Free admission for kids to 100+ San Diego attractions, museums in October
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Looking for something fun to do with the kiddos as we welcome fall? We've got some suggestions and even better - they're free!
Kids Free San Diego offers free admission to 100+ San Diego-area attractions and museums for kids 12 and under for the entire month of October.
So if your kid wants to learn about anything from history and science to nature and wildlife, there's something worth exploring. From the hands-on Fleet Science Center and the Museum of Photographic Arts, to the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, which boasts the nation’s largest indoor model railroad exhibit, there's surely something for everyone.
Not only do kiddos get free admission, but some attractions even offer meals on the house and other perks like hotel stay discounts.
Keep in mind that exact ages included in the promotion may vary for each attraction; check website for details before you go.
Free admission is available for up to two kids for every adult ticket purchased, according to organizers. You cn download a Kids Free coupon for each venue you would like to visit at https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/, and then present it at the participating museum’s admission desk to receive the no-cost passes.
Attractions
- Belmont Park
- The Gondola Company
- LEGOLAND
- San Diego Zoo
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- SeaWorld
- San Diego Whale Watch
- Oceanside Adventures
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Davey's Locker Whale Watching & Sportsfishing
- Lions Tigers & Bears
- Flagship Cruises & Events
- Murder n' Mayhem, Embarcadero Waterfront History Tour
- San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
- Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego
- Old Town Trolley Tours of San Diego
- Paradise Point
- City Cruises
- La Jolla Historical Society
- Birch Aquarium at Scripps
- Belmont Park (play and ride for free)
- Empress Hotel (free Kids’ Welcome Gift, $25 value)
- Bike & Kayak Tours of La Jolla (ride for free)
- Balboa Park Museums: San Diego Automotive Museum San Diego Air & Space Museum Museum of Photographic Arts San Diego History Center San Diego Model Railroad Museum San Diego Museum of Man Timken Museum Mingei International Museum Fleet Science Center (Galleries only) Japanese Friendship Garden Marston House Museum & Gardens San Diego Natural History Museum (Nat) The San Diego Museum of Art Veterans Museum
- San Diego Automotive Museum
- San Diego Air & Space Museum
- Museum of Photographic Arts
- San Diego History Center
- San Diego Model Railroad Museum
- San Diego Museum of Man
- Timken Museum
- Mingei International Museum
- Fleet Science Center (Galleries only)
- Japanese Friendship Garden
- Marston House Museum & Gardens
- San Diego Natural History Museum (Nat)
- The San Diego Museum of Art
- Veterans Museum
- Maritime Museum of San Diego
- San Diego SEAL Tours (ride free)
- San Diego Fly Rides (ride free)
- USS Midway Museum
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Food
- Maryjane's - Hard Rock Hotel San Diego
- San Diego Mission Bay Resort
- Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Downtown
- Bahia Resort Hotel
- Embassy Suites Hotel San Diego - La Jolla
- La Jolla Shores Hotel
- Carnitas Snack Shack
- Blue Wave Bar and Grill
- Town and Country Resort
- Casa Guadalajara
- Amigo Spot and Waffle Spot
- Torreyana Grille
- Bahia Resort Hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Bayside
- Courtyard San Diego Gaslamp
- The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa
- The Shores Restaurant (La Jolla Shores Hotel)
- Sheraton La Jolla
Hotels
- Embassy Suites Hotel San Diego Bay - Downtown
- Ocean Park Inn
- The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
- Hotel Z
- Holiday Inn San Diego Bayside
- Courtyard By Marriott San Diego Downtown
- Glorietta Bay Inn
- La Valencia Hotel
- Bahia Resort Hotel
- Town and Country Resort
- Best Western Plus Island Palms Hotel & Marina
- The Dana on Mission Bay
- Kings Inn
- Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
A full list of attractions, restaurants, and hotels participating in "Kids Free San Diego" can be found by tapping or clicking here.