
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
Three fifteen-year-old violinists from the Santa Barbara County – Allison Feinberg, Jane Smylie and Claire Woodruff, will be taking part
Lompoc, CA – Just in Time For Summer, Explore Lompoc is inviting travelers from near and far to celebrate the season

SANTA BARBARA – Santa Barbara MTD held the 11th Annual Youth Art Poster Contest this spring for Grades 1 through 6
(Santa Bárbara, California) – Del 9 al 13 de junio de 2025 se celebra la Semana de los Visitantes a
(Santa Barbara, Calif.) – June 9-13, 2025 is Home Visiting Week and First 5 Santa Barbara County, along with the Central

The program promotes healthy pregnancies, increases parenting skills and confidence, and is a vital pillar of a family’s support system.

The “Ocean Guardians in Chumash Territory” mural was created by veteran muralist and environmental activist Emiliano Campobello with help from every single one of Adams’s more than 500 students.

On Thursday, community members and government officials alike celebrated the start of major renovations to one of Santa Barbara’s oldest parks.
Santa Barbara County, CA – The United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) is thrilled to announce the 2025
Event Calendar
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.
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