Start planning your visit! See below for ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ-wide activities that are available throughout the weekend.
Registration closes October 30 at 5:00 PM [PST].
Check in at Gaucho Family Headquarters to receive your all-access passes and event tickets. We'll also be here to answer questions and help plan your day. Located inside the University Center (UCen) Lobby.
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Markets & Eateries
Pop into one of our retail dining units during the weekend! At our on-¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ cafes, eateries and markets Campus Dining strives to offer value, convenience and delicious culinary options that reflect the cultural diversity and dietary needs of our guests in a welcoming atmosphere.
Visit the for locations and hours of operation.
Dining Commons
Share a meal with your student during the weekend at one of our three self-operated, award-winning dining commons that provide a comfortable setting to enhance the living and learning experience. Visitor's can purchase meals at the door using a credit card, Gaucho Bucks, or by charging to their student's BARC account.
Adults: $15, Children 5 - 12: $10 and children 4 and under are free. Please note, the student must be present to use Gaucho Bucks or charge to a BARC account.
Visit the for locations and hours of operation.
Parents are welcome to visit the Residence Halls during the weekend! Coordinate a location to meet up with your student to get a tour of their residence.
Visit the for more info.
The UCSB Campus Store has a large selection of UCSB apparel and gifts, school supplies, and more. Store hours are:
Friday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed on Sunday
Shop online at the .
Locate parking, buildings, points of interest and more in this interactive ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ map.
From unforgettable dining and outdoor adventures to art, culture and coastal charm, ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ offers endless ways to explore and unwind. Reconnect with the place you love — and make new memories — through its inviting places to stay, restaurants, wineries, shops, attractions and experiences found only in The American Riviera®.
TIP: Remember to schedule time to spend with your Gaucho! Go to the beach together or share a meal, whatever it is, document the moment and share it on social media using #UCSBPFW.
Self-Guided Tours
Follow this self-guided tour around the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ lagoon and learn about the natural history and current management of this coastal resource. Habitat restoration for wildfire and water quality will be reviewed as you leisurely walk the 1.5-mile loop around the lagoon.
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The reserve is an excellent place to see unique wildlife and habitats. Explore these habitats along a two-mile loop trail or visit smaller sections at a time. Along this trail, you’ll find 19 interpretive signs with that provide additional information.
Directions/Parking:
From the 101: Exit Glen Annie/Storke and turn onto Storke towards the ocean. Take Storke until it hits El Colegio. At this point, Storke turns into Slough Road- but you have to stay to the right of Storke Rd to enter Slough Rd. Continue straight on Slough Rd. At the end of Slough Road, there are UCSB parking lots where you can purchase a day-use permit.
Throughout history and around the globe, humans have gathered resources from plants. This tour highlights 10 plant species that provide us with food, medicine and folklore.
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UCSB is home to plants from six of the seven continents on Earth. A few species are unique to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ and are not found anywhere else in ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ County. This tour takes you on an hour-long loop through some of the most unique and prized tree specimens on the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ.
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Open to students, staff, faculty, and the public. Specially designed to be ADA compliant & Wheelchair accessible. The ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ labyrinth is a place of calm that encourages meditation, reflection, and rejuvenation. The beautiful location of the labyrinth - on the bluff above the Pacific Ocean - invites an appreciation of nature in a very special way. There are sights, sounds and scents of nature with tremendous restorative power. .
UCSB is home to over 25 interesting palm species. This tour provides an opportunity to see eleven palms that provide a distinctive element in the landscape of the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ.
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¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Airbus: Your connection to LAX, with 8 daily trips to and from the airport. Our coaches are clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, and our staff is the best around. Sit back, relax, and discover Travel Made Easy with ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Airbus!
Campus-Wide Activities
Be sure to stop by and explore the various exhibits on display. Visit the for more information or explore the .
Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
UC ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ University Carillonist Wesley Arai will present a recital of original works for carillon, plus arrangements of classical and modern favorites.
This is a live, in-person event. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, grab some snacks, and enjoy the recital from the lawn outside the tower!
Sunday, November 9 | 2:00 PM
FREE
Spend your evenings in ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ engaging with world-renowned artists and thinkers! UCSB Arts & Lectures is a nationally recognized arts presenter that brings world-class performers and thought leaders to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ and ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ-area venues, while offering students exceptional discounts and enriching educational opportunities.
| Civil rights attorney and former NAACP Legal Defense Fund president
Thurday, November 6 | 7:30 PM | UCSB Campbell Hall
General Public: $15 with promo code PFW2025
UCSB Student (current student ID required): FREE
| Author and humorist
Friday, November 7 | 7:30 PM | Arlington Theatre
General Public: $53 - $68
UCSB Student: (Current student ID required) $16
Visit the to check out the full lineup and purchase tickets. Advance purchase recommended.
Climb one of the largest imprint rock walls on the West Coast. UCSB's 30-foot imprint climbing wall has natural features built-in, making it look and feel more like real rock! Equipment and training are provided. There is no age limit to climb, however, it is requested that children under the age of 18 be accompanied by an adult.
Friday & Saturday 11:30 AM - 8:30 PM
Located in the MAC (Multi Activity Center) at the Rec Cen.
Adults: $8/per person, UCSB Students: FREE
Check out the Fall exhibits at our Campus Library. Visit the for more information and specific exhibit .
Registered families of Parents & Family Weekend receive FREE admission to the Rec Cen on November 7 & 8. Guests must be 18 years or older to participate and valid a valid photo ID. Show your PFW name badge at the front desk for access.
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Friday 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Questions About Parents & Family Weekend?
Contact us at (805) 893-7382 or email Parent@ia.ucsb.edu.
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