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Listed by an official source · checked Nov 11Family 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
Thu Nov 12 · 12:00 pm
Growing Grounds Farm
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Confirmed on organizer’s site · checked Nov 11Nov 13 – Dec 20
The Wizard of Oz
From $25 (25% off adult tickets for military, veterans and families)FamilyAll audiences
Confirmed on organizer’s site · checked Nov 8Tue Nov 17 · 10:00 am
Orcutt Certified Farmers Market
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Listed by an official source · checked Nov 11Wed Nov 18 · 12:00 pm
Santa Maria Farmers Market
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Listed by an official source · checked Nov 11Thu Nov 19 · 12:00 pm
Growing Grounds Farm
Free to visitFamilyAll ages
Confirmed on organizer’s site · checked Nov 11Places to go
CRR Discovery Museum
Indoor exhibits for a hands-on family outing.
| Address | 705 S. McClelland St. |
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| Hours | Tue–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 visits | Free, first and third Saturdays, 3–5 pm. |
| Phone | 805-928-8414 |
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Source: CRR Discovery Museum · checked Nov 11, 2026
Growing Grounds Farm
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.
| Address | 820 W. Foster Road, at California Boulevard. |
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| Community market | Thursday noon–3 pm. |
| Plant sales | Monday–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
A trail outing through the hills, with routes for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
| Trails | The City lists more than 22 miles. Choose a route suited to your group. |
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| Before leaving | Check 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
Choose a playground visit, pond-side walk or picnic in a wooded park.
| Activities | Playgrounds, disc golf and an off-leash dog area. |
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| Group visits | Check 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
Santa Maria Public Library Youth Services
An indoor option for books, learning activities and children’s programs.
| Plan a visit | Use the current Youth Services calendar to choose a program and check its age range and registration. |
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| Contact | 805-925-0994 extension 8564; LibraryYouth@cityofsantamaria.org |
Source: City of Santa Maria Public Library · checked Nov 11, 2026
Fletcher Park
An outdoor option with a playground, covered picnic area, barbecue and basketball court.
| Outing | Play and picnic outdoors. |
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| Groups | A 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
Oak-shaded outdoor space for a large gathering.
| Outing | A shaded picnic outing under native oaks. |
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| Groups | A 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