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Free things to do with kids this weekend in San Diego (August 14–16)

Updated August 12, 2026

The weekend of August 14–16 in San Diego brings Fleet Accessibility Mornings at Fleet Science Center (Saturday) and Art Mart at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn (Saturday). Every listing comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — free ones are marked.

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Free family events in San Diego this weekend: August 14–16

Saturday, August 15

5 events · 5 free

  1. Fleet Accessibility Mornings

    Fleet Science Center · San Diego · Ages 3–12

    Early access to galleries at 9 a.m. On the third Saturday of every month, we open our doors one hour before the museum opens to the public…

    Free Official ↗

  2. Art Mart

    Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · San Diego · Ages 3–12

    SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life.

    Free Official ↗

  3. Community Art Workshop

    Balboa Park · San Diego · Ages 3–12

    Great for artists of all ages. Community Art Workshops invite artists to enjoy hands-on art making experiences inspired by the thinking and…

    Free Official ↗

  4. House of Panama Lawn Program

    House of Panama · San Diego · Ages 3–12

    Our annual Lawn Program is held every year on the 3rd Sunday of August.

    Free Official ↗

  5. Creation Station: Mural-Making

    Timken Museum of Art · San Diego · Ages 3–12

    Join us in the Plaza de Panama just outside the Museum’s front steps for our FREE annual summer Creation Station: Mural-Making Activity .…

    Free Official ↗

Sunday, August 16

5 events · 5 free

  1. Cars and Coffee

    San Diego Automotive Museum · San Diego · Ages 3–12

    is where beautiful vehicles and their fabulous owners come together to show off their collection and to share in their mutual interest.

    Free Official ↗

  2. Tianguis

    Centro Cultural de la Raza · San Diego · Ages 5–12

    We invite you to be part of the Tianguis de la Raza.

    Free Official ↗

  3. A Space for All of Us

    Museum of Us · San Diego · Ages 3–12

    Sensory-Friendly Quiet Mornings at the Museum The Museum’s sensory-friendly quiet hours are held every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

    Free Official ↗

  4. Art Mart

    Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · San Diego · Ages 3–12

    SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life.

    Free Official ↗

  5. Sunday Concert

    Spreckels Organ Pavilion · San Diego · Ages 3–12

    S A relaxed and fun way to enjoy one of San Diego´s most iconic venues.

    Free Official ↗