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Free Events in San Diego
Everything on our San Diego calendar that costs nothing to attend — free museum days, library and museum workshops, lagoon and canyon walks, and the beach cleanups and restoration days. Where a free event needs a reservation, or is free only for residents, the card says so.
Liberty Station & Arts District
FreeFRI, OCT 23Locals' SummerLiberty Station & Arts District · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Birch Aquarium at Scripps
FRI, OCT 23Halloween AglowBirch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point LomaAdults (13+): $59.95; Children: $49.95; 2 and under free; members save 20%Details →Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center
2ND & 4TH SATURDAY · 8:30 AMKumeyaay Lake Campground WalkMission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFree · no reservations requiredDetails →Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor CenterWED, SAT, SUN · 9:30 AMVisitor Center Guided Nature WalkMission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFree · no reservations requiredDetails →Visions Art Museum
SAT, OCT 24Artists Gallery TalksVisions Art Museum · Beaches & Point LomaFree and open to the publicDetails →Liberty Station & Arts District
FreeSAT, OCT 24Latine PrideLiberty Station & Arts District · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Birch Aquarium at ScrippsSAT, OCT 24Halloween AglowBirch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point LomaAdults (13+): $59.95; Children: $49.95; 2 and under free; members save 20%Details →Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
MON, OCT 26Piers Lawrence & the Soul Jazz All-Stars Free Mini-ConcertAthenaeum Music & Arts Library · Beaches & Point LomaFree admissionDetails →Downtown Escondido Grand Farmers Market
FreeTUESDAYS · 2:30 PMGrand Farmers MarketDowntown Escondido Grand Farmers Market · North County InlandFreeDetails →Liberty Station & Arts District
FreeTUESDAYS · 6:00 PMTrivia TuesdayLiberty Station & Arts District · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
WED, OCT 28Children's StorytimeAthenaeum Music & Arts Library · Beaches & Point LomaThis is a free event.Details →San Diego Coastkeeper
FreeSUN, NOV 1Celebrate Day of the Dead at Sweetwater ParkSan Diego Coastkeeper · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFreeDetails →San Diego Craft Collective
$0.00 (free)SUN, NOV 1Día de los Muertos CelebrationSan Diego Craft Collective · Beaches & Point Loma$0.00 (free)Details →Athenaeum Music & Arts Library
MON, NOV 2Julia Pautz & Tina Chong Free Mini-ConcertAthenaeum Music & Arts Library · Beaches & Point LomaFree Mini-ConcertDetails →Nature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
WED, NOV 4Volunteer Restoration EventNature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center · North County CoastalFree · donations welcome · registration requiredDetails →San Diego Craft Collective
1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY · 6:00 PMCommunity Craft NightSan Diego Craft Collective · Beaches & Point LomaFree · registration requiredDetails →Visions Art Museum
1ST FRIDAY · 5:00 PMLiberty Station First FridayVisions Art Museum · Beaches & Point LomaAdmission is free.Details →San Diego Craft Collective
FRI, NOV 6First Friday Free Kids CraftSan Diego Craft Collective · Beaches & Point Loma$0.00 · RSVP requestedDetails →Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor CenterFree1ST SATURDAY · 8:00 AMWildlife Tracking WalkMission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFreeDetails →Nature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
SAT, NOV 7Discovery TourNature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center · North County CoastalFree · donations welcome · registration requiredDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla
FREESAT, NOV 7Along the Way: Book Release and Artist Talk with Louis De GuzmanMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFREEDetails →San Diego River Park Foundation
SAT, NOV 7The Wondrous Woodrat: Mice & Moles, Shrews & Voles & Gophers in HolesSan Diego River Park Foundation · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFREE—ages 4-10 with an adultDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla
FreeSUN, NOV 8Play DayMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla
Free2ND SUNDAY · 11:00 AMFree Second SundayMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Birch Aquarium at Scripps
MON, NOV 9Perspectives on Ocean Science LectureBirch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point LomaFree for members; $12 for the general publicDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla
THU, NOV 12Bridging Barrios Public OpeningMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFree with Museum admissionDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla
FRI, NOV 13Russell Lecture: Meleko MokgosiMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaMCASD Members, UC San Diego Faculty & Students: FREE / Non-UCSD Students & Teachers, Older Adults: $5 / Non-Members: $15Details →Nature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center
SAT, NOV 14Wildlife TourNature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center · North County CoastalFree · donations welcome · registration requiredDetails →San Diego River Park Foundation
FreeSUN, NOV 15Bird Walk at Grant ParkSan Diego River Park Foundation · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFreeDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla
Free3RD THURSDAY · 11:00 AMFree Third ThursdayMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla
FreeTHU, NOV 19Public Tour: Focused NarrativesMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →San Diego Coastkeeper
SAT, NOV 21Watershed Watch: Mission Bay Water Quality MonitoringSan Diego Coastkeeper · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFree · registration and training requiredDetails →Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor CenterFree3RD SATURDAY · 1:00 PMFamily Discovery WalkMission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFreeDetails →San Diego Archaeological Center
SAT, DEC 12Art with an ArchaeologistSan Diego Archaeological Center · North County InlandFree for kids 12 and under · Adults $5Details →
FreeFRI, OCT 23Locals' SummerLiberty Station & Arts District · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Birch Aquarium at ScrippsFRI, OCT 23Halloween AglowBirch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point LomaAdults (13+): $59.95; Children: $49.95; 2 and under free; members save 20%Details →Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center2ND & 4TH SATURDAY · 8:30 AMKumeyaay Lake Campground WalkMission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFree · no reservations requiredDetails →Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor CenterWED, SAT, SUN · 9:30 AMVisitor Center Guided Nature WalkMission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFree · no reservations requiredDetails →Visions Art MuseumSAT, OCT 24Artists Gallery TalksVisions Art Museum · Beaches & Point LomaFree and open to the publicDetails →Liberty Station & Arts DistrictFreeSAT, OCT 24Latine PrideLiberty Station & Arts District · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Birch Aquarium at ScrippsSAT, OCT 24Halloween AglowBirch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point LomaAdults (13+): $59.95; Children: $49.95; 2 and under free; members save 20%Details →Athenaeum Music & Arts LibraryMON, OCT 26Piers Lawrence & the Soul Jazz All-Stars Free Mini-ConcertAthenaeum Music & Arts Library · Beaches & Point LomaFree admissionDetails →Downtown Escondido Grand Farmers MarketFreeTUESDAYS · 2:30 PMGrand Farmers MarketDowntown Escondido Grand Farmers Market · North County InlandFreeDetails →Liberty Station & Arts DistrictFreeTUESDAYS · 6:00 PMTrivia TuesdayLiberty Station & Arts District · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Athenaeum Music & Arts LibraryWED, OCT 28Children's StorytimeAthenaeum Music & Arts Library · Beaches & Point LomaThis is a free event.Details →San Diego CoastkeeperFreeSUN, NOV 1Celebrate Day of the Dead at Sweetwater ParkSan Diego Coastkeeper · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFreeDetails →San Diego Craft Collective$0.00 (free)SUN, NOV 1Día de los Muertos CelebrationSan Diego Craft Collective · Beaches & Point Loma$0.00 (free)Details →Athenaeum Music & Arts LibraryMON, NOV 2Julia Pautz & Tina Chong Free Mini-ConcertAthenaeum Music & Arts Library · Beaches & Point LomaFree Mini-ConcertDetails →Nature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature CenterWED, NOV 4Volunteer Restoration EventNature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center · North County CoastalFree · donations welcome · registration requiredDetails →San Diego Craft Collective1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAY · 6:00 PMCommunity Craft NightSan Diego Craft Collective · Beaches & Point LomaFree · registration requiredDetails →Visions Art Museum1ST FRIDAY · 5:00 PMLiberty Station First FridayVisions Art Museum · Beaches & Point LomaAdmission is free.Details →San Diego Craft CollectiveFRI, NOV 6First Friday Free Kids CraftSan Diego Craft Collective · Beaches & Point Loma$0.00 · RSVP requestedDetails →Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor CenterFree1ST SATURDAY · 8:00 AMWildlife Tracking WalkMission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFreeDetails →Nature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature CenterSAT, NOV 7Discovery TourNature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center · North County CoastalFree · donations welcome · registration requiredDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La JollaFREESAT, NOV 7Along the Way: Book Release and Artist Talk with Louis De GuzmanMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFREEDetails →San Diego River Park FoundationSAT, NOV 7The Wondrous Woodrat: Mice & Moles, Shrews & Voles & Gophers in HolesSan Diego River Park Foundation · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFREE—ages 4-10 with an adultDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La JollaFreeSUN, NOV 8Play DayMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La JollaFree2ND SUNDAY · 11:00 AMFree Second SundayMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Birch Aquarium at ScrippsMON, NOV 9Perspectives on Ocean Science LectureBirch Aquarium at Scripps · Beaches & Point LomaFree for members; $12 for the general publicDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La JollaTHU, NOV 12Bridging Barrios Public OpeningMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFree with Museum admissionDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La JollaFRI, NOV 13Russell Lecture: Meleko MokgosiMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaMCASD Members, UC San Diego Faculty & Students: FREE / Non-UCSD Students & Teachers, Older Adults: $5 / Non-Members: $15Details →Nature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature CenterSAT, NOV 14Wildlife TourNature Collective – San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center · North County CoastalFree · donations welcome · registration requiredDetails →San Diego River Park FoundationFreeSUN, NOV 15Bird Walk at Grant ParkSan Diego River Park Foundation · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFreeDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La JollaFree3RD THURSDAY · 11:00 AMFree Third ThursdayMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La JollaFreeTHU, NOV 19Public Tour: Focused NarrativesMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego – La Jolla · Beaches & Point LomaFreeDetails →San Diego CoastkeeperSAT, NOV 21Watershed Watch: Mission Bay Water Quality MonitoringSan Diego Coastkeeper · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFree · registration and training requiredDetails →Mission Trails Regional Park Visitor CenterFree3RD SATURDAY · 1:00 PMFamily Discovery WalkMission Trails Regional Park Visitor Center · Mission Valley & Mid-CityFreeDetails →San Diego Archaeological CenterSAT, DEC 12Art with an ArchaeologistSan Diego Archaeological Center · North County InlandFree for kids 12 and under · Adults $5Details →Free, by what you actually want to do
What “free” means on this page
Free here means no ticket and no admission charge, read off the organiser's own listing by a person. It does not always mean walk-up: planting days, ranger walks and library workshops often cap numbers, so “free · registration required” is written on the card where it applies. Free for residents only, and free with admission, are labelled too, because both matter at the door.