Recovered archive: reconstructed Oct. 5, 2026 from the original Aug. 21–23 roundup. Only recoverable historical details are included.
Aug. 21–23, 2026
Friday, Aug. 21
• Going Batty — 7:30–8:30 PM, Neal Taylor Nature Center at Cachuma Lake. Docent talk followed by viewing hundreds of California Myotis bats. Donation admission plus $10 vehicle fee.
• Club Diversity + La Cumbre Art Walk — 5–8 PM. Free.
• Friday Night Swing — noted as cancelled in the original roundup.
Saturday, Aug. 22
• Pacific Pride Festival — 11 AM–7 PM, Chase Palm Park Field. Free and all ages; entertainment, food trucks, 70+ vendors, pet parade, aerialists, games and kids' crafts.
• Santa Barbara Kennel Club Show — Earl Warren Showgrounds, Saturday and Sunday. Free dog-show tour Saturday at 10 AM; all-breed / specialty competition and National Owner Handler programming.
• Mini Family Renaissance Faire — 3–5 PM.
• Train with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson — 6 PM, Santa Barbara Bowl.
Sunday, Aug. 23
• Grace Fisher Sunday Funday — 10:30–11:30 AM. Free toddler/preschool movement, sensory-play and art program; limited space.
• Family Drum Circle — 11:30 AM–12:30 PM.
• Santa Barbara Arts & Crafts Show — 10 AM–6 PM, Cabrillo Boulevard waterfront. No tickets required.