A talent show for kids ages 12 and under is a popular part ot El Dia del Niño at the Santa Barbara Zoo.(Courtesy photo) One of the Santa Barbara ...

A father and son in Santa Barbara County were arrested this week on suspicion of committing lewd acts against a child, authorities said Wednesday. Mark Pearse, 64, and his son Allen Pearse ...

Children’s Resource Fair will be 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at the Central Library’s Michael Towbes Library Plaza, 40 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara. Attendees can explore services ...

children younger than 16 are admitted for free. For more information, visit the park's website. Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour (71 reviews) ...

The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission costs $16 for adults and $8 for children ages 3 to 17, with discounts for seniors and students available.

Since the reopening of the Santa Barbara Public Library, families have returned to the children’s center, which is now packed ...

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