Family-Friendly Events & Things to Do
There are many things you can do with your kids in Pacific Beach and all of San Diego. From seasonal events to regular story time, check out upcoming events below to look out for the next kid-friendly and family-friendly events!
Upcoming Family-Friendly EventS
Every Tuesday - Pacific Beach Farmers Market is held every Tuesday for their weekly farmers market. Great free event. Times: 3PM - 7Pm. Address for GPS: 901 Garnet Ave., San Diego, California 92109
All of October - Many attractions in San Diego have free admission for kids. Here is a list of attractions that offers free kids' admission for October:
- San Diego Zoo
- San Diego Zoo Safari Park
- SeaWorld San Diego
- Maritime Museum
- Old Town Trolley
- Flagship Cruises & Events
- San Diego Speed Boat Adventures
- The New Children's Museum
All of October - Fall Fest at Belmont Park from 11AM - 8PM every day. Fall fun is back this October and better than ever at Belmont Park’s Annual Fall Fest. Get into the festive spirit with FREE Trick-or-Treating every Sunday at 5pm, NEW Pumpkin Patch open daily, live acoustic performances + beer garden Friday nights at 5 pm, specialty eats from Sweet Shoppe, and MORE! Address: 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
Oct 2, 2021 (Sat) - [Note: This event is now cancelled by organizer!] Pacific Beachfest from 11AM - 7PM. Free, family friendly festival with 2 stages of live music, action sports on the sand, fish taco contest, shopping and more! Address: Along the boardwalk in Pacific Beach from Felspar St to Thomas St (92109)
Oct 8, 2021 - OB Oktoberfest at 4:20PM - midnight on Newport Ave in Ocean Beach. Our festivities include both family-friendly and adult activities. The family-friendly vendors and activities are organized by the Ocean Beach Main Street Association in the grassy area and Saratoga Park.
In our 21+ beer garden you can enjoy a classic German brew or local beer, wine & spirits. We'll have live music by local and nationally touring artists, contests, vendors, giveaways and more.
Entrance is $10 and goes back to our community partners. With your support we are able to give back over $50,000 each year! Address for GPS: 5099 Newport Ave., San Diego, CA 92107
October 29, 2021 (Fri) - Kid-friendly Haunted Fair from 3PM - 5PM. Pumpkin decorating, face painting, tarot cards, palm readings, balloon art, food and more. Free and open to community. Address: 875 Garnet Ave., San Diego, CA 92109
Free Things to Do
Pacific Beach Public Library (Taylor Library)
Located at 4275 Cass St., San Diego, California, the Pacific Beach Public Library hosts a lot of free events for both kids and adults! With free story time and seasonal events, kids can come here to enjoy some fun while checking out books as well. They have a special children's area for the kids. Check out the event list above for upcoming events! They are usually open 7 days a week, unless there is a holiday but during the pandemic, depending on county guidelines, they may be closed or open for contactless pick up only.
Kate Sessions Park
This park offers one of the best scenic views in San Diego! There are also seasonal free concerts and events here throughout the year. On a nice day, you can always take the kids for a picnic, fly a kite or go for a little hike. This park is also very dog-friendly. Address: 5115 Soledad Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers Market
Take a stroll around this weekly farmers market in Pacific Beach. It takes place every Tuesday from 3pm - 7pm. Find fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats, cheeses, eggs, breads, flowers, sauces, dips, and spreads, along with gourmet dining options & handcrafted artisan works on Bayard St. between Garnet & Grand. Only a few blocks from the ocean too!
Local Mom Groups
Becoming a mom is a great milestone and finding other moms to share experiences is helpful and a great bonding relationship. Here are some local mom groups near or in Pacific Beach.
La Leche League (breastfeeding support groups)
There are 4 different La Leche League groups in San Diego. This is a great support group for moms who are breastfeeding. See the La Leche League San Diego locations.
San Diego MOPS groups
MOPS stands for Mothers Of Preschoolers and they have many chapters in San Diego including Point Loma, Balboa Park, Solana Beach and dozens more. This is a great moms group who have children between 0 - 5 years old. Use the MOPS search tool to find the one closest to you.
Stroller Strides San Diego Locations
Stroller Strides is an exercise group for moms who have kids in tow. This makes it very convenient when childcare is an issue when needing to get a work out. You just bring the kiddos with you in their strollers. The work outs are amazing and are usually outside and near a playground. See multiple chapters in San Diego and pick the one that suits you. See Stroller Strides details.
MeetUp.com Mom Groups
There are dozens of mom groups that you can find on Meetup.com for the San Diego area. There are many that do play dates and group outings. To create a Meetup.com account is free. It only costs money if you join a particular group that requires you to pitch in a member fee so browse at MeepUp.com to find a group that's more suitable for you.
Suggested Things To Do for Kids
Pacific Beach Recreation Center
PB Kids
Children will enjoy a morning of fun and safe activities that will provide exercise and enhance motor and cognitive skills. Parent or guardian must accompany their children for this program. *All parents and guardians will need to sign a Waiver and Release of Liability Waiver in order to participate. It's always free and is held at Pacific Beach Recreation Center at 1405 Diamond St, San Diego, CA 92109.
Ages: 3 - 8 years
Day: Sundays
Time: 10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Teen Center
This recreation center also has a teen center for ages 11 - 15! This is for fun filled activities after school. This recreation park has 2 lighted outdoor basketball courts, two lighted tennis courts, a lighted multi-purpose athletic field, a sand tot lot, gymnasiums used for basketball and volleyball, three meeting rooms, a weight room, a game room, and a kitchen. Pacific Beach Recreation Center Address: 1405 Diamond St. San Diego, CA 92109 Tel: (858)-581-9927
Pacific Beach Attractions
Belmont Park
Located right at the Mission Beach boardwalk, Belmont Park is free to roam around. It only costs money to ride on the rides. There is also an arcade, restaurants and shopping within the park.
See Belmont Park Ride Passes. Address: 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
SeaWorld San Diego
Located in Mission Bay, SeaWorld is one of the most popular marine parks in the world. They now have amazing rides throughout the park for adventurers. With a kids area, restaurants and a lot of shows, there's something to do for the whole family. See special priced SeaWorld San Diego tickets. Address: 500 Sea World Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
October Ticket Deal!
For all of October, many attractions in San Diego have free admission for kids. Here is a list of attractions that offers free kids' admission for October: