128 Free kids & family events in Santa Barbara

128 events

Free Kids Events within 50 miles of Santa Barbara — see kids events today in Santa Barbara, tomorrow, or this weekend.

Also covering kids activities in: Santa Paula, Ventura, Moorpark, Goleta, Solvang

Right now there are 44 free kids events on near Santa Barbara. You'll find them at places like Classroom 2, Story Room, and Hardison Room. Everything's within about 50 miles of Santa Barbara, including nearby Santa Paula and Ventura, and each listing links back to the source so you can check times and sign up.

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Wednesday, July 15

Wed, Jul 15·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Sunshine Storytime

Moorpark • Moorpark City Library · 48 mi

Free 👶 Baby 🏛️ Indoor

Wed, Jul 15·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Wed, Jul 15·1 PM – 2 PM

Storytime Craft & Play

Santa Paula • Classroom 2 · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Wed, Jul 15·6 PM – 8 PM

Family Movie Night - We're Back!

Santa Paula • Hardison Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Thursday, July 16

Thu, Jul 16·7 PM – 9 PM

Youth Ministry TNT

Moorpark • Holy Cross Church · 49 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Saturday, July 18

Sat, Jul 18·11 AM – 12 PM

Hula Show at Goleta Valley Library

Goleta • Goleta Valley Community Center · 7 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Sat, Jul 18·11 AM – 12 PM

Nathalia Music Concert at Buellton Library

Buellton • Buellton Branch Library · 32 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Sat, Jul 18·1 PM – 2:30 PM

Cartooning Class at Solvang Library (July)

Solvang • Solvang Branch Library · 27 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Sat, Jul 18·1 PM – 2 PM

Ukulele for Kids & Teens

Santa Paula • Classroom 2 · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Sat, Jul 18·1 PM – 3 PM

Tiny Art Show: Painting Session

Santa Paula • Hardison Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Monday, July 20

Mon, Jul 20 – Jul 24·9 AM – 1 PM

Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2026

Goleta • South Coast Church · 7 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor VBS

Mon, Jul 20·12 PM – 2:15 PM

Family to Family

Ventura • St Paul's Episcopal Church · 28 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Mon, Jul 20·2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

LEGO in the Library!

Santa Paula • Classroom 2 · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Mon, Jul 20·7 PM – 8 PM

Reading with Paws!

Santa Paula • Main Library · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Tuesday, July 21

Tue, Jul 21·2 AM – 5 AM

Toddler Tuesday

Toddler Tuesday

Santa Barbara • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation · 1 mi

Free 👶 Baby 🏛️ Indoor

Tue, Jul 21·7 PM – 9 PM

Scouts (Kahler Hall)

Ventura • St Paul's Episcopal Church · 28 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Wednesday, July 22

Wed, Jul 22·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Sunshine Storytime

Moorpark • Moorpark City Library · 48 mi

Free 👶 Baby 🏛️ Indoor

Wed, Jul 22·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Wed, Jul 22·1 PM – 2 PM

Storytime Craft & Play

Santa Paula • Classroom 2 · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Thursday, July 23

Thu, Jul 23·7:30 PM – 9 PM

Thursday Movie - Dinosaur 13 [PG]

Santa Paula • Hardison Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Friday, July 24

Fri, Jul 24·1 PM – 2 PM

T-Rex Tea Party!

Santa Paula • Classroom 2 · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Saturday, July 25

Sat, Jul 25·1 PM – 2 PM

Ukulele for Kids & Teens

Santa Paula • Classroom 2 · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Sat, Jul 25·1 PM – 2 PM

Storytime & Craft

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Monday, July 27

Mon, Jul 27 – Jul 30·3 PM

Treasured Harvest VBS

Treasured Harvest VBS

Ventura • Encounter · 31 mi

Free 🧒 Kids VBS

Tuesday, July 28

Tue, Jul 28·2 AM – 5 AM

Toddler Tuesday

Toddler Tuesday

Santa Barbara • MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation · 1 mi

Free 👶 Baby 🏛️ Indoor

Wednesday, July 29

Wed, Jul 29·10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Sunshine Storytime

Moorpark • Moorpark City Library · 48 mi

Free 👶 Baby 🏛️ Indoor

Wed, Jul 29·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Wed, Jul 29·1 PM – 2 PM

Storytime Craft & Play

Santa Paula • Classroom 2 · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Thursday, July 30

Thu, Jul 30·6 PM – 7 PM

TEEN Summer Reading Ice Cream Rewards Party

Santa Paula • Hardison Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Wednesday, August 5

Wed, Aug 5·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Wed, Aug 5·1 PM – 2 PM

Storytime Craft & Play

Santa Paula • Classroom 2 · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Saturday, August 8

Sat, Aug 8 – Aug 9·5:15 PM

Waffle Welcome

Ventura • Encounter · 31 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Sunday, August 9

Sun, Aug 9·10 AM – 2 PM

End-of-Summer Family Day at California Nature Art Museum

End-of-Summer Family Day at California Nature Art Museum

Solvang • California Nature Art Museum · 28 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Wednesday, August 12

Wed, Aug 12·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Wed, Aug 12·1 PM – 2 PM

Storytime Craft & Play

Santa Paula • Classroom 2 · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Sunday, August 16

Sun, Aug 16 – Aug 17·5 PM – 9 AM

Camarillo End of Summer Campout and Movie in the Park

Camarillo • Camarillo Parks · 41 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🌳 Outdoor

Wednesday, August 19

Wed, Aug 19·12:30 PM – 1 PM

Storytime

Santa Paula • Story Room · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Wed, Aug 19·1 PM – 2 PM

Storytime Craft & Play

Santa Paula • Classroom 2 · 37 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Thursday, August 20

Thu, Aug 20·12 PM – 2:15 PM

Family to Family

Ventura • St Paul's Episcopal Church · 28 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Sunday, September 13

Sun, Sep 13·11 AM – 3 PM

Rancho San Miguel Days

Ventura • Olivas Adobe Historical Park · 25 mi

Free 🧒 Kids

Sunday, September 20

Sun, Sep 20·12 PM – 2:15 PM

Family to Family

Ventura • St Paul's Episcopal Church · 28 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Sun, Sep 20·2 PM – 3:30 PM

Junior High Ministry

Moorpark • Holy Cross Church · 49 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

Saturday, September 26

Sat, Sep 26·10 AM – 5 PM

Port Hueneme Banana Festival

Port Hueneme • Port Hueneme Beach · 34 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🌳 Outdoor

Friday, February 26

Fri, Feb 26

HSM Winter Camp 2027

Oxnard • Calvary Chapel of Oxnard · 35 mi

Free 🧒 Kids 🏛️ Indoor

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Free Kids Events in Santa Barbara, FAQ

Are there really free kids events in Santa Barbara?

Yes. There are 128 free kids events listed near Santa Barbara right now. Library story times, park programs, and community festivals are free pretty often.

Do free kids events in Santa Barbara require registration?

Some do, especially story times and classes where space is limited. Each listing links to the source so you can check and sign up.

Where are these free kids events happening near Santa Barbara?

This week's listings include Classroom 2, Story Room, and Hardison Room. Each card shows the venue and how far it is, and links to the source so you can check times and register.