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August 9th | Free Admission: End-of-Summer Family Day
August 9th | Free Admission: End-of-Summer Family Day

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH, 2026 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

At the California Nature Art Museum

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a free-admission, end-of-summer Family Day on Sunday, August 9th 2026, from 10AM – 2PM. This annual event invites visitors to enjoy free admission to the Museum, and participate in a variety of free art-and-nature inspired activities.

Show your wild side with a free face painting, create your own upcycled art piece, shake paws with dogs and kittens from SYV Humane Society, wonder at a live bee hive with Santa Barbara Hives, and enjoy a nature-inspired assortment of local organization booths.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzSummer Family Day, Family, Free Admission, Santa Barbara Hives, Mahnis Reptiles, SYV Humane Society, Face Painting, Kids
October 2nd - 4th | Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station
October 2nd - 4th | Santa Cruz Island, 2-Night Stay at UC Field Station

FRI. OCTOBER 2ND - SUN. OCTOBER 4TH 2026

At the UC Field Station on Santa Cruz Island, with CalNAM

Join the California Nature Art Museum for a two-night trip to Santa Cruz Island on Friday, October 2nd 2026 - Sunday, October 4th 2026. Guests will be staying in the dorms at the UC Field Station, which cannot typically be accessed by the general public.

Throughout this trip, guests may enjoy fully-included, structured activities such as hiking, species identification, nature journaling, swimming, tidepooling, and travel through the use of the on-island vehicles.

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Upcoming Programs/EventsRachel MetzChannel Islands National Park, Weekend Trip, Hike, Nature Journal, Nature Excursion, Ocean, Santa Cruz Island, 4Points Expeditions