Free things to do with kids this weekend in San Diego (October 9–11)

Art Break

Mingei International Museum · San Diego · Ages 3–12

Catch a Fish in 21st century contemporary culture is pretty easy, as mermaids are everywhere these days.

Halloween Festival & Movie in the Park at South Clairemont Recreation Center

San Diego Parks and Recreation · San Diego · Ages 5–12

Art Glass Guild Show and Sale

Spanish Village Art Center · San Diego · Ages 5–12

The Art Glass Guild will be hosting their 2026 Fall Patio Show and Sale on October 10th and 11th.

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.

Discovery Tables at 1 Father Junipero Serra Trail

San Diego Parks and Recreation · San Diego · Ages 5–12

Golden Guide Market

Mingei International Museum · San Diego · Ages 3–12

Merkado Kultura (7) is a curated makers market celebrating the Philippines, held at the La Atalaya Foundation Theater at Mingei…

Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema

Mingei International Museum · San Diego · Ages 3–12

exhibition highlights one of Japan’s most fascinating folk painting traditions, ema – house-shaped wooden votive plaques offered as prayers…

Pumpkin Chunkin’

San Diego Air and Space Museum · San Diego · Ages 5–12

Get ready for a day of engineering, coding, creativity, and flying pumpkins!

History Explorers: Día de los Muertos

San Diego History Center · San Diego · Ages 3–12

Help the History Center prepare for Día de los Muertos by contributing to our community ofrenda.

House of Spain Lawn Program

Balboa Park · San Diego · Ages 3–12

Movie in the Park at Hilltop Recreation Center

San Diego Parks and Recreation · San Diego · Ages 5–12

Creepy Critters Campfire Program at Kumeyaay Lake Campground Amphitheater

San Diego Parks and Recreation · San Diego · Ages 5–12

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.

Art Glass Guild Show and Sale

Spanish Village Art Center · San Diego · Ages 5–12

The Art Glass Guild will be hosting their 2026 Fall Patio Show and Sale on October 10th and 11th.

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.

Golden Guide Market

Mingei International Museum · San Diego · Ages 3–12

Merkado Kultura (7) is a curated makers market celebrating the Philippines, held at the La Atalaya Foundation Theater at Mingei…

Community Market

WorldBeat Center · San Diego · Ages 3–12

Support local makers, artists, and wellness practitioners at the WorldBeat Cultural Center Community Market every second Sunday of the month.

House of Norway Lawn Program: Leif Erikson Day

House of Norway · San Diego · Ages 3–12

Leif Erikson Day (second weekend in October) Viking music, food, crafts and activities at the lawn by the House of Norway.

Mehregan Festival

Balboa Park · San Diego · Ages 3–12

Visit Balboa Park to celebrate Mehregan. Mehregan is an ancient Persian festival traditionally associated with gratitude, friendship,…

The Big Gay Picnic – Howl-O-Ween

Cypress Grove Picnic Area · San Diego · Ages 3–12

BGP’s annual Halloween picnic returns to Balboa Park!