May 12, 2025 Date

Adult Programs Events

Science Pub: Lizards in Wonderland
Monday, May 12
California is a wonderland for the small and scaly beasts we call lizards, yet most people ignore them as background noise. Emily Taylor, Ph.D., of California Polytechnic S...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Tips for Settling Someone’s Affairs - Lunch & Learn Webinar
Tuesday, May 13
Do your loved ones expect you to carry out their wishes and the provisions of their estate plan when they’re gone? Settling their affairs can be a big responsibility,...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
The Power of Birds: An Evening with the CEO of National Audubon Society
Wednesday, May 28
Presented by the Santa Barbara Audubon Society
Elizabeth Gray, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Audubon Society, leading the organization toward...
7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Science Pub: The 1925 Santa Barbara Earthquake
Monday, June 9
At 6:42 AM on June 29, 1925, residents of the Santa Barbara area were shaken by a startling geologic upheaval. Two observers witnessed the ground roll like an ocean wave as...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
Macrophotography in the Butterfly Pavilion
Tuesday, June 10
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
Santa Barbara Wine + Food Festival® 2025
Saturday, June 28
Saturday, June 28, 2025 2:00–5:00 PM
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Join us to sip and savor 100+ of the Central Coast's best wineries and culinary delights while enjoying a splend...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
Adventures of the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter
Thursday, July 10
The Mars Ingenuity Helicopter's 72 flights across Mars were filled with discovery and inspiring moments. Overcoming operational and Martian challenges, every record was set...
7:30 PM–9:00 PM
Macrophotography in the Butterfly Pavilion
Tuesday, July 29
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...
8:30 AM–10:00 AM
How to Build a Habitable World
Friday, August 1
Understanding planetary habitability is one of the major challenges of the current scientific era. Though traditionally viewed through the lens of our home planet and its e...
7:30 PM–8:30 PM
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