Santa Barbara - Goleta 4th of July Events

10 am - 4 pm Spectacular Art Show! The 4th of July Art Show Returns to  The Old Mission Santa Barbara! Come and see over 90 artists and artisans working in a variety of medium from paintings, sculptures, art glass, leather goods, fabrics, woodworking, and very unique creations! Art, Food and Fresh Air FREE ADMISSION AND FREE PARKING Avoid the huge crowds at the beach and come up where the locals go on the 4th!   Please visit our WEBSITE for photo gallery. www.oldmissionartshow.com

Cacti Orchids are stunningly beautiful!

Epiphyllums also known as Cacti Orchids

These stunning flowers only last a day

or two.

The plant itself is not particularly lovely....

ohhhh but the flowers are truly

exotic and lovely

I discovered these unusual plants in the garden 

of a client who had passed away.

She had a passion for beautiful flowers.

the plants were hanging in the trees and looked

very neglected

 I asked if I could take them home

 A friend who had been a docent at Santa Barbara's 

beautiful Lotus Land came over to

tell me about them

I nurtured the plants and did some research....

One day.... they began to bloom....

I have been hooked ever since and have at least 

ten plants. Their blooms have never ceased to 

amaze me and give me joy

The Santa Barbara area climate is perfect for these

interesting plants. Our Local Santa Barbara Zoo has

many of these plants hanging in the Oak Trees as does

Ganna Walska's Lotus Land, to find out more about Lotus Land, click here

Epiphyllum (/ˌɛpᵻˈfɪləm/;^[2] "upon the leaf" in Greek) is a genus of 19 species of epiphytic plants in the cactus family (Cactaceae), native to Central America. Common names for these species include climbing cacti, orchid cacti and leaf cacti, though the latter also refers to the genus Pereskia.

Santa Barbara Wine and Food Festival June 24 at the SB Musdeum of Natural History

Saturday June 24, 2017 2-5 pm; VIP 1-2 pm

Swirl, sip and savor tastings from premier Central Coast Wineries, complemented by savory and sweet bites from our top local food purveyors.

Members $75

non-members $100

VIP Lounge

Members $125

Non-members $150

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara

85.62.4711

for more information and tickets, click here

for a video of the festival, click here

Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade and Festival

Giraffe Awareness Day at the Santa Barbara Zoo June 24th

Giraffe Awareness Day at the Santa Barbara Zoo

500 Ninos Drive, Santa Barbara; sbzoo.org

June 24 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Event NavigatioExplorer Fundays: Paper Giraffes »

Informal celebration in honor of World Giraffe Day with activities focusing on the Zoo’s herd of Masai giraffes. Check back later, or visit the entry kiosk for more information.

Cost: free with Zoo admission.

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Giraffe Mama Betty Lou

Son Parker, born August 6, 2016

Fiesta Ranchera June 15 at Rancho La Patera, June 16

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Fiesta Ranchera 5–10pm

OSD EVENT YES TIX INFO MAP FOOD DANCE MUSIC

This collaborative event with Goleta Valley Historical Society and Old Spanish Days is a party not to be missed! With strong support from the City of Goleta and local companies, this event is held at the historical Rancho la Patera Gardens for an evening of fabulous food from local restaurants. The evening also includes performances from the 2017 Spirit and Junior Spirit and Fiesta, live entertainment, and ending the evening with dancing among the gardens to Area 51.

for tickets and more information, click here

Bugs at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

Bugs... Outside the Box
Now open through September 10, 2017

The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History is crawling with excitement as it presents its newest exhibit, Bugs... Outside the Box. Now is your chance to examine all the intricacies of the insect world...without a microscope! From beetles to butterflies, the exhibition features a literal army of giant bug sculptures with one aim in mind - shining a light on museum collections, taxonomy, and the power of magnification. Come experience where SCIENCE and ART collide!

Plan Your Visit

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History Mission Canyon Campus: 2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara. A cluster of Spanish Revival-style buildings comprising 87,000 s.f. of space, set on 17 acres of riparian oak woodland along Mission Creek. the Mission Canyon Campus is located just behind the Old  Mission and offers visitors of all ages a wealth of things to  see and do. Walk right up to a life size, 74-foot Blue Whale skeleton. Enjoy informative exhibit halls about birds,  insects, mammals, marine life, fossils, and Native Americans.  Contemplate the beauty of nature and the confluences of nature,  history, science, and the arts in the Maximus Art Gallery.  Browse and read in the beautiful  Museum Library, including its excellent children’s collection.  Wander and explore the Nature Trail along Mission Creek.  Experience the wonder and excitement of space exploration  in the Space Lab and Gladwin Planetarium. Purchase  mementos and unique gifts at the Museum Store.  Enjoy our changing exhibit offerings.