America’s Finest City is a total paradise for kids in October.
The San Diego Museum Council will host “Kids Free San Diego ,” its monthlong event offering kids age 12 and under free admission with a paid adult to 50+ museums across the county.
Curious where to take those curious little minds? There’s something for every interest — and joining the fun is child’s play — most museums are offering Kids Free coupons online. Let’s explore.
🐙 For animal enthusiasts
- Birch Aquarium in La Jolla is offering two free child tickets ; reservations are required + you must use the code KIDSFREE22 at checkout.
- Living Coast Discovery Center in Chula Vista is offering one free child ticket per paid adult.
The family will love a stroll around the gorgeous Japanese Friendship Garden.
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🌸 For nature lovers
- Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park is offering free admission for up to two kids.
- San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas is offering one free youth ticket for those age 18 and under.
Art exploration for the ages.
Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday
🖼️ For artistic littles
- The San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park is offering free admission for two kids.
- Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego — both the La Jolla + downtown San Diego locations — are offering free admission for two children.
POW! BAM! Tiny superheroes get in free with a paid adult in October.
Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday
🧑🚀 For niche interests
- The Comic-Con Museum in Balboa Park is offering one free kid’s ticket for ages 6-12 — and this includes access to “Marvel’s Spider-Man: Beyond Amazing ” + a few other special exhibitions.
- The San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park is allowing free admission for two kids.
🔬 For science standouts
- The Fleet Science Center in Balboa Park is offering one free child admission to the exhibit galleries.
- San Diego Archeological Center in Escondido allows two kids to get in free .
These are just 10 ways to partake in Kids Free October; check out the full list
of participating museums.