San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in San Diego County, CA
265 upcoming family events and 79 places and programs in San Diego County, CA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Pacific Time.
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Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesThrough Oct 31
Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch
Bates Nut Farm
With admission
Oct24SatSports & playSat, Oct 24
Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND California
LEGOLAND California Resort
With admission
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesThrough Nov 8
Carlsbad Strawberry Company Pumpkin Patch
Carlsbad Strawberry Company
From $20All ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (San Diego Junior Theatre)
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
PaidAll ages
Oct24SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Fallbrook Halloween Festival
Fallbrook Community Center
Free
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Full STEAM Ahead: Pour Painting
San Diego County Library - Del Mar Branch
Oct24SatOutdoorsThrough Oct 25
Halloween Campout at Lake Poway
Lake Poway
PaidAll ages
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Hawktober Raptor Workshop at Fallbrook Community Center
Fallbrook Community Center
FreeAll ages
- Oct24SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 AM
Hawktober Raptor Workshop at Lamar County Park
Lamar County Park
FreeAll ages
- Oct24SatOutdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Hawktober Raptor Workshop at Otay Lakes County Park
Otay Lakes County Park
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatSTEM & discoveryThrough Oct 31
Kids Free October aboard the USS Midway Museum
USS Midway Museum
With admissionAges 4–12
Oct24SatSTEM & discoveryThrough Oct 31
Kids Free October at the Maritime Museum of San Diego
Maritime Museum of San Diego
With admissionUp to 17
Oct24SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM
Lake Morena Halloween Festival
Lake Morena County Park
Free
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Pumpkin Express Halloween Train — Campo
Campo Depot (Campo Railroad Museum)
From $18.95All ages
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesThrough Oct 31
Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm (Pumpkin Station)
Rancho Bernardo Pumpkin Farm
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Saturday Art for Kids!
Coronado Public Library
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedThrough Nov 1
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular at Sesame Place San Diego
Sesame Place San Diego
With admission
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
A Spooky Garden Party at Tecolote Nature Center
Tecolote Nature Center
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Through Oct 31
Bonita Pumpkin Farm (Pumpkin Station)
Bonita Pumpkin Farm
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM
Critter Chats in the Living Lab at The Nat
San Diego Natural History Museum (Living Lab)
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Fall Carnival at Linda Vista Recreation Center
Linda Vista Recreation Center
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Fall Festival at Mellano Farm Stand
Mellano Farm Stand
PaidAll ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Family Carnival at South Clairemont Recreation Center
South Clairemont Recreation Center and Park
With admission
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Fright Deck: Halloween Party & Movie Night aboard USS Midway
USS Midway Museum (Flight Deck)
PaidAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 AM
Halloween Carnival
San Diego County Library - Poway Branch
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Halloween Party at Santa Clara Recreation Center
Santa Clara Recreation Center
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24
Halloween Spooktacular at SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego
With admissionAll ages
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
Halloween Spooktacular at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Hike-a-Thon Hike #4: San Elijo Lagoon and Annie's Canyon
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve (meet at San Elijo Activity Hub Park & Ride)
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:00 AM
Howl-O-Ween Harvest Family Festival
Helen Woodward Animal Center (Humane Education Campus)
- Pumpkins and patches
Through Oct 31
Mountain Valley Ranch Pumpkin Patch
Mountain Valley Ranch
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM
Once Upon a Hallowe'en
Old Poway Park
With admission
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24
Pumpkin Decorating Contest
San Diego County Library - El Cajon Branch
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Special Performance: La Rondalla
Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch Library
All ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Through Oct 31
Summers Past Farms Pumpkin Patch
Summers Past Farms
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Symphony Kids: Meet The Strings - Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Jacobs Music Center
PaidAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Teen Lock-In
San Diego County Library - La Mesa Branch
- Oct25SunOutdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM
Hawktober Raptor Workshop at Santa Ysabel Nature Center
Santa Ysabel Nature Center
FreeAll ages
Oct25SunArts & craftsSun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Shoebox Ofrendas with PicUp | Ofrendas en Cajas de Zapatos
San Diego County Library - Vista Branch
Oct25SunOutdoorsSun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM
Trail Trek at Wilderness Gardens Preserve
Wilderness Gardens County Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 9:30 AM
FAM Studio: Boo-tiful Reuse at The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum
With admissionAll ages
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
Filipino American History Month Celebration — Poway Library
San Diego County Library - Poway Branch
- Community
Sun, Oct 25 · 6:15 PM
Halloween Movie in the Park: Hocus Pocus 2
Old Poway Park
- Spooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 6:30 PM
Haunted House at Old Poway Park
Templars Hall, Old Poway Park
From $1
- Spooky and haunted
Sun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM
Spooky Sunday Funday Halloween Festival at Rancho Guejito Vineyard
Rancho Guejito Vineyard
Free
- Community
Mon, Oct 26 · 4:00 PM
OPL Scares Movie Monday: The Addams Family (2019)
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Mon, Oct 26 · 5:00 PM
OPL Scares: Pajama Pumpkin Patch Storytime
Oceanside Public Library - John Landes Community Center Library
- Outdoors
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM
Preschool Nature Storytime: Crows
Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center
- Community
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM
Boogie and Boo Concert with Hooray Miss Marae
San Diego County Library - Rancho Santa Fe Branch
- Pumpkins and patches
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:30 AM
OPL Scares: Pumpkin Patch Storytime
Oceanside Public Library - Mission Branch Library
Ages 2–5
Oct28WedSports & playWed, Oct 28 · 5:15 PM
Halloween Recital & Autumn Figure Skating Showcase
Kroc Center Ice, The Salvation Army Kroc Center San Diego
Free
Oct28WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
OPL Scares: Craftology - Slime Making
Oceanside Public Library - Mission Branch Library
Oct28WedArts & craftsWed, Oct 28 · 3:30 PM
Teens Create: Sugar Skull Decorating — Coronado Library
Coronado Public Library
- Not-so-scary
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Baby Boo Bash Halloween Party
San Diego County Library - Rancho Santa Fe Branch
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:30 AM
Boogie & Boo Storytime Show — Fletcher Hills
San Diego County Library - Fletcher Hills Branch
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Brick Builders Club
Escondido Public Library
Free
- Community
Wed, Oct 28 · 3:00 PM
Fall Fun Fest at Carmel Valley Recreation Center
Carmel Valley Recreation Center (Small Field)
- Festivals and parties
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Carnival at Southcrest Recreation Center
Southcrest Recreation Center
Free
- Festivals and parties
Wed, Oct 28 · 12:00 PM
Halloween Party at Doyle Recreation Center
Doyle Recreation Center
- Sports & play
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:30 PM
Halloween Skates at Poway ICE
The Rinks - Poway ICE
From $18All ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Wed, Oct 28 · 5:00 PM
Mini Pumpkin Painting
Chula Vista Public Library - Otay Ranch Branch Library
All ages
- Spooky and haunted
Wed, Oct 28 · 11:00 AM
Not-Too-Spooky Storytime
Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch Library
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:30 PM
Teen Zine Scene — Escondido Library
Escondido Public Library
Free
- Festivals and parties
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Teen/Tween Halloween Movie Night
San Diego County Library - San Marcos Branch
- Sports & play
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
TeenTober: Teen Escape Room
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
Oct29ThuCommunityThu, Oct 29 · 11:00 AM
Musical Fun with Nightingale Music
Coronado Public Library
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PM
Dia de Los Muertos Face Painting
San Diego County Library - Rancho San Diego Branch
- Festivals and parties
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Carnival at Memorial Recreation Center
Memorial Recreation Center
- Costumes and parades
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Costume Contest at North Park Recreation Center
North Park Recreation Center
Free
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
STEAM: Creature Masks
Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch Library
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
A Halloween in Wonderland
Coronado Public Library
Oct30FriOutdoorsFri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Franklin & Friends: Tortoise Storytime at Solana Beach Library
San Diego County Library - Solana Beach Branch
Oct30FriSpooky and hauntedFri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Fun Animal Friday: Creepy Crawlers
Children's Museum of Discovery
With admission
Oct30FriCommunityFri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM
Sound of Two Cities: A Free Community Concert at The Rady Shell
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Free
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:00 PM
Big Blanket Movies: The Hunger Games
Oceanside Public Library - Mission Branch Library
FreeAges 13–17
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Oct 30 · 11:00 AM
Boogie and Boo! with Hooray Miss Marae — Bonita
San Diego County Library - Bonita-Sunnyside Branch
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Fright Night in Vista
Main Street, Downtown Vista (haunted house at AVO Playhouse)
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Halloween Carnival at Willie Henderson Sports Complex
Willie Henderson Sports Complex
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 3:30 PM
Halloween Haunt at Stockton Recreation Center
Stockton Recreation Center
Oct31SatCostumes and paradesSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Annual Costume Contest and Parade at Bates Nut Farm
Bates Nut Farm
Free
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31 · 5:00 PM
Encinitas Safe Trick-or-Treat 2026
Downtown Encinitas, 101 Coast Highway (Lumberyard Courtyard)
Oct31SatCostumes and paradesSat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM
Halloween Dress Up at the Children's Museum of Discovery
Children's Museum of Discovery
With admission
Oct31SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Hawktober Finale at El Monte County Park
El Monte County Park
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Heritage County Park Historical Tour
Heritage County Park
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 31
Painted Halloween Pumpkins — Free Family Art Workshop
ArtReach Hillcrest Studio
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
STAR WARS HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR!
San Diego County Library - 4S Ranch Branch
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Trick or Treat on Grand
Historic Downtown Escondido (W Grand Ave)
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Trick or Treat Symphony: A Family Concert (San Diego Symphony)
Jacobs Music Center
Paid
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Coastal 101 Birding Walk at Buena Vista Lagoon
Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Día de los Muertos at Leo Carrillo Ranch
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
Free
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Discovery Tables at Mission Trails Visitor Center
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:30 AM
Family Movie Matinee: Halloween Movie Marathon
San Diego County Library - Cardiff-by-the-Sea Branch
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31
Hike-a-Thon Hike #5: San Dieguito County Park
San Dieguito County Park (upper park, ranger office)
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Pumpkin Archery Party at Chollas Lake Archery Range
Chollas Lake Archery Range
- Community
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Solana Beach Fire Department Open House
Solana Beach Fire Department
All ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Sweetwater Safari Hike at Living Coast Discovery Center
Living Coast Discovery Center
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Artopia Workshop: Woodburned Día de los Muertos Keepsakes (Ages 7–11)
The New Children's Museum
PaidAges 7–11
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Día de los Muertos at SDMA
The San Diego Museum of Art (Plaza de Panama, Balboa Park)
Free
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Día de los Muertos Celebration | Free Event | Nov 1
Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Bldg 176), Arts District Liberty Station
FreeAll ages
Nov1SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM
Paint Your Sneakers
Bravo School of Art
From $78Ages 7+
Nov1SunOutdoorsSun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Sunday Family Fun Day at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
FreeAll ages
Nov1SunOutdoorsSun, Nov 1 · 4:00 PM
Sunday Hike with Ranger Craig at San Dieguito County Park
San Dieguito County Park (lower park, butterfly garden)
With admission
Nov1SunOutdoor rinksThrough Jan 5
Viejas Outdoor Ice Rink
Viejas Casino & Resort ice rink
From $20
- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 4:00 PM
31st Annual Día de Muertos Festival — California Center for the Arts, Escondido
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Free
- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM
Celebrate Día de Muertos
Escondido Public Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM
Free Sunday Kids' Craft Camp at Rancho Guejito Vineyard
Rancho Guejito Vineyard
Free
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM
Raptor Talk with Dr. Bob Gordon at Mission Trails
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
Nov2MonArts & craftsMon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM
Día de Muertos Flower Crowns for Teens — Oceanside Civic Center Library
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
Ages 13–17
Nov2MonCommunityMon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM
Movie Monday: Coco
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
Free
- Community
Mon, Nov 2 · 3:00 PM
Día de los Muertos Community Celebration — Imperial Beach
Veterans Park (Imperial Beach)
FreeAll ages
- Community
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM
Knights Realm Chess Club
Escondido Public Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:30 PM
Teen DIY Holiday Gift Lab — Escondido Library
Escondido Public Library
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 3 · 1:00 PM
Wabi Sabi Players Present: La Llorona — Vista Library
San Diego County Library - Vista Branch
Nov4WedNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 31
Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at The Old Globe
Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, The Old Globe, Balboa Park
PaidAges 3+
Nov4WedArts & craftsWed, Nov 4 · 3:30 PM
Teen Clay Class: Mini Food — Coronado Library
Coronado Public Library
Nov4WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Nov 4
The Sky Tonight: Astronomy Around the World
Fleet Science Center — Giant Dome Theater
Paid
- Community
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM
Bilingual Lotería Game Night — Oceanside Library (John Landes)
Oceanside Public Library - John Landes Community Center Library
Free
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM
Kids Coding Camp
National City Public Library
- Sports & play
Wed, Nov 4 · 2:00 PM
Yoga for Kids
Oceanside Public Library - Mission Branch Library
Ages 2–12
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 5 · 4:00 PM
Let's Play Pokémon for ages 5-12 with Parent
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
Ages 5–12
- Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM
Tooth Fairy Storytime — Encinitas Library
San Diego County Library - Encinitas Branch
Ages 2–3
Nov6FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM
Free Kids Craft | First Friday Open House (November 6)
San Diego Craft Collective
FreeAll ages
Nov6FriCommunityFri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM
KPBS Kids Day: Molly of Denali at the Children's Museum of Discovery
Children's Museum of Discovery
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 6
Stars at Mission Trails Star Party
Kumeyaay Lake Campground, Mission Trails Regional Park
Nov7SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
BLOOMING SEEDS SoCal
San Diego County Library - 4S Ranch Branch
Nov7SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Creekside Critters Animal Programs — Del Mar Library
San Diego County Library - Del Mar Branch
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Discovery Tour at San Elijo Lagoon
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center (Nature Center Loop Trail)
FreeAges 9+
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Morning Ranger-led Hike at San Dieguito County Park
San Dieguito County Park (upper entrance kiosk)
With admission
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Saturday Morning Hike at Wilderness Gardens Preserve
Wilderness Gardens County Preserve
With admissionAll ages
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 12:30 PM
The Old Globe, Globe For All Tour - Macbeth
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
Free
Nov7SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Tiny Wheel Throwing
San Diego Craft Collective
From $90Ages 12+
- Community
Through Jan 3
A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place San Diego
Sesame Place San Diego
With admission
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:45 AM
First Saturday Bird Walk at Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary
Whelan Lake Bird Sanctuary
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:30 PM
iNaturalist Guided Nature Walk at Kumeyaay Lake
Kumeyaay Lake Campground, Mission Trails Regional Park
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 6:00 PM
Kids Night Out, Parents' Night Off (Ages 5-10)
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus
From $50Ages 5–10
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Saturday Sculpting: Sculpt a Scarecrow — Coronado Library
Coronado Public Library
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
STEM Maker Space with Project NexTech — San Marcos Library
San Diego County Library - San Marcos Branch
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM
The Wizard of Oz – JCompany Youth Theatre
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family JCC
From $26
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Wingin' It: Up Close with Real Raptors at The Nat
San Diego Natural History Museum (Coast to Cactus gallery)
- Nov8SunCommunity
Sun, Nov 8 · 6:00 PM
Globe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Copley Plaza, The Old Globe, Balboa Park
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 8 · 10:30 AM
Nature & Me Storytime at The Nat
San Diego Natural History Museum
Up to 5
- Sports & play
Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
Library Littles
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
Nov10TueArts & craftsTue, Nov 10 · 12:00 PM
Star Affirmation Mirror Family Workshop at the Children's Museum of Discovery
Children's Museum of Discovery
With admission
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM
Tween Art Squad: Cyanotype Tote Bags — Escondido Library
Escondido Public Library
FreeAges 9–12
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM
Veteran's Day Camp at the JCC
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus
From $155
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Veterans Day Ceremony at Poway Veterans Park
Veterans Park (Poway)
Free
Nov12ThuCommunityThu, Nov 12 · 11:00 AM
Little Explorers: Baby Rave!
Coronado Public Library
Nov13FriCommunityThrough Jan 3
Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego
With admissionAll ages
Nov13FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 13 · 9:00 AM
Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum
With admission
- Nov13FriCooking
Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM
Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Edible Self Portrait
Children's Museum of Discovery
With admission
- Community
Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30 PM
Read to a Dragon
Escondido Public Library
Free
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM
Reading with a Ranger at Valley Center Library
San Diego County Library - Valley Center Branch
Nov14SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 14 · 5:00 PM
Space Night at the Children's Museum of Discovery
Children's Museum of Discovery
From $20
Nov14SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 14 · 4:30 PM
Star Party at Oakoasis
Oakoasis County Preserve
Nov14SatCommunitySat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Train Song Festival at Old Poway Park
Old Poway Park
With admission
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Late-Fall Wildlife Tour at San Elijo Lagoon
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve (meeting point emailed after registration)
FreeAges 15+
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Mission RoboCode: Beginner Python Workshop — Escondido Library
Escondido Public Library
FreeAges 9–12
Nov15SunCommunitySun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM
Pages in the Park at San Dieguito
San Dieguito County Park
Free
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 15 · 9:00 AM
Autumn Hike on Volcan Mountain
Volcan Mountain Wilderness Preserve
Free
- Outdoors
Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM
Picnic with the Goats
Los Penasquitos Ranch House
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 16 · 4:00 PM
3-D Printer Hands-On Help & Live Demos — Oceanside Civic Center Library
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 16 · 3:30 PM
Makers Monday: Sculpt a Scarecrow
Coronado Public Library
- Community
Mon, Nov 16 · 11:00 AM
Sound Bath Baby Storytime — Coronado Library
Coronado Public Library
Free
Nov17TueNutcracker and showsTue, Nov 17 · 5:45 PM
Storytime with a Ballerina: The Nutcracker — Santee Library
San Diego County Library - Santee Branch
Nov17TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM
Tinker Tuesday: Rocket Workshop with the San Diego Air & Space Museum — Coronado
Coronado Public Library
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM
Natural Sciences Workshops with Project NexTech — 4S Ranch Library
San Diego County Library - 4S Ranch Branch
Nov18WedOutdoorsWed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM
Reading with Reptiles
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
FreeAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Wed, Nov 18 · 5:30 PM
Holiday Concert with Hillsdale Middle School Music — Rancho San Diego Library
San Diego County Library - Rancho San Diego Branch
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM
Teens Make Fantasy Crystal Minis
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 2:30 PM
Weaving Heritage: Native American Basket Weaving
Escondido Public Library
Free
- Sports & play
Wed, Nov 18 · 5:00 PM
Youth Volleyball Clinic (Ages 8–12) at the Lawrence Family JCC
Lawrence Family JCC, Jacobs Family Gymnasium
From $18Ages 8–12
Nov19ThuArts & craftsThu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM
Music Pop-Up with Music n Me at the Children's Museum of Discovery
Children's Museum of Discovery
With admission
Nov20FriTree lightingsFri, Nov 20 · 5:30 PM
2026 Santee Holiday Lighting
Santee Trolley Square
Free
Nov20FriOutdoorsThrough Jan 3
Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden
From $18All ages
Nov20FriOutdoor rinksThrough Jan 3
Skating by the Sea at Hotel del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado (Windsor Lawn ice rink)
Paid
Nov20FriCommunityFri, Nov 20 · 4:30 PM
Teen Friendsgiving at Oceanside Mission Branch Library
Oceanside Public Library - Mission Branch Library
Ages 13–17
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM
Baile Folklórico with Las Flores del Desierto — Julian Library
San Diego County Library - Julian Branch
Free
- Cooking
Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM
Berry Good Foods Family Cooking Class — Oceanside
Oceanside Public Library - John Landes Community Center Library
FreeAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 27
Lamb's Festival of Christmas (Lamb's Players Theatre)
Lamb's Players Theatre
Paid
Nov21SatSports & playSat, Nov 21
Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND California
LEGOLAND California Resort
With admission
Nov21SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM
Early Bird Special Bird Walk at El Monte County Park
El Monte County Park (El Monte Staging Lot)
Nov21SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Hour of AI & Code — 4S Ranch Library
San Diego County Library - 4S Ranch Branch
Ages 7–12
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM
Accessibility Mornings at the Fleet Science Center
Fleet Science Center
With admission
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Family Discovery Walks at Mission Trails
Kumeyaay Lake Campground (Mission Trails Regional Park)
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21
Pinery Christmas Trees – Rancho Bernardo
Pinery Christmas Trees – Rancho Bernardo
Paid
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM
Ranger-led Interpretive Hike
Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21
Try the Pottery Wheel (Ages 8+) at The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum
From $75Ages 8+
- Crafts and cookies
Sun, Nov 22
Clay Together: Ceramic Holiday Ornaments (Ages 5+) at The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum
From $90Ages 5+
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Nov 22 · 9:00 AM
Encinitas Holiday Street Fair 2026
Coast Highway 101, downtown Encinitas
FreeAll ages
Nov23MonOutdoorsMon, Nov 23 · 9:30 AM
Turkey Surf Camp (Thanksgiving Week) – Surf Diva
Surf Diva Surf School (meets at La Jolla Shores)
From $430
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Fall Camp: Nature at Night at the Children's Museum of Discovery
Children's Museum of Discovery
PaidAges 4–8
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Thanksgiving 3-day Camp 2026 (Gustave Eiffel)
Alliance Française de San Diego
From $310Ages 5–11
- Community
Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM
Thanksgiving Camp at the JCC
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus
From $475
Nov24TueNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 24
A Christmas Carol at Cygnet Theatre
Cygnet Theatre at The Joan (Joseph Clayes III Theater), Liberty Station
PaidAll ages
Nov26ThuSports & playThu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM
O'side Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Run
Oceanside Civic Center Plaza (start) to Oceanside Pier
From $34.99All ages
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:15 AM
San Diego-North County Turkey Trot (5K, 10K and Kids 1K Fun Run)
4S Ranch Sports Park
From $27.50
Nov27FriOutdoorsFri, Nov 27 · 8:00 AM
Green Friday: Bird & Butterfly Garden Restoration
Tijuana River Valley Regional Park - Bird & Butterfly Garden
FreeAll ages
Nov27FriTree lightingsFri, Nov 27 · 5:30 PM
Jingle Jets Holiday Lighting Celebration aboard USS Midway
USS Midway Museum
Paid
Nov27FriSanta visitsFri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
North Pole Limited Holiday Train — Campo
Campo Depot (Campo Railroad Museum)
From $15All ages
Nov27FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Star Party at Sycamore Canyon
Sycamore Canyon Preserve (Highway 67 Staging Area)
FreeAll ages
- Tree lightings
Fri, Nov 27 · 5:00 PM
Liberty Station Tree Lighting & Holiday Festivities
Liberty Station - North Promenade and Vesper Venue
Nov28SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 28 · 10:30 AM
BOARDED! Interactive Pirate Show on San Diego Bay
Maritime Museum of San Diego
From $38
Nov28SatCrafts and cookiesSat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Holiday Ornament Drop-In Class (Small Business Saturday)
Bravo School of Art
From $20
Nov28SatOutdoorsThrough Dec 25
Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
With admissionAll ages
Nov28SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 28
Wild Holidays at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
With admissionAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Ceramics by Hand: Holiday Cookie Plates (Ages 8+) at The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum
From $75Ages 8+
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 PM
ei8ht – JCompany Youth Theatre Hanukkah musical
David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family JCC
From $36
- Community
Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM
Family Movie: The Wild Robot (Spoilers Book Club) — Coronado Library
Coronado Public Library
All ages
- Train rides
Through Jan 3
Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour (Old Town Trolley)
Old Town Market (Old Town Trolley ticket booth)
From $25All ages
- Santa visits
Sun, Nov 29 · 10:00 AM
Sips & Sweets with Santa (San Diego Moms)
AleSmith Brewing
Paid
- Tree lightings
Mon, Nov 30 · 5:00 PM
Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar (Grand Social)
From $25All ages
Dec2WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 2
Cygnet's A Magical Holiday
Cygnet Theatre at The Joan, Liberty Station
PaidAll ages
- Santa visits
Wed, Dec 2 · 4:00 PM
Photos with Santa — Vista Library
San Diego County Library - Vista Branch
Dec4FriTree lightingsFri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
Fallbrook Tree Lighting Festival
Fallbrook Community Center
Dec4FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 4 · 1:00 PM
Holiday Songs Around the World Concert
Coronado Public Library
Dec4FriTree lightingsFri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Liberty Station Hanukkah Celebration & Menorah Lighting
Central Promenade, Liberty Station
Dec4FriCrafts and cookiesFri, Dec 4 · 3:30 PM
Winter Craft: Hanukkah Suncatchers — Cardiff Library
San Diego County Library - Cardiff-by-the-Sea Branch
Ages 3–12
- Dec5SatArts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 AM
FAM Studio: Patch It Forward at The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum
- Parades
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
68th Annual Vista Christmas Parade
Downtown Vista Historical District
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Holiday at the Rancho — Leo Carrillo Ranch
Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park
Paid
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 3:00 PM
Small Town Holiday & Tree Lighting — Imperial Beach
Pier Plaza, Imperial Beach
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Westwind Brass Holiday Concert at Mission Trails
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center (outdoor amphitheater)
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM
Wild Winter Family Festival
Helen Woodward Animal Center (Humane Education Campus)
Free
- Train rides
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Winter Movie in the Park: The Polar Express
Old Poway Park
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Winter Wonderland Festival — California Center for the Arts, Escondido
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Free
- Tree lightings
Sun, Dec 6 · 4:30 PM
Fletcher Cove Holiday Tree Lighting — Solana Beach
Fletcher Cove Park
FreeAll ages
- Light displays
Sun, Dec 6 · 3:00 PM
Holiday Lights in Downtown El Cajon
Downtown El Cajon
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM
Nutcracker Tea with San Diego Ballet at Liberty Station
Liberty Station
Paid
- Markets and festivals
Tue, Dec 8 · 4:00 PM
Winterfest — Alpine Library
San Diego County Library - Alpine Branch
All ages
Dec9WedNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 20
The Nutcracker 2026 (San Diego Civic Youth Ballet)
Casa del Prado Theater, Balboa Park
From $30
- Markets and festivals
Wed, Dec 9 · 7:30 PM
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland — Escondido
California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Concert Hall
From $54
- Community
Wed, Dec 9 · 4:00 PM
Paws to Read!
Escondido Public Library
Free
Dec10ThuArts & craftsThu, Dec 10 · 10:30 AM
Sugar Plum Fairy Ballerina Storytime — Lakeside Library
San Diego County Library - Lakeside Branch
- Community
Thu, Dec 10 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Tree Trimming Celebration
Escondido Public Library
Free
Dec11FriCommunityFri, Dec 11 · 3:30 PM
Christmas in the Park at Old Poway Park
Old Poway Park
Dec11FriCommunityFri, Dec 11 · 4:00 PM
Coastal Christmas Holiday Light Spectacular — Del Mar Fairgrounds
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Paid
Dec12SatOutdoorsSat, Dec 12
Flagship Gray Whale Watching Cruises
Broadway Pier (Flagship Cruises departure)
From $40.50
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 6:00 PM
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - Live in Concert at The Rady Shell
The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Paid
Dec12SatCommunitySat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Rancho Christmas at Rancho Guajome Adobe
Rancho Guajome Adobe
From $3
Dec12SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Symphony Kids: Meet The Brass - March of the Toys
Jacobs Music Center
PaidAll ages
- Tree lightings
Sun, Dec 13 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Tree Lighting at La Colonia Park — Solana Beach
La Colonia Park
FreeAll ages
Dec15TueNutcracker and showsTue, Dec 15 · 7:00 PM
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Jacobs Music Center
Jacobs Music Center
Paid
- Crafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 15 · 5:30 PM
Carols, Crafts, & Cookies
San Diego County Library - Rancho San Diego Branch
Dec17ThuNutcracker and showsThu, Dec 17
The Nutcracker — Golden State Ballet with the San Diego Symphony
San Diego Civic Theatre
PaidAll ages
Dec18FriCrafts and cookiesFri, Dec 18 · 3:30 PM
Winter Craft: Foam Gingerbread Houses
San Diego County Library - Cardiff-by-the-Sea Branch
Ages 3–12
Dec19SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 19 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa in Fallbrook
Fallbrook Community Center
From $5
Dec19SatCommunitySat, Dec 19 · 11:00 AM
Noteworthy Puppets: Holiday Hijinks
San Diego County Library - Del Mar Branch
Dec19SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 19 · 2:00 PM
The Nutcracker (City Ballet of San Diego) at California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Concert Hall, California Center for the Arts, Escondido
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM
The Nutcracker (San Diego Ballet) at The Magnolia, El Cajon
The Magnolia
Paid
- Community
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM
Winter Movies Marathon — Cardiff Library Family Matinee
San Diego County Library - Cardiff-by-the-Sea Branch
Dec21MonNew Year’s EveMon, Dec 21 · 9:30 AM
Holiday Surf Camp (Christmas and New Year's Weeks) – Surf Diva
Surf Diva Surf School (meets at La Jolla Shores)
From $430
Dec21MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
Winter Camp at the Children's Museum of Discovery
Children's Museum of Discovery
PaidAges 4–8
- Sports & play
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:00 AM
Winter Specialty Camps (UTK–6th Grade) at the Lawrence Family JCC
Lawrence Family JCC, Jacobs Family Campus
From $680
- Sports & play
Wed, Dec 23 · 3:30 PM
Teen Mario Kart Tournament
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
Dec24ThuCrafts and cookiesThu, Dec 24 · 3:30 PM
Winter Craft: Pom-Pom Snowflakes — Cardiff Library
San Diego County Library - Cardiff-by-the-Sea Branch
Ages 3–12
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 27 · 6:00 PM
World Ballet Company: The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra — Escondido
California Center for the Arts, Escondido — Concert Hall
PaidAges 2+
Dec28MonParadesMon, Dec 28 · 8:00 AM
Port of San Diego Holiday Bowl Parade
Downtown San Diego waterfront (Harbor Drive)
Free
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31
Kids' New Year's Eve at LEGOLAND California
LEGOLAND California Resort
With admission
- Light displays
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Glow BIG: Noon Year Celebration
AleSmith Brewing
Paid
- Crafts and cookies
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:30 AM
Preschool Storytime and Noon Year's Eve Craft
San Diego County Library - Cardiff-by-the-Sea Branch
Jan1FriNutcracker and showsFri, Jan 1 · 2:00 PM
Happy 112th Birthday, Spreckels Organ! (New Year's Day concert)
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Jan 4 · 3:30 PM
Makers Monday: Beaded Pipe Cleaner Icicles
Coronado Public Library
- Arts & crafts
Through Jan 17
Holes (San Diego Junior Theatre)
Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park
Paid
- Community
Fri, Jan 8 · 6:30 PM
Twelfth Night (Shabbat Shakespeare) – JCompany Youth Theatre
The Samuel and Rebecca Astor Judaica Library, Lawrence Family JCC
From $29
- Sports & play
Through Mar 21
Furry Fun Fest at Sesame Place San Diego
Sesame Place San Diego
Paid
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
After-School Kids Textile Art (4 weeks)
Bravo School of Art
From $156Ages 7–14
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Afterschool Series | Ceramics for Kids | 6-12yrs | Tuesdays
San Diego Craft Collective
From $135Ages 6–12
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Afterschool Series | Woodworking for Kids | 6-12yrs | Mondays
San Diego Craft Collective
From $45Ages 6–12
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Campus
Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation Discovery Campus
With admission
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Ceramic Heights Kids and Teens Classes
Ceramic Heights
From $30
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Chess Club for Tweens and Teens
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
FreeAges 8–17
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Children's Museum of Discovery (Escondido)
Children's Museum of Discovery
From $17
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Children’s Weekly Art and Illustration Classes at Studio ArtHaus
Studio ArtHaus
From $130
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Comic-Con Museum
Comic-Con Museum
From $15All ages
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Community Art Workshop at The San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art (May S. Marcy Sculpture Garden)
All ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
From $10
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Fall2026 After-School Art, Sewing and Clay at ArtReach
ArtReach Hillcrest Studio
Paid
OngoingprogramCommunityRecurring / by appointment
FH Early Childhood Music (ages 3–4)
Villa Musica Fletcher Hills
From $337.50Ages 3–4
OngoingprogramCommunityRecurring / by appointment
FH Group Guitar for Kids – Level I Session 2 – Dolce (ages 7–12)
Villa Musica Fletcher Hills
From $225Ages 7–12
OngoingprogramCookingSession in progress
Global Cooking Skills: Creativity in the Kitchen — Fallbrook
Friends of Willow Tree
Paid
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum
From $16All ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Java Weekly Classes – The LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers
The LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers – Carmel Valley Campus
Paid
OngoingprogramLearn to skateRecurring / by appointment
Learn to Skate Classes at Poway ICE
The Rinks - Poway ICE
From $196Ages 3+
VisitanytimeSports & playVisit on your schedule
LEGOLAND California Resort
LEGOLAND California Resort
Paid
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Maritime Museum of San Diego
Maritime Museum of San Diego
From $15All ages
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Mingei International Museum
Mingei International Museum
From $15All ages
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (La Jolla)
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
From $25All ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Nat at Night at the San Diego Natural History Museum
San Diego Natural History Museum
From $8.50All ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Palomar Mountain State Park
Palomar Mountain State Park
From $10
OngoingprogramCommunityRecurring / by appointment
Pre-Ballet and Kinder Ballet – City Ballet School of San Diego
City Ballet School of San Diego
From $165Ages 4–5
PublicskatingPublic skatingVisit on your schedule
Public Ice Skating at Kroc Center Ice
Kroc Center Ice, The Salvation Army Kroc Center San Diego
From $25
OngoingprogramCommunityRecurring / by appointment
Ranch House Tours at Los Peñasquitos Ranch House
Los Peñasquitos Ranch House
FreeAll ages
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
San Diego Automotive Museum
San Diego Automotive Museum
Paid
- VisitanytimeSTEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat)
San Diego Natural History Museum
From $16.95All ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
From $68All ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
All ages
OngoingprogramCommunityRecurring / by appointment
Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Children's Museum of Discovery
Children's Museum of Discovery
With admission
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Sewing Skills for Kids — Monday Afterschool Series
San Diego Craft Collective
From $135Ages 8–12
- OngoingprogramArts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Storytime Studio at The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum
With admission
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum
From $20
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Tinker Tuesday STEAM Club — Coronado Public Library
Coronado Public Library
Free
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Toddler Time at The New Children's Museum
The New Children's Museum
With admissionUp to 5
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Vertical Hold Youth Rec Team – San Diego
Vertical Hold San Diego
From $140Ages 7–17
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Baby Lapsit
Escondido Public Library
Free
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Baby Storytime
Oceanside Public Library - Mission Branch Library
Ages 0–2
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Baby Storytime
Coronado Public Library
Free
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Belmont Park
Belmont Park
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Bilingual Story Time (English/español)
Oceanside Public Library - John Landes Community Center Library
Ages 2–5
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Birch Aquarium at Scripps
From $29.95All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center
Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center
All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Cabrillo National Monument
Cabrillo National Monument
From $10
- Arts & crafts
Visit on your schedule
Clay N' Latte Vista — Paint Your Own Pottery
Clay N' Latte
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Cuentos Para Niños
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
Ages 2–5
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Daily Animal Presentations at the Living Coast Discovery Center
Living Coast Discovery Center
With admissionAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Fleet Science Center
Fleet Science Center
From $18.95All ages
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Free Second Sunday and Free Third Thursday at MCASD La Jolla
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
FreeAll ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
French Kindergarten Literacy (Ages 5-6)
Alliance Française de San Diego
From $324Ages 5–6
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Game Night
Oceanside Public Library - John Landes Community Center Library
Ages 10–17
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Introduction to Python — Free Tech Club Meetup (grades 4-12)
The LEAGUE of Amazing Programmers – Carmel Valley Campus
Free
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Kid's Craft Night
National City Public Library
- Outdoors
Session in progress
Kids Organic Garden and Craft — Tuesday Afterschool Series
San Diego Craft Collective
From $180Ages 6–12
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Kidzone at the Park
Potrero County Park
FreeAges 4–12
- Learn to skate
Recurring / by appointment
Learn to Skate: Youth (Ages 3-12) at Kroc Center Ice
Kroc Center Ice, The Salvation Army Kroc Center San Diego
PaidAges 3–12
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Lego Club (Otay Ranch)
Chula Vista Public Library - Otay Ranch Branch Library
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Little Explorers
Escondido Public Library
Free
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Little Leapers at Sky Zone San Marcos
Sky Zone Trampoline Park San Marcos
From $10
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Living Coast Discovery Center
Living Coast Discovery Center
From $16All ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
Free
- Community
Visit on your schedule
Museum of Us
Museum of Us
From $16.95All ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Nature Studio Maker Space at The Nat
San Diego Natural History Museum
With admissionAll ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Pre-Ballet (ages 3-6) – San Diego Ballet School
San Diego Ballet
PaidAges 3–6
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Preschool Storytime (Georgina Cole Library)
Georgina Cole Library
FreeAges 3–5
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Skating at Poway ICE
The Rinks - Poway ICE
From $18All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Rhyme & Shine Storytime
Escondido Public Library
Free
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Rookies and Rock 101 at School of Rock San Diego
School of Rock San Diego
Paid
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Zoo
From $68All ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
Spreckels Organ Sunday Concerts
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park
FreeAll ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Storytime (National City)
National City Public Library
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Sunday Youth Basketball at the Lawrence Family JCC
Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus
From $300
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler Tales
Escondido Public Library
Free
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler Time (Dove Lane)
Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane
Free
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler-Preschool Storytime
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
Ages 2–5
- Outdoors
Recurring / by appointment
Trail Tykes at Mission Trails
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
FreeAges 2–5
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
USS Midway Museum
USS Midway Museum
From $29All ages
Recently ended
Oct23FriArts & craftsEndedPast · Oct 23 · 4:30 PM
Make and Create for Teens
Oceanside Public Library - Mission Branch Library
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 10:30 AM
OPL Scares: Pre-K STEAM
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
Ages 2–5
Oct23FriSpooky and hauntedEndedPast · Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Spring Valley Spooktacular
Spring Valley Community Center
All ages
- Oct23FriSTEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Star Party at Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve
Mt. Woodson Gateway County Preserve
FreeAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Trunk or Treat on Seacoast
Pier Plaza
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 3:00 PM
Craft-Tober
San Diego County Library - Fletcher Hills Branch
Oct22ThuSTEM & discoveryEndedPast · Oct 22 · 4:00 PM
EZ Science for Kids
San Diego County Library - Bonita-Sunnyside Branch
Ages 5–10
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 6:00 PM
STEAM: Floating Ghosts
Chula Vista Public Library - Civic Center Branch Library
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 4:30 PM
Teen Sewing 101 Workshop
Escondido Public Library
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 4:30 PM
Teen Art Studio: Faux Stained-Glass Frames — Escondido Library
Escondido Public Library
Ages 13–18
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 3:30 PM
Teen Craft: Pumpkin Carving
San Diego County Library - Valley Center Branch
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 19 · 4:00 PM
Hallow-ZINE
Chula Vista Public Library - Otay Ranch Branch Library
Ages 13–17
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