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With the kids in Santa Barbara

Family-friendly events and things to do in Santa Barbara this week.

5 picks · 4 free · updated 27 October

Daytime Boo at the ZooTue 27 October, 10am · Santa Barbara ZooFreeMontecito Country Mart Pumpkin PatchTue 27 October, 10am · Montecito Country MartFreeBig Wave Dave's Pumpkin PatchTue 27 October, 11am · La Cumbre Plaza (Macy's parking lot)FreeHalloween FestivitiesWed 28 October, 5:30pm · First Presbyterian Church of Santa BarbaraFreeSpooky Movie Nights: HalloweentownFri 30 October, 7pm · Paseo Nuevo (South Side garage rooftop)
What’s On Santa BarbaraEverything on in Santa Barbara this weekThe Top 10, tonight, food, walks and nights out.For hotels & hostelsRun something in Santa Barbara?Hotels and hostels on FreeGuides list their events, tours and favourite places here for free.

Family in Santa Barbara, answered

What are the best family picks in Santa Barbara?

Right now: Daytime Boo at the Zoo, Montecito Country Mart Pumpkin Patch, Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Festivities. The list is refreshed several times a day from local hotels and hostels and FreeGuides' own research.

Are any of them free?

Yes: Montecito Country Mart Pumpkin Patch, Big Wave Dave's Pumpkin Patch, Halloween Festivities and Spooky Movie Nights: Halloweentown.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Santa Barbara and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Santa Barbara, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.