San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad · CA
Things to do with kids in San Diego — January 2027
24 family events in January 2027. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page. Dates are in Pacific Time.
What’s on now in San Diego →Events
- Community
Through Jan 3
A Very Furry Christmas at Sesame Place San Diego
Sesame Place San Diego
With admission
Nov21SatSports & playSat, Nov 21
Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND California
LEGOLAND California Resort
With admission
Nov13FriCommunityThrough Jan 3
Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego
SeaWorld San Diego
With admissionAll ages
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
Nov20FriOutdoorsThrough Jan 3
Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden
From $18All ages
Nov19ThuPublic skatingThrough Jan 3
Rady Children's Ice Rink at Liberty Station
Rady Children's Ice Rink, Legacy Plaza, ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station
From $15
Nov20FriOutdoor rinksThrough Jan 3
Skating by the Sea at Hotel del Coronado
Hotel del Coronado (Windsor Lawn ice rink)
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 6
Stars at Mission Trails Star Party
Kumeyaay Lake Campground, Mission Trails Regional Park
Nov1SunOutdoor rinksThrough Jan 5
Viejas Outdoor Ice Rink
Viejas Casino & Resort ice rink
From $20
Nov28SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 28
Wild Holidays at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
With admissionAll ages
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 Table at Ramona Grasslands
Ramona Grasslands County Preserve (Main Staging Area)
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
Nov1SunOutdoorsSun, Nov 1 · 10:00 AM
Sunday Family Fun Day at San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
San Elijo Lagoon Ecological Reserve
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
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 13 · 11:00 AM
Reading with a Ranger at Valley Center Library
San Diego County Library - Valley Center Branch
- 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
Nov21SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Hour of AI & Code — 4S Ranch Library
San Diego County Library - 4S Ranch Branch
Ages 7–12
Nov14SatSTEM & discoverySat, Nov 14 · 4:30 PM
Star Party at Oakoasis
Oakoasis County Preserve
- Sports & play
Mon, Nov 9 · 4:00 PM
Library Littles
Oceanside Public Library - Civic Center Library
- Cooking
Fri, Oct 23 · 4:00 PM
Berry Good Foods Family Cooking Class — Oceanside
Oceanside Public Library - John Landes Community Center Library
FreeAll ages