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 After-School Activities Guide
Choose activities in arts, education/STEM, sports, and general from the After-School Online Activities Guide.
Featured Stories
Santa Barbara fertility doctors weigh in on Trump’s executive order to make in vitro fertilization more affordable and the legal shifts surrounding embryos.
The City of Buellton has awarded a grant to local non-profit Santa Barbara Strings to produce the “Buellton Strings Project,”
Santa Barbara, CA — Local high school seniors have until November 15 to apply for 2026–27 art and honors scholarships offered by
Santa Barbara, Calif. – Starr King Parent-Child Workshop invites the community to kick off the holiday season at its Winter
GOLETA, CA, 3 de noviembre de 2025 – La ciudad de Goleta desea actualizar a la comunidad sobre el estado
GOLETA, CA, November 3, 2025 – The City of Goleta would like to update the community on the status of the Splash
The neighborhood festival drew hundreds as Adelante Charter School celebrates 25 years in Santa Barbara.
Jorge Hurtado’s books teach kids about adventure, science, and the environment.
SANTA BARBARA, Oct. 23, 2025 – Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile phone service, announced today the start of its annual phone
GOLETA, CA, 22 de octubre de 2025 – Felicitaciones a la Escuela de Ballet Goleta por haber sido seleccionada para
GOLETA, CA, October 22, 2025 – Congratulations to the Goleta School of Ballet for being selected for the City’s Business Recognition Program (Program), honoring
Goleta, Calif., October 23, 2025 — Jackie Carrera, President and CEO of the Santa Barbara Foundation, and Ashley Costa, Executive Director
Sponsored Stories
First 5 Santa Barbara County Strengthens Home Visiting Services
The program promotes healthy pregnancies, increases parenting skills and confidence, and is a vital pillar of a family’s support system.
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Montessori Center School Now Offers Spanish Immersion Program
The new curriculum fosters global awareness, linguistic adaptability, and deep cultural appreciation.
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The Learningden Preschool Teaches and Nurtures the Whole Child
Their curated outdoor space is complimented by a STEAM Lab, art room, and kids’ kitchen.
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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
Find the perfect way to spend the summer from water and outdoor adventures to learning, creating, performing, and more!
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.
Announcements
Back-to-school season is in full swing, and California Poison Control System (CPCS) is offering safety tips to help parents ensure their children
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.
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