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Family Events & Things to Do with Kids in San Diego
Free museum days, storytimes, nature walks and hands-on workshops for children across San Diego County, with ages, prices and dates read off each organiser’s own page.
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31 family events in San Diego
MON, WED, FRI · 9:30 AMStorytime with Seadragons
Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point Loma
Recurring
Included with Admission
DAILY · 10:00 AMPenguin Feeding
Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point Loma
Recurring
Included with Admission
WED–SUN · 10:30 AMUrban Oasis Presentation
The Living Coast Discovery Center · South Bay
Recurring
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WED–SUN · 11:30 AMEagle Presentation
The Living Coast Discovery Center · South Bay
Recurring
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WED–SUN · 12:30 PMWildlife Surprise
The Living Coast Discovery Center · South Bay
Recurring
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WED–SUN · 1:30 PMShark & Ray Presentation
The Living Coast Discovery Center · South Bay
Recurring
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WED–SUN · 2:30 PMSea Turtle Presentation
The Living Coast Discovery Center · South Bay
Recurring
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FRI, OCT 23Halloween Aglow
Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point Loma · 2.5 h
One-time
Adults (13+): $59.95; Children: $49.95; 2 and under free; members save 20%
SAT, OCT 24Spooktacular
Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve · East County · 4 h
One-time
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SAT, OCT 24Halloween Aglow
Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point Loma · 2.5 h
One-time
Adults (13+): $59.95; Children: $49.95; 2 and under free; members save 20%
SUN, OCT 25Aquarium Explorers Club: Sensational Sea Turtles
Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point Loma · 2 h
One-time
$25 per child per session
SUN, OCT 25Halloween Storytime & Trick-or-Treat Bag Painting
Oceanside Art Collective · North County Coastal · 1 h
One-time
$15
TUESDAYS · 4:00 PMAll About Arts & Crafts
Oceanside Art Collective · North County Coastal · 1 h
Recurring
$25 drop-in
WED, OCT 28Children's Storytime
Athenaeum Music & Arts Library · Beaches & Point Loma · 1 h
One-time
This is a free event.
THU, OCT 29Story Time with an Archaeologist
San Diego Archaeological Center · North County Inland · 1 h
One-time
$5
SUN, NOV 1Aquarium Explorers Club: Playful Penguins
Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point Loma · 2 h
One-time
$25 per child per session
1ST FRIDAY · 11:00 AMTalls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center · South Bay · 1 h
Recurring
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FRI, NOV 6First Friday Free Kids Craft
San Diego Craft Collective · Beaches & Point Loma · 1 h
One-time
$0.00 · RSVP requested
SAT, NOV 7The Wondrous Woodrat: Mice & Moles, Shrews & Voles & Gophers in Holes
San Diego River Park Foundation · Mission Valley & Mid-City · 1.5 h
One-time
FREE—ages 4-10 with an adult
SUN, NOV 8Play Day
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point Loma · 3 h
One-time
Free
SUN, NOV 8Aquarium Explorers Club: Marvelous Marine Mammals
Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point Loma · 2 h
One-time
$25 per child per session
WED, NOV 11Fall Day Camp: Veterans Day
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center · South Bay · 7 h
One-time
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SAT, NOV 14Garden Explorers: Exploring Through the Senses
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center · South Bay · 2 h
One-time
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SAT, NOV 14Chefcitos
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center · South Bay · 1.5 h
One-time
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SUN, NOV 15Aquarium Explorers Club: Amazing Amphibians
Birch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point Loma · 2 h
One-time
$25 per child per session
3RD SATURDAY · 1:00 PMFamily Discovery Walk
Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center · Mission Valley & Mid-City · 1.5 h
Recurring
Free
MON, NOV 23Archaeology Fall Camp
San Diego Archaeological Center · North County Inland
Runs over several days
Full session $300 · SDAC members $260 · Daily $100
MON, NOV 30Daddy and Me Date Night: Make Mommy a Christmas Present
Oceanside Art Collective · North County Coastal · 1 h
One-time
$50 for one piece · $65 for two
SAT, DEC 12Garden Explorers: Art in the Outdoors
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center · South Bay · 2 h
One-time
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SAT, DEC 12Chefcitos
Olivewood Gardens & Learning Center · South Bay
One-time
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SAT, DEC 12Art with an Archaeologist
San Diego Archaeological Center · North County Inland · 3 h
One-time
Free for kids 12 and under · Adults $5