Adult Programs Events
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
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...
For these photographer-only sessions, tripods are...
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Thursday, June 26
What’s it like to land on a comet? Where are the Mars rovers today? What does the James Webb Space Telescope reveal about gas giants? Match your curiosity with the la...
4:30 PM–5:30 PM
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...
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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
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
Monday, July 14
It’s not easy being amphibious: habitat loss and pollution have put amphibians at risk worldwide. Join us to learn about two notable California species facing threats...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
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...
For these photographer-only sessions, tripods are...
8:30 AM–10:00 AM
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
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...
For these photographer-only sessions, tripods are...
5:00 PM–7:30 PM
Saturday, October 18
Join us for beer, nature, and science! The Mission Creek Beer Festival will be a unique day under the oaks at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Local restaurants...
2:00 PM–5:00 PM
