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San Diego, CA family weekend: Friday, December 4 – Sunday, December 6

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Big outings first: festivals, farms, shows and attractions, mixing free and paid, for a range of ages.

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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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40 events for the weekend of Dec 4–6, with 31 free and 37 indoors.

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