Children's Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County

11/05/2026

Between the holiday shopping, busy calendars, and endless to do lists, make room for this: laughing with your kids, cheering each other on, and showing them what family and community look like in action. 🧡

All while supporting the CRR Discovery Museum!

🦃 Ready, set… GOBBLE! The holidays are around the corner, and your family’s next favorite memory is waiting!

Join us for Gobble for Good 5K Color Run, where you can run, walk, or wobble your way through a morning of colorful fun, family connection, and giving back! Bring the kids, gather your friends, and kick off the season with a little movement and a whole lot of heart. ❤️

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 to 11:00 AM
📍 Elks Rodeo Grounds, Santa Maria
👟 $15 individual runners | $40 families

🏆 Three turkey winners! The fastest male, female, and kid will each take home a turkey, and three local families in need will receive Thanksgiving dinners!

🛒 A HUGE thank you to Vons for donating the turkeys and Trader Joe’s for donating hot bags! Your generosity helps turn a morning of fun into something meaningful for our community. 🙌

🦃 You win a turkey. A family wins Thanksgiving. Everyone wins when our community comes together.

Don’t let this one wobble past you! Tag your crew and register today:
https://form.jotform.com/251977302172053

ThankYouVons ThankYouTraderJoes

11/03/2026

🍂 Gratitude, Giving & Growing! 🧡

November is full of opportunities to connect, play, discover resources, and give back with Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County, the CRR Discovery Museum, and WINGS!

Mark your calendars and join us throughout our community:

🍁 November 5 | Family Resource Fair
📍 Orcutt Academy High School Gym
⏰ 5:30 PM to 7 PM

🌙 November 6 | Pajama Night!
📍 Discovery Museum
⏰ 6 PM to 9 PM

👶 November 7 | Community Baby Shower & New Parent Resource Fair
📍 Central Library Plaza, Santa Barbara
⏰ 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

🦃 November 14 | Gobble for Good 5K Color Run
📍 Elks Rodeo Grounds
⏰ 9 AM to 11 AM

🎁 November 21 | Holiday Cheer Market
📍 2727 Shell Beach Road, Pismo Beach
⏰ 11 AM to 3 PM

At the heart of every event is something we’re grateful for: the opportunity to walk alongside children and families and help our community grow. 🧡

Share this calendar, invite a friend, and make room for a little connection this November! 🍂

10/31/2026

🎃🧡 Thank you, KEYT and KSBY, for joining us at Boo Before Dark at the Boo-Seum and sharing the joy with our community!

Welcoming 2,287 visitors for an afternoon of smiles, dancing, treats, toothbrushes, and discovery was a wonderful reminder of what happens when a community comes together for children and families. 🍬🪥✨

We are grateful to the community members who donated candy, our incredible team, and our local news partners for helping celebrate a safe, welcoming Halloween filled with happy memories.

Take a peek at the fun through their stories! 📺👇

🎥 KSBY:
https://www.ksby.com/santa-maria/crr-discovery-museum-hosts-boo-before-dark-for-santa-maria-families

🎥 KEYT:
https://keyt.com/community-events/2026/10/30/big-thrills-safe-scares-santa-marias-halloween-events-redefine-fun-safety-for-everyone/

The CRR Discovery Museum hosted a Boo-seum celebration in Santa Maria on October 30. The spooky-themed event, called Boo Before Dark, brought local businesses together to help fill candy bags for children and families in the Santa Maria area.

10/31/2026

From all of us at Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County, have a safe and happy Halloween! A little encouragement from each of our teams:

🏈 Admin Team: “Great things happen when we work together.”

👻 Family Services Team: “Every family deserves support and someone cheering them on.”

🍓 Operations Team: “Behind every detail is a family we care about.”

🦸 Connections and Access Team: “Connection opens doors. We’re here to help you walk through them.”

🌈 WINGS Preschool & Infant Centers: “Every child belongs. Every little spark deserves room to shine.”

🍄 Museum Team: “Never underestimate the power of discovery!”

💜 Provider Services Team: “Every child deserves access to quality care and a strong start.”

🏈 Can’t we all be friends!? Different jerseys, one team at heart. A little friendly rivalry, a lot of love, and a reminder that we’re stronger when we cheer each other on! ❤️💙

May your evening be filled with sweet moments, joyful discoveries, and a little Halloween magic! 🍬✨

10/26/2026

🌼 Honoring traditions, celebrating culture, and strengthening family connections!

Today, CRR joined our community at Allan Hancock College for a beautiful Día de los Mu***os celebration. Colorful decorations, meaningful artwork, and a welcoming atmosphere brought families together to honor loved ones and celebrate the traditions that connect generations.

We welcomed 214 visitors to the booth, shared information about our programs, and distributed 26 Brain Building Tips! 🧠💛 These practical tips help parents and caregivers support children’s brain development through everyday interactions. Talking, asking questions, taking turns, and exploring together can turn ordinary moments into opportunities to build language, thinking skills, and connection.

One especially meaningful moment was watching a mother and her young daughter explore our brain model together. Our team joined their discovery by sharing information and a Brain Building Tip, reinforcing a powerful reminder: parents and caregivers are their children’s first and most important teachers.

We also enjoyed inviting families to Boo Before Dark at the Boo-Seum this Friday at CRR Discovery Museum scheduled for Friday October 30 from 2-5pm! 🎃

Thank you to everyone who stopped by. We are grateful for every opportunity to connect families with resources, encourage curiosity, and support learning wherever life happens.

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10/25/2026

Stronger families begin with meaningful connections. ❤️

Today, we were grateful to join community partners in creating a welcoming space where families could ask questions, explore resources, and feel supported.

Families picked up child care waiting list applications, underscoring the continued need for accessible, affordable care. We also connected with aspiring child care providers about the licensing process and shared the excitement for next week’s Boo-Seum celebration! 🎃

One of the most meaningful parts of the evening was seeing families learn about their labor rights and the protections available to them. Knowledge can build confidence, open doors, and help people advocate for themselves and those they love.

Every conversation reminds us why showing up matters. Outreach begins with listening, grows through trust, and creates connections that help families move forward.

Thank you to every partner and family who helped make this evening meaningful. There is more work ahead, and we are grateful to continue it together. ❤️

10/15/2026

Two important federal updates bring encouraging news for early childhood education! 💙

The SEED Act is now law, extending the educator expense tax deduction to early childhood educators. Meanwhile, the proposed Head Start rule received more than 9,400 publicly posted comments, reflecting strong engagement from the community.

Read the latest federal updates: https://bit.ly/4yHeXLr

10/11/2026

🚔🎨 Cops and Cars: Connection, Creativity, and Community! ✨

More than 100 visitors stopped by our CRR Discovery Museum booth for a wonderful day of play, exploration, and connection! ❤️

Our Museum on the Go brought sensory activities, interactive games, coloring, and painting into the community, giving children opportunities to follow their curiosity, express themselves, and explore at their own pace. We loved reconnecting with familiar museum families and meeting new friends!

Between the classic cars, trucks, and buggies, there was plenty to spark excitement. We also shared information about our upcoming Boo-Seum event and cannot wait to welcome families for more playful memories! 🎃

Thank you to the Santa Maria Police Department for bringing families and community partners together, and to everyone who spent part of their day with us.

When we bring play into the community, we create space for belonging, discovery, and meaningful connection. That is what Museum on the Go is all about. 💛

10/11/2026

✨ A beautiful evening with a community that cares!

Our CRR team was delighted to attend Northern Santa Barbara County United Way’s 2026 Mayors’ Ball, sharing smiles, laughter, and meaningful connections with others who care deeply about our community.

Thank you to United Way for bringing us together and reminding us of what becomes possible when we invest in one another. Strong partnerships help build stronger communities for the children and families we serve. 💛