Santa Barbara’s Sustainability & Resilience Department will host its third annual Sustainable Holidays Open House, designed to spread holiday cheer, promote sustainability, and bring the community together, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 at 801 Garden St., Ste. 200.

The event is free to attend, and guests will enjoy hot cider, cocoa, and holiday treats, along with a caroling performance by the Santa Barbara High School Madrigals.

There will be DIY holiday craft stations where participants can create eco-friendly gifts, including candle making, ornaments, screen printing with Santa Barbara Junior High School and Mind Garden, and photos with Santa.

“Welcoming the community back for our third Sustainable Holidays Open House is one of the highlights of our year,” said Alelia Parenteau, director of the city’s Sustainability & Resilience Department.

“From hands-on crafts to conversations with our team, the open house gives people of all ages a chance to connect, get creative, and discover easy actions that make a real difference,” Parenteau said.
 
Attendees can also talk with city staff, explore the city’s environmental programs, and learn simple steps to reduce waste and conserve resources during the holidays.
 
For more, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/SustainableHolidays.