Family Weekend Guide

San Diego weekend events for kids (6–10)

85 events tagged for kids (6–10) across the next 4 weekends. Events whose source doesn't list ages aren't included here; see the full list.

Updated

Age
Area
Cost
Weather

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch

Bates Nut Farm — Valley Center · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

Classic North County pumpkin patch with hayrides, a straw maze, pony rides, petting corral and bounce house daily in October; more activities on weekends.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed: Activity tickets sold at the booth for each attraction; Bates Farm Zoo free
Details at Bates Nut Farm ↗
Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 5pm

HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

Glow-in-the-dark Halloween evenings every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, with entertainment, wildlife presentations and spooky surprises; activities start at 5 p.m.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with Zoo admission
Details at San Diego Zoo ↗
Oct 17 – Nov 1

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND California

LEGOLAND California Resort — Carlsbad · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

LEGOLAND's Halloween event for kids, with trick-or-treating on Brick or Treat Street; event dates Oct. 17–18, 24–25, 31 and Nov. 1.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with theme park tickets on event dates
Details at LEGOLAND California ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (9, free)

From San Diego County Library branches. (The San Diego Public Library calendar blocks automated tools, so it isn't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Saturday, Oct 17

11amFall Festival · Rancho San Diego Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Oct 18

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch

Bates Nut Farm — Valley Center · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

Classic North County pumpkin patch with hayrides, a straw maze, pony rides, petting corral and bounce house daily in October; more activities on weekends.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed: Activity tickets sold at the booth for each attraction; Bates Farm Zoo free
Details at Bates Nut Farm ↗
Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 5pm

HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

Glow-in-the-dark Halloween evenings every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, with entertainment, wildlife presentations and spooky surprises; activities start at 5 p.m.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with Zoo admission
Details at San Diego Zoo ↗
Oct 17 – Nov 1

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND California

LEGOLAND California Resort — Carlsbad · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

LEGOLAND's Halloween event for kids, with trick-or-treating on Brick or Treat Street; event dates Oct. 17–18, 24–25, 31 and Nov. 1.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with theme park tickets on event dates
Details at LEGOLAND California ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (23, free)

From San Diego County Library branches. (The San Diego Public Library calendar blocks automated tools, so it isn't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

10:30amDance Party · Solana Beach Library, Solana Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2:30pmFun Movie Friday · Rancho Santa Fe Library, Rancho Santa Fe 6-10 · Free
3pmPaint n' Sip · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

10amBag O' Books Sale · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free
3pmChess Club · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Oct 25

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Big outings

Oct 16 – Oct 31

Bates Nut Farm Pumpkin Patch

Bates Nut Farm — Valley Center · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

Classic North County pumpkin patch with hayrides, a straw maze, pony rides, petting corral and bounce house daily in October; more activities on weekends.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Cost not listed: Activity tickets sold at the booth for each attraction; Bates Farm Zoo free
Details at Bates Nut Farm ↗
Oct 16 – Oct 31 · 5pm

HalGLOWeen at the San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

Glow-in-the-dark Halloween evenings every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, with entertainment, wildlife presentations and spooky surprises; activities start at 5 p.m.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with Zoo admission
Details at San Diego Zoo ↗
Oct 17 – Nov 1

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND California

LEGOLAND California Resort — Carlsbad · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

LEGOLAND's Halloween event for kids, with trick-or-treating on Brick or Treat Street; event dates Oct. 17–18, 24–25, 31 and Nov. 1.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Included with theme park tickets on event dates
Details at LEGOLAND California ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (15, free)

From San Diego County Library branches. (The San Diego Public Library calendar blocks automated tools, so it isn't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30

Saturday, Oct 31

Sunday, Nov 1

Weekend of Nov 6–8

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (21, free)

From San Diego County Library branches. (The San Diego Public Library calendar blocks automated tools, so it isn't included yet.) Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Nov 6

10:30amDance Party · Solana Beach Library, Solana Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
2:30pmFun Movie Friday · Rancho Santa Fe Library, Rancho Santa Fe 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 7

11amPuzzle Swap · Alpine Library, Alpine 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 8