Events from August 02, 2025
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On August 02, 2025At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksLEGOLAND Water Park. Splash into spring with seven slides, sandy beaches, Build-A-Raft River, Pirate Reef and LEGO Legends of CHIMA Water Park. Daily, 11:30 am–5 pm. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On August 02, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: FREEKids Bowl FREE. Two games a day. Through Aug. 17. Aztec Lanes, 6075 Aztec Cir., Dr. & East Village Tavern + Bowl, 930 Market St. Register: www.kidsbowlfree.com -
On August 02, 2025At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosLiving Seas at Birch Aquarium. Venture into the hidden realm of a Giant Pacific Octopus, explore life beneath Scripps Pier and marvel at a vibrant Coral Reef more than four times the size of the original. 9 am–5 pm. $24.95–$29.95; 2 & under free. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu -
On August 02, 2025At San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosNighttime Zoo. Guests can explore the Zoo at night and enjoy a variety of family-friendly entertainment. Through Aug. 10 (except June 21). San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park. https://sandiegozoowildlifealliance.org -
On August 02, 2025At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: Amusement ParksSeaWorld Summer Spectacular. New shows, live music and dazzling new Enchanted Wonders Fireworks spectacular. Select dates through Sept. 1. SeaWorld, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com -
On August 02, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEBlue Star Museums offers FREE admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve. Through Sept. 1. Details: www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums -
On August 02, 2025At Sesame Place San Diego Categories: Amusement ParksSesame Summer Splash. Sun-sational events. Open daily, 10 am–6 pm through Sept. 1. Sesame Place, 2052 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. Tickets: www.sesameplace.com -
On August 02, 2025At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksNew LEGOLAND Driving School. Features realistic road scenarios, intersections, roundabouts and even a car wash equipped with interactive bubble triggers that activate as kids drive through. Open daily. Included with admission. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On August 02, 2025Summer of Wonder. New exhibits, Nature Trail at the Nat, hands-on activities, films and Nat at Night on Fridays (half-price admission after 5 pm). Through Sept. 1. $14–$24. San Diego Natural History Museum, Balboa Park. www.sdnat.org/summerofwonder -
On August 02, 2025At San Diego Children's Discovery Museum Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosWater Ways. New exhibit that allows guests to manipulate and play with the flow of water. Today, 12:30–4:30 pm & Tues.–Sat., 9:30 am–4:30 pm. Included with admission. $14. San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.sdcdm.org -
On August 02, 2025At Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, ScienceSurvival of the Slowest. Observe and interact with nature’s smallest, slowest and weakest creatures to discover how they not only survive, but thrive in the wild. Daily, 10 am–5 pm. Included with admission. $19.95–$24.95; under 3 free. Through Sept. 1. Fleet Science Center, Balboa Park. www.fleetscience.org -
On August 02, 2025At The Wave Waterpark Categories: Water FunThe Wave Waterpark. Slide tower, flow rider, riptide slide and more. Daily through Aug. 10. 101 Wave Dr., Vista. www.thewavewaterpark.com -
On August 02, 2025At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: ConcertSummer Spectacular Concert Series. Featuring R&B, hip-hop and rap hits from the '90s and early 2000s. Saturdays through Aug. 23, 6 pm (except July 5). Included with admission. SeaWorld, Bayside Amphitheater, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com -
On August 02, 2025At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksLEGO World Parade. Floats, characters and entertainers inspired by your favorite LEGO themes. Daily through Aug. 9. Included with admission. One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On August 02, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, ReadingFREE Summer Reading Program: Level Up at Your Library. Rediscover the joy of gaming—whether it’s a favorite board game, an exciting video game or a gamified reading adventure—and join this all-ages reading adventure. Through Aug. 31. Register: www.sandiego.gov/public-library/kidsandteens/summerreading -
On August 02, 2025At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosShark Summer at Birch Aquarium. Shark exploration stations, shark feedings and more. Daily through Aug. 10, 9 am–5 pm. Included with admission, $24.95–$29.95; 2 & under free. 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. https://aquarium.ucsd.edu/events/shark-summer -
On August 02, 2025At Santee Lakes Categories: ConcertSummer Jams on Deck. Concerts are free. Saturdays, 5–7 pm through Oct. 11. Park entrance fee, $10. Santee Lakes Deck between Lakes 4 & 5, 9310 Fanita Pkwy. www.santeelakes.com -
On August 02, 2025At Moonlight Amphitheater Categories: Theatre“Anastasia the Musical.” Explores one determined girl’s journey to find home, love, and family as she discovers who she was and embraces who she is meant to be. Wed.–Sun., 8 pm. Through July 16. $43–$62. Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1250 Vale Terrace Dr., Vista. www.moonlightstage.com -
On August 02, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: FREEFREE Parks After Dark. Inflatables, arts & crafts and more. Thurs.–Sat., 5–8 pm through Aug. 9. City Heights (4380 Landis St.), Linda Vista (7064 Levant St.), Memorial (2902 Marcy Ave.), Skyline Hills (8285 Skyline Dr.) & Silver Wing (3737 Area Dr.). Details: www.sandiegoparksfoundation.org -
On August 02, 2025At Lake Poway Categories: FishingNight Fishing at Lake Poway. Fridays in July & Fri.–Sat. in Aug., 4–11:30 pm. Adults, $7; youth $3. 14644 Lake Poway Rd. www.poway.org -
On August 02, 2025At SeaWorld San Diego Categories: ConcertSummer Spectacular Concert Series. Featuring R&B, hip-hop and rap hits from the '90s and early 2000s. Saturdays through Aug. 23, 6 pm. Included with admission. SeaWorld, Bayside Amphitheater, 500 Sea World Dr. www.seaworldsandiego.com -
On August 02, 2025At Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park Categories: Theatre“The Prom, School Edition.” For ages 12+. Fri., Sat. & Sun., through Aug. 3. Casa del Prado Theatre, Balboa Park. www.juniortheatre.com -
On August 02, 2025At Ramona, CA Categories: FREE, Fairs & FestivalsFREE Ramona Country Fair. Amusement rides, carnival games, live music and more. Today, 4–11 pm, tomorrow & Sunday, 11 am–11 pm. Ramona Outdoor Community Center, 421 Aqua Ln. www.ramonacountryfair.com -
On August 02, 2025At Old Town San Diego Categories: Special EventsFREE Latin American Festival. Authentic folk art, crafts, entertainment and more. Today & tomorrow, 10 am–8 pm; Aug. 3, 10 am–6 pm. Bazaar del Mundo, Old Town. www.bazaardelmundo.com -
On August 02, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: Whale WatchingWhale & Dolphin Watching Adventure Cruises. Search for gray whales, blue whales, minke whales and more. Fri.–Mon. through Sept. 1, 9 am–1 pm. $76–$83; 3 & under free. Pier Two 970 N. Harbor Dr. www.cityexperiences.com -
On August 02, 2025At 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, Aug. 7–8, 14–16, 22 & 30–31. Starting at $160. Safari Park, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Rd., Escondido. www.sdzsafaripark.org -
On August 02, 2025At Petco Park Categories: Sporting EventsPadres Home Games. Today through Aug. 3 vs. Cardinals, Aug. 8–10 vs. Red Sox, Aug. 18–21 vs. Giants & Aug. 22–24 vs. Dodgers. Petco Park. Tickets: www.padres.com -
On August 02, 2025At Hotel del Coronado Categories: MoviesMovies on the Beach. Tonight, Aug. 9, 17, 23 & 30. 8 pm. $25.75. Hotel del Coronado, 1500 Orange Ave. www.hoteldel.com -
On August 02, 2025FREE Summer Movies in the Park. 6:30–9:45 pm. Tonight: “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” at Community Park, 13094 Civic Ctr. Dr. & Aug. 16: “The Sound of Music” at Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Dr. www.poway.org -
On August 02, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: Art Show, FREEFREE ArtWalk Liberty Station. Featuring a wide range of artistic mediums such as paintings, photography, glass and ceramic art, jewelry and sculpture. Today, 10 am–6 pm & tomorrow, 10 am–5 pm. Ingram Plaza, 2751 Dewey Rd. www.artwalksandiego.org -
On August 02, 2025At Southern California Railway Museum Categories: FREE, Train RidesFREE Summer on the Rails. Lawn games, kids crafts and more. 9 am–4 pm. Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. “A” St., Perris. www.socalrailway.org -
On August 02, 2025At San Diego, CA Categories: MoviesCoggan Family Dive-In Movie Night: “Lilo & Stitch.” Watch a movie and float in the pool. 5–8 pm. $10. Coggan Aquatic Center, 800 Nautilus St. www.cogganaquatics.org -
On August 02, 2025At Children's Museum of Discovery Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosStories of Us: Buwan ng Wika. A bilingual story time in Tagalog. 10 am. Included with admission. $14. Children’s Museum of Discovery, 320 N. Broadway, Escondido. www.visitcmod.org -
On August 02, 2025At San Marcos, CA Categories: FREE, OutdoorsFREE Twilight Trek: A Hike Under the Stars. Astronomy presentation, then a 4-mile hike along the Cerro de Las Posas Ridgeline trails. 6:30–9:30 pm. Double Peak Park, 900 Double Peak Dr., San Marcos. www.san-marcos.net
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On August 02, 2025At Encinitas, CA Categories: Art Show, FREEFREE Art Night. Art exhibitions, children’s art workshops and more. 6–8 pm. Held across four locations: City Hall, Encinitas Community Ctr., Encinitas Library and the Pacific View Arts Ctr. Details: www.encinitasca.gov
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From June 23, 2025 11:07 am until August 08, 2025 1:07 pmAt Mission Bay Montessori Academy Categories: Camps
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From June 19, 2025 12:25 pm until August 17, 2025 2:25 pmAt Liberty Station Categories: CampsHot Spot staff guide kids through daily art projects including pottery painting, candle making, mosaics and slime. Kids get a tour of the "Arts District" surrounding the studio and a behind-the-scenes tour of The Hot Spot studio. Campers will also play games, blow bubbles, enjoy snacks and run around. Snacks and a small bottle of water are provided. Ages 6 and up. Reserve online at www.thehotspotstudio.com. For additional questions, email hotspotpottery@yahoo.com.
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From June 17, 2025 12:15 pm until August 02, 2025 2:15 pmAt Solana Beach Categories: CampsThe Theatre School @ North Coast Rep offers exciting performance camps that will create theatrical fun with new friends. Choose Playful Ensemble Performance Camps for ages 4-8, Skill Building Production Camps for ages 8-12, and Theatrical Training Performance Camps for ages 12-19. To register, call 858-481-1055, visit: www.NorthCoastRepTheatreSchool.org, or email Ben@northcoastrep.org with questions. Receive 25% off individual camp registration when you enroll by April 15, 2025 and use code EBCAMP25. www.northcoastreptheatreschool.org
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From June 16, 2025 12:00 am until August 08, 2025 11:31 amAt Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: CampsBirch Aquarium offers in-person summer camps for children ages 4-13. Led by experienced educators, campers explore underwater worlds, play games, create fun crafts, engage in science activities, surf, snorkel, and get up close to marine animals. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu/learn/camps
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From June 09, 2025 12:18 pm until August 08, 2025 2:18 pmAt Balboa Park Categories: CampsSan Diego Junior Theatre's popular summer camps are back. JT campers from Kindergarten to grade 12 will participate in daily acting, singing, movement, and specialty classes in weekly sessions offered from June 9 through August 8 in beautiful Balboa Park. Acting Academies and Musical Theatre Intensives are also available for a more fast-paced "rehearsal and performance" experience. www.juniortheatre.com
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From June 02, 2025 12:32 pm until August 08, 2025 2:32 pmAt Balboa Park, San Diego Categories: CampsDesigned with a focus on inquiry and play, STEM Camps encourage children to investigate some of the most fascinating and exciting concepts in science. Your kids will have the chance to learn about everything from air pressure and electrical currents to life cycles and chemical reactions during their school breaks. www.fleetscience.org/events/camps
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From June 02, 2025 12:21 pm until August 08, 2025 2:21 pmAt 6822B El Cajon Blvd. Categories: CampsLittle Fish’s camps are specialized, highly engaging experiences designed specifically for teens and pre-teens. Applications can be returned in person, by mail or email. Early bird pricing available now through March 31. Contact us if you have any questions. www.lilfish.us/camps
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From June 02, 2025 12:00 am until August 22, 2025 11:28 amAt Helen Woodward Animal Center, Rancho Santa Fe Categories: Animals, CampsChildren will experience daily animal interactions that will amaze as they get up close and personal with a variety of species including birds, small mammals, reptiles, large mammals and invertebrates. Our summer camp activities are different each day and include animal-themed games, crafts, songs and more. www.animalcenter.org/education
