Events
-
On December 10, 2026At Gaslamp Quarter Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEResidents FREE at the Gaslamp Museum every 2nd Thursday. 10 am–4 pm. 410 Island Ave. www.gaslampmuseum.org -
On November 12, 2026At Gaslamp Quarter Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEResidents FREE at the Gaslamp Museum every 2nd Thursday. 10 am–4 pm. 410 Island Ave. www.gaslampmuseum.org -
On October 31, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 31, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 30, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 30, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 30, 2026At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosRoar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today, tomorrow, Oct. 9, 10, 16, 24 & 30. Starting at $205. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On October 30, 2026At Children's Museum of Discovery Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosFun Animal Friday. Storytime, hands-on activity and an animal meet-and-greet. 10–11:30 am. $14. Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.visitcmod.org -
On October 29, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 28, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 28, 2026At San Diego Botanic Garden Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosBird Walk at the San Diego Botanic Garden. Every second Wed., 10 am. $12–$20. 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbg.org -
On October 27, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 26, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 26, 2026At San Diego Botanic Garden Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosButterfly Walk at the San Diego Botanic Garden. Today & Oct. 26, 10 am. $12–$20. 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbg.org -
On October 25, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 25, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 24, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 24, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 24, 2026At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosRoar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today, tomorrow, Oct. 9, 10, 16, 24 & 30. Starting at $205. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On October 23, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 23, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 23, 2026At Children's Museum of Discovery Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, Special EventsKPBS Kids Event: Elinor Wonders Why. Storytime, crafts and more. 10 am–12 noon. $17. Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.visitcmod.org -
On October 22, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 21, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 20, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 19, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 18, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 18, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 17, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 17, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 16, 2026At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosRoar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today, tomorrow, Oct. 9, 10, 16, 24 & 30. Starting at $205. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On October 15, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 15, 2026At Gaslamp Quarter Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, MoviesMovie Nights at the Museum. After-hours self-guided tour of the Davis-Horton House, followed by a screening of a different classic film in the courtyard. Every 3rd Thursday, 6:45 pm. $10. 410 Island Ave. www.gaslampmuseum.org -
On October 14, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 14, 2026At San Diego Botanic Garden Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosBird Walk at the San Diego Botanic Garden. Every second Wed., 10 am. $12–$20. 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbg.org -
On October 13, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 12, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 12, 2026At San Diego Botanic Garden Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosButterfly Walk at the San Diego Botanic Garden. Today & Oct. 26, 10 am. $12–$20. 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbg.org -
On October 11, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 11, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 10, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 10, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 10, 2026At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosRoar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today, tomorrow, Oct. 9, 10, 16, 24 & 30. Starting at $205. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On October 09, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEKids FREE San Diego. Attractions, museums, meals and more offer families with kids 12 & under complimentary attraction and museum admission, and more. Through Oct. 31. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/kidsfree -
On October 09, 2026At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Halloween, Museums, Galleries and ZoosHalGLOWeen. Eerie-sistible entertainment, interactive festivities and lots of spooky surprises. Fri., Sat. & Sun. in October. 5 pm to close. San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. www.sdzwa.org -
On October 09, 2026At San Diego Zoo Safari Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosRoar & Snore Safari. Experience a sleepover and observe the nighttime activities of wildlife and morning wildlife presentations. Today, tomorrow, Oct. 9, 10, 16, 24 & 30. Starting at $205. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On October 09, 2026At Children's Museum of Discovery Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosJimbo’s Garden Workshop. A special garden workshop in the Trudy Bronner Discovery Garden with local, seasonal ingredients. 11–11:30 am. $14. Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.visitcmod.org -
From February 15, 2020 11:00 am until February 15, 2020 5:00 pmMake your own Valentine's Day card or make a paper flower for your loved ones, then spend the day exploring the museum and its many exhibits. 11 am-5 pm. Included with admission. San Diego Model Railroad Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdmrm.org -
From February 16, 2019 2:00 pm until February 16, 2019 4:00 pmAt San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREE, Cultural EventsCultural performances, costumes, crafts, storytelling and activities highlighting India’s art and history. 2-4 pm. Free. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org/roots-series-india
-
On December 01, 2017At Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, ScienceThis exhibit brings you the classic Block Busters, the Fit-a-Brick Build Zone where you can build with LEGO bricks or LEGO DUPLO bricks, and ProtoPipe, the newest addition to the engineering interactives collection. Through Jan. 15; visit website for hours and admission. www.fleetscience.org.
-
From September 05, 2017 10:00 am until September 10, 2017 5:00 pmThis exhibit celebrates the nobility, speed and serviceability of horses, bullocks and camels from across the globe. Through Nov. 12. Tues.-Sun., 10 am-5 pm. Visit website for admission.
-
From September 01, 2017 10:00 am until September 01, 2017 5:00 pmAt Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosThis new exhibit lets you explore the evolution of gaming, from arcade classics to iconic console-based games through today’s indie hits. Get the chance to play more than 100 games (no quarters needed)! Open daily; visit website for hours and admission.
