Events from May 18, 2026
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On May 18, 2026At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: Amusement ParksLEGO Galaxy. Explore this brand-new land including the Galacticoaster, Assembly Bay and Junior Astronaut Training Zone. Open daily. LEGOLAND, One LEGOLAND Dr., Carlsbad. www.legoland.com -
On May 18, 2026At LEGOLAND California Resort Categories: FREEFREE LEGOLAND Tickets for First Responders. Including California-based firefighters, police officers, sheriff deputies, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and National Guard Members. Through May 23. Details: www.legoland.com -
On May 18, 2026At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Story TimeStory Time with Seadragons. Enjoy an enchanting storybook tale about ocean creatures from around the world. Mon., Wed., & Fri.; 9:30–9:40 am. Included with admission. $34.95–$39.95; under 3 free. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu -
On May 18, 2026At Belmont Park Categories: FREEFREE Belmont in Bloom. Roaming balloon artists, bubble performers, face painting, live music Saturdays from 2–5 pm and a special butterfly exhibit select Saturdays from 12–2 pm. Through May 31. Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd. www.belmontpark.com -
On May 18, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Special EventsFoodies 4 Foster Kids. Restaurants will have a designated menu item, in which a portion of each sale will be donated to Promises2Kids benefitting foster children. May 1–31. Participating restaurants: www.promises2kids.org -
On May 18, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEFREE The Big Exchange. Members of participating San Diego Museum Council organizations can visit more than 50 participating museums, historic sites, gardens and more. Through May 18. Details: www.sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/the-big-exchange -
On May 18, 2026At Birch Aquarium at Scripps Categories: Museums, Galleries and ZoosImagine Wild: Mountain Yellow-legged Frog. Transport to a fictional California mountainside to explore the forest, meadows and lake that form the Mountain Yellow-legged Frog habitat. $34.95–$39.95; under 3 free. Birch Aquarium at Scripps, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla. www.aquarium.ucsd.edu -
On May 18, 2026At Petco Park Categories: Sporting EventsPadres Home Games. Today through May 3 vs. White Sox; May 7–10 vs. Cardinals; May 18–20 vs. Dodgers; May 22–24 vs. Athletics & May 25–27 vs. Phillies. Petco Park. Tickets: www.padres.com -
On May 18, 2026At San Diego, CA Categories: FREE, Sporting EventsKids Bowl FREE. Two games a day all summer long. Aztec Lanes, 6075 Aztec Cir. Dr., East Village Tavern + Bowl, 930 Market St. & Mira Mesa Lanes, 8210 Mira Mesa Blvd. Register: www.kidsbowlfree.com -
On May 18, 2026At Carlsbad Strawberry Fields Categories: OutdoorsU-Pick Strawberry Fields. Daily, 9 am–5 pm. $10–$25. Carlsbad Strawberry Company, Cannon Rd. & I–5. www.carlsbadstrawberrycompany.com -
On May 18, 2026At Lake Poway Categories: OutdoorsSpring Camping Series. Set up your tent, explore, hike and more. Movie at sunset. Today, May 15 & 29. 1 pm until tomorrow, 10 am. $31. Lake Poway, 14644 Lake Poway Rd. Register: www.poway.org -
On May 18, 2026At San Diego Botanic Garden Categories: Floral ExhibitsOrchids in the Wild. Annual spring orchids showcase. Through May 31, closed Tuesdays. $12–$20, includes admission. San Diego Botanic Garden, 300 Quail Gardens Dr., Encinitas. www.sdbg.org -
On May 18, 2026At 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. 7. Details: www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums
