March 2nd, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Explore the wonder of the world around us at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History’s Family Nature Day. Enjoy The Museum Backyard and Nature Club House for free, get your picture taken next to the life size 74-foot blue whale skeleton, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Not only that, but you also can visit the Space Lab and Gladwin Planetarium, view the nature trail along Mission Creek, and discover the natural history of our beautiful region all at no charge!
Where:
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
2559 Puesta del Sol Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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February 27th, 2015 at 8:30 am
Finding the “best brunch” in any city depends a lot on your definition. Most food choices? Best price? Quality of ingredients? Overall dining experience?
As a top coastal visitor destination, Santa Barbara offers plenty of brunch choices. If it didn’t, travelers and locals alike would be heading elsewhere to satisfy their culinary cravings.
We’ve found three restaurants that serve at least one brunch a week in the charming city. Consider dining at one on your next visit, then vote with your palate on an online review site. There probably are more sites than restaurants, so check out the reviews before you commit your stomach to what should be a memorable meal.
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February 25th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
Turn your smartphone into a treasure map as you explore Santa Barbara in a scavenger hunt on a city-sized scale, when the Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure rolls through Santa Barbara. Play by yourself or team up with friends to solve challenging puzzles while discovering the history and beauty that many people overlook during their busy day-to-day lives. You can play anytime during the day, and set your own pace.
Where:
1 Garden St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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February 23rd, 2015 at 2:00 pm
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What:
Get ahead of the spring planting season with great ideas and new products at the Santa Barbara Home Show. Discover insight from hundreds experts that will help your home and garden blossom and bloom. Or find the perfect improvement or renovation specialist who will really help with that project that can increase your resale value. In the “green” section, you can explore environmentally friendly projects for homes of any size.
Where:
Earl Warren Showgrounds
3400 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
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February 17th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
What:
The Santa Barbara Zoo presents a fun-for-the-family craft event that is environmentally friendly as well. Learn how you can use regular recycled paper to create works of art that you can wear, such as beads for a necklace, bracelet, and other crafts.
Where:
Santa Barbara Zoo
500 Ninos Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
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