Events from August 12, 2025
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On August 12, 2025At Balboa Park Categories: Museums, Galleries and Zoos, FREEResidents FREE Days at Balboa Park. Park museums offer free admission Tuesdays on a rotating basis throughout the month to residents of the City and County of San Diego, and to active military personnel and their dependents. Schedule: www.balboapark.org -
On August 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 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 12, 2025At Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park Categories: FREE, ConcertFREE Twilight in the Park Concert. Tues., Wed. & Thurs. through Aug. 28, 6:30–7:30 pm. Spreckels Organ Pavilion, Balboa Park. www.balboapark.org/twilight-in-the-park-concert -
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.
