Things to do with kids in San Diego — November 2026

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

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM

Artopia Workshop: Woodburned Día de los Muertos Keepsakes (Ages 7–11)

The New Children's Museum

PaidAges 7–11

Sat, Oct 24

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND California

LEGOLAND California Resort

With admission

Sun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM

Celebrate Día de Muertos

Escondido Public Library

Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (San Diego Junior Theatre)

Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park

PaidAll ages

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM

Día de los Muertos at Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

FreeAll ages

Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM

Día de los Muertos at SDMA

The San Diego Museum of Art (Plaza de Panama, Balboa Park)

Free

Sun, 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

Sun, Nov 1 · 2:00 PM

Paint Your Sneakers

Bravo School of Art

From $78Ages 7+

Sun, Nov 1 · 9:00 AM

Raptor Talk with Dr. Bob Gordon at Mission Trails

Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center

Sun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM

Sunday Family Fun Day at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

FreeAll ages

Sun, 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

Mon, Nov 2 · 3:00 PM

Día de los Muertos Community Celebration — Imperial Beach

Veterans Park (Imperial Beach)

FreeAll ages

Mon, 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

Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM

Knights Realm Chess Club

Escondido Public Library

Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM

Movie Monday: Coco

Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library

Free

Tue, Nov 3 · 1:00 PM

Wabi Sabi Players Present: La Llorona — Vista Library

San Diego County Library - Vista Branch

Wed, Nov 4 · 4:00 PM

Kids Coding Camp

National City Public Library

Wed, Nov 4 · 3:30 PM

Teen Clay Class: Mini Food — Coronado Library

Coronado Public Library

Wed, Nov 4

The Sky Tonight: Astronomy Around the World

Fleet Science Center — Giant Dome Theater

Paid

Wed, Nov 4 · 2:00 PM

Yoga for Kids

Oceanside Public Library - Mission Branch Library

Ages 2–12

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

Thu, Nov 5 · 10:30 AM

Tooth Fairy Storytime — Encinitas Library

San Diego County Library - Encinitas Branch

Ages 2–3

Fri, Nov 6 · 5:00 PM

Free Kids Craft | First Friday Open House (November 6)

San Diego Craft Collective

FreeAll ages

Fri, Oct 23 · 10:00 AM

KPBS Kids Day: Molly of Denali at the Children's Museum of Discovery

Children's Museum of Discovery

With admission

Fri, Nov 6

Stars at Mission Trails Star Party

Kumeyaay Lake Campground, Mission Trails Regional Park

Through Jan 3

A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place San Diego

Sesame Place San Diego

With admission

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

BLOOMING SEEDS SoCal

San Diego County Library - 4S Ranch Branch

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Creekside Critters Animal Programs — Del Mar Library

San Diego County Library - Del Mar Branch

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Discovery Table at Ramona Grasslands

Ramona Grasslands County Preserve (Main Staging Area)

Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM

Discovery Tables at Mission Trails Visitor Center

Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Discovery Tour at San Elijo Lagoon

San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center (Nature Center Loop Trail)

FreeAges 9+

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:30 PM

iNaturalist Guided Nature Walk at Kumeyaay Lake

Kumeyaay Lake Campground, Mission Trails Regional Park

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

Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM

Morning Ranger-led Hike at San Dieguito County Park

San Dieguito County Park (upper entrance kiosk)

With admission

Sat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM

Saturday Morning Hike at Wilderness Gardens Preserve

Wilderness Gardens County Preserve

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM

Saturday Sculpting: Sculpt a Scarecrow — Coronado Library

Coronado Public Library

Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM

STEM Maker Space with Project NexTech — San Marcos Library

San Diego County Library - San Marcos Branch

Sat, Nov 7 · 12:30 PM

The Old Globe, Globe For All Tour - Macbeth

Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library

Free

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM

The Wizard of Oz – JCompany Youth Theatre

David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre, Lawrence Family JCC

From $26

Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM

Tiny Wheel Throwing

San Diego Craft Collective

From $90Ages 12+

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)

Sun, Nov 8 · 6:00 PM

Globe Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Copley Plaza, The Old Globe, Balboa Park

FreeAll ages

Thu, Oct 22 · 10:30 AM

Nature & Me Storytime at The Nat

San Diego Natural History Museum

Up to 5

Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM

Library Littles

Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library

Tue, Nov 10 · 12:00 PM

Star Affirmation Mirror Family Workshop at the Children's Museum of Discovery

Children's Museum of Discovery

Tue, Nov 10 · 10:30 AM

Storytime Engineers at the San Diego Air & Space Museum

San Diego Air & Space Museum (MoonBase room)

With admission

Tue, Nov 10 · 4:00 PM

Tween Art Squad: Cyanotype Tote Bags — Escondido Library

Escondido Public Library

Ages 9–12

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

San Diego Veterans Day Parade 2026

Harbor Drive (in front of the County Administration Building), Downtown San Diego

Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM

Veteran's Day Camp at the JCC

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus

From $155

Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM

Veteran's Day Parade (Fallbrook)

Main Avenue, Fallbrook (parade route)

Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM

Veterans Day Ceremony at Poway Veterans Park

Veterans Park (Poway)

Free

Thu, Nov 12 · 11:00 AM

Little Explorers: Baby Rave!

Coronado Public Library

Through Jan 3

Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego

With admissionAll ages

Fri, Nov 13 · 9:00 AM

Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at The New Children's Museum

The New Children's Museum

With admission

Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM

Jimbo's Garden Workshop: Edible Self Portrait

Children's Museum of Discovery

With admission

Fri, Nov 13 · 3:30 PM

Read to a Dragon

Escondido Public Library

Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM

Reading with a Ranger at Valley Center Library

San Diego County Library - Valley Center Branch

Sat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM

Critter Chats in the Living Lab at The Nat

San Diego Natural History Museum (Living Lab)

Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM

Mission RoboCode: Beginner Python Workshop — Escondido Library

Escondido Public Library

Ages 9–12

Sat, Nov 14 · 5:00 PM

Space Night at the Children's Museum of Discovery

Children's Museum of Discovery

From $20

Sat, Nov 14 · 4:30 PM

Star Party at Oakoasis

Oakoasis County Preserve

Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM

Train Song Festival at Old Poway Park

Old Poway Park

With admission

Sun, Nov 15 · 1:00 PM

Pages in the Park at San Dieguito

San Dieguito County Park

Free

Sun, Nov 15 · 12:00 PM

Picnic with the Goats

Los Penasquitos Ranch House

Mon, Nov 16 · 3:30 PM

Makers Monday: Sculpt a Scarecrow

Coronado Public Library

Mon, Nov 16 · 11:00 AM

Sound Bath Baby Storytime — Coronado Library

Coronado Public Library

Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM

Natural Sciences Workshops with Project NexTech — 4S Ranch Library

San Diego County Library - 4S Ranch Branch

Tue, Nov 17 · 3:30 PM

Tinker Tuesday: Rocket Workshop with the San Diego Air & Space Museum — Coronado

Coronado Public Library

Wed, Nov 18 · 10:30 AM

Reading with Reptiles

San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve

FreeAll ages

Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM

Teens Make Fantasy Crystal Minis

Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane

Wed, Nov 18 · 2:30 PM

Weaving Heritage: Native American Basket Weaving

Escondido Public Library

Thu, Nov 19 · 10:00 AM

Music Pop-Up with Music n Me at the Children's Museum of Discovery

Children's Museum of Discovery

Fri, Nov 20 · 4:00 PM

Baile Folklórico with Las Flores del Desierto — Julian Library

San Diego County Library - Julian Branch

Free

Fri, Oct 23 · 4:00 PM

Berry Good Foods Family Cooking Class — Oceanside

Oceanside Public Library - John Landes Community Center Library

FreeAll ages

Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM

Franklin & Friends: Tortoise Storytime at Solana Beach Library

San Diego County Library - Solana Beach Branch

Through Jan 3

Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden

From $18All ages

Fri, Nov 20

Stars at West Sycamore Star Party

West Sycamore Staging Area, Mission Trails Regional Park

Fri, Nov 20 · 4:30 PM

Teen Friendsgiving at Oceanside Mission Branch Library

Oceanside Public Library - Mission Branch Library

Ages 13–17

Sat, Nov 21 · 9:00 AM

Accessibility Mornings at the Fleet Science Center

Fleet Science Center

With admission

Sat, Nov 21

Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND California

LEGOLAND California Resort

With admission

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM

Early Bird Special Bird Walk at El Monte County Park

El Monte County Park (El Monte Staging Lot)

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM

Family Discovery Walks at Mission Trails

Kumeyaay Lake Campground (Mission Trails Regional Park)

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM

Hour of AI & Code — 4S Ranch Library

San Diego County Library - 4S Ranch Branch

Ages 7–12

Sat, Nov 21

Pinery Christmas Trees – Rancho Bernardo

Pinery Christmas Trees – Rancho Bernardo

Paid

Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM

Ranger-led Interpretive Hike

Sycamore Canyon/Goodan Ranch

Sun, Oct 25 · 9:00 AM

Trail Trek at Wilderness Gardens Preserve

Wilderness Gardens County Preserve

FreeAll ages

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

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM

Thanksgiving 3-day Camp 2026 (Gustave Eiffel)

Alliance Française de San Diego

From $310Ages 5–11

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:00 AM

Thanksgiving Camp at the JCC

Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus

From $475

Mon, Nov 23 · 9:30 AM

Turkey Surf Camp (Thanksgiving Week) – Surf Diva

Surf Diva Surf School (meets at La Jolla Shores)

From $430

Wed, Oct 28 · 4:30 PM

Teen Zine Scene — Escondido Library

Escondido Public Library

Thu, Nov 26 · 7:00 AM

O'side Turkey Trot 5K & Kids Run

Oceanside Civic Center Plaza (start) to Oceanside Pier

From $34.99All ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 8:00 AM

Green Friday: Bird & Butterfly Garden Restoration

Tijuana River Valley Regional Park - Bird & Butterfly Garden

FreeAll ages

Fri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM

Star Party at Sycamore Canyon

Sycamore Canyon Preserve (Highway 67 Staging Area)

FreeAll ages

Sat, Nov 28 · 10:30 AM

BOARDED! Interactive Pirate Show on San Diego Bay

Maritime Museum of San Diego

From $38

Sat, Nov 28 · 2:00 PM

Family Movie: The Wild Robot (Spoilers Book Club) — Coronado Library

Coronado Public Library

All ages

Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM

Heritage County Park Historical Tour

Heritage County Park

FreeAll ages

Through Dec 25

Jungle Bells at the San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo

With admissionAll ages

Sat, Nov 28

Wild Holidays at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park

San Diego Zoo Safari Park

With admissionAll ages