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Family-Friendly Events & Things to Do in San Diego
Garden Gurus Volunteer Morning
Monthly volunteer gardening and beautification project in Pacific Beach, in partnership with San Diego Parks & Recreation.
Qigong in the Park at Liberty Station
Weekly outdoor qigong and tai chi sessions led by Dr. Laura Weatherbee, welcoming all ability levels.
Guided Nature Walk from Visitor Center
Trail guide-led walk covering plants, animals, geology, and ecology on rotating park trails.
Trail Tykes: A Program for Little Explorers
Fun nature-filled morning for children ages 2–5 with story time, a craft, and a short guided trail walk.
Free Guided Origami
Monthly Wednesday origami workshop where staff guide participants through paper folding at all skill levels.
Les Misérables School Edition – Pre-Audition Meeting
Free informational meeting for youth interested in auditioning for Les Misérables School Edition.
USD Softball vs. UC San Diego
USD Toreros host crosstown rival UC San Diego in a home softball game.
Pacific Beach Town Council General Meeting
Monthly community meeting open to members and the public to discuss Pacific Beach neighborhood issues and initiatives.
San Diego Gulls vs. Tucson Roadrunners
AHL hockey game featuring the San Diego Gulls hosting the Tucson Roadrunners at Pechanga Arena.
North Park Thursday Market
Weekly farmers market with fresh produce, eggs, meat, cheese, fish, live music, and children's activities.
Kidzone at the Park
After-school science activities, crafts, and games for school-aged kids at the park.
Sunset Market
Outdoor weekly market with international food vendors, live entertainment, and kids' activities.
USD Softball vs. Hawaii
USD Toreros host Hawaii in a home softball game at the Reggie Smith Softball Complex.
Autism Acceptance Night
Padres host Autism Acceptance Night at Petco Park to celebrate and raise awareness for the autism community.
Bird Walk
Guided bird walk to discover resident and migratory birds in various areas of the park; bring binoculars.
Toddler Time
Short interactive drop-in program for toddlers included with museum admission.
San Ysidro STEM Fair
Free 5th-anniversary family fair with 45+ exhibitors, robotics demos, and hands-on science activities.
Out West Queer Prom
Free western-themed prom for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18 featuring DJ dancing, drag, food, and a photo booth.
USD Baseball vs. Seattle U (Game 1)
USD Toreros host Seattle U in the first game of a three-game home baseball series.
Movies on the Beach: Pirates of the Caribbean
Outdoor screening of the 2003 swashbuckler adventure with beach bonfire at Hotel del Coronado.
Ranger-led Interpretive Hike at Sycamore Canyon
Moderate 3.5-mile loop on Martha's Grove Trail with education on native plants and wildlife.
Plant The Park Day!
Free family-friendly Earth Day celebration with community stewardship and planting activities.
Accessibility Mornings: Galapagos
Sensory-friendly early gallery access and a reduced-volume Galapagos dome film screening for guests with accessibility needs.
Saturday Morning Hike at Wilderness Gardens
Guided hike through the County's first open space preserve featuring a historic Native American grinding stone.
Young Scientists: Exploring Earth (Week 3)
Week three of earth science exploration for ages 3–5 with hands-on experiments at the Fleet Science Center.
Be My Neighbor Day 2026
Free family festival at KPBS with characters, activities, stories, and live music celebrating kindness.
Discovery Table at Ramona Grasslands
Learn about local wildlife up close with taxidermy, pelts, skins, and skulls on display.
Berries & Blooms Season at Mellano Farms
Weekend farm festival with strawberry picking, ranunculus fields, sunflowers, and farm stand shopping.
La Mesa Earth Day
Earth Day celebration organized by La Mesa Parks & Recreation with community activities and festivities.
Clay Together: Ceramics Workshop at the Wheel (Ages 5–7 with Adult)
Parent-child wheel and handbuilding ceramics workshop for ages 5-7; all materials included, no experience needed.
Ranch House Tours
Docent-led tour of a 200-year-old historic ranch house at Los Penasquitos.
POP Tour 2026: Colorín, Colorado — Free Community Performance
Free world-premiere play for young audiences about a shy fourth-grader who finds courage through storytelling.
Journey of a Persian Carpet | Talk, Screening, and Family Art Activities
Free public program featuring a talk and film screening about Persian carpets plus hands-on family art activities, tied to the Maryam Bayat exhibition.
South Bay Earth Day
Zero-waste community Earth Day event with environmental conservation exhibits and sustainability activities.
Free Public Opening: Giants — Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys
Free opening day for the Giants exhibition featuring paintings, sculptures, and installations by nearly 40 Black diasporic artists.
Intro to the Pottery Wheel: Ceramics Workshop
Introductory wheel-throwing workshop for adults, teens, and kids 8+ learning to center clay and shape ceramic vessels.
Family Discovery Walk
Monthly themed family walk at Kumeyaay Lake; children receive a nature journal and sticker.
104th Annual Coronado Flower Show
The largest tented flower show in the U.S. with 'Welcome to the Jungle' theme, featuring floral displays, competitions, food, beer and wine.
The Princess Bride
Classic fairy-tale adventure romance screened on the rooftop in dual English/Spanish language.
Hillcrest Classic Car Show
Monthly gathering of classic car enthusiasts showing their vehicles on 5th Avenue in Hillcrest.
Pages in the Park – Spring Valley
Reading celebration with music and entertainment hosted by San Diego County Library.
USD Baseball vs. Seattle U (Game 2)
USD Toreros host Seattle U in the second game of a three-game home baseball series.
Walker Hayes Concert
Walker Hayes performs live at the Bayside Amphitheater as part of the Seven Seas Food Festival concert series.
Overnight Adventure
Spend the night sleeping in authentic enlisted berthing aboard the USS Midway with behind-the-scenes guided tours and stargazing on the flight deck.
Cars & Coffee
Monthly casual car gathering welcoming up to 200 vehicles with complimentary coffee and donuts in the museum parking lot.
Fins & Flippers 5K
Second annual 5K run through SeaWorld grounds celebrating the Shark Encounter exhibit, with a Kids Fun Run for ages 12 and under.
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Weekly outdoor market with 175+ vendors offering local produce, prepared foods, arts, crafts, flowers, and live music.
Hillcrest Farmers Market 2026 - University Ave
Sunday certified farmers market with produce, meat, seafood, dairy, prepared foods, art, and crafts.
Fallbrook Avocado Festival
Free annual festival in downtown Fallbrook celebrating avocados with 450+ vendors, live music, food, and a kids' zone.
Guided Nature Walk from Visitor Center
Trail guide-led walk covering plants, animals, geology, and ecology on rotating park trails.
San Dieguito's Spring Festival
Free zero-waste family event with eco crafts, live animals, nature education, and a bounce house.
Trail Tykes: A Program for Little Explorers
Fun nature-filled morning for children ages 2–5 with story time, a craft, and a short guided trail walk.
Downtown Chula Vista Sunday Farmers' Market
Weekly outdoor market with 70+ vendors offering local produce, flowers, pastured eggs, and handmade crafts.
WorldBeat Center's 34th Annual Global Earth Day Festival
Free annual festival with live world music, cultural performances, environmental speakers, wellness, garden activities, and a vegetarian food court.
USD Women's Tennis vs. Gonzaga (Senior Day)
USD Toreros women's tennis hosts Gonzaga on Senior Day, the final home match of the regular season.
Ramona Grange Artisan Market
Weekly outdoor market featuring local handmade crafts, jewelry, sourdough, plants, and a food truck.
Picnic with the Goats
Bring lunch for a pen-side picnic while rangers discuss 1860s ranch life and Nubian goat care.
Zootopia 2
Animated Disney sequel screened on the open-air rooftop, great for families.
Ranch House Tours
Docent-led tour of a 200-year-old historic ranch house at Los Penasquitos.
USD Baseball vs. Seattle U (Game 3)
USD Toreros host Seattle U in the finale of a three-game home baseball series.
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