Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 8
Most adults hope to remain in their own homes as they grow older, but doing so successfully requires thoughtful planning. Whether you’re preparing for your own future...
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Wednesday, September 9
Join National Geographic explorer and conservation photographer Krystle Hickman on a one-hour visual journey demonstrating what it’s like to spend a whole day beeing...
6:00 PM–7:00 PM
Saturday, September 12 – Ongoing
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, September 12
This event is supported by the Santa Barbara Poetry Series and Gunpowder Poetry.
Join us under the oaks at the historic Coggeshall Bowl for a powerful afternoon of poetry....
Join us under the oaks at the historic Coggeshall Bowl for a powerful afternoon of poetry....
3:30 PM–4:30 PM
Saturday, September 12
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...
8:00 PM–10:00 PM
Sunday, September 13
Members are invited to attend our annual Member Appreciation Breakfast and meet PBS Kids character Buddy the Dinosaur! Sip coffee or juice and enjoy donuts while relaxing w...
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Sunday, September 13 – Ongoing
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, September 13
All are invited to attend a special opportunity to meet PBS Kids character Buddy the Dinosaur! Budson "Buddy" Rexander is an orphaned young Tyrannosaurus rex who was separa...
10:30 AM–1:00 PM
Sunday, September 13 – Ongoing
Learn about shark biology from our experts as they make sure the animals in Shark Cove at the Sea Center are healthy and satisfied. Enjoy a 15-minute interpretive talk by a...
11:30 AM–11:45 AM
Monday, September 14
Fire, like all forces of nature, has shaped and continues to shape the landscapes and the built environments that all Californians—two-legged, finned, feathered, and...
6:30 PM–8:00 PM
