Free things to do with kids in Central San Diego

31 free things to do with kids in Central San Diego. Free family activities, kids' programs and storytimes.

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Kids & familyFree (worth about $15)

Free ballet folklórico classes at Golden Hill Rec Center

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)

Tomorrow 3 listings

Kids & familyFree (worth about $15)

Free youth basketball skills nights at Park de la Cruz

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)

This weekend 2 listings

Coming up 18 listings

Kids & family

Southcrest Halloween carnival

Wed, Oct 28, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Southcrest Recreation CenterCentral San Diego

Verified Oct 22 · City of San Diego

No catch

Kids & familyFree (worth about $10)

Mini Mingei: toddler story and owl craft hour

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

Kids & familyFree (worth about $10)

Mini Mingei: toddler story and snake craft hour

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

Kids & familyFree (worth about $10)

Free drop-in teen center at Azalea Rec Center

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

Kids & familyFree (worth about $10)

Free after-school arts and crafts at Azalea Rec Center

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

Always free 7 listings

The San Diego Museum of Art's carved facade
Photo: Daderot, CC0
Kids & familyFree (usually $25)

San Diego Museum of Art: free for kids, students and military

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

Kids & family

Nature Trail at The Nat

Open daily, 24 hours

San Diego Natural History Museum grounds, Balboa ParkCentral San Diego

Verified Oct 21 · Balboa Park

No catch

The San Diego Central Library's dome
Photo: Mzedp, CC0
Kids & family

Free museum passes with a San Diego library card

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

Free things to do with kids in Central San Diego · FreeBee