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Historic Walking Tours
Want to find out everything there is to know about Old Town San Diego State Historic Park? Visitors to Old Town San Diego State Historic Park can experience history where it happened through engaging Historic Walking Tours that bring the past to life. Led by knowledgeable guides, these tours offer..
Horton Square Farmers' Market
Horton Square Farmers' Market is a farmers market in San Diego, CA.
San Diego County Public Law Library
San Diego County Public Law Library is a public central library in San Diego, CA. Open 1,966 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 37,000 square feet.
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EarthFest
San Diego EarthFest is a FREE Earth Day celebration presented by Viridian Productions, featuring over 100 sustainable food, craft and service vendors as well as environmental and conservation groups. Enjoy a full day of entertainment with music, speakers and panel discussions plus yoga and wellness.
Littel Rangers StoryTime - Polinators
Days Offered: Saturdays Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Mason Street School House Ages: 6 & Younger Excited to become a Junior Ranger but not quite old enough yet? Come start your journey as a Little Ranger! Meet a State Park Interpreter for age-appropriate activities including interactive...
Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres
MLB: Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres at Petco Park
Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits
Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.
Chicano Regional Park
San Diego Parks · 1.0 acres · playground, tot_lot, basketball, skate_park, parking
Juneteenth Celebration
San Diego History Center is proud to take part in the Cooper Family Foundation’s Juneteenth Celebration on June 20 in Memorial Park. Stop by our table to explore local history, find out how to contribute to our collections, discover upcoming exhibitions, and enjoy a fun children’s craft inspired by.
Memorial Community Park & Recreation Center
San Diego Parks · 18.0 acres · playground, tot_lot, pool, skate_park, dog_park
Tartan Day
Usually observed by the House of Scotland on the first Saturday in April, it is a day to recognize the achievements of people of Scottish descent throughout the world. Music and dancing are highlighted on stage, featuring the House of Scotland Pipe Band and other area performers. The lawn is filled.
Live Entertainment
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Shrek the Musical
“Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude, and over a..
Children’s Day
All of the activities, vendors and performances will take place inside the garden’s gates. We invite guests to make special koinobori, play games, and eat kashiwamochi. Performances will run throughout the day. Come join us for an exciting event! Kodomo No Hi May 5 was originally known as Tango no..
Arts & Culture
9Wander the Wetlands - Work Party and Multilingual Native Plant Stroll
Join UC San Diego Natural Reserve System and San Diego Bird Alliance every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9-11am for Wander the Wetlands! Wander the Wetlands is a chance for any and everyone to learn more about the history of the marsh, the unique habitats it holds, and the animals that...
Family Art Adventures
Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. Family Art Adventures bring the Museum collection to life for families. Family Art Adventures are dynamic free guided tours specially designed for families with school-aged children ages 5 to 12. Tours are offered the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 10:30 a.m....
Jr Ranger Program: Print the News
Days Offered: Saturdays Time: 12 p.m. Location: San Diego Union Museum Ages: 7 - 12 Excited to become an official Junior Ranger? Join California State Park interpreters in exploring California's rich cultural heritage, vast biodiversity, and unique natural resources as you collect stamps from parks.
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Family Discovery Walk - Trees & Shrubs
Join MTRP Trail Guides to learn the fascinating stories of the trees and shrubs in Mission Trails. Find out how to identify some trees by their leaves. Have fun completing a nature journal while on the walk and get a nature sticker afterwards. This FREE adventure is ideal for families with children.
Needle Felting
Butterfly – Beginner Butterflies — those delightful, flying little splashes of color — are the inspiration for the upcoming workshop! Using the quiet craft of needle felting, we’ll bring one to life out of soft, beautiful wool. Needle felting works by interlocking wool fibers with sharp,...
Hobbies
2Art Alive Floral Exhibition
April 24–April 26, 2026 Friday, April 24 noon–4:00 p.m. Art Alive brings a stunning array of colorful floral interpretations of art from the Museum collection and a weekend of fun-filled events, large-scale art, and flower installations. The 2026 event draws inspiration from the Museum’s Centennial.
Hidden Gems
9Family Discovery Walk - Wildflowers
Join MTRP Trail Guides to discover some of the many colorful wildflowers that adorn Mission Trails in spring. Learn about pollination, seed dispersal, and more. Have fun completing a nature journal while on the walk and get a nature sticker afterwards. This FREE adventure is ideal for families with.
Golden Hill Community Park & Recreation Center
San Diego Parks · 6.3 acres · playground, basketball, pickleball, parking, restrooms
Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet
Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.
San Diego Central Library
San Diego Central Library is a public central library in San Diego, CA. Open 2,611 hours per year across 52 weeks. The facility is 497,652 square feet.
Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages
Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.
Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet
Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.
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Free Things to Do
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3rd Avenue Farmers' Market And Asian...
3rd Avenue Farmers' Market And Asian... is a farmers market in San Diego, CA.
Balboa Park
San Diego Parks · 1149.2 acres · playground, tot_lot, tennis, pool, dog_park
Outdoors & Nature
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Spreckels Organ Pavilion
San Diego
Balboa Park
San Diego
House of Iran
San Diego
Children's Park
San Diego Parks · 1.9 acres · playground, tot_lot, dog_park, restrooms
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4Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits
Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.
Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet
Bring in a completed coloring sheet on your next visit and earn free play points that can be converted into arcade prizes. Download coloring sheets from the Chuck E. Cheese website.
Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages
Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.
Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits
Fun Pass membership starting at $7.99/month. Bronze: 40 games/visit + 20% food discount. Silver: 100 games/visit + 30% food discount. Gold: 250 games/visit + 50% food discount. One pass covers up to 6 family members with unlimited visits.
Pet Friendly
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Fun with Kids
2Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages
Birthday Fun Package starting at $99.99 for 6 kids. Includes 2 hours of gameplay, unlimited soft drinks, party hats, decorated table, and birthday show. Mega and Ultimate upgrade packages available.
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