Upcoming Events

Sunday, May 18
Be part of the solution to marine pollution! Come gain community with fellow ocean-lovers, and earn community service hours if you need them to graduate.
Meet us on&n...
Meet us on&n...
10:00 AM–12:00 PM

Sunday, May 18
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

Saturday, May 24
The extremely popular Butterflies Alive! summer exhibit returns to the Sprague Butterfly Pavilion on May 24, 2025. Featuring a dazzling variety of more than two dozen...
10:00 AM–5:00 PM

Saturday, May 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

Sunday, May 25
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

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...
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

Saturday, May 31
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

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

Saturday, June 14
The Palmer Observatory will open its doors and its roof to share a remarkable view of the wonders of the night sky through our state-of-the-art 20-inch telescope. Join Muse...
8:30 PM–10:00 PM