Things to Do in National City

Construction Club

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 12:00 AM–1:30 AM UTC · El Cajon Library · Ages 4+

Craft activities and building challenges with LEGO bricks, geared for kids ages 4 and up. Offered by local high school students. No registration required.

Open Play Bocce Ball

Starting soon · Tue, Apr 7, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM UTC · 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064

Join us for a fun and easy game that takes a moment to learn and a lifetime to master!

After School Craft

Starts in 7 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 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

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 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...

After School Art Explorers

Starts in 7 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Bonita-Sunnyside Library · Ages 5+

Have fun exploring different art processes, techniques, and mediums from printmaking to watercolor. Get creative and make an art piece to take home. For all ages 5 and up.

Chuck E. Cheese: Free Play Points with Coloring Sheet

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese National City

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.

Musical Storytime Takeover with Nightingale Music

Starts in 2 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 6:00 PM–6:45 PM UTC · Coronado Public Library · Ages Up to 5

<p>This week, enjoy a special storytime takeover by Nightingale Music! We'll play with lollipop drums, rainbow scarves, tambourines, maracas and more. Marvin the Monkey will come by and teach us the major scale and we'll learn to stomp and dance like the elephants in the jungle! We'll pop...

Historical Preservation Commission

Starts in 8 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · La Mesa, CA 91942

Minnesota United FC at San Diego FC

In 4 days · Sun, Apr 12, 2:30 AM UTC · Snapdragon Stadium

MLS: Minnesota United FC at San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium

Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 1:40 AM UTC · Petco Park

MLB: Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres at Petco Park

Nature Walks at Silver Strand SB

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM UTC · Silver Strand SB

Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Join us on a free guided morning nature walk! Take a leisurely stroll with our State Park staff as you learn about the local plants, animals, and history. Campers and walk-in guests welcome. Location: Park at lot #3, walk through the pedestrian underpass to the bay side, meet..

Sea Turtle Presentation

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 9:30 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center

Join us at Turtle Lagoon to learn about green sea turtles, even the ones you can find right here in San Diego Bay! A Living Coast educator will tell you all about sea turtles, like their diet, shell, fun facts, and more! *All animal presentations are subject to cancellation at the discretion of our.

Citizenship Course

Starts in 38 min · Tue, Apr 7, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Rancho San Diego Library

English: Join this free 10-week Citizenship Course instructed by Jewish Family Service and conducted in English. Participants will receive a textbook, supplies, and access to resources for online assignments and test preparation. Strengthen your speaking, reading, and writing skills to confidently..

Qigong

Starts in 38 min · Tue, Apr 7, 5:00 PM–5:45 PM UTC · 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064

Learn to synchronize the mind, body, and breath! Qigong combines gentle flowing movements, relaxed breathing, and self-massage. This self-healing practice becomes a moving meditation as participants enjoy reduced stress and anxiety, and improved balance and coordination. Can be done from a seated...

Lakeside Kids' Crew: Mini Music Lessons

Starts in 6 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Lakeside Library

Mini Music Lessons Join us in the Homework Center for some musical madness! All skill levels welcome; each class will have a focus and goal; instruments can vary between ukuleles, "drums", and piano. Let's see if you can make music at the library :) Sponsored by the Lakeside Friends of the Library.

Fashion Redux 2026: Student Reveal

In 2 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....

Service Learning Orientation

Starts in 8 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Spring Valley Library · Ages 13–17

Earn community service hours and get real work experience! Open to teens ages 13-17.

Eagle Presentation

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center

Join us at Eagle Mesa for a presentation about our bald & golden eagles! Learn about these two non-releasable raptors, like what they eat, why they reside at the Living Coast, fun facts, and more! *All events subject to cancellation at the discretion of our staff.

Seven Seas Food Festival Concerts

Happening now · Mar 14 – Apr 26

Chuck E. Cheese Fun Pass: Unlimited Visits

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese National City

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.

Boots In The Park

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM–6:00 AM UTC · Waterfront Park

Visit Boots In The Park website for more information.

Art Mart

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn

SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decades, have won competitions throughout the U.S., and are world renowned. Other members only...

WEDS@7 Wilfrido Terrazas

Tomorrow · Thu, Apr 9, 2:00 AM UTC · Conrad Prebys Music Center Concert Hall

Wilfrido Terrazas joins forces with collaborators Boris Acosta, Christopher Clarino, Sofia Leal, and Carlos Rosas in rescuing long lost, neglected, or forgotten works of his to bring them to light, in most cases for the first time.

Open Games

Starts in 3 hrs · Tue, Apr 7, 7:30 PM–11:00 PM UTC · 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064

Join us for Rummikub, Mexican Train, card games, and more!

Compost Workshop

In 5 days · Sun, Apr 12, 6:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center

Compost Workshops Offered every Sunday at 11:30 AM. Composting turns organic waste that would end up in a landfill into nutrient-rich soil. Lower your carbon footprint, divert waste, and enhance your garden all with one solution. Join us for a one-hour workshop to get you started and answer...

Meet a Beekeeper!

Starts in 9 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 1:00 AM–2:00 AM UTC · Santee Library

Meet a real beekeeper and explore the amazing world of honey bees! This fun, interactive presentation includes games, sensory activities, and a look at a safely enclosed living hive. This hands-on experience teaches us how bees live, make honey, and help our planet!

August Wilson’s Fences

Happening now · Apr 4 – May 4 · The Old Globe

Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning Fences is a cornerstone of August Wilson’s The American Century Cycle, and a powerful exploration of fatherhood, identity, and legacy. Set in 1957, the play follows Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star, now a sanitation worker. Grappling with the...

State of Biodiversity Symposium

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 12:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat)

Every year, we host an annual State of Biodiversity Symposium, bringing together scientists, conservationists, and nature lovers to discuss biodiversity in our region and how we can continue to preserve it. Join us on Thursday, April 9 from 5–9 PM to celebrate transnational and multidisciplinary...

Discovery Table - Leave No Trace

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Mission Trails Regional Park

Stop by the Discovery Table in the lobby of the Visitor Center anytime between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and learn the seven principles of Leave No Trace and become better a steward of the park. Discovery tables are set up on the second Saturday of every month and some holidays at the Visitor Center and...

Kids in Action storytime!

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Casa de Oro Library

Join us for a fun and interactive storytime at the Casa de Oro library! Each week, we'll enjoy stories, songs, and movement with shakers, bean bags or scarves - encouraging emerging early literacy skills! Geared toward toddlers and preschoolers, but all are welcome! No registration required!

CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY

Happening now · Tue, Apr 7, 3:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Living Coast Discovery Center

House of Spain Lawn Program Feria de Abril

In 4 days · Sat, Apr 11, 6:00 PM–10:30 PM UTC · International Cottages Lawn Area

Join the House of Spain for Feria de Abril.

Community Health and Wellness Clinic Sponsored by Live Well San Diego

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 9:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Spring Valley Library

Join the Community Health and Wellness Clinic movement at the Spring Valley Library, sponsored by Live Well San Diego. Free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, health education, vaccines, self-sufficiency services, behavioral health resources and more will be available here at the library..

DIY Adult Craft: Italian Rose Bead Bracelet- Fri

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Del Mar Library · Ages 18+

Sign up to make an Italian Rose Memory Wire Bracelet with hand-carved beads from Southern Italy. Registration required. Limited to 15 people. Sign up for one of our two opportunities to take this class! This program is made possible by the friends of the Del Mar Library.

Ranger-Led Safety Hike

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 4:00 PM–6:59 AM UTC · 16275 Espola Road Poway, CA 92064

Learn safety tips, how to identify poison oak and more!

CITY HALL CLOSED

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · La Mesa, CA 91942

Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Party Packages

Happening now · Mar 12 – Jun 10 · Chuck E. Cheese National City

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.

Guided Nature Hikes

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 4:00 PM UTC · Torrey Pines SNR

Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10 a.m. at the front of the visitor lodge for a volunteer- or staff-led nature hike! Topics may include native plants and animals, geologic formations, the history of the reserve, and whatever we discover along the trail.

Military Appreciation Weekend

Happening now · Feb 21 – Nov 9

Line Dancing

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064

Do you love music, like to dance, but don't have a partner? Learn to line dance! Each dance is a pattern of steps that repeats throughout the song. We'll learn a new dance each week to different music. Instruction provided during the first 30 minutes.

ESL English Language Class: Intermediate

In 2 days · Thu, Apr 9, 10:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · El Cajon Library

Please join us at the El Cajon Library for our recurring free English Language Class in partnership with the Laubach Literacy Council San Diego.

"The M Factor 2: Before The Pause" Film Screening

Starts in 9 hrs · Wed, Apr 8, 1:30 AM–2:30 AM UTC · Coronado Public Library

<p>The Coronado Public Library in partnership with the Coronado High School Library and the producers of the groundbreaking documentary, The (M) Factor, bring to the community, for free, a screening of The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause (Perimenopause), a powerful new film continuing the vital...

Museum Closed

Happening now · Tue, Apr 7, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · The New Children’s Museum

Chinese Mahjong Meetup

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 5:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Alpine Library

Join us once a week for Chinese mahjong from 10 a.m. - noon in the Alpine Library Community Room. Adults of all skill levels are welcome to play. No registration required. Bring your Mahjong set, if you have one.

Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres

Sat, Jun 27, 1:45 AM UTC · Petco Park

MLB: Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego Padres at Petco Park

Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies Live!

In 2 days · Fri, Apr 10, 2:30 AM UTC · Epstein Family Amphitheater

Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies Live! is a ground breaking mixed media concert featuring a diverse all-female cast celebrating sisterhood, the power of joy, and tap dance! Created for theatergoers of all ages, it is an electrifying one of a kind dance and storytelling experience. Get to know the..

Accessible Yoga

Tomorrow · Wed, Apr 8, 4:30 PM–5:45 PM UTC · 13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064

Accessible yoga is an inclusive practice that adapts the yoga posture to each individual body.

Button Mashers Video Game Club!

In 3 days · Fri, Apr 10, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Bonita-Sunnyside Library

Join us for a free gaming hour of Nintendo Switch video games!

LAFC at San Diego FC

In 4 weeks · Sun, May 3, 1:30 AM UTC · Snapdragon Stadium

MLS: LAFC at San Diego FC at Snapdragon Stadium

Wander the Wetlands - Birding at Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve

In 3 days · Sat, Apr 11, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Kendall-Frost Marsh Reserve

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...