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 -
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. -
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
