Sundays, July-August
Rotary Centennial Park (unless otherwise noted)*
2625 S. College Dr.
Santa Maria, CA
Free, cityofsantamaria.org | facebook.com/ smrecandparks
1-3 p.m.
Fri. July 4, 2025, 12-4 p.m. Savor
Santana tribute
Elks Baseball Field, 600 S. McClelland St. *
Red, White & Play, a Home Town Celebration at the baseball field behind
Maldonado Community Center includes a Car Show, Beer Garden, Vendors, Photo
Booth, Bounce Houses, Arts & Crafts.
July 13, 2025 The Vintage Renegades
Classic rock and blues
July 20, 2025, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Steppin' Out
Pioneer Park, 1150 W. Foster *
July 27, 2025 Dirty Cello
Blues, rock, and bluegrass
August 3, 2025 Different Strings
Pop, rock hits
August 10, 2025 Mestizo
Latin and contemporary sound
Presented by the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, this
concert series is free to the community and offers an afternoon of music by some
of the best bands on the Central Coast. These events are made possible through
community support, corporate donations and nonprofit organization. No BBQ grills
in the basin area, but blankets, chairs, and picnic baskets are welcomed.
In addition to the fantastic entertainment, the Concerts in the Park series is seeking food vendors to enhance the experience. This is a great opportunity for local businesses and culinary enthusiasts to showcase their offerings to a diverse audience. Interested vendors should contact the Recreation and Parks office at (805) 925-0951 extension 2260 to inquire about applications and requirements.
June-September, Thursdays
Orcutt / Santa Maria
3596 Skyway Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Free, skywaynights.com
5-8 p.m.
May
8, 2025
Mike Arriola Band
Smooth band
June
12, 2025 Knee Deep
High-energy
kneedeepband.com
July 10, 2025 Joe Daddy
August 14, 2025 Different Strings
September 11, 2025 Soul Vibes
Food Vendors, local artisans arts, crafts and goods, buy some food from vendors and listen to the free music. Bring lawn chairs for seating and head for the intersection of Broadway and Skyway for what's sure to become a Thursday night ritual!
March-October, Fridays
Downtown Santa Maria
Town Center West Parking Lot
S. Broadway & Cook St.
Santa Maria, CA
Free, dtfsantamaria.com
5:30-8:30 p.m.
Music, food trucks, vendor booths showcasing local artisans' crafts and goods and bounce houses and activities for the kids make this all ages event a summer must when you're in Santa Maria on a Friday night. From late March through October for 27 consecutive Friday nights, Santa Maria transforms into a hub of excitement.
Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.