Celebrate Santa Barbara Botanic Garden’s centennial year with free admission every Sunday in October. Bring family and friends to explore 78 acres of California native plants, discover something new and reconnect with nature, with special activities and experiences offering a different reason to visit each week.
Advance reservations are required. Each Sunday features programming inspired by a different theme:
- October 4 – Art & Music: Enjoy creative experiences celebrating the connection between nature, art and music, including live music with composer Cody Westheimer in the Redwood Grove at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- October 11 – Health & Wellness: Explore how time in nature can nourish the mind, body and overall well-being.
- October 18 – Youth & Family: Bring the whole family for fun, hands-on ways to explore and discover the Garden together.
- October 25 – Dogs: Bring four-legged friends along for a day out in the Garden.