Welcome to Indy Parenting, a one-stop information source for Santa Barbara families.
Here you’ll find personal stories about the magic and madness of raising children, advice from local experts on a wide range of kid-related topics, and spotlights of supportive businesses and services.
This hub will also feature our annual issues that focus on young people, starting with our Summer Camp Guide, and an event calendar that highlights age-appropriate happenings around town.
To offer feedback and ideas, email indyparenting@independent.com. Grandparents are encouraged to follow along, too.
Bringing up the next generation is an all-day, every-day adventure, and Indy Parenting will be there for you every step of the way.
2025 Summer Camp Guide
Find the perfect way to spend the summer from water and outdoor adventures to learning, creating, performing, and more!
Featured Stories
The Early Academic Outreach Program at UC Santa Barbara is holding a series of events throughout the spring quarter.
Explore Ecology’s Environmental Stewardship Awards go to Goleta Family School gardeners, San Marcos High’s Sustainable Future Club, and several teachers and students protecting the planet.
The four-day camping trip on Santa Cruz Island marks the beginning of a summer chock-full of lessons for future climate leaders.
Children’s book author Lee Wardlaw releases new book, “My Book of Firsts.”
(SANTA BÁRBARA, Calif.) – ¡El Departamento de Parques del Condado de Santa Bárbara se complace en anunciar que la inscripción
(SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) –Santa Barbara County Parks is excited to announce that registration for the 2025 Junior Lifeguard Program is now
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) is pleased to announce the winners of
When it comes to birthday wishes, there’s more than one way to be a gamer.
Candy-filled eggs, face painting, the Easter Bunny, and more on April 19.
The beloved annual fair ushers in spring with two weekends of whimsical fun.
Elementary schools in the S.B. Unified, Carpinteria Unified, and Hope Elementary school districts received recognition for either Closing the Achievement Gap or Exceptional Student Performance.
Professor Maryam Kia-Keating contributed to Netflix Show from DreamWorks Animation.
Sponsored Stories
Fusion Academy Melds One-on-One Instruction with Flexible Scheduling
Students receive individualized attention from dedicated teachers who tailor every lesson to their learning style, pace, and interests.
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Riding Safely: E-Bike Safety Tips for the Entire Family
Cottage Health explains how to reduce risk while enjoying all the benefits.
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Triple the Love
The Tuck family’s NICU journey at Cottage Children’s Medical Center.
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Find an array of fun and interesting events such as book events, health and wellness, fairs, festivals, fun, and more geared towards children of all ages and their families.
You can also find these events by going to the S.B. Independent’s online calendar by highlighting “Children and/or Family.” Submit your event to our free calendar here.
Annual Issues
Summer has been waiting all year to welcome you back to creativity, learning, movement, the water, the outdoors, friendship, and more!
Let the S.B. Independent’s 2023 After-School Activities Guide help you find the ideal after-school activity for your child.
The perfect summer experience from the arts and sports, outdoor fun and sleeping away, to special needs and spiritual camps, await your kids.
The Independent’s annual nod to our incredible neighbors.
Announcements
Friendship: The Heartbeat of Global Peace, the theme of 2025 Young Artists and Authors Showcase, brought out the best in
Conectando a las familias con recursos para el cuidado infantil, la educación y el apoyo a la crianza.
Connecting families with resources for childcare, education, and parenting support.
Lompoc, Calif., March 17, 2025 —LEAP: Learn. Engage. Advocate. Partner., a prominent nonprofit committed to supporting families across the Central
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