Gather the whole family for some two-stepping and disco moves at the Japanese Community Center on March 28. The theme for this year’s dance is Under the Sea.
“Families are invited to dance, play, and connect at this ocean-themed, family-friendly rave,” according to the city. “Enjoy high-energy music, interactive fun, and dazzling lights in a safe, inclusive atmosphere.”
Dancers can play games and compete for prizes while a DJ spins the tracks. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Check-in begins at 5:30 p.m. and the dance runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20 per couple or $10 per individual. Children age 2 and younger can enter at no cost.
The dance will be held at 1851 N. Bradley Road in Santa Maria, the new Japanese Community Center, and it’s one of the first events held at the site. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will be scheduled once final details like landscaping are complete, the city’s community outreach and marketing coordinator, Karen Ramos, told the Sun.
Tickets are available online at cityofsantamaria.org. Call the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department with questions at (805) 925-0951, Ext. 2260. To request accommodations for guests with special needs, email rpinfo@cityofsantamaria.org in advance.
This article appears in March 12 – March 19, 2026.