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Ongoing
San Diego County Library (Discover & Go)Countywide
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego County Library
Catch: San Diego County Library card required (numbers start 01535) · Up to 2 reservations at a time; book up to 3 months ahead · Some attractions allow one pass per year; each sets how many people a pass admits · Photo ID must match the name on the pass
Mon, Tue, Thu–Sat 10am–5pm; Sun noon–5pm; closed Wednesdays
San Diego Museum of Art, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego Museum of Art
Catch: Only for ages 17 and under, students and military; other adults pay $25 (seniors $15) · Kids under 14 need an adult 18+ · Students and military need ID
2026–27 school year (Sept 1 – Aug 31)
Federal parks and lands, including Cabrillo National MonumentCountywide
Verified Oct 22 · National Park Service
Catch: For U.S. 4th graders and the family with them · Complete a short online activity to get the pass · Bring photo ID with the pass at Cabrillo
Fri, Oct 23, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Park de la Cruz GymnasiumCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
No catch
Sat, Oct 24, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tecolote Nature CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
No catch
Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Spreckels Organ Society
No catch
Tue & Thu 9am–noon; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9am–2pm
Kit Carson Park, EscondidoNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · City of Escondido
No catch
Every Saturday, 9:30–10:30am
Tijuana Estuary Visitor CenterSouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · Tijuana River Estuary
No catch
1st, 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 11am
Tijuana Estuary Visitor CenterSouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · Tijuana River Estuary
No catch
Tue–Sun, 10am–4pm
Coronado Museum of History and ArtSouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · coronadohistory.org
No catch
Wed–Sun, 12–4pm
Museum of History and Culture La JollaLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · mhclajolla.org
No catch
Saturdays, 11am–noon (Oct 31 canceled)
Tijuana Estuary Visitor CenterSouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · Tijuana River Estuary
Catch: For kids ages 7 to 12
Fri–Sun, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Wieghorst MuseumEast County
Verified Oct 22 · wieghorstmuseum.org
No catch
Mon & Thu 7:30–9pm, Sat 11am–12pm, through Nov 19
Golden Hill Recreation CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
Catch: Ages 8–75, or the 7-and-under class · Register on SDRecConnect (codes 135108, 135109, 135110)
Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MiraCosta College, San Elijo CampusLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · encinitasarts.org
No catch
Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ingram Plaza, Liberty StationCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · libertystation.com
No catch
Wed–Sun 11am–5pm; free 1st Sunday 11am–5pm and 1st Friday 5–8pm
Oceanside Museum of ArtLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · oma-online.org
Catch: Others pay $15 outside the free days · Student or military ID for those groups
Year-round
Children's Pool, La JollaLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
No catch
3rd Tuesday monthly, 10:30–11:30am
Tecolote Nature CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
No catch
Any time
UC San Diego campusLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego Stuart Collection
No catch
1st Wednesday of each month, at dusk
The Prado, west of the Fleet Science Center, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · sdaa.org
No catch
2nd and 3rd Sundays, 9–10:30am
Elfin Forest Recreational ReserveNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · elfinforest.olivenhain.com
No catch
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 2–4pm
Valley Center LibraryNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library
No catch
Museum and docent tours Tue and Thu, noon–3 p.m.; outdoor train display open 24/7
La Mesa Depot MuseumEast County
Verified Oct 22 · psrm.org
No catch
3rd Saturday of each month, 1–2:30pm
Kumeyaay Lake Campground, Mission Trails Regional ParkEast County
Verified Oct 22 · Mission Trails Regional Park
No catch
2nd Thursday monthly, 10:30–11:30am
San Diego Museum of Art Library, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego Museum of Art
No catch
Open daily, 24 hours
Zoro Garden, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · Balboa Park
No catch
Open daily, 24 hours
San Diego Natural History Museum grounds, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · Balboa Park
No catch
Ongoing
SeaWorld San DiegoCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · SeaWorld
Catch: Active-duty military and dependents only; one visit · SeaWorld says other restrictions apply but doesn't list them
Every day, through June 30, 2027
MTS and NCTD transit, countywide
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego MTS
Catch: Set up a Youth PRONTO app account or card (online, by phone at 619-595-5636, or at a transit store) · Each rider needs their own account; a school ID alone doesn't work · Pilot runs through June 30, 2027
Ongoing
Chula Vista Public LibrarySouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · chulavistaca.gov
Catch: Chula Vista Public Library card in good standing · Book a pass online in advance
Mon–Thu, 3–6pm (San Carlos closed Mondays)
10 San Diego Public Library branchesCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
Catch: No guaranteed spots; students are helped as time allows · Coaches are trained for grades K–8
Ongoing; loan length set by each library
San Diego Public Library and County Library branchesCountywide
Verified Oct 21 · California State Parks
Catch: Library card required; loans are first come, first served · Covers one vehicle with up to 9 people · Not valid for camping, tours, boats or special events · Not valid at parks run by cities or federal agencies
1st Saturday of every month, 9am
Participating Home Depot storesCountywide
Verified Oct 22 · The Home Depot
Catch: Register online · While supplies last · Participating stores; check yours
2nd and 4th Thursdays
Armed Services YMCA, Bayview Hills and Murphy CanyonCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Armed Services YMCA
Catch: Active-duty families stationed in San Diego only · Register first (free) plus a one-time Food Bank sign-up; bring military ID
New passes released on the 1st of each month for 3 months ahead
San Diego Public Library (Discover & Go)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
Catch: City of San Diego residents 16+ with a permanent library card (not temporary or Student EXCEL cards) · Up to 2 reservations at a time · Each attraction decides how many people a pass admits · Bring photo ID matching the name on the pass
2026–27 school year
Participating California State ParksCountywide
Verified Oct 21 · California State Parks
Catch: California public school 4th graders only (not homeschooled) · A parent must sign up on ReserveCalifornia.com · Only at the 54 participating parks; check the list
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Southcrest Recreation CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
No catch
Thu, Oct 29, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
North Park Recreation CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
No catch
Fri, Oct 30 – Sat, Oct 31 · check hours
Participating Krispy Kreme shopsCountywide
Verified Oct 21 · Krispy Kreme
Catch: Must be wearing a costume · Participating shops only; check yours
Fri, Oct 30, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Basic Needs Center, Malk Hall, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego
No catch
Fri, Oct 30, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Historic Downtown Vista, Main StreetNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · downtownvista.org
No catch
Sat, Oct 31 – Mon, Nov 2
Old Town San Diego State Historic ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · California State Parks
No catch
Sat, Oct 31, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Carlsbad VillageLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · carlsbad-village.com
Catch: Free pumpkin candy buckets only for the first 250 kids
Sat, Oct 31, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
La Mesa Blvd. (Grant Ave. to Acacia Ave.)East County
Verified Oct 22 · lamesavillageassociation.org
No catch
Sun, Nov 1, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
San Diego Craft Collective, Dorothea Laub Building, Liberty StationCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · sandiegocraft.org
Catch: RSVP requested so organizers can plan
Sun, Nov 1, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Plaza de Panama, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego Museum of Art
Catch: The Taco Party the same day is a separate ticketed event
Sun, Nov 1, 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Lakeside Community CenterEast County
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego County
Catch: RSVP on Eventbrite · Bring your own tools and containers for compost
Sun, Nov 1, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Spreckels Organ Society
No catch
Sun, Nov 1, 3:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Third Avenue, downtown Chula VistaSouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · downtownchulavista.com
No catch
Sun, Nov 1, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
California Center for the Arts, EscondidoNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · artcenter.org
No catch
Tue, Nov 3, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Imperial Beach Library (Teen Room)South Bay
Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library
Catch: One package per family, while supplies last
Wed, Nov 4, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
San Diego County Library – Rancho Santa FeLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego County Library
Catch: Ages 8–17
Thu, Nov 5, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Cabrillo Recreation CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
No catch
Fri, Nov 6, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Mingei International Museum, Education Center (Balboa Park)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Mingei Museum
Catch: Ages 2–5 with a grown-up · Pay what you wish: $5 a person suggested, $0 welcome · Sign up through the event page's Register link
Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Blue Sky Ecological ReserveNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · poway.org
Catch: For kids ages 6–10 · Sign up first by email or phone
Sat, Nov 7, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pier 13, Naval Base San Diego (public entry: Gate 9, 8th St. & Harbor Dr., National City)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Navy Life Southwest
Catch: Adults 18+ need a U.S. federal or state ID or passport for ship tours · Under 18 must come with an adult who has ID
Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Memorial PoolCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
Catch: Sign up at SDRecConnect.com (Activity #136594)
Fri, Nov 13, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Spring Valley LibraryEast County
Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library
No catch
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Michaels storesCountywide
Verified Oct 21 · Michaels
Catch: Participating stores; check yours
Sun, Nov 15, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Blue Sky Ecological ReserveNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · poway.org
No catch
Tue, Nov 17, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Imperial Beach Library (Community Room)South Bay
Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library
Catch: One package per family, while supplies last
Fri, Nov 20, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Mingei International Museum, Education Center (Balboa Park)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Mingei Museum
Catch: Ages 2–5 with a grown-up · Pay what you wish: $5 a person suggested, $0 welcome · Sign up through the event page's Register link
Fri, Nov 20, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Basic Needs Center, Malk Hall, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego
No catch
Fri, Nov 20, 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Julian LibraryEast County
Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library
No catch
Fri, Nov 20, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Santee Trolley SquareEast County
Verified Oct 22 · City of Santee
No catch
Fri, Nov 27, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Liberty Station, North Promenade and Vesper VenueCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · libertystation.com
No catch
Sun, Nov 29, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Spreckels Organ Society
No catch
Tue, Dec 1, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Imperial Beach Library (Community Room)South Bay
Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library
Catch: One package per family, while supplies last
Wed, Dec 2, 4:00 PM
Santee Trolley SquareEast County
Verified Oct 22 · City of Santee
No catch
Fri, Dec 4 – Sat, Dec 5
Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
Catch: Food, drinks and shopping from vendors cost money
Sat, Dec 5, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Admiral Prout Field, Naval Base San Diego (Dry Side)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Navy Life Southwest
Catch: Military ID holders and their guests only (base access needed)
Sat, Dec 5, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Village Walk at EastLakeSouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · shopvillagewalk.com
Catch: Bring your own phone for the Santa photo · Craft is for kids 12 and under
Sat, Dec 5, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
San Marcos Community CenterNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Marcos
No catch
Sat, Dec 5, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Piazza della Famiglia and India Street, Little ItalyCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · littleitalysd.com
Catch: Vendors' food, drinks and gifts cost money
Sun, Dec 6, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Spreckels Organ Society
No catch
Sun, Dec 6, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Prescott Promenade, Downtown El CajonEast County
Verified Oct 22 · downtownelcajon.com
No catch
Sun, Dec 6, 4:30 PM
Fletcher Cove Park, Solana BeachLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · City of Solana Beach
No catch
Fri, Dec 11, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Basic Needs Center, Malk Hall, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego
No catch
Sat, Dec 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Michaels storesCountywide
Verified Oct 21 · Michaels
Catch: Participating stores; check yours
Sat, Dec 12, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Mission BayCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · discovermissionbay.org
No catch
Sun, Dec 13, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
City Heights Recreation CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
No catch
Sun, Dec 13, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
La Colonia ParkLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · City of Solana Beach
No catch
Tue, Dec 15, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Imperial Beach Library (Community Room)South Bay
Verified Oct 22 · San Diego County Library
Catch: One package per family, while supplies last
Wed, Dec 16, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Azalea Recreation CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
No catch
Sat, Dec 19, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mid-City GymCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
No catch
Sat, Dec 19, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Michaels storesCountywide
Verified Oct 21 · Michaels
Catch: Participating stores; check yours
Fridays 6–8pm through Dec 4
Park de la Cruz GymnasiumCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
Catch: Ages 8–12 · Register at the center or on SDRecConnect (code 136636)
Nightly every 30 min, 5–9pm, Nov 20 – Jan 3
Hotel del Coronado, Founders LawnSouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · hoteldel.com
Catch: Only the light show is free; the hotel's other holiday activities are paid
Fri–Sun at 6 and 7pm, Nov 29 – Dec 20
Village Walk at EastLakeSouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · shopvillagewalk.com
No catch
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 3–6pm; Wed 1–6pm (Dec–Feb)
Azalea Recreation CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
Catch: Ages 13–17
Mon & Fri 3–5:30pm, Wed 1–6pm (Dec–Feb)
Azalea Recreation CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego
Catch: Ages 5–17 · Activity code 138153 on SDRecConnect