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San Diego, CA family events this month

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Nov 13 – Nov 15

Bluey's Big Play

Balboa Theatre — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

The stage show with life-size puppets of Bluey, Bingo and family.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Tickets required
  • Indoors

Shows Fri Nov 13 6pm; Sat Nov 14 1pm and 6pm; Sun Nov 15 1pm and 6pm.

Details at Broadway San Diego ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Library storytimes & programs (40, 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 13

10amToddler Time · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amBaby Playtime · Ramona Library, Ramona 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
10:30amDance Party · Solana Beach Library, Solana Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amStorytime · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
2:30pmFun Movie Friday · Rancho Santa Fe Library, Rancho Santa Fe 6-10 · Free
3:30pmChildren Craft · Campo-Morena Village Library, Campo 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

11amKid's Yoga · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

Sunday, Nov 15

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3

Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden — Encinitas · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

Mile-long illuminated evening trail with 20+ new light installations.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Adults from $28, children from $18; ages 2 and under free

Evenings Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; timed tickets, dates sell out.

Details at San Diego Botanic Garden ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 21 – Dec 12

Try the Pottery Wheel (Ages 8+)

The New Children’s Museum — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

https://thinkplaycreate.ticketapp.org/portal/pid/2/product/40/event/38323065-6563-4339-8136-333535653934

  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (33, 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 20

10amToddler Time · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
11amStorytime · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 0-2 · 3-5 · 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, Nov 21

Sunday, Nov 22

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3

Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden — Encinitas · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

Mile-long illuminated evening trail with 20+ new light installations.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Adults from $28, children from $18; ages 2 and under free

Evenings Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; timed tickets, dates sell out.

Details at San Diego Botanic Garden ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 21 – Dec 12

Try the Pottery Wheel (Ages 8+)

The New Children’s Museum — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

https://thinkplaycreate.ticketapp.org/portal/pid/2/product/40/event/38323065-6563-4339-8136-333535653934

  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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, Nov 28

3pmChess Club · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Nov 20 – Jan 3

Lightscape at San Diego Botanic Garden

San Diego Botanic Garden — Encinitas · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

Mile-long illuminated evening trail with 20+ new light installations.

  • Ages 0-2
  • Ages 3-5
  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Big outing
  • Paid: Adults from $28, children from $18; ages 2 and under free

Evenings Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027; timed tickets, dates sell out.

Details at San Diego Botanic Garden ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 21 – Dec 12

Try the Pottery Wheel (Ages 8+)

The New Children’s Museum — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

https://thinkplaycreate.ticketapp.org/portal/pid/2/product/40/event/38323065-6563-4339-8136-333535653934

  • Ages 6-10
  • 11+
  • Cost not listed
  • Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (28, 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, Dec 4

10:30amDance Party · Solana Beach Library, Solana Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free
11amStorytime · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 0-2 · 3-5 · Free
2:30pmFun Movie Friday · Rancho Santa Fe Library, Rancho Santa Fe 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

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133 events, free and paid, over the next 4 weekends (Nov 13 – Dec 6). Back to San Diego, CA this weekend.

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