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Thu–Sat 11am–7pm, Sun 11am–5pm; free for all 2nd Sundays and 3rd Thursdays
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La JollaLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Catch: Others pay $25 outside the free days
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
3rd Friday of the month, 4–6pm
Hillcrest Youth CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · thecentersd.org
Catch: Ages 18–24 only
Thu, Oct 22, 7:00 PM
Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego Music
No catch
Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM
Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · Spreckels Organ Society
No catch
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
Tue & Thu 9am–noon; 2nd and 4th Saturdays 9am–2pm
Kit Carson Park, EscondidoNorth County Inland
Verified Oct 22 · City of Escondido
No catch
Fall concerts through Dec 9
Conrad Prebys Music Center and Mandeville Auditorium, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego Music
Catch: Students with ID only; others pay $20 · You may need to claim a $0 ticket online first
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
Any time
UC San Diego campusLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego Stuart Collection
No catch
Wed–Fri, 12–8pm during the academic year
Mandeville Art Gallery, UC San Diego (west side of Mandeville Center, near Scholars Lane)La Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego
No catch
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
Mon–Thu 1–5pm (appointments or walk-in); Fri 1–5pm and Sat noon–3pm (walk-in)
San Diego Central Library, 4th floorCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
Catch: Bring your own materials for equipment other than 3D printing · Submit prints in person; 3-hour maximum per print
Ongoing
A.S. Food Pantry, Aztec Student Union (2nd floor), SDSUCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · San Diego State
Catch: SDSU students only
During the season
ArtPower, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego ArtPower
Catch: UC San Diego students who pay the student activities fee only · Limited number of free tickets per show
Once a week per student
Triton Food Pantry, Student Center A and One Miramar StreetLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego
Catch: Registered UC San Diego students only · 15 points per visit; points reset Mondays
Ongoing; enroll each term
San Diego College of Continuing EducationCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · San Diego College of Continuing Education
Catch: Books, supplies and optional certification or exam fees aren't covered · Enrollment required
Apply each semester
San Diego City, Mesa and Miramar collegesCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · San Diego Community College District
Catch: First-time, returning (3+ semesters away) or listed groups, such as veterans and foster youth · Book grants only with financial need · Requires enrollment and a Promise application
Ongoing; 30-day loans
San Diego Public Library branchesCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 21 · City of San Diego
Catch: Library card in good standing required (Student EXCEL cards can't borrow hotspots) · Under 18 needs a parent or guardian to sign the agreement · First come, first served; no renewals · Fees apply if lost or damaged
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00 PM
Wilson Middle SchoolCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 PM
Lemon Grove Academy Middle School (Roberto Alvarez Auditorium)East County
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
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
Tue, Nov 3, 6:00 PM
Lincoln High SchoolCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Fri, Nov 6, 6:00 PM
San Diego State UniversityCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Sat, Nov 7, 1:00 PM
Oceanside Public LibraryLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Sat, Nov 7, 5:00 PM
Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego Music
No catch
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00 PM
Coronado Public LibrarySouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Fri, Nov 13, 6:00 PM
Jackie Robinson YMCACentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM
Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego Music
No catch
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00 PM
San Diego Central LibraryCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 PM
Normal Heights United ChurchCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Tue, Nov 17, 5:00 PM
The San Diego LGBT Community CenterCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00 PM
Montgomery High SchoolSouth Bay
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Thu, Nov 19, 1:00 PM
El Cajon LibraryEast County
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Thu, Nov 19, 6:00 PM
Creative Performing and Media Arts (CPMA)Central San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
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, 6:00 PM
City Heights Performance AnnexCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · The Old Globe
No catch
Sat, Nov 21, 7:00 PM
Conrad Prebys Music Center Recital Hall, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego Music
No catch
Tue, Dec 1, 7:00 PM
Conrad Prebys Music Center Experimental Theater, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego Music
No catch
Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Founders Chapel, University of San DiegoCentral San Diego
Verified Oct 22 · University of San Diego
No catch
Thu, Dec 10, 7:00 PM
Conrad Prebys Music Center Concert Hall, UC San DiegoLa Jolla & North Coastal
Verified Oct 22 · UC San Diego Music
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