Family Events

Santa Barbara offers a beautiful backdrop for family events and activities throughout the year. Explore some popular family-friendly events for your getaway!

ZooLights at Santa Barbara Zoo

ZooLights at Santa Barbara Zoo

Nov 13 2024 - 4:30am to Jan 12 2025 - 8:30am
Experience the Zoo in an entirely new enchantment at the 2nd Annual ZooLights! Witness the remarkable transformation of the Zoo into a magical realm of lights as thousands of handcrafted silk-covered lanterns adorned with over 50,000 LED bulbs illuminate the night. Stroll through the Zoo...Read more
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seaside sock skating - santa barbara

Seaside Sock Skating

Nov 20 2024 - 10:00am to Jan 30 2025 - 5:00pm
Get ready for a winter experience that's as cool as it gets—minus the frosty temperatures. Introducing Sock Skating on MOXI's rooftop, launching on November 20. This innovative seasonal exhibit invites both kids and adults to kick off their shoes and revel in frictionless fun, gliding...Read more
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