Past Events & Classes

A large group of people laying on the lawn in front of the Pritzlaff Building with the Santa Ynez Mountains in the background.
Jul 17, 2026
Summer Serenade Series in partnership with Galavant | Night One - Sold Out
Round up family and friends for an evening of live music at the Garden. This outdoor concert features a curated musical showcase by Galavant, a monthly outdoor pop-up that highlights local musicians and artists at…
Read More
The sun is shining on the Pritzlaff Conservation Center. The mountains in the back are sprinkled with lush greenery and the rock remaining is a pinkish hue. It's golden hour, the island plants cast soft shadows across the Island View Lawn. There are blue and orange lounge chairs on the patio. The bushes are blooming with white pink and sage colored flowers.
Jul 16, 2026
Member Exclusive: Behind The Scenes Tour of the Pritzlaff Conservation Center with Garden Executive Director - Cancelled
Details: Garden members will have an opportunity to meet Executive Director, Steve Windhager, Ph.D., and gain behind-the-scenes access to the Garden’s Pritzlaff Conservation Center. This tour will include interactions with scientists at work in the…
Read More
Jul 14, 2026
Student Tea Session: Observation Opportunity
Details: Visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei (an instructor) teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is an opportunity for visitors to…
Read More
Blooming poppies flood the meadow. There's a sea of bright orange leading up to the wall of large full trees in front of the far-off mountains. The sky is a hazy blue with light wispy clouds scattered across.
Jul 14, 2026
Member's Coffee and Pastries with Dr. Kristen Hasenstab-Lehman | Sold Out
Details: Dr. Kristen Hasenstab-Lehman is a botanist and the conservation geneticist at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. She integrates field studies, molecular tools, and histological techniques to document biodiversity and to understand the interplay of ecological and…
Read More
Jul 12, 2026
Seasonal Tea Demonstration
Details: Garden visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe a Tea Ceremony specially created for summer. A demonstration is a formal, curated presentation for visitors about the art of…
Read More
Two ants moving seed on light sand
Jul 11, 2026
CinemANTic Stroll
Details: What: We will watch Harvester ants, and Harvester ants will watch us. We will stroll alongside these insects through their Queendom, the disc golf course at Elings Park. We might compare cinematic depictions of…
Read More
Jul 10, 2026
Member's Exclusive: Celebrate the Garden After Hours
Details: Spend your summer evening at the Garden after-hours! Members get exclusive access as we keep the Garden open late, offering a rare chance to experience its beauty without the usual crowds. Bring your family…
Read More
Jul 9, 2026
Somatic Movement + Molly Mendoza with PALMA Colectiva
About: Join PALMA Colectiva and Mollie Mendoza for Somatic Movement on the Island View Lawn. This experience offers a space to listen deeply, and reconnect with the wisdom already living in your body. Through guided movement,…
Read More
Jul 7, 2026
Student Tea Session: Observation Opportunity
Details: Visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei (an instructor) teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is an opportunity for visitors to…
Read More
Jun 30, 2026
Student Tea Session: Observation Opportunity
Details: Visitors are welcome to step inside the gates of the Tea Garden and observe while Sensei (an instructor) teaches her students the art of Chanoyu, Japanese Tea Ceremony. This is an opportunity for visitors to…
Read More
Next »
Join Our Community Join Our Community

Learn all about native plants and explore the Garden. Sign up for our newsletter.