Docent training will run from Saturday, October 14 through Saturday, November 18th.
For More information call 805-735-2174
Information Meeting Saturday Oct 7th, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11 :00 am
An adult needs to be present with their child or children for the duration of the program.
June 17,21,24,28
July 8,12,15,19,26,29
August 2, 5
DECEMBER 18, 2022 - 2:00PM
Join costumed docents as they lead Las Posadas procession though the mission grounds with songs in Spanish and English. The tradition dates back over 400 years in Mexico and reenacts the biblical journey of Mary and Joseph seeking shelter in Bethlehem.
This free event is open to the public and we invite you to celebrate afterwards with refreshments in La Sala.
Celebrate with us in festive attire!
Donations to support this event are welcome!
Tickets are $ 10 each . Seating at the event is very limited.
Over 500 luminaries lead the way to an evening of candlelight and music celebrating the anniversary of the founding of La Purísima Mission in 1787. We celebrate this event every year, rain or shine on the anniversary date, December 8. Enjoy the musical performance by a local group in the setting of the candlelit historic church. After the performance, guests are invited to La Sala to enjoy fellowship and refreshments. Tickets are $ 10 each . Seating at the event is very limited.
Attendance is encouraged for all 6 years and older. To enhance the mood and ambience of the concert, photography is best before and after the performance only. Assistance from the parking lot to the church is available to those with limited mobility.
For additional information or questions call (805) 733-3713 (805)735-2174 or email us: prelado@lapurisimamission.org or lapurisimamission@gmail.com
MOUNTAIN MEN ENCAMPMENT
AUGUST 26-27, 2022 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Buckskin clad members of the American Mountain Men share mountain men history and skills. Cooking, hide preparation and tanning, leather working, rope making, and blacksmithing are among the skills that visitors may experience. Equipment will be on display and tall tales will surround the campfire.
Come by to hear the stories by the fire and c
Join the costumed docents and staff for an opportunity to observe and participate in the craft activities that supplied the needs of the mission residents. Demonstrated crafts may include: basket weaving, tortilla making, candle making, soap making, spinning and weaving, carpentry, pottery, and blacksmithing.
Kids Outdoor Camp - Ages 7-12 years old
$30 per camper / Registration Required
For more information and to register email us at lapurisimamission@gmail.com
Wednesday-Friday July 13,14, & 15
10:00am - 12:00 pm
The only outdoor camp in Lompoc is BACK!!! Hike, craft, games and exploration are all part of the fun in this 3 day camp. Kids will learn about nature, history and have fun recreating at La Purisima Mission State Historic Park!!
Ages 10-15 years old
$10 per class / Registration Required send an email to: lapurisimamission@gmail.com
Tuesdays, June 21, July 12 and Aug. 2
10:00-12:00
Experience Chumash Culture Day at La Purisima Mission SHP. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Cultural Department will provide live craft demonstrations, cultural touch table, and stories in the historic mission grounds. This program kicks off California State Parks Week June 14 thru June 18 at participating State Parks. This program is free to park visitors.
Join the costumed docents and staff for an opportunity to observe and participate in the craft activities that supplied the needs of the mission residents. Demonstrated crafts may include: basket weaving, tortilla making, candle making, soap making, spinning and weaving, carpentry, pottery, and blacksmithing.
Join us at La Purísima Mission for the free Las Posadas event on Saturday, December 18 at 2pm.
Las Posadas commemorates the journey of Joseph and Mary from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of safe refuge.
The procession of costumed Park docents will begin at the Main Church and end at La Sala.
Refreshments will be served and a piñata with dulces will be provided.
Kids will also receive a take home craft: a poinsettia ornament with a legend attached.
The public is invited to attend. No reservations are required. Free Event
It take place in the historic main church of La Purísima Mission to celebrate the founding of the mission. Founding Day recognizes the day La Purísima Mission was established on December 8, 1787 on the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary.
Prelado is financially responsible for the care and feeding of the animals. With the cancellation of events, our income has stopped. We need your help. Our expenses are high, and our income is gone. Please help us provide for these beautiful animals that bring joy and life to our mission.
The link will take you to EventBrite. Please go to the “ticket” in green bar to donate. Any amount is appreciated.
