SB Events March 9-15

PEP's goal is to help parents come together and form lasting relationships and support systems in our community. There are so many wonderful organizations in town that hold amazing events for parent and babies/kids. We compiled a list of free events and non-profit events that cater to our PEP parent community. We hope you find this helpful! If you know of any other fun family events going on in SB, please add it to the comments!

Enjoy!

All Week

• Sheep Flock at Elings Park (Free)

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  • The public is welcome to hike onto the south bluffs of Elings Park to view the flock during daylight hours.  Directional signs will be posted at trail heads off Jerry Harwin Parkway.  Sheep corrals will move every few days to target specific areas with details on latest locations posted on Elings Park social media.  There is a $5.00 parking charge on weekends. 

Monday, March 9th

• Exploration Stations - SB Public Library 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Free - Weekly)

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• Children 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to play and learn together every Monday morning. Library staff will have 8 stations of activities designed to develop early literacy skills and introduce science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts in an age appropriate way. Activities will rotate weekly. 

Tuesday, March 10th

• Wiggly Storytime - Goleta Libray 10:15 (Free - Weekly)

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• Come wiggle with us during our Toddler Storytime. Our storyteller will lead the group in short stories, songs, dancing and flannel fun. Play together with bubbles and get ready to explore! Ages 14 months to 3 years old. Goleta Valley Library events are free and open to the public.

• Bilingual Wiggly Story Time - SB Public Library 10:30-11:00 (Free - Weekly)

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• Wiggly storytime engages children and their caregivers with short stories, action rhymes, and songs. Your toddler will be learning sounds, letter recognition, new words, listening skills, and motor skills that will help them grow into pre-readers, all while having fun. This class is designed for toddlers ages 15 months to 3 years.

• Bilingual Baby and Me - - SB Public Library 11:30-12:00 (Free - Weekly)

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• Baby and Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in English and Spanish songs, rhymes, group reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Everyone is welcome to come early or stay late to play and socialize with other babies and caregivers..

• Preschool Storytime  - Montecito Library 10:30-11  (Free - Weekly)

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• This storytime helps pre-readers improve their literacy skills needed for their upcoming kindergarten year. This storytime features longer books accompanied by a variety of activities, including interactive songs and rhymes. Each thirty minute session ends with a craft or sensory activity. This class is designed for preschoolers ages 3 - 5 years. 

• Toddler Tuesday at the MOXI 10-12 (Weekly)

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• Join us weekly* for Toddler Tuesdays at MOXI from 10 AM – 12 PM for a quieter morning at the museum with no scheduled field trips. Tuesday mornings are now for our tiniest tinkerers and explorers with rotating monthly themes, special activities, and modifications to our exhibits to make them more accessible to little ones. Take this time to play, discover and interact with exhibits alongside your toddlers.

Wednesday, March 11th

• Wiggly Storytime - SB Public Library and East Side Library 10:30-11:00 (Free - Weekly)

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• Wiggly storytime engages children and their caregivers with short stories, action rhymes, and songs. Your toddler will be learning sounds, letter recognition, new words, listening skills, and motor skills that will help them grow into pre-readers, all while having fun. This class is designed for toddlers ages 15 months to 3 years.

• Baby and Me - SB Public Library 11:30-12:00 (Free - Weekly)

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• Baby and Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, group reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, all while building community. Everyone is welcome to come early or stay late to play and socialize with other babies and caregivers...

• Family Story TIme - SB Public LIbrary 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM (Free - Weekly)

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• Stories that all ages can enjoy along with songs and activities. Improve your children's literacy skills and make reading fun!

• Bilingual Storytime - Goleta Library 4:15 (Free - Weekly)

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• Bring the whole family to enjoy bilingual stories every Tuesday afternoon! Listen to exciting stories in English and Spanish and enjoy fun songs and rhymes. Recommended for children 7 and younger.

Thursday, March 12th

• Playdate at Paseo - Baby Yoga (Free - Monthly)

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  • Learn how to stretch and bend with Baby Yoga for Mommy & Me. Come join us as we learn poses focused on balance and playfulness. Leave feeling connected and full of joy!

• PEP Volunteer Training - The Creekside 6-9:00 (Dinner Included)

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  • PEP is staffed by trained parent volunteers. We have two colunteer trainings a year! Volunteers can help PEP by: taking a warmline shift, helping at baby basics, facilitating a new parent group, helping with our fundraising events, calling new parents to check in with them, presenting PEP's services at childbirth presentations, and so much more! We'd love to meet you.

• New Parent Group - PEP 10:00-12 (Free - Weekly)

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  • PEP’s New Parent Discussion Groups are a great place to meet other families with babies the same age, dealing with the same issues, sorting through some of the same challenges, and experiencing the same joys that come along with new parenthood.

• Mommy and Me at Goleta Presbyterian Church 9:30-10:45 (Free - Weekly)

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• ​Join us for hands-on activities that include free play, crafts, activities, story time, music and more. Children 0-48 months are welcome with a parent, grandparent or caregiver present.

• Gwendolyn's Playground Fundraiser - Red Piano 5-8

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  • Will Breman and Brett Hunter will be putting on a show to raise money for the Gwendolyn Strong Foundation as they push to build Gwendolyn's Playground! A fully accessible facility for all the children of Santa Barbara!

• Preschool Storytime - Goleta Library 10:15 (Free - Weekly)

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• We offer an introduction to books and group listening for young children, between the ages of 3 and 5. Join us for children's stories, songs, rhymes, and illustrations. Goleta Valley Library events are free and open to the public.

• Baby and Me - Goleta Library 11:15 (Free - Weekly)

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• In this relaxed, 30 minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, lap bounces, a short story, bubbles, parachute play and community building. Ages 0-14 months. 

• Stay and Play - Eastside Library 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Free - Weekly)

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• Drop by to learn and play, sing and share stories with your young children. Enjoy company, coffee, and snacks with other caregivers.​ Bilingual Spanish and English speaking staff will be present.  

• Preschool Storytime - Carpinteria Library 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Free - Weekly)

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• Wiggly Storytime - SB Public Library and East Side Library 10:30-11:00 (Free - Weekly)

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• Wiggly storytime engages children and their caregivers with short stories, action rhymes, and songs. Your toddler will be learning sounds, letter recognition, new words, listening skills, and motor skills that will help them grow into pre-readers, all while having fun. This class is designed for toddlers ages 15 months to 3 years.

Friday, March 13th

• Baby and Me - Carpinteria Library  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (Free - Weekly)

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• Baby and Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, group reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Everyone is welcome to come early or stay late to play and socialize with other babies and caregivers…

• Baby Music and Movement - SB Public LIbrary 10:30-11:00 (Free - Weekly)

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• Baby and Me focuses on developing your baby’s pre-literacy skills. In this thirty minute program, our storyteller will lead the group in songs, rhymes, group reading, and sensory play time to develop language skills, social skills, motor skills, and community building. Everyone is welcome to come early or stay late to play and socialize with other babies and caregivers…

• Music and Movement - SB Public LIbrary 10:30-11:00 (Free - Weekly)

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• All-singing, all-dancing morning of stories and fun! In this class, children and their caregivers learn how to develop early literacy skills through music, dancing, and creative play. These sessions are designed for children ages 2 - 5, but children of all ages are welcome. 

• Parent's Night Out 5:30-7:30 Methodist Church (Free - Food Cost Only)

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  • We are happy to offer a “Parents Night Out” on Friday, March 13, from 5:30-7:30 pm. The formula is simple: You drop your kids off at the church, we feed them (bring $5 per kid), care for them, and you have a good time for two hours. Even better, there is no cost (other than the food)!

Saturday March 14th

• Fairytale Weekend - SB Zoo 10 - 3:00

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  • Wear a crown. Save a frog. Bring your princess or superhero to the Zoo! There’s no better time than springtime to honor the world’s many and varied frogs and amphibians, and meet Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and other princesses in person, too. Learn how zoos and aquariums are working to save the world’s threatened amphibians, and enjoy frog-inspired crafts, games, and special animal appearances.

• Lucky Leperchaun - Art from Scrap 10:00 (Weekly)

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• Second Sunday: Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists. On the second Sunday of each month participants explore a different medium, including clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, and paper. All projects are inspired by works of art in the Museum’s permanent collection or special exhibitions. Participants also receive free passes for entrance to the museum.

• Candyland Carnival - Hope School (12-3)

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  • Come join us for the CandyLand Carnival at Hope School! Carnival games, dunk tanks, face painting, and more! It will be a sweet time. 🍭🍬🍡(Tickets will be available for purchase 1 week prior. More details to follow)

• Family Storytime - Goleta Library 11:15 (Free- Weekly)

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• Come listen to fun stories and move your body to rhymes. Our storyteller will engage children and adults alike in this new program offered for families of all ages. Best for ages 3-5, all family members welcome. All Goleta Library events are free and open to the public.

Sunday, March 15th

• Weaning Workshop at Peanuts 10:30-11 (Free)

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  • Learn the ins and outs of weaning your baby. Join Sandra Jansen an Internationally Board certified Lactation consultant and RN for a comprehensive weaning workshop and interactive Q&A. Discover the ways to create a smooth transition into this new phase!

• Studio Sunday at the SB Museum of Art 1:30 – 4:30 pm (Free - Monthly)

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  • Second Sunday: Visitors of all ages are welcome to participate in this hands-on workshop with SBMA Teaching Artists. On the second Sunday of each month participants explore a different medium, including clay, metal, ink, wood, photography, and paper. All projects are inspired by works of art in the Museum’s permanent collection or special exhibitions. Participants also receive free passes for entrance to the museum.

• Fairytale Weekend - SB Zoo 10 - 3:00

  • Details

  • Wear a crown. Save a frog. Bring your princess or superhero to the Zoo! There’s no better time than springtime to honor the world’s many and varied frogs and amphibians, and meet Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, and other princesses in person, too. Learn how zoos and aquariums are working to save the world’s threatened amphibians, and enjoy frog-inspired crafts, games, and special animal appearances.

• Family Game Time - Goleta Library 2-4 (Free)

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• Drop-in at any time with your family or friends and enjoy playing a wide variety of board games. All ages welcome. Goleta Valley Library events are free and open to the public.