive to Come to a Close This Upcoming Thursday

November 18, 2025 11:54 am Dave Alley

The final day of the annual News Channel 12 Turkey Drive is set to take place this coming Thursday, Nov.… Continue Reading

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley combines romance and comedy at SBCC

November 15, 2025 10:49 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Jane Austen fans and their friends are flocking to see Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley. The Santa Barbara City… Continue Reading

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Youth Council Raises Funds to Feed Families Without Kitchens in Santa Barbara

November 12, 2025 8:46 pm Patricia Martellotti

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - Teens with the Youth Leadership Council are raising money to help families in Santa Barbara enjoy Thanksgiving… Continue Reading

Fighting for Food: Santa Barbara Dojo Struggles to Meet Increased Need for Thanksgiving Meals

November 12, 2025 5:26 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) —Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and the Santa Barbara Dojo says the need for food has spiked dramatically this… Continue Reading

Which Wine Should You Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner? Wine Expert Jamie Knee Has Got You Covered

November 12, 2025 11:16 am Alissa Orozco

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) – Now is the best time to pick up a bottle of wine to bring home for the holiday season. If you're having trouble… Continue Reading

Avid Collector Commemorates Veteran’s Day with Special Showcase

November 11, 2025 4:24 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) — Tess Howe has been collecting military memorabilia since she was in high school. She has collected and researched… Continue Reading

Turkey Drive: Good Samaritan Shelter recuperative care program helping clients with medical and housing needs

November 11, 2025 9:55 pm Dave Alley

Good Samaritan Shelter is helping its clients who have medical and housing needs through its recuperative care… Continue Reading