Kids Activities & Events Near Santa Barbara, CA

Jul 15 – Jul 22 · 578 events · 128 free

Family-friendly activities in Santa Barbara and within 50 miles — updated daily.

Also covering kids activities in: Carpinteria, Ventura, Santa Paula, Lompoc, Oxnard

We're tracking 272 family events around Santa Barbara this week (44 free). Look for events at Carpinteria Community Pool, Carpinteria Community Library, and Lompoc Library Events, among others. These cover roughly 50 miles around town, including nearby Carpinteria and Ventura. Filter by free or by what's on this weekend to find your fit.

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Things to do with kids in Santa Barbara this week

Today — Wednesday, July 15

Wed, Jul 15·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Tomorrow — Thursday, July 16

Friday, July 17

Saturday, July 18

Sunday, July 19

Monday, July 20

Tuesday, July 21

Wednesday, July 22

Wed, Jul 22·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Thursday, July 23

Friday, July 24

Saturday, July 25

Sunday, July 26

Monday, July 27

Tuesday, July 28

Wednesday, July 29

Wed, Jul 29·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Thursday, July 30

Friday, July 31

Saturday, August 1

Sunday, August 2

Monday, August 3

Tuesday, August 4

Wednesday, August 5

Wed, Aug 5·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Thursday, August 6

Friday, August 7

Saturday, August 8

Sunday, August 9

Monday, August 10

Wednesday, August 12

Wed, Aug 12·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Friday, August 14

Sunday, August 16

Monday, August 17

Tuesday, August 18

Wednesday, August 19

Wed, Aug 19·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Thursday, August 20

Friday, August 21

Friday, August 28

Tuesday, September 1

Thursday, September 3

Sunday, September 13

Sunday, September 20

Saturday, September 26

Sunday, September 27

Saturday, October 3

Tuesday, October 6

Friday, October 16

Friday, October 23

Saturday, October 24

Sunday, October 25

Friday, October 30

Saturday, October 31

Friday, November 6

Wednesday, November 11

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Friday, November 20

Saturday, December 12

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Friday, February 26

Monday, May 31

Monday, June 7

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Monday, June 28

Monday, July 5

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Questions about kids events in Santa Barbara

What are free kids events in Santa Barbara this week?

Yes, there are 128 free kids events around Santa Barbara this week. Think library story times, park programs, and community days. Tap the "Free" filter at the top to see just those.

What are the best things to do with kids in Santa Barbara this weekend?

There are 53 family events on around Santa Barbara this weekend, from outdoor festivals to art classes and live shows. Tap "Sat" or "Sun" in the day tabs to see just those.

Are there summer camps and multi-day programs near Santa Barbara?

They show up as registration opens, usually spring into early summer. Tap the "Camps" filter and check back through the season as new ones get announced near Santa Barbara.

How far do the Santa Barbara event listings cover?

Everything's within about 50 miles of Santa Barbara, so you'll see events in town and in the surrounding area. Each card shows how far it is, so you can skip the long drives on days you're not up for them.

How often are Santa Barbara kids events updated?

Daily. We check local venue sites, parks departments, libraries, and community calendars around Santa Barbara every day, and the page refreshes through the day so you're seeing current listings.

Which venues have kids events in Santa Barbara this week?

This week's listings include Carpinteria Community Pool, Carpinteria Community Library, and Lompoc Library Events. Each card shows how far the venue is and links to the source so you can check times and register.