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April 2026
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YouthWell
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
YouthWell is recruiting high school students (grades 9–12) across Santa Barbara County for its 2026–2027 Youth Advocacy Board (YAB) Internship, a free, 10-month youth-led leadership program running August 2026 through...
YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge.  Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...
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Community Environmental Council
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Part of the Embodied Arts Workshop Series, this empowering dance experience invites you to move, release, and reconnect with your body in a safe and inclusive environment. Co-hosted by CEC...
Santa Barbara Audubon Society
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Photographer and author Paul Bannick will deliver an illustrated public lecture on North American Woodpeckers, one of our most interesting and unique birds, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 7:00...
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Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us every Wednesday in April to enjoy free salsa & bachata lessons in front of M. Special (634 State Street) led by the amazing Brenda Ruiz from 6:00 PM...
Explore Ecology
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bring your own journal and we’ll provide a treasure trove of upcycled papers, fabric scraps, vintage ephemera, and more. Let your creativity run wild as you embellish your pages! All...
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Music Academy of the West
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
The renowned New York Philharmonic String Quartet returns to the Music Academy, bringing its signature precision, passion, and power to Hahn Hall for an unforgettable evening of masterworks. Featuring Music...
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Music Academy of the West
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Music Academy alum and pianist Han Chen, praised for his brilliant technique and adventurous spirit, returns to Hahn Hall for a special chamber music evening alongside the New York Philharmonic...
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Explore Ecology
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for Saturday morning art adventures in the EE Makerspace above Art from Scrap. All materials provided – just bring your imagination! Kids 5+ (adults must stay in the...
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UC Santa Barbara Library
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
William Shakespeare’s plays transcended their origins almost immediately. Even during his lifetime, his unforgettable characters and indelible lines were already escaping the stage – taken up by others and repurposed...
YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge.  Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...
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NPRN & Leading From Within
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
NPRN & Leading From Within invite you to join us for a co-hosted Executive Director Roundtable: Leading High-Performing Nonprofit Teams.  Nonprofit leaders today manage teams that span multiple generations, each...
YouthWell
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que se lleva a cabo semanalmente en persona en Santa Bárbara. Support group for Spanish speaking parents...
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Santa Barbara Historical Museum
11:00 am - 5:30 pm
The True Story of Fremont, Foxen and the San Marcos Pass A talk by Neal Graffy Wednesday, April 8 Two opportunities! 11:00 AM TICKETS 5:30 PM TICKETS In early December, 1846, “The...
CLU Center for Nonprofit Leadership
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Is it time to develop the budget? The process of building and monitoring a budget is fundamental to an organization’s planning and financial oversight.  It results in a useful tool ...
CLU Center for Nonprofit Leadership
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Is it time to develop the budget? The process of building and monitoring a budget is fundamental to an organization’s planning and financial oversight.  It results in a useful tool ...
Explore Ecology
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us at the Sewing and Mending Club to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community...
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YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 5-18, with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, Tourette’s, and uniquely-wired brains. Address the day to day challenges of parenting, ideas for strengthening family connections, and how to...
UC Santa Barbara Library
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Register Now Join us for the second event in UCSB Library’s new speaker series, AI in Action Conversations with UCSB Researchers. The event features short presentations by Fabian Offert (Center for...
Community Environmental Council
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join CEC and UC Santa Barbara’s Center for Restorative Environmental Work (CREW) Lab of CLAIR for an eye-opening lecture with author and environmental historian Christopher F. Jones. In his latest...
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Explore Ecology
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for Saturday morning art adventures in the EE Makerspace above Art from Scrap. All materials provided – just bring your imagination! Kids 5+ (adults must stay in the...
Freedom 4 Youth
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Freedom 4 Youth will be hosting a Restorative Justice Facilitator Course this spring. We would love to have you join us or help share this opportunity with others in your...
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Explore Ecology
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Show the beach some love! Join Explore Ecology for a cleanup on the 2nd Sunday of every month at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at beautiful Arroyo Burro Beach. Meet...
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
MOXI’s first Free Museum Day on Sunday, April 12 is part of state-wide “Count Play Explore” initiative Hands-on activities, community partners, and family resources celebrate math, science, and computer science....
THe Marjorie Luke Theatre
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Spring Gardening Festival & Marketplace! Celebrate sustainable gardening and native plants with an afternoon of community and inspiration. Discover sustainable gardening, explore a lively marketplace, and watch short films on...
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YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge.    Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge...
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UC Santa Barbara Library
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
What can Shakespeare – or literature more generally – tell us about ethics? In the Pacific Views Talk for Spring 2026, Professor Jim Kearney (English) discusses the ways that Shakespearean theater invites...
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Association of Fundraising Professionals, Santa Barbara & Ventura Counties Chapter
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Moves Management Masterclass. What’s Your Next Move?  A roadmap for turning prospects into lifelong partners. Whether you’re just starting your fundraising journey or are a seasoned veteran looking for a...
Community Environmental Council
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Our Climate Stewards program is your chance to become a leader in the climate movement and turn concern for our planet into meaningful local action. Addressing the climate crisis takes...
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Explore Ecology
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Prepare to be inspired! Celebrate local eco-heroes at Explore Ecology’s Environmental Stewardship Awards Luncheon at the Cabrillo Pavilion. This uplifting event highlights the next generation of environmental leaders and the...
CLU Center for Nonprofit Leadership
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Will your organization have enough cash to cover payroll next month?  How about an unbudgeted expense or a fabulous new opportunity?  Financial statements are important for board members and leadership...
UC Santa Barbara Library
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Register Now Kenneth Karmiole Annual Lecture on Religion in American Life at UCSB Library, featuring Dr. Randall Balmer. This annual lecture highlights scholarship and public engagement on American religious history, drawing from...
UC Santa Barbara Library
7:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Register Now Riceboy Sleeps (2022) is a tender and deeply personal work written, produced, edited, and directed by Anthony Shim. The film traces the bond between a Korean single mother and...
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Allan Hancock College
10:00 am - 3:30 pm
The best workforce development happens when industry and education work hand in hand. That’s why we’re inviting you to be part of an important initiative. Pathways to Success is a...
Explore Ecology
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for Finish-Up Friday in the EE Makerspace on the 3rd Friday of every month. Think of it as co-working, but much more fun! ⁠ Start your weekend with...
Mission Scholars
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A closed event held annually to celebrate Mission Scholars’ high school graduates.
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Explore Ecology
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for Saturday morning art adventures in the EE Makerspace above Art from Scrap. All materials provided – just bring your imagination! Kids 5+ (adults must stay in the...
Santa Barbara Symphony
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Santa Barbara Symphony- An American in Paris Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 7:30 PM The Granada Theatre Attend “Conversations with KUSC” with on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel Saturday Pre-Concert Chat...
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Midge Nicosia
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SMV Volunteer Fair Flyer 4-26
Santa Barbara Symphony
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Santa Barbara Symphony- An American in Paris Sunday, April 19, 2025 | 3:00 PM The Granada Theatre Attend “Conversations with KUSC” with on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel Sunday Pre-Concert Chat...
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YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge.    Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge...
Mitra Cline
11:30 pm - 1:30 pm
I host Live Design Collaborations where we hop on a video call, and I solve your graphic design or website headaches in real-time. It’s a ‘done-with-you’ service that replaces weeks...
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Explore Ecology
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Whether you think of them as room boxes, mini scenes, or just a mixed media collage, dioramas can become magical and visually appealing miniature worlds. Learn how to make scenes more realistic and interesting by using techniques borrowed from set design and other art forms. All tools and materials provided. Ages 13+.  
YouthWell
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Grupo de apoyo para padres de jóvenes hispanohablantes, de 10 a 18 años, que se lleva a cabo semanalmente en persona en Santa Bárbara. Support group for Spanish speaking parents...
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United Way of Santa Barbara County
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Returning this spring, United Way of Santa Barbara County’s Women United annual luncheon has announced Dr. Emily Jacobs as the event’s keynote speaker. Named one of the “Top 10 Scientists”...
UC Santa Barbara Library
4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Register Now Join UCSB Reads and Goleta Valley Library for an afternoon of poetry readings in celebration of National Poetry Month! The event will kick off with a reading by current Santa Barbara Poet...
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Explore Ecology
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us at the Sewing and Mending Club to learn how to repair old favorites or create something new! Discover the joy of creating and repairing with our welcoming community...
Freedom 4 Youth
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
**Pre-Req is completion of Introduction to Restorative Justice Course (April 11, 2026)**   Facilitator Practicum (7 weeks)  Thursdays, April 23 to June 4  6:00 PM – 9:00 PM  Saturday, May...
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Explore Ecology
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In this “speed-dating” style workshop, try out 4 printmaking methods: linocut, gel plate, etching, and monoprint. At the end of the session, participate in a print exchange with your classmates....
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Explore Ecology
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for Saturday morning art adventures in the EE Makerspace above Art from Scrap. All materials provided – just bring your imagination! Kids 5+ (adults must stay in the...
UC Santa Barbara Library
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Register Now In the SXSW, Grierson, and British Independent Film Award-winning Grand Theft Hamlet (2024), actors Sam Crane and Mark Oosterveen find themselves out of work when theaters shut down during the...
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YouthWell
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
For parents/caregivers of youth, ages 12-25, struggling with a mental health challenge.  Learn skills to effectively and compassionately support your child struggling with any type of mental health challenge while...
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Mitra
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
I host Live Design Collaborations where we hop on a video call, and I solve your graphic design or website headaches in real-time. It’s a ‘done-with-you’ service that replaces weeks of back-and-forth...
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SBCC School of Extended Learning
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
The Future Looks Bright Job Fair, SBCC School of Extended Learning NONPROFITS & COMMUNITY AGENCIES: Thank you for sharing this with your job-seeking clients. The Job Fair employers are actively hiring....
Santa Barbara Foundation
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
  Considered one of the Santa Barbara area’s most prestigious awards, Person of the Year honors individuals, couples, or families whose extraordinary volunteer service represents a meaningful and lasting commitment...
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National Association of Women Business Owners - Santa Barbara Chapter
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Join us for our annual luncheon honoring local women of influence at the 12th Annual BRAVO Awards. This year’s theme, Business in Bloom, celebrates the remarkable growth, resilience, and impact...
Friendship Center Adult Day Services
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Friendship Center Adult Day Services is proudly celebrating 50 years of providing compassionate, safe, social care for adults experiencing dementia and memory changes and their families in Santa Barbara County....
Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The tradition continues! We are thrilled to invite you to the 24th Annual LIVE Art & Wine Tour on Thursday, April 30th. Whether you’ve joined us for a decade or...
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UC Santa Barbara Library
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Register Now On May 1, 1517, riots broke out in London because some citizens, convinced that “foreigners” were taking their jobs and livelihoods, demanded the removal of all “strangers.” Thomas...
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North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Funds raised will support the Center’s Prevention work in Mid and Northern Santa Barbara County.  There will be an online silent auction concurrent with the live event, which will feature...
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C.A.R.E.4Paws
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on Sunday, May 3, for C.A.R.E.4Paws’ Happy Tails Celebration & Fundraiser at Santa Barbara’s seaside Cabrillo Pavilion, 1118 E Cabrillo Blvd. Our inspiring event reflects the power of community supporting community...
UC Santa Barbara Library
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Santa Barbara Public Library and UCSB Library present a free lecture by Melanie Cervantes, artist and cultural worker. A co-founder of Dignidad Rebelde, a graphic arts collaboration that produces screen prints, political posters...
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