June 21, 2025 Date

Featured Events

Free Facepainting and Temporary Tattoos
Saturday, June 21
Enjoy free facepainting and temporary tattoos for children in the Prehistoric Forest courtesy of Sunny Smiles Dentistry, the Dentist to the Dinos!
Included with Museum admi...
11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Santa Barbara Solstice Festival
Saturday, June 21
Find us at the Santa Barbara Solstice Festival! Join in using solar light to create prints of objects found in nature. Summer Solstice marks the beginning of astronomical s...
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, June 22
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
Santa Barbara Solstice Festival
Sunday, June 22
Find us at the Santa Barbara Solstice Festival! Join in using solar light to create prints of objects found in nature. Summer Solstice marks the beginning of astronomical s...
12:00 PM–4:00 PM
The Art of Science: Drawing Natural History
Thursday, June 26
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
Exploring the Solar System: Six-class Course
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
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
Storytime at the Sea Center
Sunday, June 29
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, June 30
Join one of our experts for a time-traveling safari tour through Prehistoric Forest! Brave young adventurers will learn all about our favorite dinosaurs: where they lived,...
11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Nature Journaling in the Park
Wednesday, July 2
Come to Rocky Nook Park and nature journal with us! Nature journaling is an enjoyable and relaxing practice to inspire mindfulness, attention, and connection to the natural...
3:30 PM–5:00 PM