Top Things to Do in El Cajon

The best events, activities, parks, and attractions in El Cajon. Curated picks for locals and visitors.

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Baby Sensory Play Time

Thu, May 14, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Rancho San Diego Library · Ages Up to 5

Join us for a special program designed for babies and their caregivers to explore sights, sounds, and textures in a safe and friendly environment. Develop early motor skills and engage their senses through fun activities every other week.

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After School Craft

Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · La Mesa Library · Ages 5+

Make it, take it, love it! Join us for a fun afternoon of crafting where imagination takes center stage. A different craft every week! Recommended for ages 5+

Shark & Ray Presentation

In 4 weeks · Sun, May 3, 8:30 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center

Visit the Shark & Ray Experience to learn about the diverse range of species that inhabit it, including leopard sharks, bat rays, diamond rays, shovelnose guitarfish, horn sharks, and more! This exhibit features a touch tank where you can interact with some of these residents while learning about...

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Spring Fling Opera Concert

In 3 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library

<div><p>Opera À la Carte San Diego presents Spring Fling, a joyful concert celebrating the beauty, renewal, and romance of the spring season. This lively program features a delightful mix of opera arias, art songs, musical theatre selections, and sparkling duets and ensembles inspired by...

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Silent Reading Book Club

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Fletcher Hills Library

Silent Book Club celebrates books and readers! Whether you come alone or with a friend, get ready for a cozy session of reading with your fellow bookworms. BYOB- bring your own book, share your insights at our not-always Silent Book Club. The second Saturday of every month from 1:00-3:00 pm. No...

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Teen Afterschool Hangout

Tue, May 12, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Casa de Oro Library · Ages 10–17

Stop by the Casa de Oro library afterschool on Tuesdays to make a craft, participate in an activity, play a video or board game, or just hang out with your friends! Today's program details are still being determined! Check back soon for more information!

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Nightwalker Caverns Escape Rooms

Nightwalker Caverns Escape Rooms

Escape room The Clownatorium-2. Upside Down by Nightwalker Caverns Escape Rooms in San Diego on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 4-10...

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Education Station

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 4:00 PM UTC · South Carlsbad SB

Time : 1 pm – 3 pm Location : Campfire Arena (next to the Camp Store) All ages and abilities welcome! What to bring : a parent or guardian and a positive attitude! What NOT to bring : food, drinks (besides water), unleashed pets What we’l l do : Have you ever wondered what's inside the small...

Fashion Redux 2026: Student Reveal

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 1:00 AM–3:00 AM UTC · San Diego History Center

Celebrating its 15th anniversary, the San Diego History Center and Mesa College Fashion Program present Fashion Redux 2026: Cocktail Hour. This collaboration brings together the evolution of the cocktail dress, pairing historical archives with the talent of San Diego’s emerging fashion designers....

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Discovery Table - The Wonder of Photosynthesis

Sat, May 9, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park

Stop by the Discovery Table in the Visitor Center lobby from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and learn about “The Wonder of Photosynthesis” from MTRP Trail Guides. Discover how plants make their own food out of thin air! Discovery tables are set up on the second Saturday of every month and some holidays at the...

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Crest Craft Circle

In 4 weeks · Fri, May 1, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Crest Library

Bring your own craft or make something at the library! We have supplies available, and we can teach you the basics. Or, join us to share your skills. Socialize or have a quiet place away from home to get some crafting done.

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Argentine Tango Class

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 5, 2:30 AM–4:00 AM UTC · Centro Cultural de la Raza

All levels, all ages class taught by Eduardo Santana every Monday. There is a fee of $20 per class. If you would like to attend a class, wear shoes that allow for pivoting.

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Preschool Storytime

Wed, Jun 24, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · 4S Ranch Library · Ages Up to 5

Come and join us for Storytime, make friends and enjoy books and songs, here at the 4S Ranch Library. Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m. in the community room.

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House of Denmark

Sun, Jun 7, 6:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · House of Denmark

The annual lawn program is held on the first Sunday in June each year. As the 4th of June is “Grundlovsdag” the day the Danish Constitution was signed and transferring the oldest Kingdom in the World from a Monarchy rule of law to a Parlamentary rule of law. The Danish Royal family is still...