Rainy-day (indoor) things to do with kids in San Diego, CA

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Weekend of Nov 13–15

Big outings

Nov 13 – Nov 15

Bluey's Big Play

Balboa Theatre — San Diego · San Diego Co. · City of San Diego

The stage show with life-size puppets of Bluey, Bingo and family.

Ages 0-2
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-10
11+
Big outing
Paid: Tickets required
Indoors

Shows Fri Nov 13 6pm; Sat Nov 14 1pm and 6pm; Sun Nov 15 1pm and 6pm.

Details at Broadway San Diego ↗

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.

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

Library storytimes & programs (40, 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

2pmCommunity Health and Wellness Clinic Sponsored by Live Well San Diego · Spring Valley Library, Spring Valley 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmFun Movie Friday · Rancho Santa Fe Library, Rancho Santa Fe 6-10 · Free

2:30pmLove on a Leash · Poway Library, Poway 6-10 · Free

3pmButton Mashers Video Game Club! · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmChildren Craft · Campo-Morena Village Library, Campo 6-10 · Free

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

4pmChinese Connection Club · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 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

See all 2 branches

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

Library event page →

10:30amClay Sculpture Class for Kids · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 6-10 · Free

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

10:30amSTEAM Saturday: Meteorite Keychain · Encinitas Library, Encinitas 6-10 · Free

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

11amKid's Yoga · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

11amKids' Lego Club! · Borrego Springs Library, Borrego Springs 6-10 · Free

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

1pmCHESS TOURNAMENT · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

1pmClassical Guitarist Peter Fletcher Concert · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmValley Center Fiddle Club · Valley Center Library, Valley Center 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmConstruction Club · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 6-10 · Free

2pmFull STEAM Ahead: Cyanotype Prints · Del Mar Library, Del Mar 6-10 · Free

2pmProjectPatho IMMUNE SYSTEM EVENT! · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

2pmSaturday Family Movie Matinee · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

Sunday, Nov 15

1:30pmConstruction Club · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 6-10 · Free

2pmKids Art Class · Poway Library, Poway 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 20–22

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 21 · 10am–11:30am

Ceramics by Hand: Custom Inlaid Clay Trays (Ages 8+)

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

Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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.

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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 (33, 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

See all 2 branches

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

Library event page →

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

2:30pmFun Movie Friday · Rancho Santa Fe Library, Rancho Santa Fe 6-10 · Free

2:30pmLove on a Leash · Poway Library, Poway 6-10 · Free

3pmButton Mashers Video Game Club! · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmPaint n' Sip · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 6-10 · Free

3:30pmChildren Activities · Campo-Morena Village Library, Campo 6-10 · Free

4pmBaile Folklorico with Las flores del desierto · Julian Library, Julian 6-10 · 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

Library event page →

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

10:30amSaturday Family Movie Matinee · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amKids' Lego Club! · Borrego Springs Library, Borrego Springs 6-10 · Free

11amOne Book One San Diego Storytime & Craft · Jacumba Library, Jacumba 6-10 · Free

1pmHOUR OF AI & CODE · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

1pmValley Center Fiddle Club · Valley Center Library, Valley Center 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1:30pmConstruction Club · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 6-10 · Free

2pmDean Ratzman Concert · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

3pmSwitch Saturdays · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Nov 22

1:30pmConstruction Club · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 6-10 · Free

Weekend of Nov 27–29

Museums, gardens & more

Sat, Nov 28 · 10am–11:30am

Ceramics by Hand: Holiday Cookie Plates (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/33366435-3536-4236-8439-363537666435

Ages 6-10
11+
Cost not listed
Indoors

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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.

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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 (9, 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

Library event page →

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

11amKids' Lego Club! · Borrego Springs Library, Borrego Springs 6-10 · Free

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

11:30amSaturday Cinema Club - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory · El Cajon Library, El Cajon 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmValley Center Fiddle Club · Valley Center Library, Valley Center 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmSaturday Family Movie Matinee · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmChess Club · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 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

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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.

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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

Details at The New Children's Museum ↗

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

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

Library event page →

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

Library event page →

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

2:30pmLove on a Leash · Poway Library, Poway 6-10 · Free

3pmButton Mashers Video Game Club! · Bonita-Sunnyside Library, Bonita 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmWinter Craft: Hanukkah Suncatchers · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 6-10 · 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

Library event page →

10amCraft & Chill with Miss Lisa: Origami Penguins · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amSustainable Saturday: Clothing and Toy Swap · La Mesa Library, La Mesa 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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

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

11amFINANCE WORKSHOP · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

11amKids' Lego Club! · Borrego Springs Library, Borrego Springs 6-10 · Free

1pmBLOOMING SEEDS SoCal · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · Free

1pmValley Center Fiddle Club · Valley Center Library, Valley Center 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCreekside Critters: Raptor Ridge · Del Mar Library, Del Mar 6-10 · Free

2pmSaturday Family Movie Matinee · Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, Cardiff-by-the-Sea 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mini Mash! · Crest Library, El Cajon 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmSwitch Saturdays · 4S Ranch Library, San Diego 6-10 · 11+ · Free

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128 indoor events over the next 4 weekends: library programs, museum activities and workshops. Back to the full San Diego, CA weekend guide.

Updated November 12, 2026