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Program participant bowls at the Adapted Recreation Program
Adapted Recreation Bowling Program Returns This Month
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department will host it's popular Adapted Recreation Bowling Program again this year!
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Halloween Dance for People of All Abilities Set for October 31
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department's Adapted Recreation Program is hosting its annual all-inclusive Halloween Dance on Friday, October 31 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Folk Orchestra performing in front of a large crowd at the Plaza del Mar Band Shell
Sunset Sessions to Bring Music, Theatre, and Arts to Plaza del Mar Band Shell
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department has announced a new free community event series, Sunset Sessions.
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Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show Seeking Additional Artisans Before Holidays
The Santa Barbara Arts and Crafts Show is seeking additional artisans to join the beachfront open-air market before the busy holiday season begins.
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Adapted Recreation Bowling Program Returns
The City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of Adapted Recreation Bowling.   
Thousand Steps stairs leading into the ocean
Thousand Steps Reopened After Safety Repairs and Improvements
Thousand Steps, a historic beach access stairway in the Mesa neighborhood, has reopened after a six-month closure. During that time, the City of Santa Barbara Parks and Recreation Department made significant safety repairs and improvements…
Chromatic Gate sculpture at Cabrillo Ball Park
Cabrillo Pavilion and Cabrillo Ball Park Awarded for Community Beautification
Local nonprofit Santa Barbara Beautiful recognized two City of Santa Barbara properties during the organization's 58th annual Awards Gala on Sunday, September 18, 2022.
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Creek Week Begins Saturday!
Santa Barbara's 23rd annual Creek Week celebration takes place September 17 – 24. Creek Week is an annual opportunity for community members to learn more about our local creeks, watersheds, and the ocean through a series…
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Venue Discounts Offered to Local Residents and Nonprofits
City of Santa Barbara residents and nonprofits can receive a discount on reservations at event venues managed by the Parks and Recreation Department with proof of residence. In addition to discounted rates, most indoor venues include…
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Celebrate Creek Week September 17 - 24
Santa Barbara’s 23rd Creek Week will take place Saturday, September 17 through Saturday, September 24. Community members are invited to join in and learn how they can help protect our creeks, watersheds, and ocean through a …
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Preparations Underway for the Return of Fiesta
The Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebration will return in its entirety for the first time since 2019 with two parades, two mercados, a carnival site, and various events throughout the city between Wednesday, August 3 and Saturday, August 6.…
Andrée Clark Bird Refuge
Construction of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge Restoration to Begin August 1
Construction of the Andrée Clark Bird Refuge Restoration Project will begin on Monday, August 1 and is anticipated to be complete in December. Project elements include replacing the weir gate with an improved design, construction of…
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