Spotlight on Santa Maria

Family outings in Santa Maria

Plan a family outing in Santa Maria and Orcutt, with practical visit details and upcoming events.

Family events in the next 30 days

Wed Nov 11 · 12:00 pm

Santa Maria Farmers Market

Town Center West · Downtown

Free to browseFamilyAll ages

Listed by an official source · checked Nov 11
Thu Nov 12 · 12:00 pm

Growing Grounds Farm

Growing Grounds Farm · South Santa Maria

Free to visitFamilyAll ages

Confirmed on organizer’s site · checked Nov 11
Nov 13 – Dec 20

The Wizard of Oz

Marian Theatre (PCPA) · Santa Maria

From $25 (25% off adult tickets for military, veterans and families)FamilyAll audiences

Confirmed on organizer’s site · checked Nov 8
Wed Nov 18 · 12:00 pm

Santa Maria Farmers Market

Town Center West · Downtown

Free to browseFamilyAll ages

Listed by an official source · checked Nov 11
Thu Nov 19 · 12:00 pm

Growing Grounds Farm

Growing Grounds Farm · South Santa Maria

Free to visitFamilyAll ages

Confirmed on organizer’s site · checked Nov 11

Places to go

CRR Discovery Museum

Santa Maria

Indoor exhibits for a hands-on family outing.

Address705 S. McClelland St.
HoursTue–Sun 10 am–3 pm; closed Monday.
Admission$8 general; under 2 free; 60+ $7; active military $6. EBT/SNAP $3 per person, up to four with card and ID.
Low-sensory visitsFree, first and third Saturdays, 3–5 pm.
Phone805-928-8414

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Source: CRR Discovery Museum · checked Nov 11, 2026

Growing Grounds Farm

Santa Maria

A short farm-stand or plant-shopping stop run by Transitions-Mental Health Association. This is a working farm and nursery, rather than a general-admission play attraction.

Address820 W. Foster Road, at California Boulevard.
Community marketThursday noon–3 pm.
Plant salesMonday–Friday 10 am–4 pm. Check with the farm for Saturday hours.

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Source: Transitions-Mental Health Association · checked Nov 11, 2026

Los Flores Ranch Park

Santa Maria

A trail outing through the hills, with routes for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

TrailsThe City lists more than 22 miles. Choose a route suited to your group.
Before leavingCheck the City page for seasonal opening hours, admission eligibility and current trail conditions.

Source: City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks · checked Nov 11, 2026

Waller Park

Santa Maria

Choose a playground visit, pond-side walk or picnic in a wooded park.

ActivitiesPlaygrounds, disc golf and an off-leash dog area.
Group visitsCheck County reservations for a reserved picnic space; a casual visit does not reserve one.

Source: Santa Maria Valley Chamber visitor guide · checked Nov 11, 2026

Fletcher Park

Santa Maria

An outdoor option with a playground, covered picnic area, barbecue and basketball court.

OutingPlay and picnic outdoors.
GroupsA family visit does not reserve a picnic area. Use the City reservation process for an organized gathering.

Source: City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks · checked Nov 11, 2026

Pioneer Park

Santa Maria

Oak-shaded outdoor space for a large gathering.

OutingA shaded picnic outing under native oaks.
GroupsA family visit does not reserve a picnic area. Use the City reservation process for an organized gathering.

Source: City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks · checked Nov 11, 2026

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