Family events in Santa Maria, CA

Youth Archery is a kid-friendly archery competition that may include target archery, 3D archery, field archery, or open shooting. Participants can typically use compound, recurve, or traditional bows unless a specific discipline is mentioned. For most events, bring a bow and at least 6 to 12 arrows, plus any gear needed for your style such as a release aid, arm guard, or finger tab. Longer-distance formats may also require binoculars or a spotting scope. The specific format and any pre-registration requirements are handled by Santa Maria Gun Club, Inc.

Join 805 Day In The Park for a free car show at Waller Park in Santa Maria. Expect a wide mix of vehicles and builds, including lowriders, trucks, classics, muscle cars, imports, bikes, and other clean custom rides. The day runs from morning into the afternoon, with a community-focused vibe centered on connecting and enjoying the variety of the Central Coast car culture.

Enjoy a family-friendly outdoor screening of Zootopia on the lawn at Santa Maria Elks Lodge #1538. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and favorite movie snacks for a relaxed evening beneath the night sky with friends, family, and neighbors.

Families can gather for the annual Elks Family Picnic, a relaxed afternoon filled with activities, good food, and time together. Enjoy music from DJ 1o, a bounce house, an inflatable water slide, face painting, kids games, and mule-drawn wagon rides, plus complimentary soft-serve ice cream for children. Food will be served during the event, with hot dogs, cheeseburgers, and chips on the menu, and soda and water available for purchase. Open to Elks members and their guests, and welcoming all ages.

Get your 3 to 5 year old comfortable in the water with this Super Tot Level 4 swim lesson. Kids will practice water entry and exit, explore the pool, learn how to float and glide with support, work on basic arm and leg movements, and practice blowing bubbles and water safety. The class runs for 40 minutes each day it meets, Monday through Friday during the week of August 17.