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Vibrant autumn leaf with red spots on branch.
August 31, 2026
Free Community Day Sponsored by Edison International – October 18 | Sold Out

About: Celebrate the Garden’s centennial year with free admission every Sunday in October! Bring your family and friends to explore 78 acres of California native plants, discover something new, and reconnect with the Garden. With special activities and experiences throughout the month, there’s always a reason to come back. Reservations are required. Each week features…

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Rocky stream surrounded by lush green forest vegetation.
August 31, 2026
Free Community Day – October 11 | Sold Out

About: Celebrate the Garden’s centennial year with free admission every Sunday in October! Bring your family and friends to explore 78 acres of California native plants, discover something new and reconnect with the Garden. With special activities and experiences throughout the month, there’s always a reason to come back. Reservations are required. Oct. 2–10: Art…

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Smiling child holding book over head outdoors.
August 31, 2026
Storytime with Godmothers: When I Am Not With You | Sold Out

Part of the Garden’s Free Community Days! Every Sunday in October, admission to the Garden is free for everyone. Reservations are required. Join us in the Garden’s cozy Backcountry Hawk’s Nest Library for a special read-along of When I Am Not with You, a dreamy, rhyming picture book by actress, mother and podcast host Sarah…

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Mountain landscape with wildflowers and lush green trees.
August 31, 2026
Free Community Day – October 4 | Sold Out

About: Celebrate the Garden’s centennial year with free admission every Sunday in October! Bring your family and friends to explore 78 acres of California native plants, discover something new and reconnect with the Garden. With special activities and experiences throughout the month, there’s always a reason to come back. Reservations are required. Oct. 2–10: Art…

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Black dog with butterfly wing costume on sitting in the Garden
August 31, 2026
Halloween Pooch Parade

Details: Part of the Garden’s Free Community Days! Every Sunday in October, admission to the Garden is free for everyone. Reservations are required. Join us for a dog costume parade in partnership with Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara and enjoy friendly competition and prizes, including one grand prize of an annual Garden dog membership. Learn more about our partner:…

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Children sitting on log bench holding books outdoors.
August 31, 2026
Storytime with Godmothers: Luna Oscura | Sold Out

Part of the Garden’s Free Community Days! Every Sunday in October, admission to the Garden is free for everyone. Reservations are required. Join us in the Garden’s cozy Backcountry Hawk’s Nest Library for a special bilingual read-along of Luna Oscura by Heidi Moreno, presented in both English and Spanish. Deep in a dark forest lives…

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Dark red flower among long green grass blades.
August 26, 2026
Free Community Day – October 25 | Sold Out

About: Celebrate the Garden’s centennial year with free admission every Sunday in October! Bring your family and friends to explore 78 acres of California native plants, discover something new, and reconnect with the Garden. With special activities and experiences throughout the month, there’s always a reason to come back. Reservations are required. Oct. 2–10: Art…

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