The San Diego County Fair used to offer free admission to kids who read 10 age-appropriate books, and we had so much fun helping them promote it. We're still encouraging kids to read, so we created our own certificate and opportunity to win a prize! 

Parents—have kids keep track of the books they read this summer by printing the San Diego Family Magazine reading certificate (pdf below). Then, take a photo of your child holding the completed certificate and enter as directed for a chance to win a pair of tickets to UltraStar Cinemas! Up to TWENTY-FIVE winners will be chosen at random. Woo hoo!

ENTER ON INSTAGRAM:

Post a photo of your child holding the completed 2023 reading certificate. Follow and tag @sandiegofamilymagazine and use #ShareSanDiegoFamily. Your photo may also be printed in the September issue of San Diego Family.

Deadline to enter: Monday, July 31, 2023.

boy holding reading certificate
Rocco of Point Loma read 10 books for
San Diego Family’s reading contest and won
tickets to UltraStar Cinemas!

Printable reading certificate:

Reading Certificate

Open to San Diego County residents only.

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