Free events in Santa Maria, CA

Elwin Mussell Senior Center hosts a Hawaiian Dance presented by the Santa Maria Valley Senior Citizen Club, highlighted by music from Riptide Big Band. Guest dancer Yuka Freeman and vocalist Mitch Latting add to the festivities, while the band, a seventeen piece ensemble of Central Coast musicians and singers, delivers a mix that ranges from swing-era favorites to light rock of the 1980s. Wear a Hawaiian shirt, learn a few hula steps, and enjoy dancing to lively arrangements. Admission is free, made possible through grant support from the Community Foundation of San Luis Obispo County. For more information, contact Judy Lindquist at 775-813-5186.

An affordable pet vaccination clinic is taking place at the Santa Maria Animal Shelter, offering complimentary DHPP and FVRCP vaccines along with free microchipping, made possible by Project PetSafe and Petco Love. Additional budget-friendly services will be available, including rabies vaccinations for $10, Bordetella for $14, flea control for $10 to $19, and dewormer for $9 to $26. Dog licensing and vaccinations can be handled in a single visit. For safety, dogs should arrive on leash and cats should be transported in carriers.

Join 805 Day In The Park for a free car show at Waller Park in Santa Maria. Expect a wide mix of vehicles and builds, including lowriders, trucks, classics, muscle cars, imports, bikes, and other clean custom rides. The day runs from morning into the afternoon, with a community-focused vibe centered on connecting and enjoying the variety of the Central Coast car culture.

Join the Teen Grand Line Pirate Battle, a teen programming series for ages 11-18. Each Saturday features pirate-themed build and play activities, including designing and building a cardboard ship, set sail challenges, and a final defend-your-ship race day. This is a co-ed event running over multiple Saturdays in August, with free participation noted for ages 11-17.