Kid Friendly Events

Need a family night out? Take a look at these family-friendly activities and events in Santa Barbara! Or visit our Family Fun Trek or Santa Barbara Family Ideas itineraries for inspiration for all ages. The part about a family visit to Santa Barbara is that it’s easy to leave the car in park and get around car-free! Cruise from downtown to Stearns Wharf and the Harbor in the waterfront shuttle for a mere $.50 per ride! Jump on an open-air trolley and head to Old Mission Santa Barbara or see the area from a different perspective with a sea kayak tour, ride on the water taxi or pedicab! For a true adventure, spend the day exploring the Channel Islands—one of the country’s most unique and stunning national parks, only a short ferry ride across the Santa Barbara Channel. From beaches to parks and fun in the sun to interactive museum exhibits, the best time is sure to be had by all in Santa Barbara!

 

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Thursday Jun 20, 2013


Circus Vargas presents Magikaria!
  • June 20, 2013 - June 24, 2013
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Times: Day and Night Performances (Check the website for all exact times)
  • Address: Las Positas Road at Hwy 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • Phone: 877-468-3861
  • Venue: Earl Warren Showgrounds

Circus Vargas conjures up an astonishing array of artists in its newest spectacular! Presenting, “Magikaria, A Fantastical Magical Experience!” An amazing production bursting with mystery, magic, music, and more!

Friday Jun 21, 2013


Cachuma Lake Evening Fireside Programs

First Movie Night of the summer! Bring the whole family, blankets and snacks for a movie under the stars. G & PG only. Free for campers; $10 park entry fee for non-campers.

Circus Vargas presents Magikaria!
  • June 21, 2013 - June 24, 2013
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Times: Day and Night Performances (Check the website for all exact times)
  • Address: Las Positas Road at Hwy 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • Phone: 877-468-3861
  • Venue: Earl Warren Showgrounds

Circus Vargas conjures up an astonishing array of artists in its newest spectacular! Presenting, “Magikaria, A Fantastical Magical Experience!” An amazing production bursting with mystery, magic, music, and more!

Summer Solstice Parade and Festival 2013
  • June 21, 2013 - June 23, 2013
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Times: 4-8PM on Fri, 12-8PM on Sat and Parade at 12PM, 12-6PM on Sun
  • Location: Downtown Santa Barbara and Alameda Park
  • Address: 1400 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Phone: 805-965-3396
  • Venue: Alameda Park

The summer solstice parade features more that 1,000 parade participants, complete with extravagant floats, whimsical costumes and creatively choreographed dancing ensembles. Festivities continue all weekend long in the park with food, music and vendors of all kinds! 

Actor's Corner Center in Solvang Presents: "Some Thing To Do"
  • June 21, 2013
  • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
  • Times: 8PM-8:45PM Friday and Saturday, 1-1:45PM Sunday
  • Address: 435 Second St., Solvang, CA 93463
  • Phone: 805-686-2409

"SOME THING TO DO", Magical Stories in Solvang for all ages.

Family Flick Night at La Cumbre!
  • June 21, 2013
  • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Friday
  • Times: 8:30PM
  • Address: 121 S. Hope Ave., Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • Phone: 805-687-3500
  • Venue: La Cumbre Plaza

La Cumbre Plaza Hosts Free Outdoor Movie Series for Families! Bring the entire family to La Cumbre Plaza to enjoy free outdoor movies starting at sundown on the first three Fridays in June.  June 7: Madagascar 3: June 14: Despicable Me June 21: Enchanted.   

Saturday Jun 22, 2013


Cachuma Lake Evening Fireside Programs

Circus Vargas presents Magikaria!
  • June 22, 2013 - June 24, 2013
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Times: Day and Night Performances (Check the website for all exact times)
  • Address: Las Positas Road at Hwy 101, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
  • Phone: 877-468-3861
  • Venue: Earl Warren Showgrounds

Circus Vargas conjures up an astonishing array of artists in its newest spectacular! Presenting, “Magikaria, A Fantastical Magical Experience!” An amazing production bursting with mystery, magic, music, and more!

Summer Solstice Parade and Festival 2013
  • June 22, 2013 - June 23, 2013
  • Recurrence: Recurring daily
  • Times: 4-8PM on Fri, 12-8PM on Sat and Parade at 12PM, 12-6PM on Sun
  • Location: Downtown Santa Barbara and Alameda Park
  • Address: 1400 Santa Barbara Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  • Phone: 805-965-3396
  • Venue: Alameda Park

The summer solstice parade features more that 1,000 parade participants, complete with extravagant floats, whimsical costumes and creatively choreographed dancing ensembles. Festivities continue all weekend long in the park with food, music and vendors of all kinds! 

Actor's Corner Center in Solvang Presents: "Some Thing To Do"
  • June 22, 2013
  • Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday
  • Times: 8PM-8:45PM Friday and Saturday, 1-1:45PM Sunday
  • Address: 435 Second St., Solvang, CA 93463
  • Phone: 805-686-2409

"SOME THING TO DO", Magical Stories in Solvang for all ages.

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