San Diego, CA weekend events for preschool (3–5)

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 11

Toddler Time

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Cost not listed
Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Nov 13 – Nov 15 · 9am–4pm

Gabby’s Dollhouse Meet + Greet

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
Cost not listed
Indoors

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 9am–4pm

Materials Lab: Ink

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
Cost not listed
Indoors

Library storytimes & programs (21, 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

10amTots and Blocks · San Marcos Library, San Marcos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Playtime · Ramona Library, Ramona 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Storytime · Alpine Library, Alpine 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBaby Storytime! · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amDance Party · Solana Beach Library, Solana Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Play Time · Del Mar Library, Del Mar 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFree Play Friday! · Julian Library, Julian 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Play · Poway Library, Poway 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Story Time · Valley Center Library, Valley Center 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Santee Library, Santee 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Circle Time · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amStorytime · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pmBaby Sign Language Basics Storytime · Imperial Beach Library, Imperial Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

3:30pmFall Craft: Pinecone Turkeys · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Saturday, Nov 14

Sat, Nov 14 · times varyMake & Take Craft · At 2 San Diego County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

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Descanso Library Sat, Nov 14 · 8am
Pine Valley Library Sat, Nov 14 · 10am

10:30amDance Party Storytime · Poway Library, Poway 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amDiscover & Play Saturday - Storytime · Rancho San Diego Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Craft/Manualidades para Niños · Borrego Springs Library, Borrego Springs 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amStorytime and Craft · Jacumba Library, Jacumba 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmSaturday Storytime and Craft · Crest Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3

Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

SeaWorld's holiday season with lights, festive shows and seasonal treats, included with admission.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with park admission

Daily Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.

Details at San Diego Botanic Garden ↗

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.

Nov 21 – Jan 3

Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND California

LEGOLAND California — Carlsbad · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

Holiday celebration at LEGOLAND on select dates.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at LEGOLAND California ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sun, Nov 22 · 1pm–2pm

Clay Together: Ceramic Holiday Ornaments (Ages 5+)

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

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Nov 13 – Dec 11

Toddler Time

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Cost not listed
Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 9am–4pm

Materials Lab: Ink

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
Cost not listed
Indoors

Library storytimes & programs (18, 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

10amTots and Blocks · San Marcos Library, San Marcos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amVCC Prenatal Services Information Table · San Marcos Library, San Marcos 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30amBaby Storytime · At 2 San Diego County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

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Alpine Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am
Imperial Beach Library Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30am

10:30amBaby Storytime! · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amBilingual Baby Storytime · Ramona Library, Ramona 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Play Time · Del Mar Library, Del Mar 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFranklin & Friends at the Library · Solana Beach Library, Solana Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFree Play Friday! · Julian Library, Julian 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Play · Poway Library, Poway 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Story Time · Valley Center Library, Valley Center 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Santee Library, Santee 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Circle Time · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amStorytime · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Nov 21

Sat, Nov 21 · times varyMake & Take Craft · At 2 San Diego County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Descanso Library Sat, Nov 21 · 8am
Pine Valley Library Sat, Nov 21 · 10am

10:30amDiscover & Play Saturday - Free Play · Rancho San Diego Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amGerman Bilingual Dance Party Storytime · Poway Library, Poway 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

2pmStudio Ghibli Music Concert · Poway Library, Poway 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Big outings

Nov 13 – Jan 3

Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

SeaWorld's holiday season with lights, festive shows and seasonal treats, included with admission.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with park admission

Daily Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.

Details at San Diego Botanic Garden ↗

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.

Nov 21 – Jan 3

Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND California

LEGOLAND California — Carlsbad · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

Holiday celebration at LEGOLAND on select dates.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at LEGOLAND California ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Nov 13 – Dec 11

Toddler Time

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Cost not listed
Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 9am–4pm

Materials Lab: Ink

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
Cost not listed
Indoors

Library storytimes & programs (4, 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

Sat, Nov 28 · times varyMake & Take Craft · At 2 San Diego County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Descanso Library Sat, Nov 28 · 8am
Pine Valley Library Sat, Nov 28 · 10am

10:30amDance Party Storytime · Poway Library, Poway 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Craft/Manualidades para Niños · Borrego Springs Library, Borrego Springs 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amStorytime and Craft · Jacumba Library, Jacumba 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Dec 4–6

Big outings

Sun, Dec 6 · 10am–12pm

Girl Scouts Workshop: Accordion Sketchbooks

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
Big outing
Cost not listed
Indoors

Nov 13 – Jan 3

Christmas Celebration at SeaWorld San Diego

SeaWorld San Diego — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

SeaWorld's holiday season with lights, festive shows and seasonal treats, included with admission.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Included with park admission

Daily Nov 13, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027.

Details at San Diego Botanic Garden ↗

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.

Nov 21 – Jan 3

Christmas Bricktacular at LEGOLAND California

LEGOLAND California — Carlsbad · San Diego Co. · San Diego County

Holiday celebration at LEGOLAND on select dates.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid

Details at LEGOLAND California ↗

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30am–11:30am

FAM Studio: Patch It Forward

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
Cost not listed
Indoors

Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30am–11:30am

Clay Together: Cozy Winter Trees (Ages 5+)

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

Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Nov 13 – Dec 11

Toddler Time

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Cost not listed
Indoors

Several showtimes; check the listing for times.

Nov 13 – Dec 13 · 9am–4pm

Materials Lab: Ink

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

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
Cost not listed
Indoors

Library storytimes & programs (14, 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

10amTots and Blocks · San Marcos Library, San Marcos 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30amBaby Storytime · At 2 San Diego County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 2 branches

Imperial Beach Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Ramona Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am

10:30amBaby Storytime! · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amDance Party · Solana Beach Library, Solana Beach 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Play Time · Del Mar Library, Del Mar 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFree Play Friday! · Julian Library, Julian 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Play · Poway Library, Poway 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPreschool Story Time · Valley Center Library, Valley Center 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30amPreschool Storytime · At 2 San Diego County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

See all 2 branches

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am
Santee Library Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30am

10:30amToddler Circle Time · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amStorytime · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

Saturday, Dec 5

Sat, Dec 5 · times varyMake & Take Craft · At 2 San Diego County Library branches 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

See all 2 branches

Descanso Library Sat, Dec 5 · 8am
Pine Valley Library Sat, Dec 5 · 10am