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Things to do with kids this weekend in San Diego

A timeline weekend guide to family-friendly events in San Diego from Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28: 33 events with times, venues, details, and official links. Build a 3-stop plan with FamHop.

Weekend snapshot

From Saturday, June 27 through Sunday, June 28, FamHop found 33 dated family events across San Diego. The biggest clusters are culture (14), park (9), zoo (6), museum (4), with options in San Diego. Use the timeline below to compare times, venues, costs, age fit, and official event links before building a plan.

33dated family events
15likely free options
33strong-detail listings
1metro cities represented

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Shorter, earlier programs with age signals that are easier for little kids.

  • Tai Chi Ch’uan Lee StyleWorldBeat Center · San Diego · $15.00 – $40.00 · Ages: preschool, school-age
  • Mass Creativity Day 2026The New Children’s Museum · San Diego · $ · Ages: preschool, school-age
  • Art MartPark Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age
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  • Tai Chi Ch’uan Lee StyleWorldBeat Center · San Diego · $15.00 – $40.00 · Ages: preschool, school-age
  • Mass Creativity Day 2026The New Children’s Museum · San Diego · $ · Ages: preschool, school-age
  • Art MartPark Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age
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Animals & nature

Zoos, farms, gardens, and wildlife walks to get up close with the outdoors.

Music & performance

Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.

  • Pride PartyMuseum of Us · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age
  • AstronmicaFleet Science Center · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age
  • Sunday ConcertSpreckels Organ Pavilion · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age

Active & outdoors

Sports, playgrounds, swimming, biking, and run-around energy burners.

Food & markets

Farmers markets, food trucks, tastings, and cooking fun.

  • Pride PartyMuseum of Us · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age
  • Natsu NightsJapanese Friendship Garden and Museum · San Diego · $5.00 · Ages: preschool, school-age

STEM & hands-on

Science, coding, robotics, building, and other hands-on, curious-kid programs.

  • AstronmicaFleet Science Center · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

Festivals & community

Fairs, parades, seasonal celebrations, and big community gatherings.

  • Pride PartyMuseum of Us · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age

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Generated June 26, 2026 from official event sources

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Saturday, June 27

22 events ordered by start time.

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    Mass Creativity Day 2026

    The New Children’s Museum · San Diego · $ · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Mass Creativity Day 2026 is a museum event at The New Children’s Museum in San Diego. Confirm registration, cost, and age fit on the official listing.

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    Tai Chi Ch’uan Lee Style

    WorldBeat Center · San Diego · $15.00 – $40.00 · Ages: preschool, school-age

    A class session consists of gentle limbering exercises that aid in coordination, balance, and the opening of various channels within the body to allow your Chi to flow freely. In addition, we incorporate res…

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    Art Mart

    Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age

    SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decade…

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    Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass

    Mingei International Museum · San Diego · Free – $15.00 · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Explore how Indigenous artists fuse heritage and contemporary glassmaking to illuminate their stories, connection to nature, and cultural traditions. Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass is…

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    Pride Party

    Museum of Us · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Enjoy a family-friendly Pride celebration at the Museum of Us! Registered guests enjoy free admission, activities with community partners, and special guests – Queens from The Haus Of St. James. Featured act…

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    Tomo Charms

    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · San Diego · $35.00 – $45.00 · Ages: school-age

    Craft your own one-of-a-kind beaded keychain in this hands-on knotting workshop! Using paracord colors inspired by the Garden and an eclectic mix of beads, including some sourced directly from Japan, you’ll …

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    Africa Rocks Encounter

    San Diego Zoo - Africa Rocks Stage · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Daily wildlife presentation at Africa Rocks Stage.

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    Natsu Nights

    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · San Diego · $5.00 · Ages: preschool, school-age

    A Summer Night Market Series Set inside the Japanese Friendship Garden & Museum, this night market series transforms the garden into a different atmosphere. Explore layered landscapes as you move through the…

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    Rady Ambassador Presentation Area

    San Diego Zoo - Rady Ambassador Presentation Area · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Daily wildlife presentation at the Rady Ambassador Presentation Area.

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    Goldfish Mixed Media Art Class

    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · San Diego · $45.00 – $60.00 · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Beginner friendly Art Journaling Class

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    Mixed Media Art Class

    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · San Diego · $45.00 – $60.00 · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Join a Japanese artist to create a beautiful mixed media art of gold fish. The guest will make the 9×12” size that would be perfect to display at their home for the Spring season. Date: 6/27/2026 Time: 1:30P…

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    Wildlife Wonders

    San Diego Zoo - Wegeforth Bowl · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Daily wildlife presentation at Wegeforth Bowl.

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    Parks After Dark at City Heights Recreation Center

    San Diego Parks and Recreation Events · San Diego · Free · Ages: school-age

    Saturday, June 27, 2026, 5:00 - 8:00pm

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    Parks After Dark at Dolores Magdaleno “Memorial” Recreation Center

    San Diego Parks and Recreation Events · San Diego · Free · Ages: school-age

    Saturday, June 27, 2026, 5:00 - 8:00pm

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    Parks After Dark at Linda Vista Recreation Center

    San Diego Parks and Recreation Events · San Diego · Free · Ages: school-age

    Saturday, June 27, 2026, 5:00 - 8:00pm

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    Parks After Dark at Silver Wing Recreation Center

    San Diego Parks and Recreation Events · San Diego · Free · Ages: school-age

    Saturday, June 27, 2026, 5:00 - 8:00pm

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    Parks After Dark at Skyline Hills Recreation Center

    San Diego Parks and Recreation Events · San Diego · Free · Ages: school-age

    Saturday, June 27, 2026, 5:00 - 8:00pm

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    Astronmica

    Fleet Science Center · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

    It’s in our nature to look up at the night sky and wonder: Where did we come from? From the visionary creator of Mesmerica and Beautifica comes Astronomica , an all-new immersive dome experience. Drift throu…

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    Movies in the Park at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

    San Diego Parks and Recreation Events · San Diego · Free · Ages: school-age

    Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:45 - 9:45pm

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    Summer Movies in the Park at Lopez Ridge Park

    San Diego Parks and Recreation Events · San Diego · Free · Ages: school-age

    Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:45 - 9:45pm

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    Summer Movies in the Park at Pacific Beach/Taylor Library

    San Diego Parks and Recreation Events · San Diego · Free · Ages: school-age

    Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:45 - 9:45pm

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    Summer Movies in the Park at Rancho Bernardo - Glassman Recreation Center

    San Diego Parks and Recreation Events · San Diego · Free · Ages: school-age

    Saturday, June 27, 2026, 7:45 - 9:45pm

Sunday, June 28

11 events ordered by start time.

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    A Journey Through Japanese Tea & Chakabuki

    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · San Diego · $80.00 – $100.00 · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Join us for an experience with Tokyo-based tea expert Takahiro Okabe—tea producer, curator, educator, and founder of Japan’s first Tea Brewing Championship. This immersive program invites participants to exp…

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    A Space for All of Us

    Museum of Us · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age

    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. This time is dedicated to creating a calmer, quieter museum experience. W…

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    Art Mart

    Park Boulevard and Presidents Way Lawn · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age

    SDCAMA art shows display the living art of today; you can hold it in your hands and take it into your life. Many of our artist members are full time professionals that have been plying their trade for decade…

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    Storytime Studio

    The New Children’s Museum · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Storytime Studio is a museum event at The New Children’s Museum in San Diego. Confirm registration, cost, and age fit on the official listing.

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    Materials Lab: Metal

    The New Children’s Museum · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Materials Lab: Metal is a museum event at The New Children’s Museum in San Diego. Confirm registration, cost, and age fit on the official listing.

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    Africa Rocks Encounter

    San Diego Zoo - Africa Rocks Stage · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Daily wildlife presentation at Africa Rocks Stage.

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    Materials Lab: Metal

    The New Children’s Museum · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Materials Lab: Metal is a museum event at The New Children’s Museum in San Diego. Confirm registration, cost, and age fit on the official listing.

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    Rady Ambassador Presentation Area

    San Diego Zoo - Rady Ambassador Presentation Area · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Daily wildlife presentation at the Rady Ambassador Presentation Area.

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    Rakugo

    Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum · San Diego · $20.00 – $35.00 · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Join us for an engaging introduction to rakugo , Japan’s traditional form of comedic storytelling, performed by Kyoto-based tea master and cultural practitioner Takahiro Okabe. Having practiced rakugo as a p…

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    Sunday Concert

    Spreckels Organ Pavilion · San Diego · Free · Ages: preschool, school-age

    S A relaxed and fun way to enjoy one of San Diego´s most iconic venues. One hour performances all year-round shine or rain.

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    Wildlife Wonders

    San Diego Zoo - Wegeforth Bowl · San Diego · Ages: preschool, school-age

    Daily wildlife presentation at Wegeforth Bowl.