Free Community Day – October 18
Date and Time
Sunday Oct 18, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM PDT
Date October 18, 2026 Time 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Location
Location Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
Fees/Admission
Free, reservations required
Description
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 a different way to connect with the Garden. Oct. 2–10: Art & Music Enjoy creative experiences and celebrate the connection between nature and music. Oct. 11–17: Health & Wellness Explore how time in nature can nourish your mind, body, and well-being. Oct. 18–24: Youth & Family Bring the whole family for fun, hands-on ways to explore and discover the Garden together. Oct. 25–31: Dogs Bring your four-legged friends and enjoy a day out in the Garden together. Come for a visit, bring a friend, and celebrate 100 years of growing a love for California native plants. Free admission every Sunday in October. With special thanks to our Community Days partners: Bond Fitness • Cody Westheimer • Michael Matheson • PALMA Colectiva • Santa Barbara Public Library • Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara
