Category: Garden Events

October 26, 2026
14th Annual Santa Barbara Botanic Garden Conservation Symposium

Cutting-edge Conservation: Innovative Solutions to the Biodiversity Crisis  Presented by the Nakashima-Rennie Family Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s 14th Annual Conservation Symposium explores the rapidly evolving frontier of native plant conservation and the tools reshaping how we understand, protect, and restore biodiversity. As environmental challenges grow more complex, so too does the science and practice behind…

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Hands toasting with pink cocktails and striped straws
September 14, 2026
Garden to Glass: Sip & Support Across Downtown

This October, Santa Barbara’s cocktail culture meets California’s native landscape with Garden to Glass, a month-long collaboration featuring limited-edition botanical cocktails inspired by and crafted with California-native plants harvested from Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Every sip gives back $1 For each Garden to Glass cocktail sold throughout October, you’ll support the Garden’s mission to conserve…

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A beautiful photo of a glass of beer with the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden logo.
September 4, 2026
The Beer Garden: A curated tasting trail among California’s native plants

Details: Beer Garden is the Garden’s main fundraising event of the year, with every dollar raised supporting core programs in environmental education, conservation and research, and native plant horticulture. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Mission Canyon, 400 ticket holders are invited to explore the Garden’s 5.5 miles of walking trails while enjoying one-of-a-kind beers…

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Giant Redwood trees and California native ferns lining a dirt trail in Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
August 31, 2026
Silent Disco in the Redwoods | Sold Out

Step into a once-in-a-lifetime evening beneath the redwoods. On October 2 from 6–9 p.m., the Redwood Section transforms into an open-air dance floor for a 21+ silent disco experience unlike any other. Slip on a pair of wireless headphones and tune in as DJ Darla Bea spins a high-energy mix of hits across the decades,…

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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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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 | Sold Out

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. Prizes generously donated by: Learn…

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