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DIGS

Santa Barbara Zoo 500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara

Celebrate the spirit of Old Spanish Days Fiesta at DIGS at the Santa Barbara Zoo, on August 1! DIGS is Fiesta’s wildest party, featuring food from local restaurants, margaritas, live music, and dancing on the Zoo’s iconic hilltop. Wear your finest Fiesta attire and enjoy a summer evening at the Zoo. The fare and libations pair …

$150
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Crafternoons: Exploring Emotions and Mindfulness

Explore Ecology Makerspace 302 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Join us every Saturday from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for a fun-filled Crafternoon in the EE Makerspace above Art From Scrap! Be inspired by our reuse materials and see where your imagination takes you. Theme for August: Exploring Emotions & Mindfulness This month, embark on a journey of self-discovery and emotional exploration. Learn how …

$8

Open Workshop at EE Makerspace

Explore Ecology Makerspace 302 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

First Saturday of the Month 2:00-4:00 pm Teens (age 13 +) & Adults $12 Monthly Open Workshop in EE Makerspace Join us for our Monthly Open Workshop, an inviting space where teens & adults can bring their arts and crafts projects to life. Enjoy access to our fully-equipped workshop, which has everything you need to …

$12

CLASS: Creative Glass Creatures!

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden 3450 Dairy Creek, San Luis Obispo

Create whimsical 3-D Critters & Creatures in this glass workshop led by SLOBG's Executive Director, Janine Stillman! This class is for everyone, no previous experience is necessary. We will use special wire that is able to withstand the firing process and glass pieces that can be shaped and linked together to make your dimensional critter. …

$65.00

Tea Cup Planters

Explore Ecology Makerspace 302 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Thursday, August 8 5:30-7:00 $20 - general ticket $15 - educator ticket* Join us for an adult workshop where we will up-cycle vintage tea cups into beautiful and unique decorative and purposeful items for your home! In this workshop you will learn a quick and easy technique for making holes in delicate porcelain items as …

$15 – $20

End-of-Summer Family Day

California Nature Art Museum 1511-B Mission Drive, Solvang, United States

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a free-admission, end-of-summer Family Day on Saturday, August 10th 2024, from 10AM – 3PM. This annual event invites visitors to bring the whole family and enjoy free admission to the Museum, and participate in a variety of art-and-nature inspired activities. Create your own bee-themed hanging wall art (10AM-1PM), make friends …

Farm Day 2024

745 Betteravia Rd. Santa Maria, CA 93455 745 Betteravia Rd., Santa Maria

Join in the fun with Engel and Gray Inc. and Santa Barbara SEEAG as we celebrate Farm Day 2024.  In total 10 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches, and agricultural organizations will open their doors and invite the public to experience a day full of FREE agricultural activities and tours during the 6th Annual Santa Barbara …

Free

Sixth Annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day

Farms throughout Santa Maria Valley

The sixth annual Santa Barbara County Farm Day is Saturday, August 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On Farm Day, more than 10 Santa Barbara County farms, ranches and agricultural organizations open their doors to the public. Visitors experience free behind-the-scenes farm tours, tractor with trailer rides, tastings, giveaways and kid-friendly activities. Attendees can …

Free

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Learn THRILLER with World Dance

Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller

Nature Sunday: The Sun, Seasons & Autumnal Equinox

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden 3450 Dairy Creek, San Luis Obispo

David Gibbs will present a brief introduction to the sun and explain how its position in the sky determines the season (equinox and solstice). He’ll review several ways to safely observe the sun and everyone will get an opportunity to observe the sun through his solar telescope.

Free
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Learn THRILLER with World Dance

Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller

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Learn THRILLER with World Dance

Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller

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Learn THRILLER with World Dance

Get ready for World Dance for Humanity's big THRILLER event on Oct 26! Practices run Saturdays 9:45AM at Chase Palm Park Beachfront on Cabrillo Blvd, and Wednesdays 6PM at Oak Park Stage. No dance experience needed. Register online or in class. www.worlddanceforhumanity.org/thriller

Nature Photography at the Garden

San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden 3450 Dairy Creek, San Luis Obispo

This workshop is designed for beginning and intermediate photographers in a fun and beautiful garden setting. You'll learn to take more skillful outdoor photos for everyday use, special occasions and travel. Get real-time instructor feedback and easy-to-navigate class materials. Please bring your mobile phone or single-lens digital camera...and leave with a printed feature that you …

$49

Cambria Scarecrow Festival

Downtown Cambria and San Simeon Cambria

The Cambria Scarecrow Festival will be coming to you from October 1 through October 31, 2024. Over 200 scarecrows showcasing the creativity of local talent will line the streets of Cambria and San Simeon, CA the entire month of October. In addition to all of the unique and whimsical characters you’ll see in front of …

Free