August 19, 2025 Date

Upcoming Events

Macrophotography in the Butterfly Pavilion
Tuesday, August 19
Grab your macro lens and spend 90 minutes surrounded by winged wonders in the beautiful garden of Butterflies Alive! 
For these photographer-only sessions, tripods are...
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
The Art of Science: Drawing Natural History
Thursday, August 21
Join our drop-in community drawing sessions for art lovers ages eight and up! Stretch your creative muscles as you sketch animals in pencil, drawing inspiration from the an...
2:30 PM–3:30 PM
New Frontiers in Astronomy Powered by the Rubin Observatory
Thursday, August 21
Join us for a free public talk from leading figures in astronomy, presented by Las Cumbres Observatory (LCO). LCO Senior Scientist Rachel Street, Ph.D.; Post...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Dinosaur Safari
Friday, August 22
Join one of our experts for a time-traveling safari tour through Prehistoric Forest! At 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM brave young adventurers will learn all about our favorit...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Saturday, August 23
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Pacific Pride Festival
Saturday, August 23
Find us at the free, all-ages Pacific Pride Festival! The Museum and Sea Center will be present from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, sharing an original zine about local mar...
11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Free Facepainting and Temporary Tattoos
Saturday, August 23
Enjoy free facepainting and temporary tattoos for children at the Sea Center courtesy of Sunny Smiles Dentistry, the Dentist to the Sharks!
Included with Sea Center ad...
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, August 24
Join us for fun, learning, and a splash of ocean magic as Sea Center staff and volunteers share stories of the sea in the middle of our Dive In exhibit. All ages are welcom...
10:30 AM–10:45 AM
Dinosaur Safari
Monday, August 25
Join one of our experts for a time-traveling safari tour through Prehistoric Forest! At 11:30 AM & 1:30 PM brave young adventurers will learn all about our favorit...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Field Trip Preview for Teachers
Monday, August 25
Are you a K-12 teacher in Santa Barbara or Ventura County hoping to learn more about hands-on field trip options for your class? You're invited to this preview to...
4:00 PM–5:30 PM